Strategic Partnership Proposal

CMO-Led Marketing &
Growth Operations
Engine for Eminae

Prepared For Kyle Griffith, Founder
Prepared By Growth Loop
Engagement 6-Month Growth Partnership
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A strategic partnership to transform Eminae from a founder-driven network into a scalable, tech-enabled ecosystem—installing the marketing engine, community growth infrastructure, and revenue operations required to dominate the mid-market M&A space.
The Private Ecosystem for M&A

Situation: Eminae has built a powerful, high-trust community of CEOs, investors, and advisors operating at the highest levels of mid-market M&A. The brand is proven, the events sell out, and the network effect is real. Kyle Griffith has become a central connector in the region.

Complication: The business is still heavily reliant on Kyle's personal effort and manual outreach. There is no scalable acquisition engine, no systematic content strategy, and no automated pipeline to convert attention into paying members. The community's monetization potential—across multiple membership tiers and digital products—remains largely untapped.

Resolution: Growth Loop will install a complete RevOps infrastructure: a fractional CMO, a dedicated content strategist, a full-time appointment setter, cold email systems, and a full-funnel community growth operation. We will transform Kyle's LinkedIn into a dominant authority platform, build predictable pipelines for each membership tier, architect the monetized community and digital products ecosystem, and position Eminae for a high-multiple acquisition.

The 6-Month Mission

Install a scalable client acquisition system, launch the monetized community and digital products ecosystem, refine the multi-tier offer suite, and solidify Eminae's position as the premier ecosystem for M&A professionals—targeting 10–15 new members, 5+ CEO Mastermind seats, $1.3M+ ARR trajectory, and a clear path to 8–12x valuation.

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Core Objectives

Objective 01

Authority & Brand Platform

Position Kyle Griffith as the preeminent thought leader and central connector in mid-market M&A. Overhaul LinkedIn, website messaging, and brand assets to reflect Eminae's premium positioning as a private, vetted ecosystem.

Months 1–2Foundation Phase
Objective 02

Scalable Acquisition Engine

Deploy a multi-channel outbound system—LinkedIn content engine, connection campaigns, cold email infrastructure, and DM nurture sequences—to generate a predictable stream of qualified member conversations across all three network tiers.

Months 2–4Ignition Phase
Objective 03

Monetize & Scale

Convert pipeline into paying members, launch the CEO Mastermind and monetized community ecosystem, optimize the value ladder, and build a repeatable growth playbook that reduces founder dependency and increases enterprise value.

Months 4–6Scale Phase
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The Opportunity
Three Interconnected Markets

The Strategic CEO

Leaders of companies with $4M–$50M+ in revenue, actively planning a strategic exit, major acquisition, or significant growth phase within a 1–5 year horizon. Sharp, driven, and looking for an edge.

They crave a trusted peer group and are tired of open networks filled with service providers. They want access to the rooms where real decisions happen.

The Discerning Investor

Professionals from PE firms, family offices, or corporate development teams. Their primary mandate is deploying capital effectively—hunting for quality, off-market deal flow and trustworthy co-investment partners.

They need a curated filter for deal origination. Public marketplaces waste their time. They pay for signal-to-noise ratio.

The Connected Advisor

M&A attorneys, investment bankers, CPAs, and specialized consultants. Their reputation and book of business are built on the strength of their network. They live and die by the quality of their connections.

They need to be where the CEOs and investors are. Eminae gives them a platform to build their brand and originate new client relationships.

The Strategic Imperative

Eminae has brilliantly tapped into a deep market pain—the need for a trusted, efficient, curated environment for M&A professionals. The immense opportunity lies in institutionalizing this trust and building a scalable engine around it. The convergence of a high-trust community, exclusive events, and a future technology platform creates a powerful and highly defensible market position. The missing piece is a CMO-led RevOps system to package Kyle's expertise, distribute it at scale, and convert attention into predictable, recurring revenue.

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Problem–Solution Architecture

Networking & Relationships

Inefficient Networking

Kyle's current networking and outreach efforts rely heavily on personal time and effort—manual LinkedIn activity, in-person events, and 1:1 conversations—without a system to convert that activity into high-velocity sales.

