You're invested in your business.
Now invest in yourself.
Where growth–driven CEOs, Founders and business leaders access the tools, community and coaching to double their business.
What you get: The full stack of growth support
You're not just joining a network – you're stepping into a guided journey of growth, aligned to your stage of business.
Peer groups
Monthly CEO forums organised by revenue stage.
Growthprint
Our proven 9 step Growth Framework to grow your business.
Exclusive events
In-person access to billion-pound Founders and thought leaders.
Leader network
Curated introductions to fellow high-growth CEOs.
Knowledge hub
Founder playbooks, micro-learning and deep dives.
1:1 coaching
Targeted support for you and your leadership team.
Masterclasses
Live sessions with experts in funding, growth and leadership.
Under the bonnets
Visit successful businesses learn lessons from their experience.
What our members say
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Whether you're just hitting your stride or preparing for a billion-pound exit, we meet you where you are and stay with you for the journey. Each stage comes with a tailored combination of peer support, content, events and coaching. Hover over each stage to find out more.
ENTERPRISING
Idea to traction · £3m to £10m revenue
You’re building something real — and proving it works. This is about early traction, repeatable sales and finding product-market fit. You’re learning to lead while doing everything yourself.
Enterprising is where ambition meets action. You’re validating your proposition, hiring your first key team members and turning momentum into structure. You’re navigating chaos, pressure and huge potential — often all at once. This forum surrounds you with other founders in the thick of it, guided by a coach who’s built and backed successful startups. Together, you’ll focus on clarity, growth and the foundations of a scalable business.
OPERATIONALISING
Traction to scale-ready · £10m to £50m revenue
You’ve got traction — now it’s time to make the machine work. You’re hiring leaders, building systems and protecting margins. It’s about shifting from hustle to performance.
Operationalising is the move from founder-led to founder-designed. You’re installing the systems, people and accountability that allow your business to grow without you at the centre. This is where you learn to lead through others — and build for scale. The forum connects you with CEOs facing similar structural shifts, guided by a coach who’s scaled from within. It’s about getting your business — and your leadership — scale-ready.
SCALING
Scaling to break through · £50m to £100m revenue
You’re growing fast and everything’s under strain. The challenge now is clarity, culture and execution at pace. It’s about building systems that deliver results without bottlenecks.
Scaling is about leading through complexity. Your teams are bigger, your capital stack is deeper and your decisions carry more weight. You’re setting direction, managing performance and scaling your leadership as fast as your business. This forum helps you stay sharp, focused and ready for the next leap — with peers moving just as fast. It’s about stepping back without losing touch — and breaking through the barriers of growth.
GLOBALISATION
Expanding and global perspective · £100m+ revenue
You’re playing a bigger game — and thinking on a bigger stage. It’s not just about expansion, it’s about mindset. You’re leading across capital, complexity and long-term value.
Globalisation is for CEOs operating at strategic altitude. You’re managing succession, investor relationships, capital events and international growth. This is no longer about running a company — it’s about designing a business that lasts. You’ll be surrounded by leaders building billion-scale companies, guided by a coach who’s been there. It’s where you confront your biggest questions — and shape what comes next.
Our proven growthprint: 9 Steps to a billion
At the heart of Business Leader's coaching programme is our proprietary 9 Steps to a Billion blueprint – a strategic growth model designed for ambitious CEOs and Founders who want to scale fast and build lasting value. Developed by Richard through years of experience building, scaling and advising high–growth businesses, the 9 Steps provide a practical roadmap to double your business – and then double it again.
The blueprint is the foundation of every peer forum, leadership session and coaching interaction we deliver. It’s not just theory – it's a proven methodology. Whether you're building from £3M to £10M or scaling toward £100M+, the 9 Steps to a Billion gives you the structure, focus and momentum to grow with purpose.
Start your journey one of two ways
Whether you're just hitting your stride or preparing for a billion–pound exit, we meet you where you are and stay with you for the journey.
Growth workshops
Meet Richard Harpin and other legacy Founders in an intimate setting.
- Deep-dive on your growth plan.
- Explore how Business Leader can support your scale journey.
Speak with the team
Not quite ready for the workshop?
Book a call to discuss your business, membership and which forum and journey is right for you.
Membership requirements
Business Leader membership is by application to ensure the right fit for each peer group.
- A Founder or CEO very ambitious to grow your business.
- A business generating more than £3m in annual revenue.
- A commitment to invest in yourself, show up monthly (10 months per year, approx 6 hours per session) and contribute to your peer forum.
We welcome applications from those in the Building, Scaling and Leading stages. Legacy Forum is by invitation / recommendation only.
Frequently asked questions
Explore the FAQs below and get the details on how Business Leader Membership can help you accelerate your growth, expand your network and scale your business. However, if you prefer to have a conversation with a member of the team, get in touch.