“The business associations that have grown out of the Inner Circle group have changed the shape and direction of my company. Being a member of Inner Circle provides a great return on investment, both my time and money have been returned many times over. Access to the 'Rolodex' is a major benefit that is, by itself, worth the price of entry.”

Rob Britton, CEO, Electronics Marketing Group, San Diego, CA

“Inner Circle provides a no-holds-barred forum to discuss sensitive issues with peers, and it provides a litmus test against my performance and how others in similar positions handle issues. I am particularly satisfied belonging the San Diego Inner Circle. I find the broad experience and business wisdom to be helpful to me in running my company. I find my annual Inner Circle dues to be money well spent...”

Gene Bennett, CEO, Knowles USA, Encinitas, CA

“Being a member in Inner Circle has been my second best financial investment, my first being starting my own company. I attribute at least half of the money I was able to make in selling the company, or about $6 million, directly to my involvement in Inner Circle. In addition to helping me in numerous aspects of my personal growth as a CEO and as a person, Inner Circle members provided me with critical help quelling an attempted board takeover, and in pursuing the right buyer for the company.”

Eric Korevaar, Founder, Optical Access, Inc, San Diego, CA

“One of the benefits of Inner Circle participation is getting immediate peer feedback on planned decisions prior to implementation. Being talked out of more than one bad one helped me easily justify the annual dues. The peer feedback and guidance helped me realize the vision for my business model was better than I thought. Some of the best things that has come from Inner Circle is being able to associate with fellow like-minded entrepreneurs and listening (and learning from) the stories of other business owners. Inner Circle has also been a very valuable networking base for me.”

Mark McGlothlin, CEO, Apex Medical Technologies, Inc, San Diego, CA

“I believe Inner Circle to be one of the single best investments I’ve made. It has meant new friendships and confidants; real world experiences to the ‘unique’ problems and challenges I’m facing; and forced me to look at myself and my business decisions as to motivation and intent.”

Michael Koegen, CEO, Pacific ComTel, Escondido, CA

“My Inner Circle has always been more than helpful when I discuss where I want to take my company. My business is experiencing such rapid growth that I am continually facing many different options. There is no other place where I can confidentially discuss and receive truly valuable input on such serious and intimate business issues.”

Ron Montbleau, CEO, Montbleau and Associates, San Diego, CA

“My Inner Circle is a group of people who really understand the issues I face. Being involved has given me more confidence in my decisions and judgments. It has shown me that success shines upon a wide diversity of opinions and approaches.”

Jeff Teza, CEO, Syntricity Inc, San Diego, CA

“My Inner Circle experience has given me three (very important) things: 1) perspective, 2) well-considered advice, 3) well-considered criticism. The camaraderie of the group is priceless.”

Robert Ferran, CEO, Ferran Scientific Inc, San Diego, CA