Solution: Curated, high-impact forums and targeted introductions that place members in the right rooms with the right people—every time.

Networking & Relationships

Low-Quality Connections

Open platforms like LinkedIn are saturated with noise. It's impossible to tell who is a serious player and who is a time-waster.

Solution: A vetted-only community where every member is approved, ensuring a high standard of quality and relevance at every interaction.

Deal Flow & Opportunities

Inconsistent Deal Flow

Members struggle to find a predictable source of qualified, off-market opportunities. Finding the right deal feels like searching for a needle in a haystack.

Solution: A members-only deal flow channel, investor roundtables, and proactive matchmaking—connecting buyers, sellers, and advisors based on specific criteria.

Growth & Strategy

Operational Overwhelm

Kyle is the bottleneck for all community management, marketing, and growth. The business's value is tied directly to his personal efforts—limiting scalability and exit value.

Solution: The Growth Loop CMO Engine systematizes outreach, content, lead nurturing, and community operations—freeing Kyle to focus on vision and high-value relationships.

Growth & Strategy

Stagnant Thought Leadership

Without a consistent content engine, Kyle's expertise remains under-leveraged. The brand's reach is limited to in-person interactions and manual outreach.

Solution: A 5-pillar LinkedIn content strategy publishing 4–5x per week, positioning Kyle as the most trusted voice for M&A professionals and driving predictable top-of-funnel growth.

Revenue & Valuation

No Scalable Revenue Model

Current revenue is event-driven and transactional—commanding a low valuation multiple. There is no clear value ladder or recurring revenue engine in place.

Solution: A multi-tiered membership model with annual subscriptions, a $10–15K/year CEO Mastermind, a monetized community ecosystem, and a roadmap to a SaaS-based deal flow platform—shifting valuation from 2–4x to 8–12x ARR.

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Current Position

Strengths

  • High-trust brand with sold-out events and a loyal community of serious M&A professionals
  • Kyle Griffith's personal network and reputation as a central connector in the region
  • Proven product-market fit: members value curation, access, and exclusivity
  • Multi-avatar model (CEO, Investor, Advisor) creates a self-reinforcing ecosystem

Weaknesses

  • Founder dependency: growth bottlenecked by Kyle's personal capacity and effort
  • No scalable marketing or outreach infrastructure—LinkedIn is manually operated
  • Fragmented community platform (WhatsApp) limits member experience and monetization
  • Membership tiers and pricing not fully productized or systematically sold

Opportunities

  • Massive untapped digital audience of M&A professionals on LinkedIn
  • Premium CEO Mastermind at $10–15K/year creates high-margin, recurring revenue
  • Geographic expansion into DC, NYC, and other key markets
  • Future "Tinder for M&A" SaaS platform could command a technology-level valuation

Threats

  • Competitors adopting sophisticated digital marketing and community-building strategies
  • Market noise: the advisory and networking space is increasingly crowded
  • Without systematization, growth stalls and the window for a premium exit narrows
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The Eminae Value Ladder

Level 1 · Top of Funnel

Free Content & Community

Free

LinkedIn thought leadership, the Eminae M&A WhatsApp group, and publicly ticketed regional events ($50–$250). Designed for lead generation, brand building, and capturing prospects into the ecosystem.

Target: All avatars · Purpose: Attract & Nurture
Level 2 · Core Offering

Investor Network

$97/mo · $997/year

For PE, VC, and family office professionals. Includes deal flow alerts, investor-only roundtables, and exclusive market insights from active participants.

Target: The Discerning Investor
Level 2 · Core Offering

CEO Network

$497/mo · $4,997/year

For CEOs of companies with $4M+ revenue. Includes peer-to-peer masterminds, CEO Forums, advisory sessions, and priority introductions across the ecosystem.

Target: The Strategic CEO
Level 2 · Core Offering

Trusted Advisor Network

$375/mo · $3,750/year

For M&A attorneys, CPAs, and investment bankers. Provides a platform to build their brand, access deal flow, and connect directly with CEOs and investors.

