Whether you are a tech founder in the UTC area, a manufacturing leader in North County, or a service provider in Downtown San Diego, our groups are tailored specifically to the local economic climate.
Focusing on the process of rapidly expanding an executive’s capacity to manage complexity, lead high-performance teams, and drive sustainable business growth. In San Diego’s competitive market, The BEST CEO Group serves as a high-impact Vistage alternative, utilizing Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and peer accountability to help CEOs of $5M–$100M companies move from tactical management to strategic mastery.


Strategic plans often fail not because of poor logic, but rather because of poor leadership dynamics. Consequently Master Practitioner, Joe Phillips integrates Emotional Intelligence (EQ) into every session. Specifically, we focus on the “Internal Infrastructure” required for Business Scaling Strategy San Diego.
Making confident calls in high-pressure environments.
Reducing the "friction tax" of C-suite misalignment.
Preparing leadership teams for a high-value exit/expansion.
Our members represent a curated elite of local founders. Indeed, these leaders have successfully transitioned from tactical management into a state of high-velocity leadership. As a result, they are now achieving sustainable business growth rather than merely reacting to market fluctuations.
Our seats are reserved for San Diego leaders who are committed to radical transparency and growth. Determine if your current stage of business qualifies for our Peer Group.
Our selective, confidential, CEO peer advisory group made up of top-level San Diego CEOs, company Presidents and business owners.
You don’t need a ‘chair’ reading from a manual. Instead you need a Peer Group that functions as a private board of directors. Ultimately, we provide a curated inner circle of San Diego’s top founders who are committed to radical transparency. In addition, this model ensures you aren’t just networking—you are accelerating your leadership trajectory.
Led by a Master Practitioner with over 40 years of running & helping businesses.
Strictly vetted peers within the $5M–$100M+ revenue bracket.
No generic curriculum - only real-world problem solving.