What happens
Twelve players split into five departments — marketing, appointments, sales, production, accounting — and run nine projects against a 90-minute clock. They generate leads, book jobs, close deals, build the work, and collect the money. Every round burns payroll, so standing around costs real (play) money. Between rounds come the leadership scenarios: the difficult hire, the unhappy customer, the tempting shortcut.
Then a 15-minute debrief: what did the clock teach you about responsibility?
Who it's for
- Young people ages 16–22 — no experience needed
- Curious about business, leadership, or how they handle pressure
- Parents are invited to attend and watch
Why we're doing this
The Business Machine was created by the School of Entrepreneurship, which trains young people and veterans for management and ownership in the trades. This is a play-test — players help shape the final game before it goes wider. Our mission: improving the lives of tomorrow's leaders today.
Reserve a seat
12 player seats. Registration required — exact Tampa location shared with registered players.
We'll confirm your seat by email and text. No spam, no sales pitch — this is a play-test.