Doing Less, Better so we can Do More of What Matters.

One
Mission

Community on Demand provides small business leaders with a trusted Community for real Conversations and useful Content to refine and empower them to do less, better.

We are a closed, referral based membership community. In order to join, you must first be referred by an existing member.  If you have interest, please email membership@communityondemand.com

3 Core Values

Community
We are like minded business owners and leaders who realize collaborating without competition is important to get where we are headed faster. We value our members as both trusted business partners and friends so therefore are willing to listen to understand, hold each other accountable, and help each other grow up and to the right.
Content
We are committed to looking for timeless principles along with the most current processes and ideas to stay on the course as lifelong learners. We want to study, read, listen, and discuss so we can achieve what we want to be known FOR with our customers, our team, our community and ourselves.
Coaching
We are open to wisdom, from inside and outside the Community to gain perspective and identify blind spots in our quest for excellence in leadership. We help each other learn to keep score on what matters – our legacy even if sometimes we have to say, “Ouch, that helps.”
Community
Content
Coaching
Community On Demand Group Photo

7 Guiding Principles

1

Doing Less Better

We understand as an organization led by volunteers, our time is valuable and not infinite, so it is crucial to focus on those things which have the most impact by stacking small principled actions daily. This may mean we have to let some things burn.

2

Relationships Matter

We know relationships we build and nurture will play a large part in our successes and our failures.

3

Principle of the Path

We believe direction not intention determines destination, and we never forget to celebrate.

4

Respect

We have the utmost respect for each other, the teams we lead and the leadership responsibilities we have been called to.

5

Work Hard Play Hard

Realizing this is a volunteer organization, members understand they need to participate and assist with the operations of the community. We are willing to do the hard things so we can do the fun things we enjoy – more of what matters.

6

Integrity

We agree to strive to be above reproach in all we say and do. We believe we will one day be held accountable for our leadership decisions to our families, to our friends, to our teams, and ultimately to our maker.

7

Leadership Is Stewardship, It Is Temporary and We Are Held Accountable

“The single best business decision you will ever make is to intentionally work with a peer group on a regular basis to question assumptions, ask hard questions (the kind you hope nobody will ask), alert you to icebergs, raise the bar, and push and hold you accountable!” ~ Keith Cunningham

Our Manifesto

Our History
Community on Demand began its journey a while ago when most of our members were part of Entreleadership and met through online calls and summits. We gathered again under the coaching of a dear friend, Mr. Chris Oakley, and his business Coach on Demand. December 2019 a tragedy occurred when Chris was tragically killed in a hunting accident. Even within our grief we knew we wanted to remain together and thus after a few months Community on Demand was born.
Our Purpose
We are a group of small business owners who hope to grow our personal leadership skills through content, coaching, and community by providing space to gain perspective, hold each other accountable, and celebrate our wins. In remembrance of our coach, we are learning “to do less, better” so we have the resources “to do more of what matters.” We are a group of givers, not takers therefore we do not solicit for business from each other.
Our Rhythm
There are three zoom calls every week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and one or two live events per year available to participate in. Time spent together allows for the building of relationships which matter. We have supported each other through many rhythms of our businesses and lives over the last two years. Doing business and life together has made us stronger as a group and individually.
Our Community
The reasons for belonging to Community on Demand are likely as varied as the personalities of our members. Having like-minded people who understand, and experience similar challenges, growth, and celebrations runs through most everyone involved. Members know they could call upon any other member to listen, coach, support, or congratulate.
Our Content
Members volunteer their time to work on committees. Content is developed by a group of our members who tap into the expertise of other members, guest coaches and authors. As business leaders we know we must be bold therefore we are not afraid of the “big ask!” We have had authors such as John Warrilow, Edgell Pyles, Jordan Raynor, and Les McKeown, coaches in business and lifestyle as well as many of our own members.
Our History
Our Purpose
Our Rhythm
Our Community
Our Content
Our Coach

While we currently do not have just one coach, our  membership is well prepared to listen and offer ideas or thoughts to consider so we each have approximately 35 coaches! There are many opportunities to ask fellow members to speak to questions about team members, bookkeeping, culture, expansions, marketing and many more topics. Outside coaches and speakers are invited and hired to bring us their expertise about Profit, Process, People and Planning.

Our Respect for Each Other

We recognize we are a community of people, with no one being more important than another, however with many different personalities, life experiences and ways of communicating. Equally important to remember is each of us sometimes has extra stress or pressure and may exhibit untypical behavior for a season. Therefore, it is critical we choose to keep in mind the importance of being trusting, humble, and forgiving.

Our Process for Helping One Another

When a member appears to be communicating in a negative or aggressive way we will first “trust” they are in a season of extra pressure or stress. Then we will “humbly” inquire if this is a “listening” or “talking” time. And lastly, we will “forgive” any thoughts of personal attack because we trust their intentions are to be vulnerable and real in quite possibly the only place they might have. While this is acceptable behavior for a season it cannot be a continual on-going occurrence as this would be the member admitting they have no desire to grow, change, or be sharpened by the COD community any longer.

Our Board of Directors

Elected to serve a two-year term, five members make up the Board who meet monthly and hold an annual membership meeting once a year. These members serve the community by keeping things moving, making decisions, and supporting the various committees.

Our Committees

We currently have five committees on which members serve. They are Content, Events, Giving, Goals and Accountability, and Membership. There is a chair for each committee, appointed by the Board, who lead other members through the various activities needed for their committee.

Our Membership

Community on Demand is run by its membership on a volunteer basis because it is important to the members to maintain. We contract our bookkeeping and administrative work only. It was equally important to the members to have a way to give back and make a difference in the world today. While our organization is registered as a 501C6 with the IRS we have a 501C3 bank account and accounting created to allow our members to give tax deductible donations for the purpose of giving to other worthy 501C3 organizations and higher education scholarships.

Giving
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The purpose of the Community on Demand Chris Oakley Memorial Scholarship Program is to provide scholarships to deserving high school graduating seniors, and other scholars intending to pursue a course of study at either a trade school, two-year or four-year educational institution.

2023 Scholarship Recipients

Kaiden G. Awarded amount: $1,500 Mr. Kaden G. is a graduate of Apalachee High School located in Georgia. Kaden finished his high school career with a 3.71GPA. He plans to attend Reinhardt University where he will major in business management. Kaden was an active member of FCA and a big part of his high school baseball program. We wish you all the best, Kaden.  Savannah H. Awarded amount: $1,500 Ms. Savannah H. is a graduate of Burlington High School in New Jersey. She graduated with a 3.59 GPA. Savannah’s application was one of the most enjoyable ones to read. She is a bright creative young lady who loves theater, music, and is very strong in her faith. Savannah will be attending Rowan University, where she plans to major in Advertising.   Emma L. Awarded amount: $2,500 Ms. Emma L. graduated from Strawberry Crest High School located in Florida. She finished with an impressive GPA of 3.98! Emma was on honor roll all four years of high school while simultaneously being enrolled at her local community college. Not only is Emma extremely bright, but she is also a giver (much like her parents). Emma’s community service log had over 150 hours listed! Emma is attending the Culinary Institute of America in New York. What an honor to have the opportunity to support such a lovely young lady! 
Submit the Application Here