Selling expertise can feel isolating. Whether you are a consultant, coach, fractional leader, speaker, trainer or a small agency, the challenges are the same: finding the right clients, setting prices, and growing sustainably.
Agency Founders Network is a free online community where peers share answers, proven strategies, and real-world support.
Consultants, coaches, fractional leaders, and agency founders face similar obstacles: standing out in a crowded market, setting fees, building a steady flow of clients, and finding partners to grow with.
Agency Founders Network is a free online peer community where professionals exchange referrals, form partnerships, expand networks, and invest in their own professional development.
Your membership opens doors to resources and relationships that help consultants, coaches, fractional leaders, and agency founders grow stronger businesses.
Joining AFN means you don’t have to build your business in isolation. Here you’ll find peers who share opportunities, offer direct feedback, and open doors to collaborations you won’t find elsewhere. It’s a place where advice turns into action and relationships become a growth engine.
It’s free to be part of the Agency Founders Network. You’ll have access to the wisdom of the crowd including 20 deeply experienced founders in a wide range of specialties.
Management
Sales
Networking
Research
Agency Growth
Sales
Content
PR
Media
Local SEO
Agency Operations
Strategy
Tech and Media
Large Scale Social
Leadership
Branding/Community
HubSpot Implementor
Organizational Coach
Strategist
AFN is for anyone building a business around expertise including: consultants, coaches, fractional executives, trainers, speakers, and experts of all kinds. If you sell knowledge or professional services, you’ll find peers here.
Joining is completely free. Membership gives you access to connect with other founders, join discussions, and explore resources designed to help you grow your business.
No. Agency Founders Network includes consultants, coaches, fractional leaders, and experts from across industries including software, training, media production, speakers, coaches, consultants and more.
AFN is curated for people who sell expertise. Conversations focus on practical challenges like finding clients, setting fees, positioning services, developing partnerships, and growing sustainably.
You’ll gain real-world insights into pricing, positioning, client acquisition, referrals, strategic partnerships, and professional development – all shared by peers who face the same challenges you do.
No. Many members are independent consultants, coaches, or fractional executives. The community is built for anyone selling expertise, whether solo or leading a team.
AFN is open-access and peer-driven. Unlike a mastermind with a fixed cohort or high fees, it’s an ongoing community where experts across consulting, coaching, fractional leadership, and agencies share knowledge and opportunities.
Paid members can list their services in the directory and build visibility through participation, but the focus is on collaboration, referrals, and professional development rather than sales pitches.
Members come from multiple regions, but the community is primarily English-speaking and online, making it accessible wherever you are.
No. To keep the community authentic and valuable, all members use real names, photos, and links to their professional sites or profiles. This ensures every connection is genuine and every interaction is with a real peer.