Join As An SBGC Member

Building a successful and supported business just got easier…

You’re just seconds away from being part of an active community that encourages, supports, educates you in your entrepreneurial journey so you can plan, create, grow a profitable a meaningful business

Stop if any of this sounds familiar..

Business ownership isn’t as much fun as you thought it would be and it’s a little lonely too

You wish you had trusted advisors that could help you through the tough times or the questionable decisions you struggle with

Normal networking groups are a bunch of pitching or social conversation and not much business really gets done at them

You are trying to get help in your business, but you keep bouncing from thing to thing without feeling like you are getting anywhere.

The ebbs and flows of business are super stressful and you don’t really feel like anyone knows the feelings you’re having

If it does, then you already know what a minefield it can be trying to get quality advice & support.

That’s what inspired Us to build this community

We were fed up with hearing stories about good people with a great business, just like you, being left stuck and let down in their pursuit of supportive business relationships, thanks to:

Endless networking where the attendees are uninterested in anything other than their own 60 second pitch

Communication is non-existent and it was put all on you to “figure out” how to make the most of your membership

Events and socials that cater to a certain group of “popular extrovert” folks and leaves others feeling like they don’t belong

There are only one or two types of events or they are at the wrong times for you to be able to attend.

Thankfully, all of that is behind you…

Introducing Your Small Business Growth Community

This Community is a place where business owners can learn to do business better and be supported every step of the way.

It’s a membership for you, about you, and starring you!

And it’s packed with in-depth, practical training, events, and resources on all aspects of planning, building, running and growing a successful business.

PLUS the community support you need to ensure you and your business achieve your full potential.

This community will help you to:

Build a business you love, the generates predictable, recurring income and finally gives you the freedom and lifestyle you want

Attract other business owners that work in complimentary businesses so you can refer each other

Finally find the right type of events that you and your business can benefit from each time

Eliminate the guess work and stop throwing stuff at the wall and hoping something sticks by giving you guidance on business decisions we have all had to make at one time or another.

Tap into the collective knowledge and experience of a community of business owners and experts who are there to support each other

Become infinitely better at managing your business with foundational training that will help you get from where you are to where you want to be

What Makes SBGC Different?

Access to Expertise

Our Founders Circle and leadership is at your fingertips to help you with your business questions and challenges

We Walk The Talk

Many groups do not communicate with the members to genuinely help them connect and have the resources they need.

Peer Support

We are here for each other over and over again. Even as this community was being dreamed up a team of advisors jumped on board for you!

Make Money & Get Visible

SBGC gives members unlimited ways to make money both inside the community and outside of it. Just put in the effort and we guarantee you will find what you need here.

No B.S Allowed

We are not here to sell you or blow smoke to get you to buy things you don’t need. Each and every resource, person, and event in this community is highlighted with a purpose.

Our Full Commitment

We eat, sleep, and breath collaboration and we invite you to do so too. This is how we grow as business owners and build scalable companies that feed our passions

Help at every stage of your business

FOUNDATION
SURVIVAL
SELF SUSTAINING
MATURE

I’m a side hustler or a startup (FOUNDATION)

You are just getting started in your business or you are just now getting serious about making this passion your future. All our foundation events, training, and resources are meant to give you a secure and robust business foundation to get this baby off the ground and running.

I’ve had a business for a few years but I can’t ever seem to get ahead (SURVIVAL)

Survival, is the worst stage for business challenges. You are growing too fast, you don’t have the profitability to spend the money that you need to hire, delegate, or put more robust systems in place to help you cope with everything that needs to get done. This is where burnout happens. Our Survival events, training, and resources are meant to help you see the light at the end of the dark tunnel that is this stage. You don’t have to do it alone and we will show you how to get out of this stage so you can relax a bit.

My business is doing well but I don’t know how to make more money (SELF SUSTAINING)

Self-Sustaining is a wonderful place to be. This is the stage everyone talks about when they start a business. If you have made it to this stage, you have done better than 95% of small business owners. When your business is self-sustaining it has a life of it’s own, your team manages the day to day operations, and you can take time off or go on vacation and the business doesn’t have to shut down. The training and resources we have for you relates to optimizing your business and making sure you understand and can make great decisions based on your own numbers and key performance indicators.

