“I’ve spent a lot of time and money on different founder groups and masterminds. Some were decent, some were a waste. Sildan has easily been the best value overall. The conversations, the access to people who’ve built sizeable brands, and the relationships have made it worth it.“

“If you’re happy guessing your way through problems or figuring everything out alone, this probably isn’t the place for you.  There’s almost always someone in the community who’s already dealt with whatever you’re stuck on, and that changed everything for both me and my business.“

“I’ve had periods where things were going great and others where I was genuinely stuck. Every time, the community showed up. There was one situation where a few members in the same industry immediately jumped in and helped me think through a really tough call. That kind of support is rare.“

"What I didn’t expect was how helpful it would be to be around founders who are a few steps ahead. You learn just as much from the problems they’re dealing with as you do from their wins. Having a place to ask honest questions without any weird agendas has been a huge asset."

"Sometimes I look back at where the business was before the connections I made in Sildan and it’s honestly hard to believe how much has changed. Revenue is way up, the team is bigger, morale has never been better, and I feel a lot more confident about the direction we’re going."

"I didn’t realize how much mental baggage I was carrying over into my business until I had a place to talk things through openly. Being able to say what’s really going on and get quick and honest feedback has helped me make clearer decisions and feel less stuck when things get complicated."

"There’s no posturing here and no pretending everything is perfect. People are open about what’s working and what isn’t, including the mistakes they’ve made, and still make to this day. That honesty makes the advice far more useful and makes the community a place I couldn't live without."

"I’ve met people inside Sildan that I now talk to on a regular basis. We share ideas, sanity-check decisions, and help each other think through challenges. Those relationships weren’t something I expected going in, but they’ve become one of the most valuable parts of being a member."

"What I appreciate most is that people don’t rush to give advice just to sound smart. If someone hasn’t dealt with something before, they’ll say that. There's no shame here. And when they have, the advice is built around what actually happened rather than what sounds good in theory."