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Accelerate Your Growth as an Entrepreneur
Starting your own thing is awesome, whether it’s a side hustle, small business, or creative project. It’s fulfilling to work on your own thing and be your own boss. But being an entrepreneur can also be a real challenge. It’s lonely, there is so much to learn in the ever-changing landscape of entrepreneurship and the self-doubt can leave you paralyzed to move forward.
Enter SPI Communities—professional communities for entrepreneurs that meet you right where you are on your entrepreneurial journey. Whether you’re looking to launch or already have an established business, there is a community for you at SPI.
BENEFIT 1
For yourself, not by yourself.
Entrepreneurship can be isolating. Build your business alongside other entrepreneurs and industry experts who will keep you motivated and hold you accountable to keep pushing ahead as you build your dream business.
BENEFIT 2
Accelerate your growth.
Get your questions answered by a community of entrepreneurs and experts who understand what it takes to build a thriving business. Get ahead by learning best practices from those that have been there.
BENEFIT 3
Grow your network.
Connect with some of the smartest minds and build lasting professional relationships. Our members regularly host each other on their podcasts, youtube channels, and newsletters with some forming new business partnerships.
Your People. Your Path. Your Place to Grow.
Find connection, direction, and support through memberships that meet you where you are.
Learner
For New and Aspiring Entrepreneurs
You have an idea for a side hustle, or you’ve launched something and are trying to grow it. The Learner community is a place to establish connections with other aspiring entrepreneurs and help each other grow.
You may not have all the answers, but you are willing to do the work and grow your dream into a reality.
All-Access Pass
For the Student
You are on a quest to learn as much as you can alongside other entrepreneurs, and leverage that knowledge to strengthen your business.
You want more than access to DIY courses, you want a community of entrepreneurial peers of all levels who are committed to learning and improving their skill set.
You recognize that the value of this membership tier is more than the course catalog, but the ongoing workshops and programming that bring the community together to get real results.
For Established Entrepreneurs
You have an existing project or business that makes revenue through products or services and you are looking for other business owners focused on the audience and revenue growth that you are.
You have an established website (No Lorem Ipsum or Coming Soon to be found), an email list, and a clear way you are making money.
You want to continue to grow your business and have a trusted group to consult with on your strategy, learn from, and provide your own expertise to.
Not sure which community is right for you? Answer two questions so we can help you choose your path.
Inside Our Communities You'll Find…
a group of smart, hard-working entrepreneurs and subject-matter experts to support you, challenge you, and hold you accountable as you take your company to the next level.
Events and workshops, monthly AMA’s (Ask Me Anything) talks, peer-to-peer networking and tips, help wanted requests, and opportunities to celebrate your wins are just a few of the unique opportunities you’ll find inside SPI’s communities.
We Take Safety Seriously
Our community is a blast! It’s also a place you can count on to be kept safe. We take that responsibility very seriously. When you become a member, you’ll be safe to…
- Ask questions, experiment with ideas, participate in challenges, share real problems, and generally learn and grow without fear of judgment or rejection.
- Build deep relationships with fellow entrepreneurs that can lead to breakthrough ideas, important decisions, and enduring friendships.
- Show up as you are in a community that welcomes members with diverse backgrounds including race, ethnicity, gender, orientation, neurodiversity, and physical ableness.
- Give feedback to us about how we can make our community even better. We’re truly in this together. You will always have a voice here in our community.
- Make your own choices, including how often you’d like to share and comment about yourself, your business, and the entrepreneurial path you’re seeking.
- Be free with your feelings about the highs and lows of life as an entrepreneur. It’s an inescapable roller coaster of emotions at times. We’re here for that because we’re all on the same ride.
Our Members Are Your People
Don't just take our word for it—here's what some of our current members have to say:
Managed by Real Professionals
We run on community! Our core team is here to help you achieve your business goals, whether you're an established entrepreneur or just getting started.
Jillian B., Community Experience Director
Jillian is a seasoned community expert who believes that creating inclusive and engaging experiences can change lives.
Why Jill Loves Community
“It is genuinely exciting it is to see our community members make breakthroughs in their businesses. I love getting to celebrate their achievements. I’m a natural helper, I love creating an environment that helps people reach their goals.”
Ashley L.; Community Manager, SPI Academy
Ashley is a learning and instructional design expert who is passionate about helping people reach their goals through individualized and engaging experiences.
Why Ashley Loves Community
“I love how much I learn from our members! I am constantly taking notes and making connections during our own events. I love helping people learn what they need to help themselves and their businesses grow no matter where they are at.”
David M.; Community Manager, SPI Pro
David is a community manager, graphic designer, and board game enthusiast who loves fixing workflow and process management problems with creative solutions.
Why David Loves Community
“The enormous range of businesses in Pro is always incredible to me. We have a wildly dedicated community full of business owners in every industry you could imagine. I’m a big believer in keeping online spaces moderated and safe. Providing a safe and inclusive pocket of the internet keeps me motivated and driven.”