Target: The Connected Advisor
Level 3 · Premium Offering

The CEO Mastermind

$10,000 – $15,000/year

An exclusive, application-only mastermind for 10–15 elite CEOs. Monthly deep-dive sessions, a private annual retreat, and direct access to Kyle Griffith for strategic guidance on exits, acquisitions, and growth.

Target: Top 10% of Strategic CEOs · Actively preparing for a major transaction
Level 4 · Pinnacle Offering

Strategic Advisory & The M&A Deal Flow Platform

$50,000+ per engagement · SaaS recurring revenue (future)

Bespoke, 1-on-1 advisory with Kyle for CEOs navigating live transactions. Plus the future-state technology platform providing scalable, high-margin deal matchmaking across the entire ecosystem.

Target: The entire M&A ecosystem · This becomes the core, scalable asset of the business
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Monetized Community &
Digital Products Ecosystem

The value ladder defines what you sell. This section defines how we build, launch, and deliver it—the complete operational infrastructure for turning Eminae's community into a revenue-generating machine. We handle offer design, landing pages, checkout, delivery infrastructure, launch assets, tracking, and optimization so Kyle can focus on what he does best: being the connector and delivering world-class experiences.

Angle 02

"The Deal Readiness Accelerator"

A focused 8-week program on preparing a business for a premium exit or acquisition. More tactical, shorter duration, potentially lower price point. Covers valuation optimization, management team development, due diligence prep, and deal team assembly. Serves as a natural feeder into the full CEO Mastermind.

Angle 03

"1:1 Strategic Advisory"

High-ticket, limited spots, direct access to Kyle. For the CEOs navigating a live transaction who need personalized, hands-on guidance and are willing to pay a premium for it. This is the pinnacle of the value ladder—productized expertise at the highest level.

Recommended Offer Structure

We recommend starting with Angle 1: The M&A Inner Circle because it offers the best balance of revenue potential, scalability, and recurring income. The cohort structure creates a clear transformation journey. The ongoing community membership builds a recurring revenue asset that compounds over time. After the first successful cohort, we layer in the high-ticket 1:1 Advisory (Angle 3) as a premium upsell, further increasing revenue per member.

12 Weeks
Cohort Program
$10–15K/yr
Mastermind Fee
$97–$497
Monthly Community
10–15
Members Per Cohort
$250K – $375K+
Per Mastermind cohort launch + growing MRR from community tiers

Product Outline: The M&A Inner Circle Ecosystem

Here's what the ecosystem delivery would look like. We'd refine this together based on Kyle's expertise and member feedback. This is a natural extension of the Eminae brand—it's exactly what the community is already asking for, packaged as a premium transformation experience.

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The Strategic Audit

Identifying each CEO's current position—business valuation gaps, network blind spots, and deal readiness score. Deep-dive assessment of where they are and where they need to be.

Outcome: Clear roadmap for their M&A journey with prioritized action items
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Valuation Optimization

Building recurring revenue, documenting SOPs, reducing customer concentration, and strengthening the management team. The playbook for commanding a premium multiple.

Outcome: Business positioned to maximize exit or acquisition value
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The Deal Team Assembly

Building the A-Team: M&A advisor, attorney, CPA, and strategic partners. Leveraging the Eminae Trusted Advisor Network for warm, vetted introductions to the right professionals.

Outcome: Complete deal team in place with trusted relationships established
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The Deal Flow Engine

Accessing Eminae's proprietary deal flow channels, investor roundtables, and proactive matchmaking services. Learning to identify, evaluate, and pursue off-market opportunities.

Outcome: Predictable pipeline of qualified deal opportunities
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Authority & Personal Brand

Positioning each CEO as a thought leader through Eminae's platform—speaking opportunities at CEO Forums, Community Spotlight features, and strategic content development.

Outcome: Elevated personal brand attracting better deals and partners
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The Legacy Framework

Tying everything together—financial goals, legacy vision, and operational execution. Monthly peer accountability, private annual retreat, and ongoing strategic access to Kyle.

