“I won, got the badge, been there, done that. But I still have a lot to give. I’m not done. I’m just getting re-started—on my terms. I realized I didn’t want to start another company—I wanted to build others.”
Lead Again —This Time, Without the Grind
A proven path for accomplished CEOs and business owners to guide the next generation, build recurring income, and live with renewed purpose—without starting another company.
Built by Leaders Who’ve Walked the Path
“I’ve been in peer groups. Acumen is different. It blends business and faith in a way that actually works. It’s not just business coaching. It’s life-on-life. Marriage, family, faith—it all shows up. We start with business, but when I ask, ‘How can I pray for you?’—that’s when the real stuff comes out.”
Let's be clear: Acumen isn't for everyone.
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It’s for those who’ve built something meaningful, handed over the reins (or sold the business), and now find themselves in that odd post-success space—grateful, but itching.
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We’re a catalytic community of former CEOs, owners, presidents, and founders who’ve traded the 70-hour weeks for something better: guiding other business leaders toward growth, character, and clarity.
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We do this through Acumen Teams—small, high-trust advisory groups led by experienced operators like you.
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It’s business-first, faith-infused, and fiercely real.
For Builders Who Still Want to Build
This is a call to a unique type of leader:
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You’ve sold the company, taken time off, maybe traveled or volunteered—but something’s missing.
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You’re successful, respected, and deeply values-driven, but you’re not wired to simply retire.
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You miss the challenge, the camaraderie, the rhythm—and you want to re-engage on your terms.
You don’t need another full-time job. What you need is a meaningful way to share what you know, support others, and continue building—without the heavy burden of the past.
If you’re wired to grow things—but want to do it without the weight of payroll, product launches, and P&Ls—this might be your next best chapter.
Why You’re Stuck: The Common Traps of Post-Exit Life
Even the most seasoned leaders encounter the unexpected after stepping away:
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Loneliness creeps in. You once had a team, a purpose, a tribe. Now, building new relationships feels harder.
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Faith without context. Church is valuable, but you yearn to infuze faith into the business trenches where you once thrived.
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Unclear next step. You know you want to contribute again—but how, and with whom?
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Consulting is a grind. Feast-or-famine income. You’re always either selling or delivering—and never both.
You don’t want to lead another company. You want to lead leaders. And you want to do it with rhythm, purpose, and autonomy.
You don’t want to lead another company. You want to lead leaders. And you want to do it with rhythm, purpose, and autonomy.
The Solution: A New Model of Influence, Income, and Impact
Here’s the truth: business leaders need mentors like you—people who’ve walked their path, faced their pressures, and lived their values. But mentorship alone isn’t enough. What they need is:
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A peer team of high-caliber business owners they can trust.
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A structured framework led by someone who’s “been there”.
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A space to explore the hard, often lonely challenges of leadership—both strategic and spiritual.
You can create that space. And in doing so, you unlock:
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Recurring revenue - no more hunting gigs.
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A rhythmic schedule - set your own time and income.
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A community of peers -in your city and other Growth Catalysts like you.
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And a deep sense of significance - that comes from stewarding your experience toward a greater legacy—where marketplace excellence meets eternal impact.