The Founders Forge

You’re Surrounded… and Still Alone.

You’re the one people come to for answers, deals, vision.
But who do you talk to when the weight gets heavy?
Who challenges you to rise, not just in revenue, but in identity?

Most “CEO groups” feel like surface-level pitch fests.
You don’t need more noise. You need fire.
Welcome to The Founders Forge 

A private circle of elite founders committed to impact, integration, and inner work.

Not a Mastermind. Not a Networking Group.
A Leadership Forge.

The Founders Forge is a private, curated council of high-integrity founders and CEOs.

We gather monthly in Palm Beach County to:

• Sharpen strategic thinking
• Forge meaningful relationships
• Expand personal mastery
• Walk out clearer and stronger than when we arrived

No pitches. No posturing. No pretending. Just powerful leadership, Forged in Fire.

Why This, Why Now?

Built by a former Fortune-100 strategist, Grammy-winning producer, and transformational architect.

Unlike generic masterminds, The Founders Forge is a private council where elite CEOs tackle real challenges - together.  From scaling operations to navigating M&A, our monthly session deliver clarity and results. No pitches. No noise. Just fire.

What You Can Expect as a Member

• Monthly Palm Beach council

• Real-time hot seats & strategy

• CEO spotlights & team invites

• Private Founder chat + daily Forge Drops

• First access to retreats & capital rooms

The network is the value.
This isn’t a free-for-all.
It’s a curated circle of CEOs who invest, engage, and elevate each other.
When every member has skin in the game, the room gets sharper, and so do you.

This Is For You If…

✅ You’re a Real founder or CEO with traction, team, or a meaningful mission
✅ You’re tired of being the smartest one in the room
✅ You crave honest, unfiltered conversations; not pitches or posturing
✅ You value legacy, not just leverage
✅ You want your team aligned, not just yourself inspired

You understand the ROI of investing in the right room

You're a CEO with traction, a team, and a mission to leave a mark. You're tired of surface-level networking and crave unfiltered conversations with peers who've been there. The Founders Forge is your room.

This Is NOT For You If…

❌ You’re just getting started or still figuring it out
❌ You think "networking" means name-dropping and deal-hunting
❌ You’re here to sell something, not become someone
❌ You’re addicted to growth hacks, but avoid inner work

This isn't for beginnersm deal-hunters, or those chasing quick hacks. If you're not ready to do the work, this isn't your place.

Founders Circle: Members Recieve

• Legacy Pricing for Life
• VIP Access to Private Retreats, Partnerships & Media Features
• Recognition as One of the original Architects of The Forge

Meet Your Guide: Douglas "Dug" McGuirk

I’ve trained Fortune 100 companies, stood on stages with the best in the world, and walked men and women through fire, literally.
But this is the room I wanted for myself. So I built it.
You don’t need another coach. You need a container that sharpens you.
That’s what the Forge is.
Let’s build what outlives us.

Ready to Forge What Outlives You?

Step into the Fire.  Shape the Future.  

Join The Founders Circle!

Thank you!

Expect my email within 48 hours, this is a selective group.

What’s the Investment?

Membership in The Founders Forge begins at $500/month or $5,000/year for Founders Circle members.
Legacy pricing, invest now, save 20-25% on future tiers.
This is not a course or coaching program; this is an identity-level alliance for CEOs committed to transformative growth.
If you're here for a discount, this isn't your room.

If You’re Called, We’ll Know

Founders Forge isn’t for everyone.
It’s for leaders who want to scale businesses without sacrificing their soul, family, or mental health.
It’s for visionaries who’ve walked through fire, faced the shadows; and still rise.
And it’s for those ready to co-create powerful legacies without codependency, burnout, or bravado.