I joined Allied Executives in 2002 and have remained a member for most of the time since then. I was a member even after selling my business and, after a short absence, began facilitating meetings. After re-establishing my business 4 years ago, I joined a group as a member while continuing to facilitate. As a “business-junkie,” I seek peer interaction much in the same way I speak to friends about sports or other interests. Here are my top 10 reasons for joining Allied Executives.
- I was interested in establishing an independent and non-subordinate advisory board to collaborate with as it related to growth and operations issues within my organization;
- The commitment of 6 months (rather than 1 year) gave me an opportunity to test the solution without being wed to it;
- The financial commitment was accessible and it continues to generate a return on investment in my membership fees;
- The AE format was manageable as a half-day solution;
- It provides opportunities to evaluate business models from other industries;
- I established relationships with people who are also committed to professional development and growth and who are very interested in business;
- Professionally facilitated for balanced participation and rich monthly meeting content;
- Timely educational workshops that really teach you management skills and techniques;
- On-demand educational resources in the on-line member business center;
- While I have access to over 100 business leaders in my network, I am a member of a peer group of roughly a dozen similarly situated business owners.
Allied Executives was
the right fit for me and continues to be.
Irrespective of the organization, as a business leader, you are missing
out on a treasure trove of information and advice if you do not pursue an
opportunity with a peer group solution provider.