My business is standing on it’s own and it can run without me… now I need to figure out where to go next (MATURE)

Congratulations, at this point your business is it’s own living breathing thing and doesn’t need you anymore! At this stage in the game you should have an exit strategy in mind and hopefully the help to make that happen if and when you decide that you can let it go. No matter what your plans the training and resources we have for you involve leadership, exit strategy, making your profits work for you, and who knows maybe selling or succeeding your business to someone else.

Get Instant Access to The Community

All you have to do now is decide what you want to have access to inside the membership portal. The various memberships below are set up so you can move between them as you want access to more options, deeper discounts, and strategic marketing opportunities.

Resources
Pitch Perfect Workshop & Speed Networking
Suggestion Box
Jumpstart Daily Standup
SBGC Article Promotion
Affiliate Program Commission
Bacon & Business Faciliatated Networking
Member Hosted Courses
Member Promoted Courses Discount
Member Store
GSD Accountability Room
Speaker Program
SBGC Podcast
Host Your Course or Product On SBGC
Shared Stems After Hours Networking
Value/Month
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$25/Month
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$100/Month
$50/Article
As long as you and your referrals are members in good standing you get paid.
$50/Month
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$200/Month
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$100/Episode
$1500/Course
$50/Month
Just Looking
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10%
5% Off
5% Off
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Get Started
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10%
5% Off
5% Off
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Foundations
10%
5% Off
5% Off
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Essentials
20%
10% Off
10% Off
Included with setup fee and agreement.
Expansion
20%
10% Off
10% Off
Included with setup fee and agreement.
Elite
20%
10% Off
20% Off
Included with setup fee and agreement.
Vendor
20%
10% Off
20% Off
Included with setup fee and agreement.
Education Sponsor
20%
10% Off
20% Off
Included with setup fee and agreement.
Networking Focused
Growth Focused
Leadership Focused

Just Looking

$20/month

Resources

Pitch Perfect Workshop & Speed Networking

Suggestion Box

Jumpstart Daily Standup

SBGC Article Promotion

10% Affiliate Program Commission

Bacon & Business Faciliatated Networking

5% Off on Member Hosted Courses

Member Promoted Courses Discount

5% off on Member Store

GSD Accountability Room

Speaker Program

SBGC Podcast

Host Your Course or Product On SBGC

Shared Stems After Hours Networking

Get Started

$40/month

Resources

Pitch Perfect Workshop & Speed Networking

Suggestion Box

Jumpstart Daily Standup

SBGC Article Promotion

10% Affiliate Program Commission

Bacon & Business Faciliatated Networking

5% Off on Member Hosted Courses

Member Promoted Courses Discount

5% off on Member Store

GSD Accountability Room

Speaker Program

SBGC Podcast

Host Your Course or Product On SBGC

Shared Stems After Hours Networking

Foundations

$80/month

Resources

Pitch Perfect Workshop & Speed Networking

Suggestion Box

Jumpstart Daily Standup

SBGC Article Promotion

10% Affiliate Program Commission

Bacon & Business Faciliatated Networking

5% Off on Member Hosted Courses

Member Promoted Courses Discount

5% off on Member Store

GSD Accountability Room

Speaker Program

SBGC Podcast

Host Your Course or Product On SBGC

Shared Stems After Hours Networking

Essentials

$100/month

Resources

Pitch Perfect Workshop & Speed Networking

Suggestion Box

Jumpstart Daily Standup

SBGC Article Promotion

20% Affiliate Program Commission

Bacon & Business Faciliatated Networking

10% Off on Member Hosted Courses

Member Promoted Courses Discount

10% off on Member Store

GSD Accountability Room

Speaker Program

SBGC Podcast

Host Your Course or Product On SBGC(Included with setup fee and agreement.)

Shared Stems After Hours Networking

Expansion

$150/month

Resources

Pitch Perfect Workshop & Speed Networking

Suggestion Box

Jumpstart Daily Standup

SBGC Article Promotion

20% Affiliate Program Commission

Bacon & Business Faciliatated Networking

10% Off on Member Hosted Courses

Member Promoted Courses Discount

10% off on Member Store

GSD Accountability Room

Speaker Program

SBGC Podcast

Host Your Course or Product On SBGC(Included with setup fee and agreement.)

