WE ARE ALL LONELY ENTREPRENEURS

YOUR SIDEKICK AT EVERY STEP

NO ONE SHOULD DO IT ALONE

πŸŽ™οΈ Michael Tells How TLE Was Discovered

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7 Minutes That Started the Movement β†’

CEOs don’t have time to read. That’s why there is audio throughout our site.

MOST FOUNDERS WON’T SURVIVE AI. WILL YOU?

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 survive 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 β€” 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 β€” or it will be used against you.

Now you know how to survive. Here’s how to implement it.

CHOOSE HOW YOU IMPLEMENT THE SURVIVAL SYSTEM

Founders need different levels of support. This is how we help you apply the Survival System.

For founders who want AI, crafted by Michael Dermer, to guide every move

Michael GPT

Your AI Sidekick. Built by Michael Dermer

An AI Sidekick trained on decades of Michael’s experience, pattern recognition, and real-world decision-making. It’s like having Michael in your pocket β€” helping you apply the system step by step, with context and judgment.

FOR FOUNDERS THAT WANT THE POWER OF AI AND A SEASONED LEADER

Learn about Michael GPT β†’

For founders who want one place for learning, support, and community

Learning Community

The Only One-Stop Shop for Answers

One place for answers. One community for support. Stop searching Google and AI. Knowledge support and community in one place.

FOR ONGOING LEARNING AND COMMUNITY

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

Sidekick Consulting

The Right Hand You Wish You Had

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

FOR COMPANIES $5 TO $25 MILLION

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FOR FOUNDERS WHO WANT TO MOVE FAST

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

ESG + MICHAEL GPT

An AI Sidekick β€” Built by Michael


Years of Michael’s experience, learning, and judgment β€” applied through AI.

Get Package β†’

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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β†’. Β Β  Β Β  Β Β Meet Michael β†’

FUEL FOR THE FIGHT

Built for the work you do every day.

Bullshit Hoodie

The Hoodie That Speaks the Truth

The hoodie that speaks what we live β€” work-life balance is bullshit.

FOR THOSE WHO LIVE THE TRUTH

Learn More β†’

GET MY HOODIE β†’

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 β†’

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

Founder, $4M Pool Company

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

Founder, $2M Pet Care Company

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

Founder, $9M Construction Firm

β€œBefore 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

β€œThe six weapons of the Entrepreneur Survival Guide bring the strategy and tactics to win.”

Founder, $16M Healthcare Business

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

Founder, $1M Consulting Firm

β€œThe 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

β€œThere 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

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

Founder, $6M Fintech Business

β€œI 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

β€œMichael GPT answers faster β€” and better β€” 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

πŸŽ™οΈ How TLE Was Discovered
52s

7 Minutes That Started the Movement β†’

MOST FOUNDERS WON’T SURVIVE AI. WILL YOU?

According to McKinsey, 57% of what founders do can be replaced by AI. The Entrepreneur Survival Guide is a system to survive 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 β†’

CHOOSE HOW YOU IMPLEMENT THE SURVIVAL SYSTEM

Founders need different levels of support. This is how we help you apply the Survival System.

Michael GPT
Your AI Sidekick. Built by Michael Dermer

Michaei’s years of experience, learning, and judgment β€” applied through AI.


Learn About Michael GPT β†’

Sidekick Consulting
The Right Hand You Wish You Had

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


Learn More β†’

FOR FOUNDERS WHO WANT TO MOVE FAST

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

ESG + Michael GPT
Michael, Built Into an AI Sidekick
Includes ESG (Audio) + Michael GPT access.

Get Package β†’

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

Get Package β†’

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

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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.