A network community for service providers focused on becoming better, not bigger.
This is the space for people who are done chasing the next fancy milestone and want to protect the life they built it for.
You don’t need one more thing to keep up with. Everything here works on your schedule. Check in from the school pickup line, the couch, or your nightly walk, whenever you actually have five minutes to spare.
At some point, you stopped Googling “how to make $5k” and started asking harder questions.
- Am I crazy for turning down a $20k project because it didn’t feel right?
- I’m burning out on client relationships that feel too heavy, what do I do?
- How do I make more money without building something I resent?
Those questions don’t get a lot of airtime in the online business world, where the goal is always more… more revenue, more clients, more team members, more everything.
You’ve been in this long enough that you already know what you don’t want.
You don’t want a team you didn’t ask for, a calendar that runs your life, or revenue that looks impressive and feels hollow. Knowing what you do want (and finding people who get it) is what we’re all about.
“I’ve made so many trusted connections in The Ordinary Business Network that share my same values of kindness, honesty, inclusivity + accessibility in business. I’m constantly inspired by these businesses who find (+ share!) creative ways of balancing business + real life. I’ve already hired a few of them for Pop Impact and I have a running list of more that I’ll be hiring this year!” – Britt Hyatt
You’re not a beginner, but also have zero interest in making millions? Welcome.
Our members are creatives, strategists, and service-based business owners somewhere in the $150k–$400k range (peep the FAQ for more deets on this), and have zero interest in chasing a million dollars just to say they did it. Some are making more (or less!) than that.
The focus is: you’re building intentionally, you don’t care about a 7-figure trophy, and you care about doing good work. This isn’t a place where you come to consume content.
There’s nothing to watch, and no curriculum to finish. The value here is the connections.
So, in case it’s not clear: if you’re looking for some course material, a massive community to spam, or you’re trying to reach 7 figures… this is not the place for you.
“FINALLY, I found a group that’s actually real. My nervous system is so chill when I chat and interact with The Ordinary group. It’s just such a solid group of people and the conversations have all been impactful for me. What I’m getting out of it is what I’ve always hoped from other groups: actual conversations that matter to me and where my business is at.” – Olivia August
“Jess has created a comfy, safe space where different ways of running a business are welcome. A place where it’s not assumed that your business goals have to be what the latest guru is yelling about. The community is valuable, supportive and inspiring. That’s why I didn’t hesitate; I wanted to stay.” – Reme Mancera
“In other groups I often feel “behind” or like an outlier because I’m not working 50 hours per week or chasing a million dollars but inside the Ordinary Business I feel normal and celebrated for showing up and running my business in the way that feels right for me in this season of life.” – Morgan Specht
Ordinary doesn’t mean we haven’t done anything.
It means we don’t need to prove anything. (But since you asked…)
I may be Ordinary, but I’m one of only 20 Certified HoneyBook Pros worldwide! – Karly
I may be Ordinary, but I’ve helped my clients generate $15M+ in growth, land $226.5m in investor funding, and make 2 multi-million dollar exits. – Rachel
I may be Ordinary, but I’ve helped a client triple her income this year. Just got a slack message today where she outlined the actual numbers. – Robyn
I may be Ordinary, but I’m running a business while on a journey to visit every country in the world (84/196 traveled!). – Sam
I may be Ordinary, but I’ve built Successible, the accessibility audit that makes accessibility more affordable! – Erin
I may be Ordinary, but I’ve written copy + campaigns for Hello Audio, Dan Sullivan’s Strategic Coach, Entreprenista, and SoulCycle. – Nicole
How to be part of the Ordinary Business Network
This is a down-to-earth community that replaces the hype-fueled $5k masterminds, noisy Facebook groups filled with beginners asking how to get their first client, and expensive recruitment agencies.
Step 1: Join the Network
$197/year
A capped Slack community of experienced service providers who are past the beginner phase and building something real. Members hire each other, find podcast guests, and build referral relationships.
What’s included:
- Access to all community Slack channels
- Two Slack chats per month
- First access to live event and retreat tickets
- Networking calls and happy hours, so you connect on live calls, not just in threads
- Linked in the Ordinary Business directory
- Exclusive discounts to services and industry tools (including 50% off Kit and Enji!)
Membership is capped at 200.
Step 2: Participate where it suits you best
💬 A Slack community that’s actually useful
Get answers from people who’ve been where you are. Twice a month, we host a 30-minute Slack chat on relevant business topics.
💻 Pop-up Brainstorm Pods
Stuck on a launch, a slow stretch, or a decision you keep circling? Every other month, a small group gets together for 90 minutes to work on your problems. These pods are $30 a call, and capped to keep it small.
👩🏻💻 Happy Hours and Un-Networking Calls
Business is lonely when you’re the only one in it. We get together for 60 minutes to make connections that lead to referrals, collabs, and someone to text when you need a gut check. It’s free for all Network members.
👯♀️ Ordinary Matchmaking
Want to meet a specific type of referral partner? Tell Jess who you’re looking for, and she’ll personally connect you with the right people.
See what other members have to say
“It’s so refreshing to be surrounded by likeminded entrepreneurs having real conversations, and be in a Slack group that isn’t just full of spammy sales pitches.”
– Alyssa Downey
Ready to stop figuring this out alone?
You already know what you don’t want. Now you need the people who get it: the ones who’ll answer the “is this a dumb idea?” message, send you a referral, and tell you when you’re overthinking it.