The Certified Professional Experts™ Academy

Empowering the World, One Expert at a time

Earn your Certified Professional Expert, CPE™

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The Professional Experts Academy is a society of individuals striving to become the top 1% in their field.

Professional Expertise is seen as a combination of knowledge, skill, experience, and wisdom, all applied ethically and honorably. Our mission is to empower you to become a leading expert in your chosen field. We aim to cultivate more experts in every discipline, helping people make meaningful contributions in their areas of expertise. We Help People Reach Their Top 1%

How Does The Certified Professional Experts Academy Work?

Professional speaker, author, and mentor Jim Cathcart, CSP, CPAE, created the Experts Academy™ (EA) Mentorship. This program leverages Jim's extensive resources, connections, and guidance for individuals committed to achieving success.

Jim seeks to provide comprehensive mentorship without the need for people to purchase additional services or agreements. His goal is to be fully invested as your mentor and expert advisor, offering unrestricted support to his clients and protégés. As mentor, Jim will be your biggest supporter, expert guide, and trusted confidant, always providing reliable and personalized advice.

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Jim has assembled a team of highly skilled faculty members and learning resources to address essential skills, including:

Presentation Skills

Public speaking, storytelling, and leading successful meetings.

Sales & Marketing Skills

Communication, business strategies, branding, and customer retention tools and systems.

Motivation Skills

Inspiring yourself and others to complete tasks effectively, even when motivation wanes.

Relationship Intelligence® Training

Developing strategies to connect with key individuals and maintain long-term partnerships.

Leadership Skills

Decision making and problem solving.

Assessment Tools and Training

Measuring personality type, Emotional Intelligence, Sales IQ, leadership ability, company culture, values, and beliefs.

Members enroll in The Certified Professional Experts Academy for up to a full year, embarking on a journey to achieve their top 1%.

You may enroll at any time for the 12-month program (which is designed to foster lasting behavior change). Initially, enrollment is for 3 months (“Going Pro®”) and can be extended to the full term as desired. Additionally, any investment made with Jim can be applied as a discount toward the next level of services.

Upon Acceptance:

Complete a personal profile.
Sign an agreement.
Have a private meeting with Jim to identify your key goals.

Monthly Engagement:

Participate in the private Experts Zoom calls each week with Jim and fellow members, fostering friendship and collaboration. These sessions occur on Thursdays at 2 PM Central Time and last for one hour.

Getting Started

Watch the "Acorns to Oak Trees" videos, which showcase Jim's philosophy and approach. Really “watch” them, don’t just let them play. Each video is 8-20 minutes long, with a total of 4 ¼ hours spread across 16 short videos. Focus on understanding the content rather than multitasking. These videos are mandatory for all enrollees and beneficial for repeated viewing. Subscribe separately now for $99. (This amount applies toward your Going Pro® enrollment)

If you wish to write a book, coauthor one with Jim, or promote an existing book, various options are available. These include:

Writing your own book with Jim’s guidance.
Having a book ghostwritten in your name.
Coauthoring a book with Jim, utilizing his earlier works.
Additional costs may apply for these services. Jim’s publishing label, Cathcart Press, provides advice on manuscript editing, cover design, marketing, and guarantees bestseller status on Amazon and Barnes & Noble for at least one category. Watch Jim’s free videos on Finding The Book In You and Becoming A Bestselling Author.

Upon completing the year-long enrollment, you will qualify as a Certified Professional Expert, CPE™. You will receive a certificate signed by Jim Cathcart, CSP, CPAE, validating your growth and achievements. The CPE™ designation signifies your expertise and can be proudly displayed after your name. This certification is designed to be highly credible and respected, following the model of the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and other professional certifications.

A major highlight of the Experts Academy program is the 3-day in-person Summit Mastermind. Held at exciting venues in South Texas or Southern California, this summit provides quality time with fellow Experts Academy members and direct interaction with Jim Cathcart and other expert faculty. The content is focused on helping you achieve your set goals. Watch testimonial videos from past retreats to see the impact of this experience.

Why Choose The Certified Professional Experts Academy?

Other Approaches You Could Take:

Do It Yourself: Sure, you could spend the next five years becoming an expert through daily discipline and self-education, much like Jim did. Or, you can fast-track your success by completing it in just ONE year with Jim guiding you every step of the way. Why take the scenic route when you can fly first-class?

