Chattanooga, TN & Beyond
Turbo Collective is a coaching community for business owners who are done going it alone — and ready to grow with real accountability, honest numbers, and people who actually get you.
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The Model
Think of it as two forces working together: someone in your corner who knows your business inside and out, and a room full of people who've been exactly where you are. One gives you direction. The other makes sure you actually follow through.
Pillar 01
Face to face, no agenda other than your business. You show up as you are — wherever that is — and together you build a clear, realistic plan to move things forward, one step at a time.
Arthur meets you where you are. No judgment, no pressure — just an honest look at where you're at and what the next right move is.
Pillar 02
Every two weeks, a small group of business owners from all walks of life comes together to share what's working, what isn't, and what they're figuring out. Different industries, different sizes — but you'll recognize yourself in their stories more than you'd expect.
It's a warm, honest space to learn, get unstuck, and be reminded that you're not alone in this. Everything shared stays in the room.
Examples of Turbo group sessions
The Red Chair
"You put your hardest problem on the table, and the whole group goes to work on it."
One member, one problem, the full group's focus. No filter — just real perspective from people who understand what it's like to run a business.
The News
"Every session starts the same way — we go around the room and hear what's actually been happening in everyone's business."
Wins, setbacks, surprises, decisions pending. It grounds the group, sparks conversation, and reminds everyone they're not alone in the chaos.
Levers & Blindspots
"What's the one number that drives your business? And what's the number you know you should be tracking — but aren't?"
Every member shares both. The group digs in. It's often the first time someone has been asked to think about their business this way.
How we show up
Humility
Nobody here has it all figured out. That's the point. Check your ego at the door.
Transparency
Real numbers, real struggles. The group is only as useful as you are honest in it.
Confidentiality
What's shared in the group stays in the group. No exceptions, no grey areas.
Follow-through
You commit to the group, not just to yourself. That's what makes the accountability real.
The Problem
The numbers don't quite add up. You don't have a real sounding board. And you don't know what you don't know. That's not a you problem — that's an isolation problem.
Sales, operations, marketing, finance, HR — it's all you. When everything is a priority, nothing is. And the mental load of holding it all together leaves no room to actually move the needle on any of it.
Most business owners are flying blind. No clear financial picture, no metrics to guide decisions — just gut feelings and hope.
Your friends and family are supportive, but they aren't interested in the nitty gritty so they don't understand what it's actually like to run this business. Wouldn't it be great to have a group of people who do?
You started this because you loved something. Now you spend most of your time on admin, emails, logistics, and fires. The thing you actually built this for? You barely get to do it anymore.
You set goals in January. By March they've faded. Without someone to hold you to it, great intentions stay intentions.
You started this for freedom. A business that would work around your life, not consume it. But somewhere along the way every new lead became another obligation, another thing pulling you away from the people and moments you actually care about. At some point you stop wanting it to grow at all.
How it Works
We start with a free, no-pressure conversation. You share where your business is and where you want it to go. If there's a fit, we move forward. If not, you may still walk away with some clarity.
Become part of a small, intentional community of business owners who genuinely want to see each other succeed. 1-on-1 sessions with Arthur plus bi-weekly group meetups where you learn, share, and grow together.
Together we identify what to focus on first — because that's often the hardest part. Then we plan small, consistent improvements that compound over time. No dramatic overhauls, just the right next step, one quarter at a time.
What's Included
Membership
We use a sliding scale based on your annual revenue — not because we want to charge you more if you're doing well, but because it's the only way to keep a genuinely diverse group. A fiber arts festival and a multi-location restaurant shouldn't pay the same price.
Monthly Retainer
Starting price — up to $100K annual revenue
Sliding Scale
Pricing scales with your revenue — so the people who need it most can always afford it.
We want a genuinely diverse group — solo founders, growing businesses and established companies side by side. A tiered model is the way we chose to be affordable as an entry point.
Every tier includes the exact same experience. The price is the only difference.
Our Manifesto
We are lifestyle entrepreneurs, coming together to learn and share. Respect the trust, keep it real in here, keep it private outside.
Building a business can be very isolating. Whatever your background, this community exists to pool our experiences and ideas so nobody has to figure it all out in a vacuum.
We're all kind of winging it (but that's our little secret).
About Arthur
I started my career as a graphic designer, but quickly realized I was more interested in building businesses than designing for them. That curiosity took me around the world — from building furniture in Malaysia to launching and running restaurant businesses in Belgium, where I operated for over nine years.
Along the way I've worked across dozens of industries: retail shops, fitness studios, coffee roasters, graphic design firms, magazines, bagel bakeries, fiber arts festivals, and everything in between. What I've learned is that while every business has its unique quirks, the fundamentals of building something sustainable and profitable are remarkably consistent.
I'm numbers-driven and practical. I don't teach theory — I tell you what I would do if I were in your shoes, based on what I've seen work across all these different contexts.
Who It's For
You're generating revenue and you want to grow — intentionally, sustainably, without losing your mind or your life in the process. Industry doesn't matter. Business size doesn't matter. Willingness to show up and do the work does.
You're open to feedback
You don't need to be right — you need to get better. You can hear something uncomfortable and sit with it rather than getting defensive.
You're hungry to learn
You read, you ask questions, you pay attention to how other businesses work. You know there's always something you could be doing better.
You're post-revenue
You've validated the idea — people are paying you. Now you want to build something more intentional and sustainable around it.
You want a lifestyle business
You're not chasing unicorn scale. You want a business that's profitable, fulfilling, and gives you your life back — not one that consumes it.
You show up and follow through
You keep your commitments. You do what you said you'd do. You understand that the group only works if everyone brings their honest self to it.
You're driven — but human
You care deeply about what you're building, but you also know it's hard and messy and that's okay. You don't need to perform success — just work toward it.
Who It's Not For
We're not a curriculum. There's no fixed start date, no modules to complete, no certification at the end. If you're pre-revenue, or looking for a structured programme to learn the fundamentals — there are better places to begin. If you only have a specific question or want help in just one area, The Turbo Collective is not the place for that either.
There's a lot of support for entrepreneurs in Chattanooga, so there's something for everyone. These are two programmes I'm personally involved in — reach out and I can help you get connected!
ArtsBuild · Chattanooga
A 10-week business training programme for artists and creatives who want to turn their practice into a sustainable business. Includes six months of 1-on-1 mentorship and culminates in a public pitch night. Free to apply.
Best for → Artists, makers & creatives at any stage ↗
UTC · University of Tennessee Chattanooga
A free programme from the Gary W. Rollins College of Business supporting entrepreneurs from underserved communities. Pairs founders with UTC student consultants for hands-on mentorship across web, cash flow, marketing, and more.
Best for → Early-stage founders & pre-revenue entrepreneurs ↗
Member Stories
From pecan milk startups to fiber arts festivals to sobriety coaching — every Turbine comes from somewhere different. Here's what they say.
Quotes based on documented member wins · Replace with real testimonials when collected
Ready to Start?
The first step is a free, no-pressure conversation. Tell us where your business is and where you want it to go. If there's a fit, we'll move forward together.
Book a Free Coffee ChatSpots are limited to keep the group small and personal — we add one new member a month.