Ready to grow your business?
Learner
All-Access Pass
Pro
Community is at the heart of everything we do
Hey, hi, hello! We’re Pat and Matt, the two entrepreneurs behind SPI. To us, community is more than a buzzword. It’s our purpose and our business model.
Pat created SPI back in 2009. This was the beginning of what we now call the “creator economy.” SPI quickly became one of the best places to learn the ropes of being an entrepreneur. Since then, SPI has grown to an audience of over 125,000.
Matt joined forces with Pat at the end of 2018. He led the charge to create SPI Pro—our first community membership, which launched in 2020. To date, SPI Pro has served and supported nearly 1,000 motivated entrepreneurs.
We’ve lived the journey you are on now. It’s thrilling. It’s hard. It’s worth it. Keep going. And if you like, let us (and our team and community) help you. We’re in this together.
Learner All-Access PassJoin us and hundreds of other entrepreneurs who are
finding their path forward thanks to our community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which membership is right for me?
- The Learner community is a great place for anyone getting started with a business or a side project. This is the place to learn, launch, and grow.
- The All-Access Pass is for anyone focused on gaining new skills through courses.
- SPI Pro is where established entrepreneurs come together to take their businesses to the next level.
Can I switch the membership I am in?
Learner members may upgrade to the All-Access Pass at any time. Any remaining value left on your Learner membership will be applied to the All-Access Pass cost.
To upgrade to the Pro community, you must fill out an application to join. If approved, you can either wait until your Learner membership is set to renew and switch at that time, or you can join Pro at the time of acceptance and have an overlap of membership fees.
If a Pro member would like to move to the Learner community, you may set your Pro membership to cancel instead of renew. At the end of your membership period, simply purchase a Learner membership. If a Pro member makes a decision to leave Pro within the first 30 days of membership, we will provide a refund for the Pro membership, per our refund policy.
Do you have a refund policy?
We offer a full refund within the first 30 days if you decide that membership is not right for you, with the exception of the MBA membership (a private add-on for Pro members). The MBA membership is a non-refundable fee.
Is there an age requirement?
Members must be at least 18 years old to join any of our communities. Participants under 18 years old must have guardian consent to join, and will not have access to Direct Messaging, as a general safety precaution. If we discover that an enrolled member is a minor and does not have guardian consent, we reserve the right to close their accounts without notice.
I live outside the United States. Can I join?
Yes! We welcome members from all over the globe into our communities. Our company and staff are U.S.-based, so the times of our events are during typical U.S. work hours.
Does your community offer business coaching?
We do not offer business coaching. We provide strategic programming to help you and bring experts in for high-level guidance, but ultimately our communities are designed for peer connections.
Can I offer coaching in your communities?
No. We do not allow any selling or pitching of services or affiliate programs in our communities. You absolutely should not join if this is your motivation. You will be removed without refund.
Are there any types of businesses that you do not allow?
All business topics must adhere to our community guidelines. Businesses that read as predatory, ableist, racist, misogynist, homophobic, conspiratorial, overly sexualized, or harmful in any way will not be accepted into our communities. We also do not permit multi-level marketing (MLM) representatives or any business model that involves recruiting downlines.
What are your community guidelines?
Go here to read our complete Community Guidelines and Moderation Policies.
Are your communities inclusive to marginalized people?
We strive to keep our communities welcoming and inclusive to marginalized people as a part of our company and CX team values. This will always be a work in progress, and we rely on member feedback to ensure we are maintaining a safe space and providing a positive experience.
Do you offer discounts?
We do not offer discounts. We've priced our memberships to ensure we are providing outstanding value.
Do you offer team rates?
Please email [email protected] and let us know more about your team size and your goals.
What can I expect after joining?
The best time ever! An exciting onboarding email will be lovingly delivered to your inbox, and you will be able to log in to your community and be guided through next steps. We will recommend some activities and actions to help you learn your way around and find the programming you are most interested in. Definitely check out the calendar of events and join an upcoming live session so we can say hello!
The most important thing to expect is that you have to put in the time to get the most out of a community experience. This is not a magic bullet, but rather is an opportunity to learn and grow with your peers.
Can I talk to Pat Flynn or Matt Gartland once I join?
Joining our communities will not give you direct access to Pat and Matt. Our full-time Community Managers will be your primary connections to the SPI team. Pat and Matt both spend time in the communities interacting during their scheduled programming, and otherwise are focused on running our business.
I have a product or service I want to share with your community. Can I do that?
We have a strict no selling policy in all our communities and will remove anyone found soliciting customers per our Community Guidelines.
I want to create a community like yours. Can you help?
Yes! Our Community Course will launch in the All-Access Pass membership in the spring of 2023. To be notified when it lauches, sign up here.