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A PRIVATE PROFESSIONAL NETWORK — SINCE 2019

Trusted by the people behind extraordinary lives.

The Battered Black Book is an member-only club for exceptional assistants to discerning principals, and the trusted people, places and businesses that curate their world.

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MANIFESTO 2
“We’re not a directory. We’re not a concierge. We are a quiet institution of trusted relationships”

Over time, the world’s most trusted assistants have slowly built their own little black books. Membership to The Battered Black Book (BBB) is a collection of the very best of those contacts.

01 — WHAT IT IS

Don’t just take our word for it.

“We very much value our relationship with the Battered Black Book, the quality of their network
is second to none.”

Nicola Price, Belmond

“The care you’ve always taken to protect the quality, integrity, and spirit of the community really shows. The strength of the Club has always been its people, and that’s something worth preserving”

K. Kristoffersen, member since 2019

“We’ve had more genuine, high-value introductions through the Battered Black Book than through any other channel we use.”

Managing Director, Luxury Travel

“BBB is a community that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed being part of, and I look forward to staying involved and making contributions wherever I can.”

L. Agasee, member since 2021

02 — WHO IT IS FOR

Connecting individuals from arts, travel, entertainment, interior design, philanthropy and tech sectors.

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Executive Assistants

Chiefs of Staff

Family Offices

Private PAs

Estate & House Managers

03 — WHY IT MATTERS

The four stages of applying to join BBB.

I.

Introduced

Membership to BBB typically starts with a recommendation from someone within the community, but every application is considered.

II.

Vouched for

Your career and experience supports your application vouching for the standards you keep.

III.

Reviewed

Your application is reviewed internally by the BBB Committee.

IV.

Held in the book

Once approved, you join the Battered Black Book.

“As a Battered Black Book partner, we have been introduced to the key gatekeepers of
notoriously private individuals with whom we have developed invaluable ongoing relationships.”

SUNSEEKER
Head of Customer Services — London

04 — FOR MEMBERS

What membership carries.

PROVISION DESCRIPTION CADENCE
The BBB App Every vetted partner, in every city, at your discretion. UNLIMITED
Peer counsel A private channel of assistants who have solved it before. 24-HOUR REPLY
Curated introductions Global recommendations, matched to your needs. ON REQUEST
Convenings Small gatherings, special events, private dinners. MONTHLY
The Journal Field notes, drawn from working members. MONTHLY
05 — PARTNERS

Direct connection to the individuals in the offices that matter.

We place you in front of the gatekeepers who make the booking, hire the vendor or choose the venue. The right introduction can open up an entirely new line of work.

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INDEX OF DISCIPLINES

Hospitality

Private Aviation

Yachting

Private Residence

Wealth & Legal

Health & Wellness

Fine Dining

Motoring

Security

Art & Auction

Fashion & Atelier

Travel & Expedition

PROPOSE YOUR HOUSE
06 — THE JOURNAL

Our editorial home for the ideas and expertise shaping your world

ALL ENTRIES →
07 — APPLICATION

You’re already in these rooms. Now make it official.

Membership begins by completing the application form. Partners are considered following a private submission. Either way, the first step is the same: tell us who you are.

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hello(at)thebbbook.com  ·  By reply, in confidence.

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