You’re already maxed out - people to hire, planes to catch, investors chasing updates, fires to fight, and that little thing called sleep. So when someone invites you to “add one more commitment” to your calendar, the answer is almost always a polite no.
We get it.
But what if this is the one appointment in your calendar each month that actually gives you time back?
We asked the question to some Cabal members and their response was pretty unified that their monthly meeting is often the most valued 2-3 hours they spend each month.
“It sounds great… but do I really have time for this?”
This is the most common hesitation we hear from prospective members. And it makes sense. Founders are in constant triage mode. You’re making tradeoffs between product, growth, people, and sanity - every hour needs to count.
So when you hear about a monthly group of 7-8 founders, meeting for 2-3 hours to talk candidly about what’s hard, what’s working, and where they need support - of course the question is: is the time commitment actually worthwhile?
“Spending 3-4 hours each month to try to broaden my mind, hear new perspectives, and to work on my business, is the right way to look at the time commitment. For me it's definitely worth it.” — Mark, Datum Creative
“I make better decisions faster. That’s the ROI.” — Ralf, Tidal Solutions
Not a cost. An investment.
What happens in that room (or Zoom) each month isn’t just group chat. It’s a reset. A checkpoint. A mirror. A boost of energy.
You hear what other sharp founders are struggling with—and realise you’re not behind, or broken, or alone. You say the hard thing out loud, and someone else says, “same.” You commit to something—and then actually do it.
That monthly rhythm of reflection, accountability, and perspective compounds over time. It sharpens you. It grounds you. It pays back more than it takes.
The real time-drain? Going it alone.
Isolation is expensive. So is decision fatigue. So is spending hours in your head, looping on something you could have resolved in ten minutes with the right sounding board.
Your Cabal peer group doesn’t just save time - it clears noise. You get input from people who understand the founder experience because they’re living it too. That clarity alone is worth it.
If you’re too busy, that’s exactly why you should join.
We know joining a peer group is a commitment. But it’s the kind of commitment that gives more than it takes.
Make time for this, and you’ll show up better—for your company, your team, and yourself.
