The Thrive Tribe® East Midlands Business Growth Programme
Over the past 3 years we've helped more than 250 East Midlands business owners plan, network and grow. Now we're expanding into all 6 East Midlands counties — fast and strategically — helping you make 2027 your biggest year yet, together.
Meet The Thrive Tribe
We're an East Midlands business support and coaching team, not a big corporate training company. Over the last three years we've helped more than 250 solopreneurs and small business owners plan, network and grow — and we've just been named Best Business Service Provider at the 2025 Lincolnshire Marketing Awards. This September, we're opening our programme across all six East Midlands counties for the first time.
Business owners supported over the past 3 years
Best Business Service Provider, 2025 Lincolnshire Marketing Awards
Year-on-year growth reported by past participants
Our guarantee — the risk sits with us, not you
What's in it for you
Over 250 businesses have been on this programme over the past 3 years, and these are the top four things you actually get out of the 16 weeks — not just inspiration.
A clear plan for growth
A structured 16-week curriculum with a real destination — not just a burst of motivation that fades by February.
Support that doesn't stop
Daily WhatsApp accountability and a monthly 1-2-1 keeps you moving in the weeks between sessions.
Expand into all 6 counties
Grow your business fast and strategically across every East Midlands county — not just your current locality. Join for one county or all six, entirely up to you.
Backed by a guarantee
Our Double Your Investment Guarantee means the risk sits with us, not you.
Award-winning, and for the first time, region-wide
This is the first time our programme has run across all six East Midlands counties, not just Lincolnshire — home to 402,475 businesses in 2025, up 13% year-on-year, the fastest-growing region in England. Imagine the connections you'll make — and the business opportunities that come with them.
Best Business Service Provider, 2025 Lincolnshire Marketing Awards
2026 Lincolnshire County Council & 2aspire Learner Awards
Collecting the Best Business Service Provider award, 2025 Lincolnshire Marketing Awards
What's included
Built around a working week — evenings, recordings, and no pressure to be everywhere at once.
Live training, evening or daytime, your choice — both recorded too, so there's no pressure to attend live, but live is always recommended
Weekly networking, evening or daytime, your choice, with two business spotlight slots available each week
Daily WhatsApp accountability to keep you moving forward
Monthly 1-2-1 coaching session, matched with an expert from our team
In-person regional Saturday/Sunday events every 3 weeks — 6 in total, one per county
The 16-week curriculum
Weekly tasks to complete, helping propel your business forward.
Six regional days, across all six counties
One Saturday/Sunday every three weeks — expand fast and strategically by meeting business owners across the whole region, sharing experiences, learning and connecting, not just in your local area.
* Remaining venues to be confirmed shortly.
Founding Member pricing. A results guarantee. No reason to wait.
- Limited places available per county
- £480 inc. VAT total — one payment per person
- Optional: £50 per attendee, per in-person regional day
- Rises to £200+VAT/month for the January cohort — this pricing won't be repeated
Included with your place
A 30-minute guest slot on The Thrive Tribe's Business Growth Podcast — plus the recording, to showcase your business and use on your own social media
The opportunity for discounted new headshots at our in-person events, with Matthew Pitfield Photography
We're unveiling our full blueprint: every step we take expanding from 1 county to 6, laid bare for you to follow and apply to your own growth
The Double Your Investment Guarantee*
Complete the programme in good faith — attend, engage in your 1-2-1s, and act on the advice.
If you haven't generated at least double your investment (£960) in extra revenue by Week 16, we'll keep coaching you, one-to-one, for free, for 3 months.
Tracked through your monthly 1-2-1s and the Week 15 Growth Action Plan review.
* Terms & conditions apply.
Meet your team
Mark Pitfield
Monthly coaching and strategy-led topics
Lucy Pitfield
Systems, finance and risk topics, T&Cs and compliance
Jason Camfield
WhatsApp, enrolment, bookings and regional day logistics
What past learners say
Real feedback from graduates of our Business Programmes — the foundation this new region-wide programme builds on, delivered by the same team.
I really enjoyed the in-person events and networking with the cohort — not just making new contacts, but making new friends. Mark and Lucy were wonderful presenters and unbelievably supportive all the way through.
I'm glad I had the opportunity to access this supportive network of entrepreneurs who are being pushed to take action and transform ideas. Thank you Lucy and Mark for the brilliant content, delivered with passion and real commitment to helping our business community thrive!
I had reached a stale point in my business. I now have renewed focus, energy and direction, together with clear strategies on how we can engage our team and move forward successfully.
Always upbeat, positive — and holds you accountable, but in a friendly yet achievably challenging way.
I have learned so much valuable information which is already enabling me to grow my business and offer new services, as well as supporting the growth of my own confidence. Lucy, Mark and Jason were all absolutely brilliant.
The course has enabled me to further develop my business offering and structure.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this programme for?
Solopreneurs and businesses across the East Midlands with up to 9 employees, including directors — from early-stage founders to established business owners looking to grow.
How much time will it take each week?
One live training session — evening or daytime, your choice (recorded if you can't make it live) — weekly online networking, also evening or daytime, daily WhatsApp check-ins, and a monthly 1-2-1 — plus one Saturday/Sunday in person every three weeks (optional but encouraged to grow your network in new geographical areas).
What if I can't attend a live session?
Every training session is recorded, so there's no pressure to be there live every week.
How much does it cost?
A £50+VAT deposit secures your Founding Member place, then £87.50+VAT per month in September, October, November and December (£480 inc. VAT total) — per person. This Founding Member pricing rises to £200+VAT/month for the January cohort, so it won't be repeated.
Is this a tax-deductible business expense?
For most businesses, yes — training and coaching that develops your existing business typically qualifies as a legitimate business expense. Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances, so check with your accountant, but this is generally an allowable cost rather than a personal one.
What happens if the programme doesn't work for me?
Our Double Your Investment Guarantee: complete the programme in good faith, and if you haven't generated at least double your investment in extra revenue by Week 16, we'll keep coaching you 1-2-1, free, for 3 months.
Where are the in-person days held?
One Saturday/Sunday every three weeks, in a different East Midlands county each time — Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland. Our opening day, 12th September 2026 in Lincolnshire, is confirmed at the DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln; remaining venues to be confirmed.
When does it start and how do I secure my place?
The programme runs 1st September – 21st December 2026. Enrolment is open now and closes 12th September 2026 — reserve your place with a £50+VAT deposit. Limited places per county.
Secure your Founding Member place
£50+VAT deposit — founder pricing won't be repeated. Enrol by 12th September 2026.
Secure checkout, hosted by The Thrive Tribe. You'll pay a £50+VAT deposit today, then £87.50+VAT in September, October, November and December.
Prefer to ask a question first? Book a free 30-minute call, email us, or join our free webinar for further information