Experienced as a corporate CEO, President, Founder, Owner or first-time CEO.
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Become a member of a local group of high-integrity CEOs and business owners committed to success.
250k COACHED
Since 1957, Vistage has served over a quarter million leaders.
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A Deep History of CEO Results
✔️ 21+ Years in 2025
Vistage member companies average 21+ years in business while, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, most U.S. companies fail within five.
✔️ +4.6% in Uncertainty:
In 2020, CEO members grew their annual revenue by 4.6%. Nonmembers saw -4.7% decrease.*
✔️ 2.2X Faster Growth
In 2017, members grew 2.2x faster than nonmembers.*
✔️ +5.8% During Recessions
In 2008, during the Great Recession, members grew annual revenue by 5.8%. Nonmembers saw -9.2% decrease.*
*Analysis performed on Dun & Bradstreet data.
A Comprehensive Approach to Coaching
The Peer Group
At the heart of the Vistage experience is the confidential peer advisory group. Once a month, you meet to work through challenges and opportunities with 12-16 high-caliber executives from non-competing organizations using a proprietary framework called “issue processing.”
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Your Dedicated Executive Coach
Vistage Chairs guide the groups. They are accomplished leaders; many are former CEOs themselves. Chairs also meet with you for private one-to one sessions to help you explore the opportunities that can drive you forward.
World-Class Speakers
During group meetings and exclusive member events, high-caliber speakers share their expertise on today’s most relevant topics. From HR to AI and beyond, you’re kept up to speed on best practices and issues that matter most.
Leaders Improving Their Decisions, Companies & Communities
Events to Inspire
As a member, you're supported by in-person business summits and conferences. Access the experience, wisdom and insights of your business peers. They are also great opportunities to grow your network with like-minded high achievers.
Research to Drive Action
Vistage Research collaborates with the top minds in business to create salient insights for small and midsize businesses. Our thoughtful reports, analyses and webinars help you prepare your organization for the future.
Global Member Networks Support
As a Vistage member, you gain exclusive access to an online network of peers for feedback and problem solving. Connect with business leaders around the world for real-time advice or referrals. Choose networks based on industry or special interests.
Vistage Membership Qualifications
Company revenue above $5M with 20+ employees for typical members.
Has a formal management team. Likely established departments, processes and systems in place.
A desire to learn, find and fix blind spots and enhance your leadership ability.
Get Solutions You Need to Your Biggest Challenges
Get your decisions vetted by an ideal sounding board — an objective, experienced peer group who will offer unbiased advice in a confidential environment.
Learn best practices on building an empowered, results-driven team. Find and fix blind spots to enhance your leadership ability.
Get access to models of success and expert advice to help you retool your long-term strategy without sacrificing current performance.
Gain fresh perspectives on complex issues to optimize business decisions and results.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Vistage membership?
As a Vistage member, you’re part of a group of other CEOs, business owners or key executives who are committed to helping each other make better decisions, get better results and become better leaders. A Vistage peer advisory group is made up of 12-16 other CEOs or local business owners and an executive mentor (Vistage Chair) who facilitates. It’s like having a confidential, private advisory board to troubleshoot problems, vet ideas and identify blind spots.
Most Vistage members say that the group is the best part of their membership.
How does Vistage work?
Vistage members set aside one day each month to meet with their peer advisory group and work on the big-picture vision for their business and address issues that may be holding them back. That means they make time to tackle strategic plans, as well as challenges and opportunities. During the meeting, they help each other vet ideas, troubleshoot strategies and find solutions together. Meetings are facilitated by an executive mentor (Vistage Chair) who uses a proprietary method for keeping the conversations focused and productive.
Are Vistage groups local?
Your Vistage group will be in your local area. Your fellow group members will also be local owners of non-competing small and midsize businesses. Most group meetings take place locally and in-person.
Is Vistage good for networking?
Vistage is much more than networking. It’s solving problems with a group of your peers in real-time. As a Vistage member, you also have access to Vistage Networks— a 24/7 online forum that helps you leverage the expertise of CEOs, business owners and executives around the world who share the same industry, affiliation, or area of interest. Members can connect online for feedback and critical advice, or meet in person at events featuring dynamic thought leaders.
Is Vistage a mastermind group?
Mastermind groups are similar to Vistage groups, but there are some very important differences. A Vistage peer advisory group will consist of successful CEOs outside your own industry. There will be no pressure to compete with other members of the group, as no one will be an industry rival — it’s truly an environment of collaboration.
Mastermind groups often exist without a true leader, but each Vistage group is led and moderated by a Chair. Their creative insights often push members to the next level.
Is Vistage worth it?
When it comes to CEO coaching fees, our members think that Vistage is worth it. Vistage has helped 250,000+ CEOs and top executives around the world since 1957. Today we serve 45,000 members. Most members stay for more than five years and statistics have shown that they grow their businesses faster than non-members with comparable sized companies.
What's next?
Fill out the application on this page to see if you qualify. If so, a member of team Vistage will be in touch to answer any questions, inform you of introductory events in your area, and share exclusive content with you. You will also be matched with the right Vistage Chair (executive mentor) and peer group in your area.