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 if there is one calendar commitment that can help you gain clarity, perspective and make better decisions in your business and life, then perhaps it is worth prioritising? A calendar commitment that ends up giving you back time and space.
We asked some Cabal members whether being part of a peer-group was worth the time commitment and here's what they said:
To be really specific on the time commitment involved with joining Cabal:
Each month (except Aug and Dec) you will meet with your peer-group for 2.5-3 hours in a central London location. Add in an hour of preparation and commute time, and it's about half a day a month;
Once a year you will go away on a two day retreat - from early day 1 until 5pm day 2, so that's 2 full days.
And if you're travelling that month..? No problems. You will have the option to participate remotely in your monthly meetings.
Don't think about this as time away from work. It's not. Think of it as time working on your self and business.
“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
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 challenged by - and realise you’re not behind, or broken, or alone. You say the hard thing out loud, and someone else says, “same”, followed by "and here's how we approached that." 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 is when you choose to go it alone. Isolation is expensive. Decision fatigue is real.
Your Cabal peer group doesn’t just save time - it clears noise. You get input from people who understand the founder/CEO experience because they’re living it too.
“I make better decisions faster. That’s the ROI.” — Ralf, Tidal Solutions
If you’re too busy, stretched or exhausted... that’s exactly why you should join. Joining Cabal is the kind of commitment that gives more than it takes.
Make time for Cabal and you’ll show up better - for your company, your team, and yourself.
