I failed at five companies in my teens and twenties. Every single one.

People saw me as a "wantrepreneur" who couldn't actually lead. I didn't know if I had what it took to build something that lasted.

Everything changed when I got married and my wife agreed to let me quit my job for one more shot. I couldn't let this one fail.

So I read every business book I could find. I learned to grow a company the right way. That company grew 31% annually for 10 years straight, from $0 to $2M.

Here's what I learned: Most business owners get stuck at predictable revenue plateaus: $500K, $2M, $5M. The problem isn't strategy. It's isolation.

You're making critical decisions alone that could make or break your business. You need other successful owners who've been where you're going.

That's why I founded The Arena, a revenue accelerator for $200K-$10M business owners. We host peer groups of 6-8 founders who meet monthly (virtually) to solve real problems and break through plateaus together.

Our members grew an average of 15.5% last year:

- One member grew 77% and successfully exited
- Another navigated a difficult partner breakup and grew 23%
- An owner who thought "non-growth was fine" changed his mind and grew 17%

This isn't consulting. It's founders helping founders with battle-tested experience.

Ready to break past your next revenue plateau? Let's talk about whether The Arena is right for you. 

Schedule a call (https://calendly.com/the-arena-network/strategy-call) or send me a message.

The best time to solve tomorrow's problems is with today's peer group.

Luke Womack

Convoy of Hope

I get to share stories of impact and care for individuals who have partnered with Convoy of Hope to feed more kids, empower more women and help those who are survivors of natural disasters.

Partner Engagement Manager

Corporate Relations- Project Manager

The Go Fund

Oversee the major donor segment, responsible to nurture and care for 75 - 100 relationships. Manage development team members and work with the Executive Director to plan and meet organizational goals.

Donor Relationships Manager

Biola University

Created and prompted strategy for Biola’s top 40 giving households that assisted in department exceeding goals and raising $31.6 Million dollars this last fiscal year

-Collaborated with Senior Director of Advancement on his portfolio and raised over a $1 Million dollars annually
-Cultivated and thanked dozens of top level donors during events and meetings, including the board of trustees
-Thought of new and creative visits on campus that led to further engagement and increased giving
-Created criteria and a new report that used best practices to specify what a top donor and prospect looks like and then tracked them in real time to make sure they were receiving appropriate attention

Assistant Director of Principal Gift Engagement

Increase benefactor and leadership level giving to the University by assisting the President, Vice President for Advancement and the Senior Director of Advancement in the work of donor identification, cultivation and solicitation. Help manage the donor portfolios of these three administrators and will recommend and implement strategies that lead to financial support. Responsible to fully brief and staff the President and President's spouse at all University events and activities that involve the donor community. Also will support the Director of Administration in the President's office by accepting strategic responsibility for key projects.

Senior Donor Relationship Manager

Support the President and First Lady in their work advancing the mission of Biola University. Manage interaction between the Advancement division and the Office of the President, oversee donor portfolios and strategize the involvement of the First Lady in University events.

Manager, Donor Relations

Coordinator of Presidential Donor Relations and Endowed Scholarships

Administrative Assistant to the Director of Corporate Relations

Integrated Design Services

Marketing Assistant

Experienced Donor Relationship Manager with more than 15 years of experience in non-profit fundraising. Exceptional skills in creating donor-centric strategic plans and developing strong relationships with donors. Strong mission-centered approach to fundraising by implementing best practices in donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, excellent data base management and reporting, and an emphasis on collaborative vision.

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