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Collective 54: price, who can join and alternatives

Collective 54 is a paid membership for founders of boutique professional services firms in North America with US$5M to US$50M in revenue. It costs a US$7,500 initiation fee plus US$3,400 a month, covering up to three seats. Membership is by application, starting with a conversation to confirm fit.

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Collective 54 at a glance

WhatDetailSource
PriceUS$7,500 initiation fee plus US$3,400 a month.collective54.com
SeatsMembership includes up to three seats for co-founders and key leaders.collective54.com
EligibilityFor founder-led boutique professional services firms with US$5M to US$50M in revenue, in North America.collective54.com
ApplicationMembership is by application, and the team confirms fit before anyone joins.collective54.com
FormatWeekly virtual sessions, monthly expert-led sessions, quarterly in-person workshops and an annual Reunion.collective54.com
Weekly attendanceWeekly sessions typically have 65 or more members attending.collective54.com
ReunionThe annual Reunion is a two-day session in Q4, capped at 200.collective54.com
SizeThe site says it has roughly 250 founders.collective54.com
FounderFounded by Greg Alexander.collective54.com
Other tiersOther tiers exist for firms needing more or less coverage; the team confirms which fits.collective54.com

Who it suits

  • Founders of North American professional services firms with US$5M to US$50M in revenue.
  • Firms with co-founders, as up to three seats are included.
  • Founders who want a weekly peer session as the core rhythm.

Who it doesn't suit

  • Founders outside North America.
  • Product, SaaS or ecommerce founders; it is built for firms that sell expertise.
  • Smaller firms under US$5M in revenue, or anyone wanting a low-cost option.

Alternatives to Collective 54

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Agency World (Skool)FreeOpen
Bali Startup & Tech (ours)No membership fee listedSign-up form
Being FreelanceMonthly plans; price not shown in page textOpen; no free trial
Freelancers UnionFreeOpen
IPSEFrom £38 a month or £400 a yearOpen

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Questions about Collective 54

How much does Collective 54 cost?
US$7,500 to join plus US$3,400 a month, including up to three seats per firm. The FAQ says other tiers exist.
Who can join Collective 54?
Founders of founder-led boutique professional services firms in North America with US$5M to US$50M in revenue.
How do you join?
Membership is by application. It starts with a conversation so the team can confirm fit before anyone joins.
How often does Collective 54 meet?
Weekly virtual sessions, monthly expert-led sessions, quarterly in-person workshops and an annual two-day Reunion in Q4.

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Website
collective54.com
Price
US$3,400 a month plus US$7,500 initiation
Entry rule
US$5M to US$50M revenue, North America
Format
Private community, AI platform, working sessions
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