Wise International

What Wise International does

Wise International, originally founded in 1979 as the World Institute of Scientology Enterprises (WISE), is a non-profit membership association headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The organization exists to authorize and license the use of the Hubbard Administrative Technology, a proprietary management methodology framework, to business owners and entrepreneurs worldwide. Its core product is a tiered membership program structured around business size — Individual, General (1–5 employees), Company (6–20), and Corporate (21+) — with sub-brands including BattlePlanner (a planning/productivity tool), MAKH (Model of Admin Know-How structured training), the Prosperity Planner, and Prosperity Magazine, which together operationalize the licensed methodology into deployable training and planning assets.

The association operates with 11–50 employees and reaches members across 131 countries through 12 continental and regional offices. Its go-to-market relies on a distributed member-acquisition model supported by localized offices and a partner network of 25+ Hubbard Colleges of Administration in 18 countries, which delivers credentialed training aligned with the licensed framework. Revenue mechanics are not publicly disclosed; income is understood to derive primarily from membership dues across the four tiers, supplemented by training and certification fees, including the License to Deliver program that enables certified consultants to deliver Wise-aligned services to member businesses. The organization holds no patents, operates no public app or API platform, and has no disclosed funding, M&A, or investor activity.

Name

Wise International

Legal name

WISE International

Website

https://wise.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wise International is a non-profit membership association founded in 1979 that licenses the Hubbard Administrative Technology to SMB business owners worldwide through tiered memberships and a network of 12 regional offices and partner colleges across 131 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: WISE generates revenue through tiered membership fees. Four levels are offered: Individual Membership (for individuals not business owners), General Membership (for businesses with 1-5 employees), Company Membership (for businesses with 6-20 employees), and Corporate Membership (for businesses with 21+ employees). Membership provides authorization to use Hubbard Administrative Technology and access to various tools, resources, and training materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Wise International is a non-profit membership association that authorizes businesses and individuals to use L. Ron Hubbard's Administrative Technology. Through tiered membership programs, members receive access to proprietary management tools, online platforms (MAKH, Prosperity Planner, BattlePlanner), planning resources, training programs, and eligibility for consultant licensing. The organization distributes its offerings through a global network of 12 continental and regional offices serving members in over 131 countries.

Product overview

Wise International is a non-profit international membership association established in 1979 that authorizes businesses to use the Hubbard Administrative Technology. The organization operates a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on its proprietary management technology developed by L. Ron Hubbard. The core product is the membership program that grants authorization to use this administrative technology, supported by digital platforms including the Model of Admin Know-How (MAKH) online management system, Prosperity Planner (online and hardcopy planning tool), and Prosperity Magazine. Higher-tier memberships (Company and Corporate) unlock in-house training capabilities including course delivery for employees, while the License to Deliver program enables qualified consultants to professionally deliver Hubbard management services. The Hubbard College of Administration network provides formal education and certification in these administrative methods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Prosperity Magazine: Online magazine providing content on prosperity and business success
• BattlePlanner
• Model of Admin Know-How (MAKH)
• Prosperity Planner

Products and services

• WISE International Membership Programs Tiered membership programs (Individual, General, Company, Corporate) that authorize members to use the Hubbard Administrative Technology. Includes access to management tools, online platforms, planning resources, training materials, and discounts on materials. Pricing tied to membership level and business employee count.
• Hubbard Administrative Technology A comprehensive system of management and administrative principles developed by L. Ron Hubbard covering organizational frameworks, policies, and procedures for business operations. Includes the Organization Board, OEC reference books, and Management Series volumes.
• Model of Admin Know-How (MAKH) Online management system at MAKH.org providing exclusive content, checklists, booklets, and management tools for implementing Hubbard Administrative Technology. Includes the Model of Admin Know-How Workbook with certification upon completion.
• Prosperity Planner Planning tool available in both online and hardcopy formats (delivered twice yearly) to help members plan day, week, and life activities. Includes daily and weekly Prosperity Checklists and a 100-page Management Tools reference section.
• Prosperity Magazine Online publication providing articles and content on prosperity and business success, available with free unlimited subscription included in WISE membership.
• In-House Training Programs Authorized training programs for employees including courses and workshops. Company Membership includes 12 courses for up to 20 employees plus 7 workshops; Corporate Membership includes all 27 courses for unlimited employees plus 23 workshops. Course topics include Personal Integrity, Management by Statistics, Ethics for Business Survival, and Study Technology courses.
• License to Deliver WISE licensing program that authorizes professionals to promote, sell, and deliver Hubbard management technology services. Licensed consultants can provide one-on-one consulting, seminars, and training programs to client businesses.
• Hubbard Management Consultant Certification Training and certification path for becoming a Hubbard management consultant, requiring completion of a Communication course, Hubbard Dissemination Course, and training in specific management principles. Training available at Hubbard College of Administration.
• Hubbard College of Administration (HCA) Network of educational institutions providing formal training in L. Ron Hubbard's administrative technology. Includes over 25 colleges in 18 countries, offering programs and courses based on Hubbard's administrative works. Licensed by the State of California as a degree-granting institution in business management.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30X expansion - 'We have expanded more than 30X'
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Hubbard College of Administration (HCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHubbard College of Administration International is the primary training organization for the Hubbard Administrative Technology. With over 25 colleges in 18 countries, HCA provides programs and courses based exclusively on L. Ron Hubbard's administrative works. The network is led by HCA International in Los Angeles, California, which is licensed by the State of California as a degree-granting institution in business management based on Hubbard's administrative curriculum. WISE members receive training at HCA facilities and can pursue certification through HCA programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Strategic Coach: Subscription coaching membership for entrepreneurs built around a proprietary methodology (Dan Sullivan). Closely comparable to WISE in its tiered recurring model, founder-oriented audience, and IP-led methodology.
• Toastmasters International: Non-profit international membership association with local chapters worldwide delivering structured training programs. Comparable to WISE as a global nonprofit membership organization with local-chapter delivery and tiered individual/business memberships.
• ActionCOACH: Franchised business coaching network built around a proprietary system for SMEs, with licensees delivering coaching and workshops. Comparable to WISE in a licensed practitioner model that delivers a single founder's methodology to business owners.
• Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO): Global membership community for business owners and founders with peer-learning forums, accelerator programs, and events. Comparable to WISE in serving entrepreneurs through a tiered membership model and a content/methodology-driven value proposition.
• Gazelles / Scaling Up (Verne Harnish): Global growth methodology (Scaling Up) and certified coach network for scaling mid-market businesses. Comparable to WISE in licensing a single founder-authored methodology through certified practitioners to SMB and mid-market audiences.
• Dale Carnegie & Associates: Long-established management and leadership training organization with a global licensee network delivering proprietary courses. Comparable to WISE in licensing proprietary content through trained practitioners across countries.
• YPO (Young Presidents' Organization): Peer membership network for CEOs and executives offering forums, education, and leadership development globally. Comparable to WISE in serving top decision-makers via subscription membership and structured leadership programming.
• Vistage: Membership-based peer advisory and executive coaching organization for CEOs and business leaders. Directly comparable to WISE as a paid, tiered membership model targeting business owners, with peer groups and methodology-driven content.
• FranklinCovey: Global training and consulting firm that licenses proprietary leadership and management methodologies (e.g., 7 Habits). Comparable to WISE in building a business around licensed proprietary content, training certification, and member subscriptions.

Broad incumbents

• SCORE: U.S. nonprofit supported by the SBA that provides free business mentoring and education to entrepreneurs. Comparable to WISE as a nonprofit member/mission-driven organization serving business owners with structured training and resources, though without the proprietary licensing mechanism.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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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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