Ownership Advisory Roundtable
A Private Advisory Roundtable for Leaders Navigating Growth, Complexity, and Decisions
Ownership Advisory Roundtable brings together a curated group of business owners and leaders for confidential conversation, strategic perspective, and better decision-making.
Designed for those who value thoughtful dialogue and trusted perspective, not noise, networking, or surface-level conversation.
This is peer-level advising, not coaching.
What This Is Not
This Isn’t a Networking Group. And That’s the Point.
Ownership Advisory Roundtable is a private monthly gathering for leaders who value trust, perspective, and real conversation.
It combines the best elements of several formats: the insight of an advisory board, the trust of a peer group, and the relationship value of a strong network, without the pressure, performance, or forced referrals.
This is a different kind of room. One where leaders step back, think clearly, speak candidly, and learn from others who understand the weight of ownership and leadership.
Who this is for
For Owners and Leaders Who Want Better Conversations and Better Decisions
OAR is designed for established owners and leaders who want stronger conversations, clearer perspective, and better decisions.
- Small business owners and founder-led companies
- Nonprofit founders and executive leaders
- Operators carrying real responsibility and real decisions
- Leaders who value confidentiality and candor
- People looking for more than transactional networking
If you are responsible for growth, people, and decisions, this is the kind of room built with you in mind.
What Makes This Different
Not Networking. Not a Mastermind. Something More Practical.
OAR was created for leaders who want something more substantial than a networking group, and more grounded than a typical mastermind.
There are no forced referrals. No surface-level introductions. No sales pressure.
This is not coaching. This is peer-level strategic advising.Â
Instead, it is built around strategic conversation, shared experience, and peer-level advising. Members bring real challenges, and the group offers perspective, pattern recognition, and insight drawn from experience.
Over time, this creates trusted relationships and better decisions.
Curated Membership
The room is intentionally small and thoughtfully selected for chemistry, trust, and perspective.
Confidential Conversation
Members speak openly about real challenges, decisions, and opportunities.
Strategic Perspective
Discussions move beyond tactics to focus on leadership, growth, and direction.
Relationship-Driven Growth
Strong relationships naturally lead to opportunities, referrals, and better decisions.
How It Works
A Structured Conversation Designed for Clarity, Perspective, and Action
OAR meets monthly in a private setting for a structured but conversational two-hour session. Breakfast is included, so you arrive, settle in, and focus on the conversation.
Each gathering is designed to create space for meaningful dialogue, peer learning, and practical insight that members can apply immediately.
1. Arrive and Connect
Settle in over breakfast, reconnect, and step into a focused, private environment.”
2. Share Current Challenges
Each leader brings real questions, priorities, or decisions to the table.
3. Discuss, Advise, and Explore
Members get perspective, strategies, encouragement, and practical ideas.
4. Leave with Clarity
Members walk away with sharper thinking, stronger direction, and next steps they can act on.
Why It Matters
Because the Hardest Decisions Shouldn’t Be Made Alone
Leadership can be isolating. Ownership even more so.
OAR gives members a place to think out loud with other capable leaders who understand what it means to make decisions, carry responsibility, and keep moving forward.
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Clearer thinking around important decisions
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Insight from peers outside your own organization
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Accountability and perspective without politics
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Trusted relationships with other serious leaders
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A more intentional path to opportunity, growth, and connection
Sometimes the most valuable thing in business is simply being in the right room with the right people.
Facilitated By
Facilitated by a Strategic Advisor Who Works at the Level of Decisions
Andy Brenits is a brand strategist, advisor, and facilitator who helps leaders clarify direction, strengthen positioning, and think more strategically about growth.
OAR was created from a simple belief: business owners and leaders need better rooms. Rooms where thoughtful people can speak honestly, challenge each other constructively, and grow through shared perspective.
With a background spanning strategy, creative leadership, and advisory work, Andy designed OAR to be a more meaningful alternative to traditional networking groups, and a more grounded option than high-cost executive forums.
Having served on boards himself, Andy understands what good advisory conversations look like — and built OAR to bring that same quality of thinking to small business owners.
By Invitation and Interest
Add Your Name to Be Considered for a Future Cohort
OAR is built intentionally. If this sounds like the kind of room you belong in, add your name below.
This is not an open group. Each cohort is curated to ensure the right mix of experience, perspective, and trust.
If there’s a potential fit, you may be invited to a short conversation before the next cohort is formed.
Joining the list does not commit you to membership.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ownership Advisory Roundtable (OAR)?
OAR is a private, facilitated peer advisory group for business owners and leaders. It provides a confidential space to discuss real challenges, gain perspective, and make better decisions alongside other experienced leaders.
Is this coaching?
No. OAR is not a coaching program.
There is no curriculum, no step-by-step instruction, and no one telling you what to do.
Instead, this is a strategic advising environment. Members bring real challenges, and the group offers perspective, insight, and experience to help inform better decisions.
Is this a networking group?
No.
There are no pitches, no forced referrals, and no surface-level introductions.
While relationships and opportunities often develop naturally, the focus is on meaningful conversation, shared experience, and better decision-making.
How is this different from a mastermind?
Many masterminds focus on tactics, accountability, or group coaching.
OAR is designed as a peer advisory environment. The emphasis is on perspective, strategic thinking, and real-world experience from other leaders, not a prescribed program or teaching model.
Who is this designed for?
OAR is best suited for:
→ Business owners and founders
→ Leaders responsible for growth and decision-making
→ Professionals who value candid conversation and trusted perspective
It is not designed for early-stage entrepreneurs looking for step-by-step guidance.
What is the time commitment?
OAR meets once per month for a two-hour session, typically over breakfast or lunch.
Members are encouraged to come prepared with real challenges or decisions to discuss.
Is this confidential?
Yes. Confidentiality is a core part of the experience.
Members are expected to speak openly and respect the privacy of others in the room.
How are members selected?
OAR is curated intentionally.
Members are selected based on experience, perspective, and how they will contribute to the group dynamic. The goal is to create a room with strong chemistry, trust, and relevant but diverse viewpoints.
What happens after I join the interest list?
You’ll receive updates about upcoming cohorts and opportunities to learn more.
If there’s a potential fit, you may be invited to a conversation to explore whether OAR is the right room for you.
What happens after I join? What do I get?
Membership includes:
→ Monthly facilitated roundtable sessions
→ Access to a trusted peer group of leaders
→ Strategic perspective and shared experience
→ A confidential space for real conversations
The value comes from the room itself, the people in it, and the quality of discussion.