From leader to scalable CEO in 8 weeks

The Scalable CEO Cohort is underway—it's a transformative program designed to fast-track your journey to scaling with confidence.

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A Tactical Crash Course MBA

The Scalable CEO Cohort is designed to help you master key aspects of leadership, from strategic growth to financial management, all while building the skills you need to steer your company with confidence.

Each week, you'll learn how to make the right decisions in hiring, retention, financial modeling, and more. By the end of the program, you'll have not just a clearer vision for your business, but the practical tools to execute that vision effectively.

And you’ll be doing it alongside a community of like-minded CEOs. Your fellow members will provide a valuable sounding board as you implement what you've learned.

What you’ll come away with

Achieve “Scalable CEO” status

Where you can confidently charge ahead in developing your business, knowing you have the knowledge and tools to do it right.

The processes and structures, ready to go

Using our Resource Hub, you’ll be able to copy our highly practical templates to save yourself a ton of time,a nd you’ll be able to use our playbooks to develop the procedures you need.

Your biggest questions answered

Whatever stands between you and the growth you seek, we’ll identify it together—then we’ll talk about the proven approaches people have implemented to address it.

By the time you’re done here, you should feel 100% ready to lead your business to the next stage of growth you are envisioning.

Designed for your busy schedule

Every Monday, we’ll share an overview of that week’s topic—including the playbooks and templates we offer to give you a head start.

We’ll also host weekly live discussion calls on Wednesdays. If you can’t join live, no worries—you can post questions in advance and catch the replay after.

We’ll also use our online Slack channel as our home base for ongoing, asynchronous discussion—so you can move at your own pace.

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Who this is for?

We’ve designed this program for you if you’re:

A CEO of a growing business

Making your first acquisition

Starting a new business

Scalepath Business Community

Access to our exclusive Scalepath community of like-minded business leaders

Member-Exclusive Playbooks

100+ playbooks and templates built specifically for our members

Weekly Member Sessions

Weekly member events, including expert talks and Office Hours with Michael Girdley

Kickoff Call

A kickoff call where you’ll have a chance to introduce yourself and share your goals for the fall season

Weekly Checkpoints

Weekly checkpoint sessions throughout the fall

Progress Showcase and Feedback

A chance to show off your progress and get feedback from fellow members (and Michael Girdley himself!) in mid-November

All of this for just $199 per month—and you can cancel anytime.

‍If you know what people pay for memberships to groups like Vistage or Hampton, you’ll understand why this price is so accessible by comparison.

A structured path to success

The Scalepath CEO Accelerator is more than just a 8-module program—it's a comprehensive framework to equip you with the tools and strategies you need to scale your business successfully.

Each week, we'll dive into critical areas that impact your company's growth and sustainability (with a couple of weeks off to give you time to catch up). Here’s what you’ll master:

Module 1

Design for Strategic Growth

Pinpoint growth opportunities tailored to your business

Scale your business model for maximum efficiency

Expand your market reach with targeted strategies

Launch new revenue streams that align with your goals

Set and track growth targets to measure success

Module 2

Build A Great Team

Implement a streamlined hiring process

Recruit top talent to strengthen your team

Create a diverse and inclusive work environment

Onboard new hires with proven best practices

Hire and integrate your first salesperson

Module 3

Retain Talent & Foster Company Culture

Establish a strong company culture that retains talent

Apply strategies to boost employee engagement

Implement retention tactics to keep key employees

Develop leadership within your existing team

Optimize compensation and benefits packages

Module 4

Develop Financial Modeling & Management

Build a financial dashboard to monitor performance

Create accurate cash flow projections

Conduct scenario planning and stress testing

Analyze key financial ratios for informed decision-making

Forecast financials to support future growth

Module 5

Implement a Sales & Marketing Strategy

Select the right pricing model for your products/services

Develop a marketing strategy that drives results

Build a sales process that converts leads

Define your ideal customer profile (ICP)

Conduct market research and competitive analysis

Module 6:

Achieve Operational Excellence

Streamline processes and workflows for efficiency

Build and manage a remote team effectively

Set up and utilize customer feedback loops

Ensure legal and compliance management

Establish internal controls to prevent fraud

Module 7

Learn Financial Management

Navigate business credit and loans with confidence

Structure profit-sharing plans for your team

Run effective 1:1 meetings to enhance performance

Choose and negotiate with key vendors strategically

Conduct thorough financial reporting and analysis

Module 8

Claim Leadership

Develop a leadership style that inspires and motivates

Set a strategic plan and vision for your business

Manage key employee departures smoothly

Survey employee and customer satisfaction regularly

Prepare your business for its next phase of growth

Also included

Exclusive access to the Scalepath online community, a network of experienced business leaders.

100+ proven playbooks and templates tailored specifically for our members to use and adapt to their needs.

Weekly events featuring expert talks, member discussions, and Office Hours with Michael Girdley.

Focused sessions on core topics every CEO needs to master, from sales and marketing to finance and operations.

Personalized feedback from Michael Girdley and fellow members.

And much more!

Join us on the path to scaling

The Scalable CEO Accelerator is in progress, but you can still join and get access to all of our previous emails and calls! Once you're in, you'll see all our upcoming events and resources, as well as past replays. The program runs through December 17.

Scalable CEO Cohort

10-week, 8-module program

Weekly discussion calls

Monthly Office Hours with Michael Girdley

Flexible format for busy owners

Access to our Resource Hub with 100+ templates and playbooks

$199/mo

$25 off your first month if you register by October 31^st^{Using coupon code 2024SP25}

Apply here

Got questions? Contact our Head of Community, Tony Bacigalupo, at tony@joinscalepath.com. You can also book a call with him here.