The TEMA Visionary Council
Where serious entrepreneurs sharpen judgment, pressure test decisions, and build what comes next.
The TEMA Visionary Council is a private strategic forum for established entrepreneurs and business owners who have moved beyond surface level advice, generic masterminds, and motivational noise.
The Visionary Council exists to provide something most entrepreneurs lack as their business grows: a disciplined, confidential environment to think clearly, challenge assumptions, and improve the quality of decisions before they are made.
This is not about more information.
It is about better judgment.
The Visionary Council Mindset
The guiding mindset is simple.
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Outthink.
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Outwork.
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Outgrow.
At the core of the Visionary Council is a disciplined way of thinking that governs how the room operates and how outcomes are achieved. This mindset is anchored in 4 principles that form TEMA and define the standard of the room.
Nothing is casual.
Everything is intentional.
The Behavioral Foundation
The Visionary Council is built on two complementary disciplines.
Behavioral Economics explains why people decide the way they do, even when logic suggests otherwise.
The Engineering of Consent focuses on how beliefs are shaped, reinforced, and acted upon within groups.
Together, they form the backbone of the Council experience.
Every session, discussion, and structure is designed to:
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Reduce cognitive bias and emotional decision making
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Increase clarity, confidence, and conviction
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Leverage social proof, peer reinforcement, and authority responsibly
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Move participants from agreement to commitment
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Turn insight into action through intentional design
This is not manipulation.
It is ethical influence applied with transparency and purpose.
The Origin of the Visionary Council
The Visionary Council was created after years of working alongside founders and owners who had outgrown traditional peer groups but still valued the power of a trusted room.
Many were successful.
Some were scaling.
Others were navigating inflection points where the wrong decision would be costly.
What they shared was not a lack of intelligence or effort.
It was exposure to noise, bias, and untested assumptions.
They wanted a place to slow thinking down before speeding execution up.
The Visionary Council was built to meet that need.
Each Council is intentionally small, carefully curated, and professionally moderated. It functions as a modern operating council for owner led businesses, combining strategic discipline with behavioral insight.
Who the Visionary Council Is For
The Visionary Council is designed for entrepreneurs and business owners who:
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Have built an established business and carry real operating responsibility
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Are navigating growth, reinvention, or strategic complexity
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Understand that better decisions outperform harder work
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Value judgment, perspective, and pattern recognition
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Want to pressure test decisions before committing time, capital, and people
This is not a spectator room.
It is a working council for leaders.
What Makes the Visionary Council Different
Every element of the Council is designed to influence outcomes, not entertain ideas.
- The room is curated to control signal to noise.
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The conversations are moderated to prevent drift, dominance, and groupthink.
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The structure is designed to create clarity, momentum, and commitment.
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The outcomes are engineered, not accidental.
Participants do not leave with pages of notes.
They leave with clarity, conviction, and a defined 90 day strategic action arc.
This is decision architecture, not inspiration.
The Power of the Room
A defining feature of the Visionary Council is the quality of thinking in the room.
Each Council brings together experienced business owners who are willing to be challenged by their peers, by data, and by themselves. The environment is designed to expose blind spots, test assumptions, and reduce unforced strategic errors.
The Visionary Council also attracts top flight international contributors including Peter Swain, Todd Leonardis, and Steven Schneider from The Partnership Guys, Dan Borsberry, and Andrea Smith.
These are not motivational speakers.
They are practitioners who participate as contributors to the room, reinforcing credibility, authority, and real world relevance through lived experience.
Core Agenda Themes and Learning Outcomes
While each Council evolves based on the people attending, every event is built around core decision disciplines.
Strategic Clarity and Direction
Examine where your business is now, where it is heading, and whether your current strategy genuinely supports that destination.
Learning outcomes include sharper priorities, stronger decision filters, and reduced cognitive bias.
The Obstacle Incubator
Present one real business challenge to the Council. The issue is clearly defined, behaviorally pressure tested, and addressed with focused solutions from experienced peers.
Learning outcomes include accelerated problem solving and increased commitment to action.
Growth and Reinvention
Explore how businesses grow, stall, or reach behavioral plateaus. Topics include revenue strategy, positioning, pricing, capacity, and market dynamics.
Learning outcomes include identifying friction, leverage points, and belief based constraints.
Leadership and Decision Making
Focus on how founders and owners make decisions under pressure, manage uncertainty, and influence teams.
Learning outcomes include stronger decision frameworks, clearer leadership presence, and improved influence.
Execution and Accountability
Define priorities for the next 90 days and identify what must change to move forward.
Learning outcomes include behavioral commitment, accountability, and sustained momentum.
What You Will Walk Away With
Every participant leaves with:
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Clearer strategic judgment
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Reduced decision friction
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Greater confidence rooted in clarity
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Actionable commitments tied to execution
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Momentum driven by belief and alignment
Most importantly, you leave thinking and acting differently.
2026 Visionary Council Dates and Locations
Summer 2026
June 12, 2026
Southwest Florida
Focused on momentum, execution, and strategic clarity for the second half of the year.
Winter 2026
December 11, 2026
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Hosted in partnership with Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Focused on reflection, leadership, reinvention, and positioning for the year ahead.
Investment and Commitment
Participation in the TEMA Visionary Council requires a $750 per person investment.
This includes:
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Continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshments
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All program materials
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Moderated strategic sessions
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Access to contributors and peer counsel
More importantly, the investment signals commitment. Behavioral economics is clear. People act differently when they are invested.
This is not a ticket to observe.
It is an investment in better decisions.
Pre Qualification Checklist
Before applying, confirm the following statements are true.
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I am an established entrepreneur or business owner with operating responsibility
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My business generates a minimum of $750,000 in annual revenue
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I am actively involved in strategic and financial decisions
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I am navigating growth, reinvention, or complexity rather than early stage setup
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I understand and accept the $750 investment
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I value challenge over validation
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I am prepared to act within the next 90 days
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I respect confidentiality and the integrity of a closed strategic room
If you answered yes to each statement, you are likely a strong fit.
How Participation Works
The Visionary Council is invitation only.
The application process exists to determine alignment and protect the integrity of the room.
The process includes:
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A short written application
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A direct conversation to explore fit
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A formal invitation if alignment is confirmed
This is not about filling seats.
It is about engineering the right environment.
Apply for Consideration
If you believe the Visionary Council is the right strategic environment for your next stage of growth, you are invited to apply for consideration.
Applying is not a commitment to attend.
It is the beginning of a conversation.
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