LGBTQ Small Business Owner Mastermind and Peer Advisory Group

LGBTQ Small Business Owner Mastermind and Peer Advisory GroupLGBTQ Small Business Owner Mastermind and Peer Advisory GroupLGBTQ Small Business Owner Mastermind and Peer Advisory Group

LGBTQ Small Business Owner Mastermind and Peer Advisory Group

LGBTQ Small Business Owner Mastermind and Peer Advisory GroupLGBTQ Small Business Owner Mastermind and Peer Advisory GroupLGBTQ Small Business Owner Mastermind and Peer Advisory Group
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High-Caliber Strategy. Real Accountability. Exponential Growth.

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Grow Faster, Lead Smarter, and Solve Your Toughest Challenges

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High-Caliber Strategy. Real Accountability. Exponential Growth.

High-Caliber Strategy. Real Accountability. Exponential Growth.High-Caliber Strategy. Real Accountability. Exponential Growth.High-Caliber Strategy. Real Accountability. Exponential Growth.

Grow Faster, Lead Smarter, and Solve Your Toughest Challenges

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Program Details

A structured Los Angeles-based mastermind experience designed for high-impact growth

  • 12 Live Peer Advisory Sessions – 8 half-day and 2 full-day in-depth strategy sessions.
  • 4 Virtual One-on-One Executive Coaching Sessions – Personalized coaching.
  • Expert Insights & Guest Speakers – Exclusive learning opportunities.
  • Accountability & Action Plans – Structured follow-ups for measurable success.


Monthly Meeting Format:


  • Check-In & Wins: Begin each session by sharing recent successes to foster motivation and community.
  • Opportunity Seats: Members present specific business challenges or opportunities, receiving structured, actionable feedback from peers.
  • Key Learning: Facilitators introduce concepts relevant to the session theme and participants explore how they apply to their business.
  • Expert Insights: Periodic guest speakers and thought leaders provide skill-building segments tailored to members' needs.
  • Accountability & Action Steps: Conclude with members outlining key takeaways and action plans to ensure accountability.

Who Should Apply?

Is This Right For You?

  • LGBTQ+ business owners with at least $2.5M in annual revenue.
  • Founders, Presidents, Managing Directors, and Senior Leaders.
  • Business owners leading a team of 10 or more employees.
  • Entrepreneurs seeking a trusted, high-level peer advisory group.

Key Benefits of Membership

  • Gain strategic insights and solutions from experienced LGBTQ+ business leaders.
  • Receive expert coaching tailored to your specific challenges.
  • Build a trusted network for support, collaboration, and accountability.
  • Access exclusive leadership and business growth resources.

Membership Types

Standard

  • 12 Peer Advisory Sessions – 8 half-day and 2 full-day in-depth strategy sessions.
  • 4 One-on-One Executive Coaching Sessions – Personalized quarterly coaching.
  • Expert Insights & Guest Speakers – Exclusive learning opportunities.
  • Accountability & Action Plans – Structured follow-ups for measurable success.Add a description about this item
  • On call availability via email, Slack, and text



Initiation Fee: $500

Monthly Membership Fee: $833/month (total $9,996)

Annual Membership Fee (discounted): $8,996

Plus

Everything in Standard, and:


  • 8 Virtual One-on-One Focused Executive Coaching Sessions – Schedule when convenient to you.
  • On call availability via email, Slack, text, phone, and Zoom










Initiation Fee: $500

Monthly Membership Fee: $1,041/month (annual total $12,492)

Annual Membership Fee (discounted): $11,243 (save $1,249)


Premium

Everything in Plus, and:


  • 12 Virtual One-on-One Executive Coaching Sessions – Personalized monthly coaching.