Shared Stems After Hours Networking

Elite

$200/month

Resources

Pitch Perfect Workshop & Speed Networking

Suggestion Box

Jumpstart Daily Standup

SBGC Article Promotion

20% Affiliate Program Commission

Bacon & Business Faciliatated Networking

10% Off on Member Hosted Courses

Member Promoted Courses Discount

20% off on Member Store

GSD Accountability Room

Speaker Program

SBGC Podcast

Host Your Course or Product On SBGC(Included with setup fee and agreement.)

Shared Stems After Hours Networking

Vendor

$200/month

Resources

Pitch Perfect Workshop & Speed Networking

Suggestion Box

Jumpstart Daily Standup

SBGC Article Promotion

20% Affiliate Program Commission

Bacon & Business Faciliatated Networking

10% Off on Member Hosted Courses

Member Promoted Courses Discount

20% off on Member Store

GSD Accountability Room

Speaker Program

SBGC Podcast

Host Your Course or Product On SBGC(Included with setup fee and agreement.)

Shared Stems After Hours Networking

Education Sponsor

$200/month

Resources

Pitch Perfect Workshop & Speed Networking

Suggestion Box

Jumpstart Daily Standup

SBGC Article Promotion

20% Affiliate Program Commission

Bacon & Business Faciliatated Networking

10% Off on Member Hosted Courses

Member Promoted Courses Discount

20% off on Member Store

GSD Accountability Room

Speaker Program

SBGC Podcast

Host Your Course or Product On SBGC(Included with setup fee and agreement.)

Shared Stems After Hours Networking

30 Day No Questions Asked Money Back Guarantee

When you join SBGC you are fully protected by our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. If you don’t feel like you’ve received value and you decide you want to cancel any time within the first 30 days, just let us know and we’ll send you a prompt refund. No hassles, headaches or hoops to jump through.

We’re confident that you’ll find the Community useful, and we won’t make you beg or invoke any silly rules or conditions – if you’re not satisfied within your first 30 days then we’ll refund you without any fuss.

Not Sure IF SBGC Membership Is Right For You?

SBGC Membership is NOT for everyone, and truth be told we’d prefer to help you figure out if it’s not right for you BEFORE you join rather than waste your time. So, let’s cut to the chase…

Who the Membership Is For

Small business owners who want to get out of the day to day pitch fests and start generating more referrals, relationships, and ultimately more sales

Existing business owners who want to improve their growth and business management systems taking their business to the next level

People who haven’t built a business before but who are looking for the increased freedom and income a business can provide – and are willing to put time and energy into making their entrepreneurial dreams a reality.

Action takers who aren’t just going to watch some training videos and never implement. We provide the training and resources, but you still need to do the work!

Entrepreneurs who have an existing plan and want to better leverage their time and knowledge, whilst helping more people, by creating a more robust business model

Who the Membership is NOT For

People looking for a get rich quick solution – if you think a business community is going to make you rich overnight, we’re not the right choice for you!

Idea chasers – if you’re constantly chasing the next idea and never getting anything off the ground, this isn’t a fit for you. Quality relationships and business building take commitment and focus.

Anyone looking for a quick fix for leads or not willing to dedicate time to a building relationships before referrals. Trusting relationships and growing businesses take time and effort to create and manage.

People expecting guaranteed results – we know the relationships we cultivate work (because we’re doing it ourselves) but we can’t guarantee specific results from being in the community. We hate to break it to you, but no one can make that promise!

It might seem strange, us trying to talk you OUT of becoming a member – but truly if the Community is not the right fit then neither of us benefit. We have a vested interest in your success (you won’t stick around long if we’re not helping, right?) – and that all starts by making sure the Community is right for you before you join.

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT US

Well of course WE think we’re awesome – it would be worrying if we didn’t! But don’t just take our word for it, check out this smattering of nice things people are saying about us in the wild…

