What Sets Us Apart
Redefining Peer Advisory
Traditional masterminds and peer advisory boards have grown stale. The concept of an advisory board is powerful but the traditional model has sorely lacked innovation.
Our Owner Advisory Boards have been reverse-engineered to provide our members with the greatest possible results in the shortest amount of time at the most competitive price points available. Our owners invest the least amount of resources for the greatest return on their investments.
People
Cultivating true peers requires an intense focus on finding owners who own businesses in the right stages and ages.
The owners themselves, as well as the businesses, must come from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Members of a board should also have varied strengths and abilities providing an exceptional vehicle to both receive and provide value to other members. Being invited to join a board is an exclusive invitation reserved for owners and businesses that are capable of adding exponential value within a board and being a force multiplier for the other businesses in the room.
Our board selection addresses one of the top complaints found in masterminds and other advisory groups today. These are not my peers. By having strict criteria that range from business type and maturity to owner personality our selection process creates higher impact boards than you’ll find anywhere else. We have over 12 years of experience identifying individuals and constructing boards of extraordinary composition.
Think of it like a symphony. Every instrument might play beautiful music but it’s the way all of the instruments weave together that creates spectacular results.
Spectacular results are to be expected. It’s why our board members carry an average tenure of over 6 years and we require absolutely no contract.
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To be considered for a board please apply to join and our team will be in touch to learn more about you and your business and determine if you’re eligible for one of our exclusive owner advisory boards.
Process
Masterminds and peer advisory boards without a proven process lack structure and impede results.
Our process has been refined and perfected over 10 years and reflects our commitment to providing exceptional results for every member of our boards.
We create positive accountability, help clarify long term strategic vision, and illuminate the context in which owners make decisions.
Our process includes a proprietary and proven board book, meeting structure, clearly defined and targeted goals, and embeds the most comprehensive mental wellness and behavioral science in the industry today.
There are three elements unique to our owner advisory boards you won’t find elsewhere.
We encourage you to experience a board and speak with one of our team members to learn more about our process.
Support
Many masterminds are traditionally run by former Presidents and CEOs of businesses and at the very least professionals that have a strong and compelling background in business. However, we frequently find masterminds and peer advisory board facilitation lacking the necessary expertise and support to drive exceptional experiences during peer advisory.
What makes our support exceptional comes from one principal we hold sacred. No single person can provide all of the support necessary to provide the best results in an owner advisory board. It’s why each and every owner that joins a board has the support of three team members with exceptional skills and experience in their respective crafts.
This is an absolute game changer!
Our boards generate the best possible results by offering expert facilitation and up to 3x the level of support you’ll find anywhere else.
Your support team here at IVOLVE + THRIVE:
John Zentgraf
Josh Blum
Dr.Andre Caruso
About Josh
Josh Blum (JB) , co-founder of JB and The Doctor and IVOLVE, draws expertise from a 2 decade career in sales. Before launching his current businesses, JB led an 11-year tenure as a Regional Vice President at a Fortune 50 company. During his career he has closed over half a billion dollars in sales and worked alongside some of the most successful professional services owners in the country. JB excels in consultative sales, executive presence and public speaking.
Within IVOLVE + THRIVE, JB works closely in support of members seeking to develop greater executive presence, maximize business development opportunities and strengthen relationships. JB takes a consultative approach in his work with members and assists in preparing them to step into greater roles in leadership with confidence.
For JB the owner’s journey is personal. His father was a solopreneur and practitioner that started his business shortly before JB was born. JB grew up with the challenges common to so many business owners today and has a passion for helping owners successfully build towards a life that brings opportunity and joy to the owner and the people most important to them.
About Doc
Dr. Andre Caruso, affectionately known as ”The Doctor” or “Doc”, combines his deep knowledge of psychology with extensive practical experience across a variety of sectors. Earning a Doctorate in Psychology from Nova Southeastern University, his career has seamlessly transitioned from the hospitality industry along with significant roles in nonprofit organizations and special education, integrating with behavior modification and mindset development.
This diverse experience underscores his ability to apply behavioral insights to effect positive, lasting change in both individuals and organizations, driving his commitment to understanding and navigating the complexities of human behavior.
Doc’s approach to educating is both scientifically grounded and deeply empathetic, focusing on empowering individuals and teams to reach their full potential. Through innovative program development and hands-on training, he has dedicated his career to enhancing personal and professional growth. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Caruso stands out as a pivotal figure in the field, embodying a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical wisdom to inspire insight, resilience and growth.
About John
For the past 30 years John has owned manufacturing and service industry businesses from start-ups up to $20M in revenue. He has significant experience in start-up, turn around, and growth environments. He was a founder and partner in both a private equity firm and an investment banking firm where he provided mergers and acquisitions advisory.
John earned an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, with a concentration in Strategy.
John works closely with business owners to build their business’s value so they may reap the rewards of their work. For John its not simply about business, rather it’s about the relationship with each person and the contribution he can make to them, their business, their families, and their communities.
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