6 Steps to a Bigger Business
A proven framework that transforms middle-market businesses into companies that are more profitable, more valuable and easier to run.
6 Steps to a Bigger Business
A proven framework that transforms middle-market businesses into companies that are more profitable, more valuable and easier to run.
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Ready to Transform
Your Business?
Join the Princeton-based program
and work directly with post-exit entrepreneurs who’ve walked this path before.
Ready to Transform
Your Business?
Join the Princeton-based program and work directly with post-exit entrepreneurs who’ve walked this path before.
Program details
your company will be more profitable,
easier to run, and more valuable
Get better results and save years of wasted resources and frustration.
REMOVE OBSTACLES
There’s no hiding from our experts—We’ll FIND what stopS progress
Imagine having a crystal clear plan on how to unlock and unleash your company’s potential:
- Discover what financial constraints you must eliminate
- Find out what’s preventing value creation
- Identify and eliminate threats to your company
- Make a plan to streamline and reset for growth
WRITE A NEW ROADMAP
With YouR obstacles REMOVED, now It’S TIME TO add gas to YOUR plan
Our “War Room” will maximize your results by battle-hardening your plan before you take action.
- How do I make the biggest impact on my company?
- What are the easiest paths to more profits?
- Where’s my leverage in my industry?
- How do I best prepare for exit?
Our Proven Track Record
More graduates of our programs have appeared on the Inc. 5000 list than any other CEO Program.
Here’s the proof of our methodology in action.
300+
Fellows Graduated
Since 2015
50
Fellows on the
Inc 5000 list
$10B+
Value Created
Since 1990
25+
Years Experience
Helping Entreprenuers
INVESTMENT AND BENEFITS
- Tuition Fee: $21,000
- Payment Plans Available
What You’ll Take Away:
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Clarity from those who’ve already done it: Work directly with post-exit entrepreneurs who will help you see how big your company is truly meant to be.
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A proven, accelerated path to growth: Our process compresses years of trial and error into days—showing you how companies like yours become more profitable, easier to run, and significantly more valuable at exit.
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A personalized 12-month game plan: You’ll walk away with your own One Year From Today roadmap, giving you a clear and actionable plan to turn strategy into measurable results.
When's the next session?
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April 13-17, 2026 | Princeton
WHEN:
April 13-17, 2026:
- Arrive Sunday, April 12, 2026 (afternoon)
- Depart Friday, April 17, 2026 (afternoon)
October 19-23, 2026 | Princeton
WHEN:
October 19-23, 2026 :
- Arrive Sunday, October 18, 2026 (afternoon)
- Depart Friday, October 23, 2026 (afternoon)
April 7-11, 2027 | Princeton
WHEN:
April 7-11, 2027:
- Arrive Sunday, April 6, 2027 (afternoon)
- Depart Friday, April 11, 2027 (afternoon)
October 18-22, 2027 | Princeton
WHEN:
October 18-22, 2025:
- Arrive Sunday, October 17, 2027 (afternoon)
- Depart Friday, October 22, 2027 (afternoon)
your company will be more profitable,
easier to run, and more valuable
Get better results and save years of wasted resources and frustration.
REMOVE OBSTACLES
There’s no hiding from our experts—We’ll FIND what stopS progress
Imagine having a crystal clear plan on how to unlock and unleash your company’s potential:
- Discover what financial constraints you must eliminate
- Find out what’s preventing value creation
- Identify and eliminate threats to your company
- Make a plan to streamline and reset for growth
WRITE A NEW ROADMAP
With YouR obstacles REMOVED, now It’S TIME TO add gas to YOUR plan
Our “War Room” will maximize your results by battle-hardening your plan before you take action.
- How do I make the biggest impact on my company?
- What are the easiest paths to more profits?
- Where’s my leverage in my industry?
- How do I best prepare for exit?
Our Proven Track Record
More graduates of our programs have appeared on the Inc. 5000 list than any other CEO Program. Here’s the proof of our methodology in action.
300+
Fellows Graduated
Since 2015
50
Fellows on the
Inc 5000 list
$10B+
Value Created
Since 1990
25+
Years Experience
Helping Entreprenuers
INVESTMENT AND BENEFITS
- Tuition Fee: $21,000
- Payment Plans Available
What You’ll Take Away:
- Clarity from those who’ve already done it: Work directly with post-exit entrepreneurs who will help you see how big your company is truly meant to be.
- A proven, accelerated path to growth: Our process compresses years of trial and error into days—showing you how companies like yours become more profitable, easier to run, and significantly more valuable at exit.
- A personalized 12-month game plan: You’ll walk away with your own One Year From Today roadmap, giving you a clear and actionable plan to turn strategy into measurable results.
When's the next session?
