Become an Advisor | Mainshares

For Current & Retired Owners

Advise the next generation of owner-operators

Fight for the future you want, by helping forge the next generation of owner-operators with business advice, personal connections and industry-specific knowledge.

Why Get Involved?

Our advisors come from a variety of backgrounds, ranging from retiring owners fresh off a business exit to owner-operators of 8-figure companies. They’re bound by a shared purpose: leaving America better than they found it.

Build the America you want

Talk is cheap. If you’re passionate about our country, mentoring the next generation of hard working Americans is a duty.

Early investment opportunities

Advisors often get early access to investing opportunities tied to the folks they mentor.

Connect with fellow advisors

Our advisors are top-tier entrepreneurs. Many advisors find value in the network they build with fellow advisors.

Keep active

For those headed into retirement, mentorship and coaching allows them to stay active and sharp.

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Become an Advisor

We ask all advisors to contribute at least 1 hour per month to Mainshares. This can come in a variety of forms and varies by how hectic folks schedules are.

Lead a workshop

Lead a workshop each year for the Operator Network, focused on the industry or knowledge area that you know best.

Coaching & advising

Work closely with a few operators as they journey into ownership, helping them acquire and operate a business.

Be an industry expert

Be on standby as our go-to expert for a certain industry, helping answer questions, review deals, and coach on operating.

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This website (the “Website”) is owned and operated by Mainshares, LLC (“Mainshares”). By accessing the Website and any pages thereof, you agree to be bound by Mainshares’ Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, as well as the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy for Main Street Securities, LLC (“Main Street”). The information contained herein is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to influence any investment decision or be a recommendation for any investment, service, product, or other advice of any kind, and shall not constitute or imply an offer of any kind. The products and services offered by Mainshares are not offered by a certified public accountant (“CPA”) and should not be considered as a substitute for services provided by a CPA.

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