by Study Groups | Oct 9, 2025 | Study Groups
What’s your approach to getting the most out of each meeting? I challenge myself to walk away from every Study Group meeting with tangible next steps—usually three to five well-defined action items for the next few months. If I’m taking the time and expense to travel,...
by Study Groups | Oct 9, 2025 | Study Groups
What led you to join a Study Group? I was introduced to Study Groups through Fairhaven and immediately saw the value in connecting with leaders who truly understand our industry. The relationships, benchmarking, and idea sharing that come from these meetings have been...
by Study Groups | Oct 9, 2025 | Study Groups
What led you to join a Study Group? I was recommended to the group and met Ben Scellick at a convention. His presentation caught my attention and made me realize how valuable it would be to connect with peers facing similar challenges. I needed people I could share...
by Study Groups | Oct 9, 2025 | Study Groups
What led you to join a Study Group? I joined after conversations with existing Study Group members who spoke highly of the experience. I was looking for a place to exchange ideas and find sounding boards for any challenge that comes with owning or operating a...
by Study Groups | Oct 9, 2025 | Study Groups
What led you to join a Study Group? I joined on a referral from a peer who knew the value firsthand. From day one, it’s been a tremendous resource to network and collaborate with like-minded businesses and individuals. As we like to say, “None of us is as smart as all...
by Study Groups | Oct 8, 2025 | Study Groups
Discovering the Heart Behind the Work When I first joined, I knew who Study Groups served and what we did—but not the heart behind it. I’ve always loved helping people solve problems, process options, and put plans into action. I had no idea how naturally that...
by Study Groups | Oct 8, 2025 | Study Groups
My first Study Groups experience perfectly captured what this community is all about. I flew to Savannah for my very first Study Groups meeting—excited, but not quite sure what to expect. I landed late at night to find no Ubers, no Lyfts, and an hour-long taxi wait. I...
by Study Groups | Oct 8, 2025 | Study Groups
When Crisis Brings Out the Best in People I had been working with Study Groups for five years when Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans. One of my members lived in the area and was facing devastation to his property, his business, and his employees’ lives. His Study...
by Study Groups | Oct 7, 2025 | Study Groups
What initially led you to join? The success and relationships built within the owner group led to forming the QC/Sales/GM-level group I’m part of now. What have you gained from being part of your group? A place to share ideas, challenges, and wins—and the chance to...
