$50K Executive Clubs

Sam discusses creating exclusive peer-group membership businesses where executives pay premium fees to join clubs that meet in person several times per year. This model leverages the increasing value of in-person experiences in an increasingly digital world.

Key Points:

• Business Model Structure:

  • Premium membership clubs for executives
  • 2-3 meetups per year
  • $50,000 annual membership fee
  • Focused on specific job titles/roles
  • One example company makes $100M/year in profit

• Core Value Proposition:

  • Safe space for executives to discuss problems
  • Peer-to-peer learning and networking
  • Cannot replicate these discussions on the internet
  • In-person connection opportunities

• Target Market:

  • High-level executives
  • Similar job titles grouped together
  • 10-40 people per group
  • Similar to existing models like Vistage

• Strategic Advantage:

  • Easier to execute than traditional conferences
  • High-profit potential
  • Clear acquisition targets (companies like Gartner)
  • Can target underserved executive segments that acquirers want to reach

• Growth Strategy:

  • Identify job titles that major acquirers are struggling to reach
  • Build communities around those specific roles
  • Position for eventual acquisition