Chief Executives Be part of a group of accomplished CEOs, presidents and business owners who can help you focus on what’s most critical to your long-term strategy and growth. Work with a dedicated executive coach who will connect you to leading-edge experts and resources to help you solve your most complex challenges. Challenge Solution You’re surrounded by stakeholders with competing agendas, and you make all decisions without the benefit of unbiased advice. Get your decisions vetted by an ideal sounding board — an objective, experienced peer group who will offer unbiased advice in a confidential environment. You’re not sure you have the best processes in place to scale up the business. Get access to models of success and expert advice to help you retool your long-term strategy without sacrificing current performance. You’re concerned your current culture may be having a negative impact on business. Learn best practices on building an empowered, results-driven team. Find and fix blind spots to enhance your leadership ability. You’re seeking guidance on how to fuel the next stage of growth. Gain fresh perspectives on complex issues to optimize business decisions and results. Small Business Owners When you’re the “Chief Everything Officer,” it’s easy to get caught up in daily operations and lose sight of the big picture. If you’re going it alone, it’s even harder to stay above the fray. As a member of the Gearon Small Business Program, you’ll benefit from the guidance of an executive coach, harness the collective wisdom of fellow CEOs, and gain access to the trusted resources you need to grow your business strategically. Challenge Solution You make all of the important decisions on your own and worry that you are missing something. Get unbiased, confidential guidance from an experienced Vistage Chair and group of peers who have faced similar challenges You are doing it all, and your business is limited by your capacity. Learn how to bring structure, systems and processes to your operations to create sustainable growth and give you leverage. You’re mired in day-to-day operations with a limited staff, stretched resources and no time for big-picture strategy. Free yourself up by working on your business with CEOs who have faced similar challenges and with guidance from an executive coach. You struggle to find, develop and retain the right employees to build a productive and positive company culture. Access expert resources to implement business strategies around hiring, managing and engaging employees. Startups Navigating the startup world can feel like a constant balancing act. With so many moving parts, it’s easy to lose sight of the big picture. As a member of the Gearon Startup Program, you’ll benefit from the guidance of an executive coach, harness the collective wisdom of fellow founders, and gain access to the trusted resources you need to grow your business strategically." Challenge Solution Lack of Strategic Direction Receive guidance from seasoned professionals to set clear goals and strategies. Isolation and Overwhelm Peer Advisory Groups - Join a community of like-minded entrepreneurs for support and collaboration. Limited Resources Access to Trusted Resources - Gain access to vetted resources and tools to streamline operations and growth. Scaling and Growth Challenges Participate in peer-to-peer learning sessions to gain insights and strategies for scaling your startup.

GearOn Chairs come with strong financial acumen, superb management skills and an innate entrepreneurial spirit. They’ve realised the kind of success to which most only aspire. Now, they have the opportunity to greatly impact the lives of other business leaders in their communities. Identified Board Chairs who are both small business owners and consultants/coaches. These individuals are uniquely qualified to lead boards, because they see both sides of the equation. Every one of our Board Chairs has led a profitable small business and each one of them has coaching/consulting experience. Board Leaders regularly hosts Consultant Panels, allowing you to meet our expert consultants in a relaxed environment. Your Board Chair will primarily introduce you to the most relevant consultants based on your specific business needs. You're also welcome to directly engage with our consultants whenever you find it beneficial. Our professional business consultants are carefully selected for their extensive mentoring experience. Prospective consultants undergo a thorough evaluation process, including interviews and a 6+ month hands-on practice period, to ensure they possess the expertise and interpersonal skills necessary to effectively guide our members.