Join the Premier CEO Peer Group in San Diego Vested in Your Success
Scaling a $5M–$100M company is a lonely journey. The BEST CEO Group provides the collective intelligence and radical accountability you need to lead with certainty.
We treat our selection process like a CEO treats a key hire
Is There a Seat at the Table for You?
CEO Peer Group Application Form
Our San Diego-based peer groups meet monthly to help local business owners navigate the unique economic landscape of San Diego. From biotech founders in Sorrento Valley to manufacturing leaders in North County, our members are the backbone of the San Diego business community.
We welcome CEOs from San Diego’s diverse sectors including Technology, Defense, Healthcare, and Professional Services.
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Beyond networking—this is a high-velocity strategic laboratory
San Diego CEO Peer Advisory
Our sessions are held in-person, providing a high-touch environment that Zoom calls can’t replicate. This San Diego-specific focus allows for deeper local networking and face-to-face coaching.
The majority of our time together is spent solving real-world challenges in real-time. We foster a confidential environment of peers who know your strengths and weaknesses, offering a perspective you can’t get from employees or a board of investors. This is where “The Hero Fallacy” ends and collaborative growth begins.
Structured, results-driven format designed to respect the schedule of a busy founder
How the CEO Group Works
Our meetings aren’t social gatherings; they are 5.5-hour deep dives into the mechanics of your leadership and the health of your enterprise. The majority of our time together is spent discussing real issues and challenges that our CEOs face.
Monthly Intensive
We meet once a month for a focused, 5.5-hour session designed for maximum ROI.
The Monthly Brief
Every CEO provides a high-level update on progress, obstacles, and previously processed issues.
The Deep Dive Host
One CEO hosts each month, presenting their "One-Page Business Plan" for rigorous group critique.
Issue Processing
We tackle 3–4 urgent, real-world issues per meeting using a structured, brain-based methodology.
Radical Transparency
A "zero-conflict" environment where you get the unvarnished truth from people who have been there.
Actionable Accountability
Every session ends with specific commitments that are tracked and reviewed at the next meeting.
One-on-One Coaching
The Master Practitioner Advantage
Unlike traditional facilitators, Joe Phillips is a Master Practitioner specializing in Emotional Intelligence (EQ). We don’t just talk about EBITDA; we solve the human friction that slows down scaling. A high-IQ strategy will fail without a high-EQ leadership team.
In addition to the monthly group session, members can receive optional private, San Diego Executive Coaching with Joe each month. These sessions are designed to go deeper into your personal leadership bottlenecks, refine your strategic vision, and ensure you are executing the commitments made to your peer group.
Looking for something lower level for Small Business or your Executive Team?
We also offer an Executive Key Group designed for C-level executives (CFOs, CTOs, CIOs) and small business owners who do not yet meet the CEO Group criteria.