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April 13-17, 2026 | Princeton
WHEN:
April 13-17, 2026:
- Arrive Sunday, April 12, 2026 (afternoon)
- Depart Friday, April 17, 2026 (afternoon)
October 19-23, 2026 | Princeton
WHEN:
October 19-23, 2026 :
- Arrive Sunday, October 18, 2026 (afternoon)
- Depart Friday, October 23, 2026 (afternoon)
April 7-11, 2027 | Princeton
WHEN:
April 7-11, 2027:
- Arrive Sunday, April 6, 2027 (afternoon)
- Depart Friday, April 11, 2027 (afternoon)
October 18-22, 2027 | Princeton
WHEN:
October 18-22, 2025:
- Arrive Sunday, October 17, 2027 (afternoon)
- Depart Friday, October 22, 2027 (afternoon)
Ready to Transform
Your Business?
Join the Princeton-based program and work directly
with post-exit entrepreneurs who’ve walked this path before.
Ready to Transform Your Business?
Join the Princeton-based 5-Day Boot Camp and work directly
with post-exit entrepreneurs who've walked this path before.
Peer and mentor network
World-Class Faculty: Learn from Post-Exit Entrepreneurs
Our faculty isn’t just theoretical—they’re entrepreneurs who’ve successfully built, scaled, and exited businesses worth hundreds of millions. They’ve walked the path you’re on.
Jim McCann, 1-800-FLOWERS
E-commerce & Platform Strategy
Doug Tatum, Newport Advisory
Financial Strategy & CFO Services
Norm Brodsky, Inc. Magazine
Serial Entrepreneur & Growth Expert
See the complete Board of Experts
HEAR WHAT OUR FELLOWS HAVE TO SAY
see how they did it…
Our “How I Did It” Case Study series dives deep into success stories from our community. Visit our blog to see all the stories.
Ready to Transform
Your Business?
Join the Princeton-based program and work directly with post-exit entrepreneurs who’ve walked this path before.
Ready to Transform Your Business?
Join the Princeton-based 5-Day Boot Camp and work directly
with post-exit entrepreneurs who've walked this path before.
FAQs From the Chairman of the Board
More Frequently Asked Questions
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What is The Birthing of Giants Fellowship Program?
Because our business environment is constantly changing and our own roles in our companies are always evolving, entrepreneurs who lead businesses need ongoing development if they are going to lead their organizations with excellence. The Birthing of Giants Fellowship Program is designed to provide the toolbox owners of fast-growing companies need to reach their next level of success. In a one-week educational program, our CEO participants will transform into next-generation business leaders.
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Where does the research come from?
The one-week curriculum is the result of several rich sources of data, experience, curriculum development, and books and articles.
- Data: Over 1,100 interviews with self-made entrepreneurs over 10 years and in-depth interviews with some of the most successful business founders of our day.
- Experience: Our board of experts has built dozens of companies, generating hundreds of millions in revenue and liquidity (wealth creation). In addition, they’ve advised and mentored thousands of entrepreneurs directly over the course of their careers.
- Curriculum and Publishing: Our Board of Experts have developed entrepreneur curriculums for universities and masterminds over the past 20 years. They’ve also published more than 10 books (including Business Brilliant, Street Smarts and Small Giants) and hundreds of articles about business and entrepreneurship for magazines like Inc. Magazine.
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Who is The Birthing of Giants 5-Day Boot Camp for?
The program is designed for the “owner and operator” of fast-growing, privately-held companies. The program does not focus on any particular industry or sector. It’s suited to those in the B2B and B2C sectors, both services and products, manufacturing and technology, consulting and advising, government and private sector, women- and minority-owned and military veterans. The person who is ideally suited for The Birthing of Giants Fellowship Program is an individual who:
- Run a company with revenues between $5 million and $250 million. (Businesses with revenue between $2 million and $5 million that were launched in the last 5 years are also eligible)
- Have a small, loyal management team.
- Want to accelerate sales and other revenues.
- Want to increase productivity of their staffs and scale their company culture.
- Want to serve their stakeholders (employees, vendors, communities, customers and more) even more.
- Want to maximize the profitability of their company.
- Want to prepare their company for sale in the future.
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Why is there an application process and who is accepted?
Each participant in the program relies upon their peers to have the most impactful week-long experience so our application process is designed to uncover the most ambitious and engaged among applicants. Your peers are chosen based on their history (with their company, their industry, and their community) and their future plans. The application process does not discriminate with regard to industry or company, but we do ensure that no competitors share a cohort so you can speak freely about your own company and strategy.
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Tell me about past participants of The Birthing of Giants Fellowship Program?
Once you complete The Birthing of Giants Fellowship Program, you are a Birthing of Giants Fellow for life. The past graduates are owners of companies ranging from construction ($150mm in revenue) to media companies ($10mm in revenue) to consulting services companies ($3mm in revenues). Each are the owners and operators of their companies and were able to deploy their Birthing of Giants strategic plans directly in their businesses.
