We want to make sure that everyone in the group is in alignment. Tolerance is important as not everybody has the same experience, but we do want to make sure that there aren’t philosophical differences that will end up dividing us, distracting us from the purpose of growth.
These are not prescriptive or deal breakers, but the ideal member will encompass these principles. These are in addition to the requirements of at least one year sober and having built a business that generates over $250k/yr.
Before applying for the Tuesday at 12pm EST group – please make sure that you meet all of these qualifications. If not, don’t worry, there’s a free group Thursdays at 11AM EST for all entrepreneurs in recovery!
Not just about helping your bank account, but those who help make it happen. Ideal members have at least 2 full time W-2 employees.
You experience year over year growth and have reached a point where sustaining growth the current way is difficult or unknown.
If you are happy but hungry, this is the right place. Egos get checked at the door, and there is no “better than” – we are all improving.
Someone who has been through the 12 steps and sponsors others / helps others in the community. We require all members to have a sponsor and have finished the 12 steps.
While we do not believe you are ever truly “cured” from this disease, it is not a frequent issue in your life trying to avoid using.
Learning more is something you invest heavily in. Wanting to learn more and grow. Whether it’s a new skill or sharpening the axe.
“I started Sober Founders because I felt bad / guilty sharing my business struggles in 12 step rooms – the place where I was SUPPOSED to be able to be vulnerable. I needed a place to solve business problems with people who get it.”Andrew Lassise, Founder
Just as important as finding who is the right fit, we want to make sure that people who aren’t on the same page find other groups that are better suited for their situations. This isn’t to say the following are inherently bad; they are just different from what we are looking for.
If life seems to never go quite right, you may not want to be involved in a room full of optimists who are focusing on growth.
Whether new to sobriety or new to business. The group and discussions are geared toward those established and growing.
In this group, we consider sober to be free from all mind altering substances. The use of things like weed, kava, and kratom are not within our definition of recovery. Caffeine and nicotine are accepted.
You want to escape the 9 to 5, and are close to going out on your own. You haven’t made the leap just yet.
If you do not have authority to drastically change the trajectory of your company, you don’t have the autonomy to fit our definition of a “founder.”
If you check all the boxes above, we’d love to meet you. The application is free and the verification interview is just a quick conversation to make sure we’re aligned.
If you don’t meet the requirements for this particular group, you’re more than welcome to attend the Thursday group for all sober entrepreneurs, regardless of stage or recovery method.
Join the Free Thursday Group