We are entrepreneurs. 

And as entrepreneurs, there are several things we understand.

• It's lonely - Most, if not all, of the people in your life do not understand what it means to be an entrepreneur.  Friends, family, employees, customers, even professional advisors--they are supportive but you often can't talk through the emotional challenges with them.
  
• You need answers, not opinions - Many people have advice and suggestions about what they think you should do, but you need street-level, battle-tested ideas that have worked in the real world.
  
• It's hardest to get help when you need it most - It's a catch-22 of entrepreneurship that when you are just starting a business and have the most need, it's hard to get enough help.  Most resources and professionals that exist to help entrepreneurs can't spend significant time with you until you make enough progress to prove you are worthy of help.
  

If those are challenges you are facing, we invite you to learn more about joining your peers in the IBA.