I was spending way too much time doing things that weren't worth my time. This group showed me how to work with a Virtual Assistant and it was amazing how much of a load off it was for my business. Now, my first reaction when I'm going to start something new is, "should I do this myself, or outsource it?" SBGC is an amazing education platform for online business owners and I'm excited to continue to learn from this group.
Nick Snapp
I was spending way too much time doing things that weren't worth my time. This group showed me how to work with a Virtual Assistant and it was amazing how much of a load off it was for my business. Now, my first reaction when I'm going to start something new is, "should I do this myself, or outsource it?" SBGC is an amazing education platform for online business owners and I'm excited to continue to learn from this group.
Nick Snapp
Nick Snapp
Finding someone with this depth of knowledge and understanding of what I am attempting to accomplish with my business has been a challenge. Many dollars spent on incompetence resulting in disappointment! Now, I am looking forward to moving forward with the 'wind beneath my wings"!
Lorraine Lane
Finding someone with this depth of knowledge and understanding of what I am attempting to accomplish with my business has been a challenge. Many dollars spent on incompetence resulting in disappointment! Now, I am looking forward to moving forward with the 'wind beneath my wings"!
Lorraine Lane
Lorraine Lane
As a solopreneur, I did not have time to implement the fantastic guidance I'd received over the years. So, I became an SBGC member, which provided me access to a team who helps me with bringing plans into action. Now that my business has grown, I need to have a team of professionals who can help me "get things done" not only for me but for my clients. I don't know anyone else who will allow me to scale my business by loaning me their expertly trained team members.
Kelly Stuart Williams
As a solopreneur, I did not have time to implement the fantastic guidance I'd received over the years. So, I became an SBGC member, which provided me access to a team who helps me with bringing plans into action. Now that my business has grown, I need to have a team of professionals who can help me "get things done" not only for me but for my clients. I don't know anyone else who will allow me to scale my business by loaning me their expertly trained team members.
Kelly Stuart Williams
Kelly Stuart Williams
Recommend? Support? Believe in? This community is the very best. They know small business. They know functionality and maybe more importantly they are responsive to helping me accomplish my goals! No matter what I need there's a recommendation that someone believes in and has worked with who can help me accomplish my jobs.
Steve Sapato
Recommend? Support? Believe in? This community is the very best. They know small business. They know functionality and maybe more importantly they are responsive to helping me accomplish my goals! No matter what I need there's a recommendation that someone believes in and has worked with who can help me accomplish my jobs.
Steve Sapato
Steve Sapato
I utilized this group to help me set up a lot of productivity tools and integrate them for my home organizing and move management business. This is my "go to" for all things related to improving the day-to-day operations of my business. I can honestly say that I could not have gotten to the point where my team is now booked at least a month in advance without this group. I don't have to lean on them as much as I did a year ago, but just knowing that they are available to address any potential need gives me incredible peace of mind.
Beth Blacker
I utilized this group to help me set up a lot of productivity tools and integrate them for my home organizing and move management business. This is my "go to" for all things related to improving the day-to-day operations of my business. I can honestly say that I could not have gotten to the point where my team is now booked at least a month in advance without this group. I don't have to lean on them as much as I did a year ago, but just knowing that they are available to address any potential need gives me incredible peace of mind.
Beth Blacker
Beth Blacker
It has been a pleasure working with Brook, for over 6 years, on various office and internal practices. She is a great spirit and has so many excellent ideas. I would highly recommend Brook's community for anyone looking for help in numerous aspects of your overall operation workflow or other type requirements .
Paul Thomasson
It has been a pleasure working with Brook, for over 6 years, on various office and internal practices. She is a great spirit and has so many excellent ideas. I would highly recommend Brook's community for anyone looking for help in numerous aspects of your overall operation workflow or other type requirements.
Paul Thomasson
Paul Thomasson
The SBGC community is full of productivity and tech wizards! Running a small business on a budget is hard, but this is worth every (affordable) penny! This has helped streamline my business to run more efficiently, and optimizing my offerings at every turn. This has helped me with: Building online courses, Facebook ads, Email funnels, and automation on Active Campaign I highly recommend this to anyone who needs a support team!
Michelle DuVall
The SBGC community is full of productivity and tech wizards! Running a small business on a budget is hard, but this is worth every (affordable) penny! This has helped streamline my business to run more efficiently, and optimizing my offerings at every turn. This has helped me with: Building online courses, Facebook ads, Email funnels, and automation on Active Campaign I highly recommend this to anyone who needs a support team!
Michelle DuVall
Michelle DuVall

Frequently Asked Questions

So, you have questions? Let us try to answer those for you…

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Benjamin Brown, author and owner of 360 Sales Consulting, is a sales expert, author, and a father of two young children. He worked in sales for over 23 years and currently works with small businesses with sales issues and low sales.  When it comes to sales, he's done it all!  From stock brokerage style cold calling to car salesman, to gym memberships, to medical devices- he can sell anything.  He's gathered all of his sales experiences, 20 years worth, and put them into a 10-step process, a proven and tested sales process to help you get more clients and MORE SALES.  When sales are done right, it is a pleasing process!