Become a TAB Facilitator — the second career of a senior executive
Build an independent practice with recurring revenue, a global brand behind you, and a methodology that has worked for 35 years — instead of starting from zero as yet another freelance consultant.
- Monthly recurring revenue · not one-off projects
- Clients who stay — TAB network average retention above 5 years
- You sell your time once — and get paid for it every month
You’re at a crossroads. You know it.
You’ve managed. Built. Sold. Made an exit. Or you’re in the final years of a senior role, and you already know what’s waiting at the end of it.
The only question left: what do you do with 25 years of experience that nobody ever taught you how to sell.
The default path: hang out your shingle as an independent consultant. Chase projects. Discover you’ve become an employee again — only without a salary and without a team. Two years in, you’re back to selling hours.
TABX is the model.
What you’re actually building
TABX is the Israeli operation of The Alternative Board — the world’s largest network of advisory boards for business owners. Operating since 1990, in more than 25 countries, with over 340 offices. In Israel — since 2018, led by NIRMAKO.
As a TABX facilitator you run your own independent practice, providing:
| Product | What it is | Payment model |
|---|---|---|
| TAB Board | A group of 8–12 business owners meeting monthly | Monthly membership fees |
| 1:1 Coaching | A monthly one-hour session with each member | Included / monthly add-on |
| STRATPRO | Strategic planning for management teams | Organizational project |
| HI-MAP | Developing the next generation of managers | Multi-month program |
| BLUEPRINT | Strategic management platform | Annual license |
| VALUE BUILDER | Raising company value and exit readiness | Process + assessment |
You’re not selling “coaching.” You’re selling a management operating system — with tools, metrics, and a methodology already proven on tens of thousands of business owners.
10 reasons senior executives choose the facilitator track
Recurring revenue, not projects
Board members pay monthly membership fees. Year two, year three, year five. You build a revenue base that doesn’t reset in January.
Retention above 5 years
That’s the TAB network average. The average consultant replaces clients every 6–9 months.
Multiple revenue streams per client
A board member becomes a STRATPRO client. Then HI-MAP for their management team. Then VALUE BUILDER on the way to an exit. One relationship — four products.
A methodology that exists, not one you invent
Board processes, assessment tools, meeting structure, measurement tools — all documented and proven. You implement, you don’t develop.
A brand that opens doors
“I’m a business consultant” versus “I facilitate TAB advisory boards — a network across 25 countries.” The sales conversation starts from a different place.
Meaningful work with your peers
Business owners. CEOs. People making real decisions. No seminars, no motivational lectures.
Control over your calendar and your clients
You choose the members who join your board. You decide how many boards you run. A full practice is built around 2–4 monthly meetings.
No employees, no overhead
A home office. Meetings in a hall or on Zoom. No payroll, no inventory, no operational layer.
A marketing and sales infrastructure — not just a certificate
Landing pages, campaigns, roundtable events, a CRM system, and an AI infrastructure (JAWS) that generates leads and prepares meetings. You get a recruitment system, not a pat on the back.
A transferable asset
Your practice is a business with value — not a client book that disappears the day you stop.
Why it holds
(Global TAB network data)
Reported growth in profit and revenue
Reported improvement in handling organizational and people issues
Reported better work-life balance
Average board member retention
Industries where the methodology has operated
Who this is for
A good fit if:
- You’ve actually managed — CEO, VP, founder, owner
- You can read a P&L, spot a bottleneck, and ask the uncomfortable question
- You enjoy other people’s success more than the stage
- You’re willing to sell — not just facilitate
- You can financially sustain 9–12 months of building until a full board
Not a fit if:
- You’re looking for a job, not a business
- You want leads handed to you, not to generate them
- You won’t work within a structured methodology
- You expect income in month one
The infrastructure you step into
Training
- Full TAB certification — board methodology, group dynamics, the coaching process
- DISC certification for working with members and management teams
- STRATPRO and HI-MAP training for organizational sales and delivery
- Sales training — RAPID, ABCDE, objection handling
Tools
- BLUEPRINT — the strategic planning platform
- Business Health Survey — business assessment
- VALUE BUILDER — the 8 drivers of company value
- International content library + case studies
Ongoing support
- Personal guidance from Nir Makovsky — regular working sessions
- The Israeli facilitator forum — case resolution, member sharing, peer learning
- TAB network international events
- Digital marketing infrastructure and the JAWS system for lead and insight management
From zero to a first board
Fit call
30 minutes. Mutual due diligence — not a sales pitch.
Week 1
Assessment & fit
DISC, a deep-dive conversation, business and territorial fit checks.
Weeks 2–3
Agreement & onboarding
Signing, territory definition, a 12-month plan.
Week 4
Training
TAB certification, tools, methodology, scripts.
Months 1–2
Building
Introductory meetings, roundtables, recruiting the first members.
Months 2–6
Launch
Opening the first board — minimum 6 members.
Months 6–9
Growth
A full board (12), a second board, organizational product sales.
Years 1–2
What it demands from you
Money
[To be completed — TABX Israel investment range]
Time
3–4 working days a week during the build phase. A mature practice runs on 2–3 days.
Patience
Nine months to a first full board. Expect less — and you won’t get there.
For comparison — in the TAB franchise model in the US and Canada, the total investment ranges from $77,000 to $95,000. The Israeli model differs in structure and scope.
Facilitators and members — in their own words
Lior Oz · TAB Israel Business Partner — Accountability — how the board keeps owners on track
Liron Braverman · TAB Israel Business Partner — Belief — why conviction drives business growth
Ofir Waisbort · TAB Israel Business Partner — Lifelong Learning — the facilitator’s edge
— Vicky Richards, Partner, TAB New Jersey (TAB Global)
TABX in the media
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a consulting or coaching background?
How long until income?
How many boards does a facilitator run?
Is there territorial exclusivity?
Can I keep my current job in parallel?
Who recruits the members?
What happens if I don’t succeed?
The next call is a discovery call. Not a pitch.
30 minutes. I’ll ask you three questions, and you can ask me as many as you like. At the end of the call you’ll know whether this is for you — or not.