Hire an Assistant: Instead of hiring an entry-level personal assistant, who will require benefits, office equipment, training, and supervision, why not have Jim Cathcart as your personal strategic advisor? Imagine having a world-class success expert and mentor by your side for an entire year, bringing strength, encouragement, and measurable value from day one. It's like upgrading from a tricycle to a turbocharged sports car!

Explore Other Options: You could opt to spend a similar amount with celebrity experts like Tony Robbins, Grant Cardone, John Maxwell, Russell Brunson, or Marshall Goldsmith. While you'll get support from their trainers and team members and might even rub elbows with them at big events, don't expect much face-to-face time. With Jim Cathcart as your personal mentor, you'll get laser-focused attention and more profound outcomes. Why settle for a photo op when you can have a genuine expert on your team?

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Applying Directly for the Certified Professional Expert, CPE™

Requirements for Non-Academy Applicants:

To earn your designation as a Certified Professional Expert, CPE™, you need to provide evidence of the following:

What Happens Next?

Notification & Certification

Upon selection, you will receive a digital certificate via email. The prestigious CPE™ medallion and printed certificate can be presented in-person at the annual Experts Academy Summit, or presented via video call and then mailed to you.

Ceremony Options

The presentation ceremony is part of the 3-day Experts Academy Summit. Enrollment in the summit includes the ceremony, or you have the option to attend only the ceremony, if preferred.

Bonus: Free Training Course!

CPE Applicants receive a complimentary subscription to "The Cathcart Method™," a 28-part video course on Professional Presentations (retail value $997). This self study course is available to you immediately upon submission of your application fee, providing invaluable preparation as you compile your qualifications.

Application Process

Ready to elevate your professional status and join the ranks of Certified Professional Experts?

Pay the Fee: Submit the $250 application fee to kickstart your journey.
Submit Your Letter: Provide a letter evidencing your qualifications as per the six outlined requirements. A simple letter will suffice, just show us how you qualify.
Selection Committee Review: The committee will review your application and respond promptly with their decision.
Plan Your Attendance: Once approved, make plans to join us at the Experts Summit for your formal recognition. Or schedule your video presentation by Jim.

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The Experts Academy™ Mentorship Experience

This program is not just a series of lessons or assignments. It’s about helping you implement the necessary steps to achieve your most important goals. You define your "Top 1%," and we assist you in reaching it. This is a hands-on, action-oriented program, not just a lecture series.

OUR BELIEF SYSTEM:

Life Needs Outlets: The life force exists throughout the cosmos but needs portals—like plants, animals, and people—to express itself. We all have access to endless energy and ideas, but we must develop ourselves physically, mentally, interpersonally, and attitudinally to allow this flow.

Unlock Your Potential: Performers, writers, artists, architects, and professionals in various fields often experience moments where brilliant ideas and performances come through them effortlessly. These moments require an open and receptive mind. Great ideas don’t emerge from cynicism, fear, resentment, selfishness, or pessimism. They come from optimistic, caring, disciplined individuals who seek to add value to their lives and actions.

Become a Valuable Portal: Life isn’t restricted; we are. To enjoy the benefits and joys of a highly productive life, we must become more valuable portals for this energy and creativity. True success lies in living fully across all aspects of life.

Still Wondering if The Going Pro® Experts Academy is right for you?

Designed for highly motivated experts and entrepreneurs who are ready to elevate their success. This program is an ideal fit for: "Expert based businesses" where you are hired temporarily for your special knowledge or skill.

This is for:

People who make their own decisions
Individual service providers such as consultants, authors, coaches, speakers, trainers, advisors, entertainers and experts
Small business owners and solo practitioners making over $100,000 a year but aiming for millions
Individuals committed to success, who have decided to succeed and are fine-tuning the details
Success seekers who can't afford to fail
Those who take personal responsibility for their success but seek a confidant, advisor, or guide
Salespeople, agents, and advisors
Leaders, owners, and entrepreneurs
Professional service providers
Leaders of membership organizations and associations
Individuals who attend programs by Tony Robbins, Grant Cardone, Darren Hardy, Brian Tracy, Todd Duncan, and similar figures
Executives aspiring to become professional speakers and authors
People in major transitions, such as life choices or job changes
Newly relocated or reassigned individuals starting anew

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Turn Your Expertise into Opportunity

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