- Construction company ($150mm in revenue): sold non-core businesses, redefined his contribution to his company and made key hires to delegate areas of the business he was struggling with.
- Media company ($10mm in revenue): Used salesforce amplification to launch a new events business.
- Consulting services company ($3mm in revenue): Made acquisitions within 6 months of the completion of Birthing of Giants to fill out some of the services his business didn’t already provide so he could serve bigger clients seeking a full-service solution.
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How much does The Birthing of Giants 5-Day Boot Camp cost?
The fee for the Birthing of Giants 5-Day Boot Camp is $21,000. It includes:
- The week-long session, including education programs and group activities. (travel and lodging are additional costs)
- All Fellowship week materials
- All Fellowship week meals
- Unlimited coaching for one year
- Invitation to the twice-annual Gathering of Giants Program (additional fee required)
- Invitation to “Free-peat” program which allows you to repeat the entire program over the next 24 months (not incl. room, board, and materials fee)
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Are there payment plans available?
The fee for the Birthing of Giants Fellowship Program is $21,000. We offer the following payment options:
- PAY IN FULL: 1x Payment
- PAY IN 4 EQUAL INSTALLMENTS: Pay in 4 equal, monthly installments. (A minimum of one payment must be processed before the start of the session).
- PAY IN 12 EQUAL INSTALLMENTS: Smooth out your payments over 12 months. An additional administrative processing fee is incurred with this plan for a total investment of $21,000. (A minimum of one payment must be processed before the start of the session).
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What will I learn at The Birthing of Giants 5-Day boot camp?
Dating back to Benjamin Franklin, the first “American-style” entrepreneur, you’ve had to educate yourself in order to prepare yourself for your unique position, leading a company. Individuals who attend the Boot Camp will gain working knowledge of ways to amplify their company’s vital resources. According to our extensive research, these areas have the greatest impact on your success:
- Management and Leadership
- Sales and Revenue
- Capital Market Readiness
- Financial Model Transformation
- Team Alignment and Culture
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What will I take away from the week and how can I use it at my company?
Participants in the program leave with a strategic plan for your company that projects out over 12 to 36 months. Your plan will address all 4 areas of success (management + leadership, sales + revenue, financial model transformation and capital market readiness) and it will allow you to bring your roadmap back to share with your team so they can help you implement the strategic plan. Some of the strategic objectives you might consider include:
- Personnel changes and organizational structure
- Salesforce strategy and structure
- Team Alignment and culture building (employees, vendors, community, customers)
- Your own role as CEO
- Your financial and business model
- The role of technology in your business
- How to build in order to sell (and to who)
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What happens each day at the Birthing of Giants Boot Camp?
The week starts on Sunday night (a welcome reception) and ends on Friday afternoon.
Each day is a combination of interactive lectures from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), breakout sessions for small group work, and strategic planning. The day runs from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Group dinners are also held most of the nights
Each day of the first four days are dedicated to a single amplification methodology.
- Scalable Management (Management)
- Financial Transformation (Model)
- Revenue Amplification (Market)
- Capital Market Readiness (Money)
The last day is dedicated to pulling your strategic plans with your peers and preparing for the next 12 months.
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Who leads The Birthing of Giants 5-Day boot camp?
Lewis Schiff is the lead instructor, curriculum designer and manager of The Birthing of Giants 5-Day Boot Camp. He has partnered with Board of Expert co-Chair, Norm Brodsky, for years and has collaborated over the years with the other members of the Board of Experts. Board of Expert members and other thought leaders, academics, and business leaders participate in the sessions all year long.
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What happens after the five days is over?
There are 3 “post-session” components to The Birthing of Giants 5-Day Boot Camp.
Post-Session:
- Continued Coaching to help you implement your Birthing of Giants Fellowship Week Transformation Plan.
- Accesss to a Supportive Network: You have the full experience and knowledge of all graduates and the entire Board of Experts Members as you work to make your 12-minth roadmap a reality.
- Advanced Learning: Invitation to the Gathering of Giants Program to continue with our 3 Year Roadmap.
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What kind of technology do I need during the week?
Participants are expected to bring a laptop or tablet with them for the week. One of the most important communication tools we use is Slack, a popular message board and email replacement.
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What do I do if I still have more questions?
We are standing by to answer your questions at (347) 281-7299 or [email protected].
How Big Can Your
Company Be?
The Princeton-based Program is delivered by post-exit entrepreneurs for
and designed exclusively for driven middle market business owners seeking scale.
Enrollment for THE 2026 Boot camps is open Now
Limited seats available. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Don’t wait—your transformation starts with one decision.
How Big Can Your
Company Be?
The Princeton-based Program is delivered by post-exit entrepreneurs for
and designed exclusively for driven middle market business owners seeking scale.
Enrollment for THE 2026 Boot camps is open Now
Limited seats available. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Don’t wait—your transformation starts with one decision.
