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Empowering Established Black Businesses to Drive Growth & Success

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What You'll Get

Personal Assessments

Understand your strengths and areas for growth.

Peer-to-Peer Support

Work with like-minded business leaders to solve challenges.

Growth Workshops

Hands-on workshops that help you scale your business.

"The President Circle helped our business grow by 200% in a year. We wouldn't have achieved this without the support of the group." - John Doe, CEO of XYZ

- John Doe, CEO

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join?

Established business owners with at least 10 employees and $1 million in revenue.

What is the commitment?

Monthly half-day sessions, plus access to peer support and growth resources.

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Scaling Black Businesses

— from ambition to $1M and beyond

The Road to Millions Program is specifically built for visionary Black entrepreneurs with revenues under $500K who are ready to grow, scale, and lead. Gain the strategies, roadmap, support, and tools and technological infrastructure you need to cross the million-dollar mark — and build a thriving, sustainable business.
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Did you Know ?

88% of Black-owned businesses are sole proprietorships — and most never receive the support they need to scale.
— Brookings Institute
Black founders receive less than 2% of all venture capital — despite outperforming benchmarks in early-stage ROI.
— Crunchbase & Kauffman Fellows
Black-owned businesses that leverage digital tools are 3x more likely to see revenue growth than those that do not.
— McKinsey & Company, “Digital Divide in Black America”
If Black-owned businesses reached parity with non-Black businesses, it would add $1.6 trillion to the U.S. economy. — McKinsey & CompanyBlack entrepreneurs who receive coaching and mentorship are 2x more likely to survive beyond five years.
— SCORE & SBA Data
Businesses in peer mastermind groups grow 2.5x faster than those who operate in isolation.
— National Business Incubation Association
AI adoption can improve productivity by up to 40%, yet only a small percentage of Black-owned businesses are currently leveraging AI tools.
— MIT Sloan & National Urban League Tech Report
Black-led businesses are more likely to innovate under resource constraints — making them ideal candidates for exponential growth with the right support.
— Harvard Business Review
Most small businesses are not built to be sold — yet 80% of an entrepreneur’s net worth is often tied to their business.
— Exit Planning Institute
Less than 30% of small business owners have an exit strategy — meaning most leave money on the table when it’s time to transition.
— BizBuySell & Guidant Financial
Black-owned businesses are less likely to be valued as “high-quality assets” — not because of potential, but due to lack of systems, documentation, and financial readiness.
— Brookings Institute
Businesses built with strong operations, tech adoption, and financial systems can be 5x more valuable at exit.
— Harvard Business School & Stanford Business Report

Unlock the Path to $1M+

Your roadmap to scale with clarity, confidence, and community.

The Road to Millions is a 6-month accelerator designed for Black entrepreneurs earning under $500K who are ready to build scalable, fundable, and sustainable businesses. Through guided strategy, operational upgrades, and targeted coaching, we help you install the infrastructure needed to grow with intention and secure capital or contracts along the way.

 

Whether you’re organizing your operations, strengthening your financials, or preparing to raise capital — we walk with you every step of the way.

Key Benefits

  • Operational and financial readiness
  • Business systems built for scale
  • Personalized coaching and expert support
  • Mastermind learning environment
  • CEO dashboard to track growth
  • Roadmap for funding or procurement success
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Step by-Step Guide to the Road to Millions Journey

For admission to funding readiness, the Road to Millions is designed to take your business to the next level through six steps.

For admission to funding readiness, the Road to Millions is designed to take your business to the next level through six steps.

Apply to Join the Cohort

Connect with a powerful network of founders, coaches, and business growth experts. Complete the intake form and schedule your readiness interview to get started.

Business Readiness Assessment

We start with a deep dive into your business systems, financials, and operations. You’ll receive a personalized Growth Readiness Score™ to identify your gaps and opportunities.

6-Month Growth Lab Experience

Engage in immersive workshops, bi-weekly coaching, and curated peer masterminds — all designed to strengthen your business infrastructure. You’ll implement the systems, processes, and technologies that support sustainable scale. From automating operations to leveraging AI, CRM tools, and digital workflows, we ensure your back office is built to grow.

CEO Dashboard & KPI Tracking

Gain access to your own CEO Dashboard — a real-time digital command center to monitor key performance indicators, track strategic milestones, and stay focused on your path to $1M+ growth. This dashboard becomes your single source of truth for informed decision-making and business accountability.

One-on-One Strategy & Support

Work with dedicated coaches and subject-matter experts in finance, marketing, legal, tech, and HR to implement changes in real time.

Roadmap to Millions + Funding Readiness

Finalize a customized, funder-friendly business growth plan backed by strong metrics, sound financials, and a clear operational structure — giving you access to capital, contracts, and partners that fuel scale.

Topics of Discussions

  • Strategic Planning for Growth
  • Leadership Development and Succession Planning
  • Human Resources and Talent Management
  • Financial Management and Scaling
  • Legal Considerations for Scaling
  • Marketing, Branding, and Customer Acquisition
  • Joint Ventures and Strategic Partnerships (JV)
  • Cutting-Edge Technology for Operational Efficiency
  • Metrics and KPIs: Tracking What Matters
  • Research and Market Analysis Using Technology

Scale to Millions Sessions

A Tailored Agenda for each session:

8 – 9:00:  Breakfast & Networking

9 – 10:00: Rating the Wheel:

  • Assessing personal health and business progress
  • Personal Dashboard Review
  • Business Dashboard Review

10 – Noon: Growth Topic & Best Practices:

  • Expert Led Sessions on various topics

Noon: Lunch Break

1 – 2: Mastermind/Issue Resolution:

  • Collaborative problem-solving

2 – 3: Accountability Partnership:

  • Accountability Partners Discussion

3 – 4: Action Planning for the Next Month

4 – 4:30: Wrap-Up

4:30: Networking

Tailored Mentorship

The Road to A Million Program offers personalized coaching to discuss various topics specific to your business. These can include process streamlining, systems, metrics, and business management for growth and expansion. Operational Areas to Address can Include:

  • Marketing Plan / Social Media Strategy
  • Operational Process Design and Documentation: SOPs, Process Flows, Checklists, etc
  • Current state reviews to provide a diagnosis of most pressing business needs and expansion opportunities.
  • Action Plan for Growth

Get ahead with Insights from Antler

For admission to funding readiness, the Road to Millions is designed
to take your business to the next level through six steps.
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Networking with Community Members

The Road to Millions Stakeholders and Community Members

The President’s Circle Stakeholders & Community members
Fellow CEOs and Presidents

GWBCC Community

Have been in business for 2+ Year

Have 2 or more employees

Have been in business for 2+ Year

Important Details

Timeline

Duration: 6 months

Methodology

Hybrid Delivery: In Person sessions with optional virtual experiences

Program Fee

Yet to be decided

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Interested in Scaling Your Business to $1M?

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