M3Linked

What M3Linked does

M3Linked is a privately held, Michigan-domiciled (M3Linked LLC) entrepreneur community platform operating on a franchise distribution model. Founded in 2019 as a national expansion franchise dedicated to business collaboration, it sells invitation-only memberships to entrepreneurs, business owners, CEOs, investors, and other business leaders who pay to access a portfolio of branded Experiences. These include M3Forum (weekly virtual/in-person networking forums), M3Mastermind (NDA-protected half-day peer groups of 8-10 members), M3Select (skill-based sessions in sales, marketing, capital raising, JV, M&A), M3Focus, M3ExpertPanel, M3Veritas, M3DeepDive, and M3Tank (Shark Tank-style pitch feedback), with a virtual M3Nation layer for nationwide reach and a verticalized Business Operations Community.

The underlying technology is a proprietary "M3 Methodology" — a branded social-interaction system rather than a software product. Community operations are run through a Salesforce-backed member portal (m3linked.my.site.com) and a WordPress content site; no API, SDK, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed. M3Linked IP LLC holds a registered trademark family covering the M3 mark series.

M3Linked generates revenue from three streams: (1) upfront franchise fees ($100,000-$200,000 total initial investment per territory, with $200,000 net worth and $70,000 liquid capital requirements), (2) recurring membership subscriptions from individual members, and (3) fees tied to individual Experiences. GTM combines community-led referral with event-driven acquisition (weekly forums as funnel entry) and franchise channel partners who build and operate local communities under corporate training delivered at the Birmingham, Michigan headquarters. The company has scaled to 9+ U.S. chapters (Dallas, Detroit, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Tampa Bay, Washington D.C., plus virtual M3Nation) and signed its first international franchise agreement in Canada in August 2021, amassing 1,000+ members and 300+ weekly experiences.

Name

M3Linked

Legal name

M3Linked LLC

Website

https://m3linked.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

M3Linked operates a franchise-based, invite-only networking community for entrepreneurs and business owners. Local franchisees run chapters across 9+ U.S. cities plus Canada, delivering branded Experiences (forums, masterminds, panels, skill-based sessions) to 1,000+ paying members under a proprietary M3 Methodology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Litchfield Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Franchise Fees: Revenue from franchisees who pay an initial investment of $100,000-$200,000 to build and operate local M3Linked communities. Franchise requirements include $200,000 net worth and $70,000 liquid capital.
2. Membership Fees: Revenue from membership subscriptions for access to exclusive entrepreneur communities and Experiences. First-time guests can attend one M3Forum free of charge.
3. Experience Fees: Revenue generated from various Experiences including M3Forum, M3Mastermind, M3Select, M3Focus, M3ExpertPanel, and M3Veritas events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

M3Linked operates invitation-only, franchise-based collaborative business communities for entrepreneurs and business leaders, delivered through a portfolio of branded "Experiences" (M3Forum, M3Mastermind, M3Select, M3Focus, M3ExpertPanel, M3Veritas, M3DeepDive, M3Tank) plus the national virtual M3Nation community and a vertical Business Operations Community. The company also sells franchise rights that let local operators build and run M3Linked communities in their territories, supported by a proprietary M3 Methodology and trademark family.

Product overview

M3Linked is a collaborative business community platform offering an ecosystem of experiential products centered around business networking and professional growth. The core offerings include M3Forum (virtual/in-person forums), M3Mastermind (peer mastermind groups), M3Select (skill-based sessions), M3Focus, M3ExpertPanel, M3Veritas, M3DeepDive, and M3Tank. Regional variants include M3Nation (national virtual community) and the Business Operations Community. The company also offers franchise opportunities for entrepreneurs to build local communities. All experiences are designed to go beyond traditional networking through collaborative relationship-building.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• M3Forum: Digital forum experience where members meet, connect, brainstorm, and interact
• M3Mastermind
• M3Select
• M3Focus
• M3ExpertPanel
• M3Veritas
• Business Operations Community
• M3Nation

