The challenges of business ownership are unlike anything else
At The Alternative Board (TAB for short), we often hear from business owners that they feel they cannot properly share these challenges with their friends, family, employees, consultants, or even the people they hire to manage their business. In fact, we've heard many business owners use the phrase "I feel lonely at the top".
But isolation doesn't have to be inevitable. When business owners meet with an organized group of peers in similar positions to discuss challenges within a business owner advisory board, everything changes.
Our approach combines individual coaching and peer learning for CEOs and company owners, along with organizational consulting.
What makes a peer advisory board of business owners different?
Alternative Board A traditional advisory board is a group of carefully selected individuals who meet to help guide the business owner through difficult decisions. These people typically complement the owner\ is a group of carefully selected individuals who meet to help guide the business owner in making difficult decisions. These people typically complement the business owner's expertise, and they may include various professionals – from a financial advisor or lawyer to a sales or marketing expert. Additionally, the group manager is a certified coach who provides guidance and coaching between meetings. In business coaching, the coach assists with implementation, refinement and preparation for the next meeting.
Advisory boards made up of business owners have been a central component of large corporations for a long time, but owners of privately held businesses typically don't have the resources to use them. Moreover, when you're immersed in a business problem, even advice from experts on an advisory board is often incomparable to sharing your concerns with a group of people who understand not only your business but also the pressures you face as a business owner.
This is where external advisory boards composed of local business owners can be invaluable. They bring together like-minded people from various fields who can share insights and expertise to help each other grow their businesses. In these boards, members meet as equals, with a shared goal of growing their companies and developing their skills as business owners and leaders. This creates an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust, where members can be candid about the challenges and questions they face. External advisory boards composed of local people who are also business owners can be valuable. They bring together like-minded people from various fields, who can share insights and expertise to help each other to grow their businesses. In boards of this type, members meet as equals, with a common goal to grow their companies and develop skills as business owners and leaders. This creates an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust, where members can be honest about the challenges and questions they face.
The concept of an alliance of business owners and other skilled people similar in their fields of business was first presented in the book "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill. He recommends that business owners pass every plan they have through what he calls "ברית המוחות" שלהם. הוא כותב: "לאף אדם בודד אין מספיק ניסיון, education, innate ability and knowledge to ensure accumulation of enormous wealth without cooperation עם אנשים אחרים".
Not only do other business owners more fully understand the problem you\ more fully understand the problem you face, But as the business owners advisory board "matures", Members begin to better understand the businesses of other members, and can offer personalized insights about things like how to increase sales, how to manage the business more efficiently, and how to solve nagging problems related to human resources.
And as members on the advisory board become more familiar with each other\ become more familiar with the businesses of other members, something amazing happens. Alan Fishman, founder and chairman of TAB, explains why this type of board is so successful. "Members are here to open up and talk about things they don't discuss with anyone else", הוא אומר. "הם אף פעם לא משוחחים על הפחדים שלהם או על החלומות שלהם about what the future holds with their employees or even with their managers."
And as members on the advisory board become more familiar with each other's businesses, something remarkable happens. Alan Fishman, founder and chairman of TAB, explains why this type of board is so successful. \ allows business owners not only to grow their business but also to find personal and professional balance. Consider the following points to better understand how a peer advisory board can help your company — and you — thrive. so fully within a group of trusted people allows business owners not only to grow their business but also to find balance personal and professional. Consider the following points to better understand how a business owners advisory board can help your company – and yours - to thrive.
Who can benefit from a peer advisory board?
Whether your business is just in its early stages or you've been in the field for quite some time, you'll benefit from an advisory board של בעלי עסקים. Don't underestimate the power that a group of business owners thinking similarly when they focus their attention and their judgment in anתן מטרand.
The benefits apply to every business field, such as professional services, wholesale and retail, manufacturing, construction, finance, insurance and real estate"ן.
Joining a peer advisory board is a smart move for a business owner who:
- Has been running a business for some time but wants to accelerate growth.
- Is considering a new business direction and entering unfamiliar territory.
- Knows their business is stuck in a rut and isn't sure how to break out.
- Is considering transferring management — especially to a family member — and needs guidance.
- Feels they need ongoing help with marketing, recruitment, employee management, and other day-to-day matters.
- Wants to manage the business more efficiently to improve work-life balance.
- Recently acquired a new business and wants expert guidance.
- Is looking to sell a business and wants to make it more attractive to potential buyers.
In short, a peer advisory board is a smart move for any business owner looking to improve both professionally and personally.
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About TAB Israel — Business Coaching & Peer Advisory Boards
Learn more about Nir Makovsky coaching services and the full range of NIRMAKO business coaching programs in Israel.
Why TAB Israel?
TAB Israel combines CEO coaching, peer advisory boards, and strategic business consulting to help Israeli business owners achieve breakthrough growth. Led by Nir Makovsky, TAB Master Facilitator, our programs are tailored to the unique challenges of the Israeli business landscape.
Our Approach
Our peer advisory board model brings together non-competing CEOs and business owners from across Israel. Members gain access to diverse perspectives, proven frameworks, and actionable insights that drive real business results. Each board is facilitated by an experienced TAB-certified coach who ensures productive, confidential discussions.
Programs & Services
TAB Israel offers a range of programs designed for different stages of business growth:
- Peer Advisory Boards — Monthly facilitated board meetings with 8-10 non-competing CEOs
- STRATPRO — A 6-step strategic planning process for business growth
- Business Coaching — One-on-one executive coaching tailored to your goals
- HI-MAP — Business assessment and performance mapping tool
Join TAB Israel
Ready to grow your business with peer advisory? Contact TAB Israel to learn about membership options and find a board near you in Israel. Visit our membership page or contact us for more information.