Outcome: Complete M&A operating system with a clear path to legacy outcomes
Sales Infrastructure

Complete sales system including landing pages, application funnels, checkout flows, payment processing, and automated follow-up sequences. Everything designed to convert warm prospects from the LinkedIn engine into paying members at each tier.

Delivery Platform

Professional community hosting, member management system, and content delivery infrastructure. Members get a premium experience that matches the price point—whether they're in the $97/mo Investor tier or the $10–15K/year Mastermind.

Support & Optimization

Member onboarding sequences, help documentation, retention workflows, and churn prevention systems. We systematically capture testimonials, track engagement, and optimize the experience to maximize LTV across every tier.

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Revenue Projections
24-Month Scenarios

Conservative

Investor Network75
CEO Network40
Trusted Advisor60
CEO Mastermind8
Total Members (Yr 2)183
$699K
Year 2 ARR

Target Growth

Investor Network150
CEO Network80
Trusted Advisor120
CEO Mastermind12
Total Members (Yr 2)362
$1.3M
Year 2 ARR

Aggressive

Investor Network250
CEO Network150
Trusted Advisor200
CEO Mastermind15
Total Members (Yr 2)615
$2.1M
Year 2 ARR

The Path to a High-Multiple Exit

By shifting revenue from event-driven and transactional to predictable and recurring, demonstrating a scalable acquisition model with clear CAC/LTV data, and reducing founder dependency through systematized operations—Eminae can justify a valuation multiple of 8–12x ARR. An acquirer isn't buying a network; they're buying a scalable platform for accessing the entire M&A middle market.

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The Growth Loop Partnership

A performance-aligned engagement designed to keep monthly costs low while providing powerful incentives for both sides. We succeed when Eminae succeeds.

Investment Structure

Monthly Retainer $1,750 / month
Engagement Term 6 Months
Community Revenue Share
10% of monetized community revenue
For the duration of contract
B2B Sales Bonuses
Quarterly · TBD
For sales generated through our marketing & RevOps efforts
Software Costs
~$200–300 / month
Sales Navigator, email tools, community platform, etc.
Total 6-Month Commitment $10,500 + performance

What Kyle Gets

A full-stack growth operation installed into Eminae, managed by our dedicated team:

  • Fractional CMO — strategic leadership
  • Full-time LinkedIn content strategist — 4–5 posts/week
  • Full-time appointment setter — DMs & inbox management
  • Full-funnel development — website, landing pages, sequences
  • Complete community growth operation — member acquisition & onboarding
  • Cold email infrastructure — worth $1,300/mo
  • Support on daily tasks as they arise
  • 24/7 access to Growth Loop team — WhatsApp or Slack
  • Revenue share opportunities — upsell Growth Loop services to Eminae customers
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The 90-Day Ignition Plan

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Foundation & Setup
Weeks 1–4

Build the foundational assets and systems required for scalable growth. Align on strategy, overhaul brand presence, and prepare the outbound engine.

  • Kick-off call: align on 90-day goals, KPIs, and brand positioning
  • Finalize Strategic Brand & Positioning Guide
  • Overhaul Kyle's LinkedIn profile (banner, headline, About, Featured)
  • Commission new brand assets and design system
  • Draft new website copy using StoryBrand Brandscript
  • Approve first month of content from the LinkedIn Swipe File
  • Build the "Top 50" dream member target list
  • Set up LinkedIn Sales Navigator and build prospect lists
  • Finalize pricing and value props for all membership tiers
  • Deploy cold email infrastructure and warm domain sequences
  • Launch updated Eminae website with new messaging
  • Prepare first LinkedIn outreach campaign for launch
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Launch & Acceleration
Weeks 5–8

Activate the outbound engine, generate momentum, and begin converting initial conversations into member applications.