Products and services

• M3Forum Virtual and in-person forum experience where members meet, connect, brainstorm, and interact in a collaborative digital and physical setting; first-time guests can attend one M3Forum free of charge.
• M3Mastermind Monthly in-person mastermind groups of 8–10 members who share business struggles, challenges, and achievements under NDA for authentic peer dialogue.
• M3Select Skill and topic-based Mastermind experience hosted by subject-matter experts, covering Sales, Marketing, Capital Raising, Joint Ventures, and Mergers & Acquisitions.
• M3Focus Experience focused on specific topics and skills for entrepreneurs to develop and enhance talents.
• M3ExpertPanel Expert-led panel discussions on business topics for collaborative learning among members.
• M3Veritas Experience offering truth and deeper insights for business growth among members.
• M3DeepDive In-depth exploration of big topics affecting businesses, available to M3Linked members.
• M3Tank "Shark Tank" style experience where members receive feedback on their product or business ideas from peers.
• M3Nation Virtual Community National virtual community connecting entrepreneurs and business leaders nationwide through virtual meetings held on the 2nd Tuesday, 3rd Wednesday, and 4th Thursday from 8am to 11am Pacific Time.
• Business Operations Community Private network for business owners focused on operations, scalable systems, and KPI dashboards, featuring bi-weekly live workshops, quarterly accountability check-ins, and resources for scaling companies.
• M3Linked Franchise Opportunity Franchise offering that lets entrepreneurs operate local M3Linked communities, with a $200,000 net worth requirement, $70,000 capital requirement, $100,000–$200,000 total initial investment, and 2 days of in-person training at the Birmingham, Michigan headquarters.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 members across communities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Mo FathelbabcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 October 2021Renowned author and business thought leader, founder and president of Forum Resources Network, LLC, where he coordinated connections between more than 20,000 professionals.
• Peter (Dallas franchisee)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 October 2021First Texas franchisee leading the Dallas market expansion as M3Linked's first Texas community.
• Laura and Mark (Canada franchisees)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 31 August 2021First international franchisees for M3Linked's expansion into Canada through the Move to Canada partnership. Represents major international expansion milestone.
• James WorthyflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 July 2021NBA Hall of Famer and three-time NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers joined M3Linked as member, partner to the LA community, and ambassador. Also recognized on NBA's 75th Anniversary Team.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• WeWork (community/event spaces): Large-scale provider of physical workspaces that often hosts entrepreneur and SMB events. Broader incumbent in the business community infrastructure space, relevant as a potential venue and ecosystem partner for M3Linked-style in-person events.

Direct peers

• Tiger 21: Peer membership organization for high-net-worth investors and entrepreneurs organized into group portfolios and learning sessions. Comparable membership-only, experience-driven model for affluent business owners.
• EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization): Global peer-to-peer network of entrepreneurs offering forums, mastermind groups, and learning experiences. Directly overlaps with M3Linked's invite-only membership and event-driven value proposition.
• BNI (Business Network International): The largest referral-based business networking franchise in the world, with thousands of local chapters. M3Linked directly competes for the same entrepreneur and SMB audience via chapter-based membership networking, making BNI the most directly comparable peer.
• Vistage: CEO and executive peer-advisory membership organization with group coaching and mastermind formats. Highly comparable to M3Linked's M3Mastermind and M3Forum experience model targeting business leaders.
• YPO (Young Presidents' Organization): Invitation-only peer network for chief executives offering forums, learning experiences, and special-interest communities. Operates the same forum-based peer-group playbook that M3Linked is built on.

Emerging players

• Chief: Invite-only private membership network for senior executive women. Comparable in the curated, experience-led, peer-group membership model that M3Linked uses, but focused on a narrower executive demographic.
• Founders Network: Mentorship and peer community for startup founders offering moderated mastermind groups and events. Comparable in serving entrepreneurs through curated peer experiences and founder-to-founder learning.
• Mastermind.com: Curated mastermind group platform that connects entrepreneurs to facilitated peer groups. Comparable to M3Linked's M3Mastermind and M3Select experiences, though typically operates as a marketplace rather than a franchise.
• Pavilion: Membership-based community for commercial leaders offering peer groups, content, and events. Comparable in monetizing professional communities via subscription membership, with a more digitally native delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/m3linked
• Facebookfacebook.com/M3Linked

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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