The Founders Forge

You’ve Conquered Mountains. Now Who Sharpens You?

People come to you for answers, certainty, and vision.
But almost no one can truly challenge you.
Most “CEO groups” are pitch decks in disguise.
You don’t need more noise. You need fire, and a room where you cannot hide.

Not a Mastermind.

Not a Networking Group.
A Leadership Forge.

A curated circle of 18–22 CEOs and founders who gather monthly in Palm Beach County to sharpen strategic thinking, forge meaningful relationships, expand personal mastery, and walk out clearer than when they arrived.

No pitches. No posturing. No pretending.

Only truth, challenge, and sovereign leadership.

Why This, Why Now?

Built by a former Fortune-100 strategist, Grammy-winning production collaborator, 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…

✓ 7–9 figure leader or on a clear upward path
✓ You’re the bottleneck and you know it
✓ You value legacy over leverage
✓ You’re done being the smartest person in the room
✓ You protect your inner circle with intention

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…

✗ Under $1M annual revenue
✗ Pitcher or deal hunter
✗ Avoid emotional work
✗ Want tactics instead of transformation
✗ Want hype instead of truth

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 Receive

Only 8 Legacy Seats Remain 

Once filled, pricing rises permanently

• Legacy Pricing for Life
• VIP Access to Private Retreats, Partnerships & Media Features
• First call on Private Deal Flow
• 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 $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.