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As an entrepreneur in Raleigh-Durham, who do you turn to when you need…
...Help with something you’ve never experienced before?
...Someone to watch your blind spots?
...A BS-Free place to strategize with others like you?
...A group of peers that will inspire you to achieve more?
Very few people understand the challenges we face as the leaders of our companies. Even fewer are willing to help us without trying to sell us something.
Elite entrepreneurs who are willing to help you grow live right here in Raleigh-Durham. But we often can’t find them because we look in the wrong places.
Hi, my name is Amit Kothari,
The truth is, we entrepreneurs are an odd bunch, aren’t we?
I mean, who in their right mind enjoys the kind of risks we bring on ourselves every day by hacking a path through the uncharted business world!
The great upside to our lives and our contribution to society ..as well as material success are what people hear about a lot, but the truth is Entrepreneurship comes with key challenges and dire consequences.
Leading the charge into the unknown, sometimes alone, we don’t have...
● A safe space to share our key ideas and deeper mindset
● (Qualified) People to get real criticism and feedback from
● A roadmap for how to proceed with big decisions
● A safety net when things get dicey
● Readily available benchmarks to which to compare ourselves
And I don’t know about you, but when there’s as much riding on the decisions I’m responsible for, trying to operate without these things is nerve-wracking.
Plus, the stakes have only grown as my company has. In my “pre-reality check” world...it was supposed to get easier!
Where, at first, it was just me and my family (a huge responsibility in its own right), now, I have an entire team of people putting in their blood, sweat, and tears that I have to support.
And if I get it wrong? It affects every single one of them… and their families.
The worst part is, I’ve found that very few people understand this pressure… and even fewer can and will help me with it.
I mean, as much as my family and friends are there to support me, they rarely “get” what I do or have the advice that I need when I have questions.
After all, they aren’t trying to build a multi-million dollar business from the ground up. As much as it feels like going it alone is the only option, we both know that’s not the right approach either.
Think about it – would you be where you are today without the people around you who had guided and influenced you?
I wouldn’t be. Bottomline, EO can help you get to the next level so we ALL win.
To your success! - Amit
BUILD A STRONGER FOUNDATION. MAKE A BIGGER IMPACT.
THE PROBLEM WITH
NETWORKING WHEN YOU’VE ALREADY “BUILT IT”
I don’t know about you, but when I got to the point where my business was doing more than a million a year, the local entrepreneur scene stopped being useful.
In fact, the more I tried to network, the more it seems like the people who were the most vocal about entrepreneurship were also the least successful at it.
You know who I’m talking about… the hobbyists who dabble in affiliate marketing.
The web-design barista collectives that love to talk about their pre-revenue daydreams over an overpriced latte.
I mean, let’s face it – we’re busy… we don’t need yet another social hour over coffee with the local neighborhood wantreprenuer group.
We need solid, credible advice from people who have the company and success to back it up.
And while, sometimes I have gotten lucky and met a few people like that, more often than not the ROI on the time I invest comes up short.
Even “exclusive” networking groups and events never seem to introduce me to the people I’m looking for because:
01 SOMEONE IS TRYING TO SELL YOU SOMETHING
If you’re anything like me, you probably get so many pitches already. The last thing I need is another one. But yet, so many groups exist solely for this purpose… and even promote it! In fact, it often feels impossible to find one where people aren’t pushing them at every meet up.
02 TOO FEW PEOPLE ARE TRANSPARENT
Business is competitive, yes. But you simply can’t learn if knowledge isn’t shared freely. I’m not coming to meetups to read between the lines – I want to share best practices and learn with people who actually care about the success of those around them. To stay up-to-date with cutting edge trends and get ideas on how to help my team members be more successful.
03 EVERYONE IS "FAKING IT UNTIL THEY MAKE IT"
This doesn’t work and we know it. We’re good with where we’re at – we’ve got proof and we don’t need to push it around to show we’re better than anyone else. And networking with people who who haven’t figured that out yet isn’t going to get us anywhere. We need people who are humble enough to ask questions and explore new possibilities, not people who think they have it all figured out (because let’s face it – no one has it all figured out).
04 THE FOCUS IS TOO TACTICAL
Let’s face it – when you play on the level we do, tactics aren’t going to create many big wins anymore. They might have at the beginning, but not now. We need strategies. Benchmarks. Mindsets. Perspective. Systems. Best Practices. The stuff that drives continuous growth! Most groups I checked out simply couldn’t play on this level. And as a result, I usually walked away with watered-down Kool-aid when I really needed jet fuel.
05 PEOPLE AREN'T LIKE-MINDED ENOUGH
Growing a company from the ground up is a lot different than working for one you were hired into. And it’s a whole lot different than running a brick and mortar local business. So while I did benefit from some of the networking I did in these groups, I found too many of them weren’t focused enough on the extra challenges we face as entrepreneurs.
In fact, just about every time I search for people who can help me, I’m left wondering if the people I’m looking for even exist.
I’ll cut to the chase – they absolutely do. They’re just hard to find because we’re usually looking in the wrong places.