  • Launch LinkedIn content engine (4–5x/week across 5 pillars)
  • Activate the strategic engagement plan (Top 50, 5-3-1 Rule)
  • Launch first connection request campaign (CEO Network targets)
  • Deploy cold email campaigns targeting Trusted Advisor Network
  • Manage incoming connections and initiate DM nurture sequences
  • Monitor content engagement, identify high-interest prospects
  • Begin hand-off of warm leads to Kyle for personal conversion
  • Finalize community platform decision (Circle vs. School vs. WAPP)
  • Develop new member onboarding sequence
  • Announce refined membership structure to existing network
  • Open applications for the Eminae CEO Mastermind
  • Review Month 1 performance against KPIs and optimize
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Scale & Optimization
Weeks 9–12

Scale successful campaigns, optimize the funnel, convert the initial pipeline, and build a repeatable growth playbook.

  • Double outreach volume on winning campaigns
  • Launch new campaign targeting Trusted Advisor Network
  • Begin migrating WhatsApp community to new platform
  • Promote next major Eminae event through LinkedIn and DMs
  • Systematically capture testimonials from members
  • Select and onboard first CEO Mastermind cohort
  • Feature new members in "Community Spotlight" content
  • Launch campaign to convert free WhatsApp members to paid
  • Begin scoping the MVP for the M&A Deal Flow Platform
  • Conduct comprehensive 90-day review against all KPIs
  • Identify key learnings and funnel bottlenecks
  • Develop strategic plan for Months 4–6
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90-Day KPIs

+1,500
New LinkedIn Followers
Top-of-funnel audience growth and brand reach
750K+
LinkedIn Impressions
Overall visibility and impact of the content strategy
45+
Qualified Leads
Prospects who express clear interest in joining Eminae
25+
Member Applications
Formal applications submitted through website from LinkedIn
10–15
New Members Acquired
The ultimate measure of ROI: converting leads into paying members
5+
CEO Mastermind Seats
Successfully launching and filling the premium offering
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Partnership Economics

Engagement Terms

Initial Engagement
6 Months
Monthly Retainer
$1,750
Community Revenue Share
10% of monetized community revenue for contract duration
10%
Quarterly B2B Bonuses
For sales generated through our marketing & RevOps efforts
TBD
Software Costs (Kyle)
Sales Navigator, email tools, community platform
~$200–300/mo
Cold Email Infrastructure Value
$1,300/mo included
Kyle Griffith (You)
  • Provide strategic input and approve key deliverables
  • Be the face of the brand—events, content, relationships
  • Engage in conversations we generate and close deals
  • Make final decisions on community platform and tier pricing
  • Continue delivering world-class member experiences
Growth Loop (Us)
  • Fractional CMO: architect entire growth strategy
  • Full-time content strategist: 4–5 LinkedIn posts/week
  • Full-time appointment setter: DMs, inbox, lead hand-off
  • Build & manage all marketing and outbound systems
  • Cold email infrastructure deployment and management
  • Full-funnel development: website, landing pages, sequences
  • Complete community growth operation
  • Daily task support + 24/7 WhatsApp/Slack access
  • Optimize for performance and scale continuously
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Our Track Record

Ally Whitney
Government Affairs
$600K
Pipeline in 90 days
Sydney Montgomery
Law School Coaching
$60K MRR
+ Forbes 30 Under 30
Anika Jackson
Coaching & Podcasting
$50K MRR
Scaled in 90 days
Carl Cox
Group Workshop
50+ Attendees
High-ticket event booked. Now adding $2.15M this year with RevOps.
YOUNITY
Nonprofit
$5MM
Investment secured
Teaching Lab
Education
$1.5MM
Added through funding and fee-for-service
Kyle Griffith
M&A Ecosystem
Next?
Let's build the machine together
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Next Steps

01

Review & Reflect

Review this proposal alongside the Strategic Dossier materials. Prepare any questions on scope, timeline, or economics for our follow-up conversation.

02

Follow-Up Call

We'll walk through the plan together, align on the performance structure and quarterly bonus terms, and confirm mutual fit for the partnership.

03

Begin Partnership

Finalize terms, sign the agreement, and launch Week 1: strategic onboarding, brand audit, and building the foundation of your client acquisition engine.

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Let's transform Eminae from a powerful network into a scalable, high-value enterprise—built to lead, and ultimately, built to sell at a premium.

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