Real founders. Real numbers. Real life getting better.
Revenue matters. Sobriety matters. Family matters. These case studies show what Sober Founders looks like when growth stops coming at the expense of the rest of your life.
These pages show the before, the shift, the actual numbers, and the life impact.
Each story tracks business growth and the part that matters just as much outside work.
Every story ends with the room that best matches the case study, so the next action is clear.
How Adam C. grew from $36k to $120k MRR and reached one year sober for the first time in more than 20 years
After 18 months of active participation in Sober Founders, Adam used Thursday meetings, WhatsApp support, and peer guidance to grow revenue, build better boundaries, and become more present with his family.
From the start of 2024 to the end of 2025.
Reached in September 2025 for the first time in his life.
More time with family, more events attended, and more phone-off time.
How Josh C. broke a business plateau, grew 30% in Phoenix Forum, and stopped thinking about drinking
Between 2024 and 2026, Josh used the Tuesday All Our Affairs group and Phoenix Forum to get out of dangerous substance-driven decision making, niche his business, and build a calmer, more intentional life with his wife and daughters.
Growth after his first year in Phoenix Forum.
He no longer thinks about having a drink.
He can show up for and support his wife and daughters.
