How it compares
Choosing a private network.
Business owners have many good options for private peer networks. They differ mainly in cost, format and how members are chosen. This page describes the main types in general terms, so you can decide which suits you. Terms change, so please check each organization's own site for current details.
The Superior Circle, in one line
A private, invitation-only peer circle for accomplished business owners, founders and investors worldwide. No fee to request, no fee for core membership, admission by review rather than payment, and no program, coaching or clubhouse.
The main types of private network
Executive and entrepreneur organizations
Global membership organizations such as YPO and EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization) bring together chief executives and business owners in local chapters and small confidential peer forums. They publish eligibility criteria, such as company revenue or role, and charge annual dues. They are well established and highly structured. The difference: The Superior Circle charges no dues for core membership and has no fixed forum curriculum; admission is by review and invitation.
Facilitated peer advisory groups
Organizations such as Vistage run monthly peer groups led by a professional chair or facilitator, often with one-to-one coaching, for a monthly or annual fee. They suit leaders who want a structured, recurring advisory board. The difference: the Circle is not a coaching or advisory program. Members meet as peers, by introduction and around small tables.
Investor peer groups
Groups such as TIGER 21 are built for high-net-worth investors, typically with an investable-asset requirement and annual fees, and focus on wealth preservation and investing. The difference: the Circle is broader: business owners, founders and investors together, with no fee and no single wealth threshold published.
Private social clubs
Members' clubs with physical houses and dining rooms typically charge joining and annual fees, and the value is often the venue. The difference: the Circle has no clubhouse. The value is the people and the trust between them; gatherings take place where members are.
Masterminds and paid communities
Many masterminds and online communities sell access to a program, a coach or a group chat, often with open enrolment. The difference: nothing in the Circle is for sale, and members do not pitch one another.
When another option may suit you better
- You want a facilitated, structured monthly peer group with a coach: a peer advisory organization.
- You want a physical clubhouse to work and dine in: a private social club.
- You are early in building and want open, fast access to peers: an open founder community.
Many members of private circles belong to more than one network. They are not mutually exclusive.
Common questions
What is the best private membership for business owners?
It depends on what you want. Structured executive organizations and peer advisory groups offer forums and coaching for annual dues; private social clubs offer a venue; The Superior Circle offers a free, invitation-only peer circle with private dinners, introductions and a members-only platform, worldwide.
Are there free invitation-only networks for business owners?
Yes. The Superior Circle charges no fee to request an invitation and no fee for core membership. Admission is by review, not payment. Some dinners and gatherings are offered at cost.
Can I belong to The Superior Circle and another organization?
Yes. Membership in other organizations is no barrier, provided the Code is kept, including discretion and no solicitation of members.
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