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- What is the difference between the Arete Syndicate and The Operator Standard?
- What is the Arete Syndicate?
- What does Arete Syndicate membership include?
- How much does the Arete Syndicate cost?
- Who should choose the Arete Syndicate, and who should choose The Operator Standard?
- Is the Arete Syndicate legit?
- Frequently asked questions
- Where do these facts come from?
What is the difference between the Arete Syndicate and The Operator Standard?
The Arete Syndicate is an application-based mastermind for business owners, founded and led by Andy Frisella and Ed Mylett, built around live group coaching calls, a private community and paid Summits. The Operator Standard is a daily execution app where ARCANE AI turns your goals into five tasks a day, with streaks and crews.
| Arete Syndicate | The Operator Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Business mastermind community | Daily execution app |
| Led or made by | Andy Frisella and Ed Mylett | 44Seven Media, LLC, presented as Andy Frisella's app |
| Who it is for | Business owners and entrepreneurs | Anyone 18+ who wants daily follow-through on goals |
| How you join | Application and approval | Buy a plan and download the app |
| Core format | Three live group coaching calls a month with Q&A | Five critical tasks a day, morning briefing, nightly journal |
| Community | 24/7 private online community | Crews with chat and audio rooms, leaderboards, Topics |
| In person | Summits, for approved members at extra cost | Not part of Pro; Founder tier adds an annual Founders Dinner |
| Content | Unreleased "5 cornerstone lessons" bonus, guest instructors | New MFCEO Project episodes each week, livestreams |
| Monthly price | $397 | $50 on the website ($49.99 in the US App Store) |
| Yearly price | $4,699 | $500 on the website ($549.99 in the US App Store) |
| One-time options | None listed for membership | Lifetime $2,500, Founder $10,000 |
Sources: Arete Syndicate enrollment page and official store; The Operator Standard official page and US App Store listing. Checked November 1, 2026.
What is the Arete Syndicate?
The Arete Syndicate is a membership community for entrepreneurs, founded and led by Andy Frisella and Ed Mylett. Its enrollment page calls it "an experience, a community, and a movement all in one" for people who want to grow their business and lead teams. Arete is the ancient Greek word for excellence.
The enrollment page promises lessons on building a brand, setting core values, company culture, leadership, sales in person and online, and mental toughness. It also says members are "taught by secret guest instructors at every event." It warns that both leaders use adult language.
Andy Frisella is described there as founder and chairman of 1st Phorm and host of the MFCEO Project from 2015 to 2019. Ed Mylett is described as Senior Executive Vice Chairman and Director of Field Leadership at World Financial Group and host of The Ed Mylett Show.
What does Arete Syndicate membership include?
The enrollment page lists three live group coaching calls a month, each with Andy Frisella or Ed Mylett and Q&A, round-the-clock access to a private online community, the chance to apply for in-person Summits at extra cost, preferred access to future training programs, and a bonus set of five cornerstone lessons.
- Live calls: "3 live conference calls with us each month," each with one of the two leaders, sometimes with guests from their networks.
- Q&A: members can ask questions on the calls.
- Community: 24/7 access to a private online group of members.
- Summits: "small, intimate gatherings" with the leaders and selected speakers. Approved members can apply, "for an additional cost."
- Training: preferred access to new programs either leader produces.
- Bonus: unreleased content covering "the 5 cornerstone lessons of Arete."
The page does not promise one-on-one coaching. The site also runs a member directory where members can create profiles and contact each other.
How much does the Arete Syndicate cost?
Membership is $397 a month or $4,699 a year on the official Arete Syndicate store, checked November 1, 2026. Summits cost extra: $20,000 for a ticket, also sold as two payments of $10,000 or three of $7,166, and $35,000 for a ticket with a guest.
| Arete Syndicate item | Listed price |
|---|---|
| Membership, pay monthly | $397 |
| Membership, pay yearly | $4,699 |
| Summit ticket | $20,000 (or 2 × $10,000, or 3 × $7,166) |
| Summit ticket + guest | $35,000 (or 2 × $17,500, or 3 × $12,166) |
Source: the official Arete Syndicate store and Summit ticket page, checked November 1, 2026. Store listings can change; check before you apply.
For comparison, a year of The Operator Standard Pro is $500 on the website, so a year of Arete membership costs about 9.4 times as much before any Summit. See our Operator Standard pricing page for every tier.
Who should choose the Arete Syndicate, and who should choose The Operator Standard?
Choose the Arete Syndicate if you run a business and want live access to Andy Frisella and Ed Mylett, a peer network and in-person events, and the budget fits. Choose The Operator Standard if you need to show up every day on your own goals, business or personal, for far less money.
The Arete Syndicate fits you if:
- You own or run a business and want strategy on culture, sales and leadership.
- You value peer relationships with other owners and want to meet them in person.
- You will attend the live calls; the page's own "guarantee" depends on it.
The Operator Standard fits you if:
- Your gap is daily execution, not information.
- You want a set of five tasks each morning and a crew that notices when you miss.
- You want the method without a $4,699 yearly commitment.
Doing both: they do different jobs, so they do not overlap much. One gives advice and a network; the other is a scoreboard for doing the work every day. We work on The Operator Standard, so weigh our view accordingly.
Is the Arete Syndicate legit?
It is the official community run under Andy Frisella and Ed Mylett's names, with an enrollment page, a store that lists its prices and a member directory. Whether it is worth the money is a separate question. Results claims on its page come from the Syndicate itself, and we have no data to check them.
The enrollment page says members have made "amazing transformations" and cites application numbers. We could not find published, verifiable outcome data, so treat those as marketing claims. If you are deciding, ask current members directly through the directory before you pay.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Arete Syndicate cost?
The official Arete Syndicate store lists membership at $397 a month or $4,699 a year, checked November 1, 2026. In-person Summits cost extra: a Summit ticket is listed at $20,000, or $35,000 with a guest, with two- and three-payment options.
Who founded the Arete Syndicate?
Its enrollment page says it was founded and is led by entrepreneurs Andy Frisella and Ed Mylett. It describes the group as an experience, a community and a movement for business owners and entrepreneurs.
Do you have to apply to join the Arete Syndicate?
Yes. The enrollment page describes an application process and says that last year it received 30,238 applications and approved 2,476. Those are the Syndicate's own figures and the page does not say which year they cover.
Is The Operator Standard part of the Arete Syndicate?
No. They are separate products. The Operator Standard is an app published by 44Seven Media, LLC with its own membership, and you can use it without belonging to the Syndicate. The Syndicate's enrollment page does not list the app as a membership benefit.
Is the Arete Syndicate worth it?
It depends on what you need. Its value is access: live calls with Andy Frisella or Ed Mylett, a private community of business owners and the chance to apply for Summits. If your problem is daily follow-through rather than business advice, a cheaper daily system may fit better.
Where do these facts come from?
- Arete Syndicate enrollment page: founders, what membership includes, Summits, application figures, leader bios
- Arete Syndicate store and Summit ticket: membership and Summit prices
- Arete Syndicate directory: member profiles and contact
- The Operator Standard on the US App Store and the official page: publisher, features, prices
All checked November 1, 2026, except Operator Standard Lifetime and Founder prices, last confirmed October 30, 2026. This page is from a member of The Operator Standard team; Andy Frisella did not write, review or endorse it. See our editorial policy.