Initiation Fee: $500

Monthly Membership Fee: $1,249/month (annual total $14,988)

Annual Membership Fee (discounted): $13,489 (save $1,499) 

*Onsite visits are defined as travel within 60 miles of downtown Los Angeles

Meet Your Coaches and Facilitators

Peter Gandolfo | Executive Coach

Peter Gandolfo | Executive Coach

Peter Gandolfo | Executive Coach

Peter Gandolfo is a credentialed International Coaching Federation (ICF-MCC) Executive Coach. Over the last 10+ years, he’s coached founders and small business owners in management consulting, architecture, construction, finance, media, tech, education, and more. He spent three years as a leader at the Drucker Institute, the think tank wi

Peter Gandolfo is a credentialed International Coaching Federation (ICF-MCC) Executive Coach. Over the last 10+ years, he’s coached founders and small business owners in management consulting, architecture, construction, finance, media, tech, education, and more. He spent three years as a leader at the Drucker Institute, the think tank with the remit to carry on Peter Drucker's legacy of helping teams across sectors make more effective decisions using his timeless management principles.
He spent 18 years in brand management and marketing roles for brands like AT&T, Ford Motor Company, Barbie, and Disney Princess. Peter served as founding president for an LGBTQ+ ERG at Mattel and represented LGBTQ+ Alumni on the UCLA Anderson Alumni Board.


A Senior Partner at Evolution and co-leader of Mastermind.Gay, he’s been co-facilitating with Jonn Volturo since 2019, when they launched a Leadership Circle for men in the LGBTQ+ community. They created a space for growth and belonging for leaders who are often the only person at their level, in their function, and/or with their identity.

John Volturo | Executive Coach

Peter Gandolfo | Executive Coach

Peter Gandolfo | Executive Coach

John Volturo is a seasoned Executive Coach (ICF-PCC) and leadership strategist with over 25 years of experience as a Global Chief Marketing Officer, General Manager, and Board Member across high-growth startups and Fortune 500 companies. As former President of the International Coaching Federation Los Angeles (ICF-LA), John is recognized 

John Volturo is a seasoned Executive Coach (ICF-PCC) and leadership strategist with over 25 years of experience as a Global Chief Marketing Officer, General Manager, and Board Member across high-growth startups and Fortune 500 companies. As former President of the International Coaching Federation Los Angeles (ICF-LA), John is recognized for blending sharp business acumen with transformational coaching that drives real, lasting results. For over eight years, John’s team collaborated with Tony Robbins, helping develop and market some of his most successful personal development products. Throughout his career, John has often been the first openly gay executive at the table, mentoring LGBTQ+ leaders to rise with confidence and impact.


Six years ago, John and Peter Gandolfo co-founded one of the nation’s first LGBTQ+ Leadership Circles, creating a space where gay, bi, and queer men grow in purpose, power, and community. Today, as a Partner at Evolution and co-leader of Mastermind.Gay, John leverages his operational expertise and identity-driven leadership approach to help LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, small business owners, and executives navigate complexity, expand their influence, and build extraordinary lives and businesses—on their own terms.

Read What Our Members Say

"Critical yet judgment free"

"Great to connect with other leaders"

"Critical yet judgment free"

John and Peter are exceptionally attentive, insightful, and thought-provoking mentors who offered direct coaching and provided frameworks to enhance our own coaching skills. They approached our topics with a critical yet judgment-free lens, helping us dissect problems for ourselves and view them from new angles. Thank you both! 

KG (she/her) Defense Manufacturer

"Grown from this experience"

"Great to connect with other leaders"

"Critical yet judgment free"

John and Peter are wonderful coaches for the forum. I have grown from this experience due to their ability to connect, interpret feelings, and offer their perspectives and empathy. I felt safe in this group environment we all created where we discussed some of the most introspective topic

SG (she/her), Manufacturer

"Great to connect with other leaders"

"Great to connect with other leaders"

"Great to connect with other leaders"

The Group is a great tool to connect with other leaders regarding their struggles and how they handle them. Being a leader, you feel like you are on an island most of the time. This experience showed me that I am not the only one and you can reach out for support.

JB, (he/him) Security and IT

"Helped me think differently"

"Helped me think differently"

"Great to connect with other leaders"

Peter and John helped me think differently through their coaching in a safe environment with other executives part of the LGBTQ+ community. I truly appreciate the encouragement, support, and alternative thought.

Jonathan Wilson (he/him), President & Chief Value Creator, Dubb Value Creation, LLC

"Life changing"

"Helped me think differently"

"Life changing"

The group has been life changing for me and I recommend it to anyone

looking to gain new skills in business, management, entrepreneurship, and

work-life balance. The incredible group of folks have helped me make critical

decisions to grow and thrive as the leader of my company.

Mike Tringe (he/him), CEO & Co-Founder, CreatorUp

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