Programs

Women's Owners Network

The program for what comes first.

Support for New Women Business Owners

The Women’s Owners Network is built for the one woman shop, the smaller business, the one that needs support to take it to the next level. Whatever that might look like.

The six-month program integrates the emotional with the practical—tackling themes of leadership, finance, operations, and capital access, and pairing those with structured support for the isolation, emotional volatility, and decision fatigue that define owning your own business.

It’s designed by entrepreneurs who have navigated the same terrain and understand that sustainable business growth cannot be separated from the personal development and resilience required to sustain it.

You deserve sophisticated, integrated support to get you to your next chapter, however you define it.

Who It's For

The Women’s Owners Network is built for women in the thick of it:

Past the idea stage: Actively generating revenue and serving customers
Committed to growth: Ready to invest six months in the work

Program Structure

Six months. Monthly in-person sessions. Ongoing support between.

The Women’s Owners Network is built around monthly in-person and virtual sessions that create the foundation for meaningful relationships and deep exploration of the challenges business owners face in real time.

Monthly sessions:

Leadership: Shifting from reactive decision-making to intentional, strategic thinking
People: Identifying your authentic leadership style through assessment and peer reflection
Finance: Building financial fluency and finding the right advisor for your stage
Capital Access: Understanding your funding options and building lender relationships before you need them
Crisis Planning: Creating resilience frameworks and crisis plans for your specific business
Operations: Creating operational infrastructure before the business outgrows you

Between sessions:

One-on-one mentorship: You’ll be matched with a business owner whose expertise aligns with your specific needs
The Learning Hub: Find tools, templates, peer collaboration, and progress tracking available long after the program ends

2026-27 Program Dates

November 12, 2026
December 8, 2026 (VIRTUAL)
January 12, 2027
February 16, 2027 (VIRTUAL)
March 9, 2027
April 13, 2027

Invest in What Comes Next

$200/month

What’s included in the six-month program:

Monthly in-person and virtual sessions
Individualized needs assessment and curriculum tailoring
Mentor matching with an experienced business owner
Access to SBAM’s eLearning resources
Priority introductions to funding, legal, and accounting partners
Peer network and community that outlasts the program
Access to special events and invite to exclusive retreat

Note: Payment* is due upon acceptance into the program.

Email hello@8thirtyfour.com with questions or to set up a payment plan.