Allan Fried

Summary

Most CEOs and business owners don't lack intelligence, ambition, or grit. What they often lack is a place to get real—about the parts of leadership no spreadsheet or quarterly report can fix. I convene groups of high-performing CEOs who are ready for more: • More clarity in their decisions • More strength in their leadership • More meaning in the businesses—and lives—they're building My work is about moving beyond the hustle and grind. It’s about challenging assumptions, dismantling blind spots, and creating the space for real growth to happen—professionally and personally. Because leadership isn’t just about getting better at business. It’s about getting better at being yourself. Over the past 30+ years, I've built startups, grown brands, and closed strategic partnerships valued at over $100M. I've experienced first hand what it takes to succeed—and what gets in the way. The CEO groups I lead help leaders navigate inflection points like: • Breaking through ceilings in their business • Elevating their leadership • Exit Planning and next chapters • Reclaiming their energy, joy, and freedom Clients often tell me the same thing—and it was my thought before working with a coach myself: “I didn’t think I needed one. Now, I can't imagine doing this without one.” “Allan and my Vistage group transformed not just my business, but my life.” Vistage brings together the depth of one-on-one coaching and the collective intelligence of seasoned CEOs to create exponential impact. My CEO group is for CEOs and business owners who are smart enough to know they can't achieve their vision on their own. And if you can, you’re probably not aiming big enough.