WHY IT'S SO HARD TO FIND CREDIBLE ENTREPRENEURS TO LEARN FROM
It’s so easy to associate success as an entrepreneur with being known publicly for what you do.
I mean, we get bombarded with images and media of what the “entrepreneurial greats” are doing from all angles these days.
Naturally, I figured if you’re an elite entrepreneur here in Raleigh-Durham we would know who you are by default too.
But while that’s true for some, I learned it’s far from the norm because:
01 MOST SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURS HAVE THEIR HEADS DOWN BUILDING THEIR BUSINESSES
02 MOST SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURS AREN'T TRANSPARENT ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCES IN PUBLIC
As a result, they’re usually not in the places we think to look for them nor open to sharing their expertise when we do bump into them.
After all – networking events aren’t really the right place to do that are they?
That’s when it hit me – the reason it’s so hard to find credible entrepreneurs to learn from isn’t because
I can’t find the people...
It’s because I can’t find the right environment.
As I thought about it, this is the same reason why exclusive networking events or groups I’d investigated previously didn’t deliver either.
They aren’t designed to encourage people to:
• Drop pretenses and be transparent
• Focus on learning rather than “networking”
• Open up about personal as well as professional struggles
In fact, they’re usually designed to do just the opposite. And as a result, they attract the wrong people.
What I needed to do was find a place that was built to support these things and attracted the people who valued them like I did.
I have to be honest – I’ve only found one place where people who value these things hang out.
So if you’re struggling to find mentors and peers you can call on when you need help, I want to invite you to check out the group below.
It’s become my go to group when I have questions or even when things go well and I just want to share it with someone who really understands.
And the best part is, it’s not just here in the city – it’s all across the globe.
THE ENTREPRENEURS' ORGANIZATION
Build a stronger foundation.
Make a bigger impact.
“With EO being a global organization of 13,000+ plus members and 178 Chapters around the world, I’ve been able to build lifelong personal and professional relationship with members from around the globe. There are several “CEO” organizations out there, however EO is the only one that I’ve found that provides opportunities for Personal, Professional and Family growth, all of which are necessary components to living a life of balance & happiness, as well as a safe confidential environment to troubleshoot challenges with a group of like-minded professionals who may have walked that very same path. There is no other organization like EO!”
KEITH FISCUS
CEO, Innovative Career Resources
"EO is basically the Justice League of the entrepreneurial world. This group has it all.”– John Hall, Founder of Influence and Company (via Forbes).
“EO has provided me with a great, trusted circle of friends. I have been in a Forum for 14 years, with primarily the same 10 guys. I attribute so much of Spanx’s success to the advice I’ve received from these brilliant business owners in the trusted, confidential EO format.”
SARA BLAKELY
Founder of Spanx, EO Atlanta
THE ENTREPRENEURS'ORGANIZATION (EO) TRANSFORMS THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE WHO ARE TRANSFORMING THE WORLD
EO gives you the tools, network, and community you need as an entrepreneur to have a bigger impact personally and professionally - even when you’ve already achieved big things.
It provides a platform for you to expand your interests and learn from a community of true peers who challenge your perspective, question your presuppositions, and encourage your personal and professional growth.
It’s so much more than just an executive networking group... though that is an amazing part of what it’s all about.
As a member, you’ll have:
A true peer-to-peer community with the most influential entrepreneurs in Raleigh-Durham and around the world
A chance to learn from credible, elite entrepreneurs who willingly open up their private vaults of experiences to help you solve your biggest business challenges
Mentorship programs that help you develop personally and professionally as an entrepreneur and leader
A no-nonsense networking environment where sales pitches are checked at the door
Local Raleigh-Durham Chapter events that provide opportunities to network, learn, and push yourself to higher levels in a non-salesy environment
Monthly meetups with your local “forum” of business leaders in Raleigh-Durham where you can get trustworthy feedback from others who are facing the same problems you are
World-class educational opportunities from some of the sharpest minds in business around the world
An instant connection to 13,000+ entrepreneurs in all kinds of industries across the globe thanks to our EO Connect Platform
SEE INSIDE THE ENTREPRENEURS' ORGANIZATION
FORUM
MONTHLY, MEMBER-LED, CONFIDENTIAL, PEER-SHARING GROUPS
What would you give for the ability to tap into an elite group of 7-10 fellow business owners who can offer you direction based on their experiences? Forum is designed to meet your unique needs as an entrepreneur and help you reach new measures of success and significance. Forum meetings allow you to dig deep, personally and professionally, in a safe and non-judgmental environment.
“Joining EO was the best thing I could have done, for my life and business. Most of our friends are now EO members and my life has now turned into an adventure. I am excited about life and now my business. I work 2 days a week in my business and we have had 40%+ growth the last 2 years. I get to spend more time with my family than I have in years.”
SKYLER LEWIS
CEO/Founder Superior Restoration
LOCAL RALEIGH-DURHAM CHAPTER EVENTS
CONNECT WITH OTHER LEADING ENTREPRENEURS IN RALEIGH-DURHAM
As an EO member, you’re not only a part of the global organization— you’re a part of a thriving local chapter right here in Raleigh-Durham! Local Raleigh-Durham entrepreneurs, like you are hard at work, creating exciting chapter learning and social events, as well as special off-site activities, where you can hear and share big ideas, invest in the health of your community and become a better leader.
