You've built a successful business. Now you need to lead it differently.
The strategic advisory board for CEOs in the Twin Cities navigating the transition from operator to leader of leaders.
You're in second-stage growth if...
- You have leaders reporting to you (not just individual contributors)
- You need to spend more time leading strategy than doing the work
- Your business could survive without you—but barely
- You're making decisions you've never made before
- You need to develop a completely different skill set than what got you here
This is the most critical transition in a CEO's career—and the most isolating. Whether you're in the middle of the transition or it is coming down the pipeline, Allied exists specifically for this moment.
So how do you navigate this transition successfully?
Allied Executives is here to help you quickly evolve your leadership and organization
Allied Executives is the strategic advisory board for CEOs in the Twin Cities, navigating the transition from operator to leader of leaders. Unlike executive coaches or traditional peer groups, Allied pairs you with a curated board of CEOs who've successfully made this transition, facilitated by business owners who've sat in your seat.
Members have access to a “right-fit” confidential peer advisory group, educational workshops, world-class networking, and just in time one-on-one coaching. As a result, our members achieve more clarity and focus as a leader, build more valuable businesses, and shorten their time-frame to personal and professional breakthroughs along the way.
What about the time commitment?
"We've had significant growth... Having that meeting on a monthly cadence really speeds things up. The benefit of a peer group is being able to share what's bothering you, personally or professionally, in a really comfortable way. Having a bunch of peers that understand what seat you're sitting in and can share their experiences to help you is priceless."
Ben Lampron, CEO of Gassen Company
Will I actually get results?
"Last year we had our best year to date. Being a part of Allied has definitely shortened my time frame to empower my team, improve the structure of my business, and foster the personal growth that I've had over the past year. I see what's possible, I have a sense of fearlessness, and I know there's nothing that can't be accomplished."
Zahnia Harut, CEO of Affinity Care MN
Is this really worth the investment?
"The biggest ROI comes down to two things: increasing your speed, and avoiding missteps. Everyone in that group has probably been in a similar boat and can help you shortcut things and really grow to heights you never thought possible... there really is no limit to your upside."
Steve Mura, Owner of Barrett Lawn Care & Signature Pools
How It Works
1. Book A Call
Getting started is easy. Schedule a short call and begin the process of finding a “right-fit” peer group for you.
2. What We Will Do
Determine the "Right-Fit" Group for You. Try before you commit, first meeting is on us.
3. Outcome for YOU
Find Your Tribe. Become a Stronger Business Owner. Maximize Your Life’s Work.
Our peer groups will bring out the best of you and your business
Decisions validated by CEOs who've sat in your seat
Your peer group director isn't a career facilitator—they're a business owner who's navigated the exact transition you're facing.
Our peer groups are expertly facilitated to help you gain clarity and make informed, quick decisions. You'll get unfiltered advice from CEOs who've actually made these calls, not consultants who study them.
Peers who can actually help you move forward
Our members are coached to get vulnerable and share about what's really challenging them in business.
The way our members are able to open and up and share not only generates trust and friendship but also enables candid feedback and deep problem-solving. This is your confidential environment to share all the things you can't say anywhere else.
We don't just fill seats. Your group is hand-selected to match your growth stage, challenges, and company dynamics. No random placement. No culture misfits. Just the right peers at the right time.
Your leadership accelerated
This isn't a feel-good networking session. We use a proven framework to pressure-test your biggest decisions and hold you accountable to taking action. Think of it as your monthly helicopter time—focused, strategic, and results-driven.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I don’t have the space in my schedule or workload to attend the regular meetings?
All of our members have the same exact challenge, but what they discover is the time they spend in the group helps them focus on the right priorities and get the answers they need on the issues they are facing.
Most of our clients block the day and use it as their "focused time on the business" each month. They find that the group helps them cut through the noise and work on what really moves the needle.
How do I know that I will get value that is relevant to my specific business and industry?
Many people join Allied because they find that diverse perspectives from different industries leads to better ideas. Our groups are constructed to match you and your business with others like yours in a similar growth stage, dealing with similar challenges.
How is Allied different from other CEO peer groups like Vistage or EO?
Three key differences:
- Our facilitators are active or recent business owners, not career facilitators. They've successfully navigated the operator-to-leader transition themselves, which means their guidance is grounded in real experience.
- We focus specifically on second-stage CEOs in the Twin Cities making the transition from running the business to leading the leaders who run it. This specificity means every conversation is directly relevant to where you are.
- Our meetings are structured for strategic decision-making, not just peer connection. We use a proven framework to pressure-test decisions and create actionable next steps. Many members have joined Allied from other groups because they wanted more strategic facilitation.
How is this different from attending a networking event or hiring a consultant?
If you're already involved with other networking groups or engage with external consultants, that's great – it shows you're already invested in your personal growth!
A peer group complements these resources by offering ongoing and unbiased advice from people who actually understand the ups and downs of running a business. It's not just a one-off session or a networking event. It's a trusted board of advisors.
