WE ARE ALL LONELY ENTREPRENEURS

YOUR SIDEKICK AT EVERY STEP

NO ONE SHOULD DO IT ALONE

One place for answers you trust, direction you need, and insight to make the right decisions and avoid the wrong ones.

Tell Us Where You Are

TELL US WHERE YOU ARE

Wherever you are in your business, there’s a path designed for you.
Choose the one that fits where you are today.

UNDER $1 MILLION IN REVENUE

Learning Community

Home for Lonely Entrepreneurs

One place for answers you trust, support from people who’ve lived it, and a community where you’re never alone.

FOR TRUSTED GUIDANCE AND COMMUNITY

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OVER $1 MILLION IN REVENUE

Sidekick Consulting

The Right Hand You Wish You Had

A single point of experienced guidance. For $5–$25M CEOs scaling: strategy, execution, judgment—and a place to vent.

FOR A RIGHT HAND EVERY CEO NEEDS

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THE ENTREPRENEUR SURVIVAL GUIDE

HOW WE HELP YOU SURVIVE AND GROW IN AN AI WORLD

According to McKinsey, 57% of what founders do can be replaced by AI.
AI has changed the battlefield.   The Entrepreneur Survival Guide is a
system to thrive in an AI world.
6 weapons. 30 tactics. One system.


Entrepreneur Survival Guide

Available in digital, audio, and print.

6 WEAPONS
Finding Your Playground
If you are trying to differentiate A and B, you have already lost.
Brand Chemistry
In a world of machines, chemistry is the only human advantage.
Obsession
Obsession isn’t optional — but it must be operationalized.
Resilience
You will get punched in the face. The resilient stop noticing.
Stretch Your Limits
If you don’t stretch, your ceiling becomes your coffin.
A.I.
Apply AI to your goals — or it will be used against you.

FOR FOUNDERS WHO WANT TO MOVE FAST

Every option includes the Survival Guide — the system for winning in the AI era. The difference is how you want it applied — on your own, with AI, with community, or with direct support.

ESG + LEARNING COMMUNITY
Apply the System With A Community

The Audio version of the Entrepreneur Survival Guide and Learning Community.

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ESG + SIDEKICK
An AI Sidekick — Built by Michael

The Audio version of the Entrepreneur Survival Guide and Sidekick Conuslting.

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Michael Dermer

Michael Dermer

Why Trust Us? Meet Michael

You should only trust people who have done it — and lived through it. Michael left a prestigious NYC law firm to build the first company to reward people for healthy behavior. 800 employees over 10 years. Watched it almost collapse overnight in the financial crisis. He rebuilt. 20 hour days for 3 years. Cold showers. Successful exit. Worked out every day for 38 years. No carbs for 31 years. Walks backwards up 4 flights every day.

Watch His Story →.         Meet Michael →

🎙️ Michael Tells How TLE Was Discovered

(52s)

FUEL FOR THE FIGHT

Built for the work you do every day.

The Sidekick

Fuel for the Fight

Built for what fuels you—water, coffee, smoothies, energy drinks, even bourbon.

FOR FUELING THE FIGHT ALL DAY

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Bullshit Hoodie

The Hoodie That Speaks the Truth

The hoodie that speaks what we live — work-life balance is bullshit.

FOR THOSE WHO LIVE THE TRUTH

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Bullshit Hoodie

Sidekick + Bullshit Hoodie

What You Drink & Wear Sets The Tone

Built for long days, hard decisions, and no shortcuts. Fuel your body. Wear the truth.

FOR FOUNDERS WHO SHOW UP EVERY DAY

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SIDEKICK CONSULTING

1000s OF ENTREPRENEURS. 1 MOVEMENT.See the Results →

“I’m not sure where we would be without the EntrepreneurSurvival Guide. It’s my strategic go to.”

Founder, $4M Pool Company

“Before the Entrepreneur Survival Guide, I didn’t know what steps to take to deal with the impacts of AI.”

Founder, $2M Pet Care Company

Michael GPT gives me real-time access to all his experience. And answers just like ChatGPT.”

Founder, $9M Construction Firm

“Before the Learning Community I was constantly searching all over for answers.”

Founder, $2M Tutoring Business

“I wear the Bullshit Hoodie all the time. I see them all over coffee shops in NYC.”

Founder, $12M SaaS

“The six weapons of the Entrepreneur Survival Guide bring the strategy and tactics to win.”

Founder, $16M Healthcare Business

“I had used lots of consultants. But having a Sidekick Consultantto address all the issues I was facing has been gold.”

Founder, $1M Consulting Firm

The Sidekick is with me from the minute I get up to my coffee shop, my gym and back to my desk every day.”

Founder, $2M Restaurant

“There is so much we need to know as founders. What TLE says is true. We all need a Sidekick – a right hand we can turn to at every step.”

Founder, $7M Car Service Business

Michael GPT takes all the insights of Michael and TLE and puts it at your fingertips just like other AI. ”

Founder, $6M Fintech Business

“I went to the Learning Community because I needed a “1 stop shop”. But then I discovered a community of founders just like me.”

E-com CEO

Michael GPT answers faster — and better — than any coach. I can tap into his years of experience when and where I need.”

Agency Owner

WE ARE ALL LONELY ENTREPRENEURS

YOUR SIDEKICK AT EVERY STEP

NO ONE SHOULD DO IT ALONE

One place for answers you trust, direction you need, and insight to make the right decisions and avoid the wrong ones.


TELL US WHERE YOU ARE

Wherever you are in your business, there’s a path designed for you. Choose the one that fits where you are today.

UNDER $1 MILLION IN REVENUE
Learning Community
The Home for Lonely Entrepreneurs

One place for answers you trust, support from people who’ve lived it, and a community where you’re never alone.


See What’s Inside →

OVER $1 MILLION IN REVENUE
Sidekick Consulting
The Right Hand You Wish You Had

For $5–$25M CEOs who need hands-on execution and judgment


Learn More →


HOW WE HELP YOU SURVIVE AND GROW IN AN AI WORLD

According to McKinsey, 57% of what founders do can be replaced by AI.
AI has changed the battlefield. The Entrepreneur Survival Guide is a
system to thrive in an AI world. 6 weapons. 30 tactics. One System.

Entrepreneur Survival Guide

🎧 Hear the system (short)
20s

Available in digital, audio, and print.

See the Survival System →


FOR FOUNDERS WHO WANT TO MOVE FAST

Every option includes the Survival Guide. The difference is how you want it applied — on your own, with AI, with community, or with direct support.

ESG + Learning Community
One Place. One Community.
Includes ESG (Audio) + Learning Community access.

Get Package →

ESG + Sidekick
Direct Support
Includes ESG (Audio) + Sidekick consulting hours.

Get Package →

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Why Trust Us? Meet Michael

Michael Dermer

  • Built to 800 employees. Survived the financial crisis. Exited.
  • Cold showers since 2008. 20-hour days. Still in the fight.
  • Built TLE so founders stop searching everywhere for answers.