Furthermore, the peer interaction and educational opportunities at these events help you expand your network and improve upon your business knowledge.
“The monthly learning events have been critical to gaining new insights. Subjects ranging from HR to Sales, Marketing to Finance, Operations to better managing relationships at home and with my children. I have gained new insights that have made a direct, immediate and positive impact in my business and my life.”
SCOTT EMPRINGHAM
Owner/CEO Empringham Media Group
EO CONNECT
LEVERAGE THE INSIGHT OF 13,000+ ENTREPRENEURS... INSTANTLY
With EO Connect, you get a lifetime of learnings and experiences from all of its members at the tip of your fingers. From health tips to HR trends, our online platform proved you with real-time assistance from like-minded peers from around the world almost instantly.
The Entrepreneurs’ Organization is a network of more than 13,000+ visionaries, experts and innovators. What if you could access their collected experience and knowledge whenever you face an unexpected challenge?
“When I joined EO, I expected the organization to help me grow my business. What I didn’t anticipate was the impact it would have on my life.”
WINNIE HART
President of TwinEngine, EO Houston
EO MENTORSHIP
ONE-ON-ONE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The EO Mentorship program fosters relationships to help you become a high-level leader through one-on-one mentor–mentee relationships that EO facilitates the organization of (upon your request). The program lasts 10-12 months, during which the Mentee and Mentor meet face-to-face for one to three hours each month to work toward setting and realizing personalized, measurable and attainable goals. Throughout the mentorship process, Mentees work toward goals and establish personal accountability, while Mentors support them through next-level education and engagement.
“A smart person will make mistakes, learn from them, and never make them again. A wise person learns from the smart person and doesn't make them to begin with. EO and the great people in EO have helped me become wise.”
CHARLES BENDER
CEO of SkyNet Broadband, EO Seattle
EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
LEARN FROM THE WORLD'S EXPERTS
At the core of EO’s mission is an unrelenting commitment to helping young and experienced entrepreneurs learn and grow on a personal and professional level. As global thought leaders on entrepreneurship, we strive to support the totality of the entrepreneur, knowing full well that their journey extends far beyond their business. By helping members become better business, industry, family, and community leaders, we can further strengthen the global business landscape.
“Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) has been transformational to my business and my life! I've been blessed to travel all over the world dozens and dozens of times, create and build several businesses, learning, sharing and growing as I go. The relationships I've built with my fellow EO members are without a doubt my greatest wealth.”
ALAN PETERSEN
Founder of The Petersen Group
COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ENTREPRENEURS' ORGANIZATION...
"HOW IS EO DIFFERENT THAN OTHER EXECUTIVE NETWORKING GROUPS, PROFESSIONAL CLUBS, MASTERMINDS, OR SOCIAL HOURS?"
In short, it’s a local community with an unprecedented global scale. But more than that, it’s truly a transparent, learning-centric environment full of elite entrepreneurs. EO does not allow sales pitches to occur at its events and keeps a heavy focus on developing the totality of the entrepreneur, not just their business.
"I USUALLY TRY TO KEEP MY PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LIFE SEPARATE. WHY THE EMPHASIS ON PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT?"
The most successful entrepreneurs usually let their personality and values permeate their businesses. Furthermore, two parts of life often affect each other even when we do try to keep them separate. That’s why in addition to offering peer sharing, support, and networking, EO helps entrepreneurs find ways to develop, balance, and even mix their personal and professional lives. This is one of the key things that has made EO so successful for so many people.
"HOW DOES THE APPLICATION PROCESS WORK?"
Once your application is received, it will be reviewed by the Raleigh-Durham Chapter and one of our members will schedule an interview with you to get to know you better. Once your application is accepted, you will be assigned a Forum and given access to local Raleigh-Durham Chapter and Global events, as well as all of the other benefits being a member!
WE DIDN'T GET HERE BY BEING CARELESS WITH OUR TIME AND MONEY
...But we won’t get where we want to go next by being careless with who we choose to surround ourselves with either.
As often as we hear it, Jim Rohn was right. We really are only as good as the people we spend the most time with.
And that only gets more true the more successful we get.
That’s why those who are changing the world make sure to surround themselves with people who push them higher.
People who:
01 WILLINGLY OPEN UP THEIR WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE TO HELP THEM SUCCEED
02 HAVE THE SKILLS, EXPERTISE, AND EXPERIENCE TO HELP WITH THEIR BIGGEST STRUGGLES PROFESSIONALLY AND PERSONALLY
03 ARE ALREADY TRANSFORMING THE WORLD IN THEIR OWN RIGHT AND CHALLENGE THEM TO THINK DIFFERENTLY
MEMBER TESTIMONIALS
Jessica Lewis
Superior Restoration Management
Alan Peterson
The Peterson Group
Billy Bosch
ICONIC Protien
Vincent Moiso
vis ASPIRE inc.