About

E Group Partners grew from over a decade of collaboration between Michael Shapiro and Mary Erlain. Each had successful consulting practices independent of one another. Michael founded peer groups known as Entrepreneurs Groups several years prior to meeting Mary. The collaboration began when Mary suggested to Michael that he expand the Entrepreneurs Groups to the suburbs. This collaborative effort started with the groups and developed into a number of consulting engagements together.

My Treasured Colleagues

In February of 2023, we lost Michael Shapiro in a tragic accident.

Mary carried E Group Partners forward in collaboration with Bill Hassett of Dot Org Services. Sadly, in October of 2025, she lost Bill Hassett to a lengthy illness.

Both of these gentlemen possessed unique talents and a passion for helping business owners develop strong and sustainable organizations.

Dynamic Development Strategies™

  • Business Acumen — We’ve been there, done that. We know how to help you navigate complex challenges with clarity and confidence.

  • Emotional Intelligence — We understand how to engage with “difficult personalities” and guide you through high-stakes relationships with empathy, insight, and effectiveness.

  • Trust — You can count on us to speak the truth you need to hear, while safeguarding your most sensitive business and personal information with absolute confidentiality.

  • Flexibility — There’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all strategy. We adapt as your business evolves, shifting course to meet the moment.

  • Accountability — We’ll be there to ask the hard questions, set meaningful goals, track progress, celebrate wins, and support you through setbacks.

  • Unflappability — We stay grounded under pressure—business or personal—and equip you to do the same with calm, clarity, and resilience.

  • Insightfulness — Our wisdom isn’t theoretical. It’s earned through experience and applied with precision to your unique context.

  • Political Astuteness — In complex environments, we help you decode the dynamics and craft strategies that move you forward with integrity and impact.

 

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Mary Erlain

Mary Erlain is a certified Change Management Specialist (CMS) who believes an organization’s foundation is its people – the employees, management, and owners. Her focus is to help companies and individuals meet their goals by uncovering talents and potential. Erlain is a published author/speaker with her most recent books that address the 5 generations in the workplace. Diversity issues are a root cause of many of the problems in business today that affects growth, productivity, and profitability.

She has a mission to strengthen an organization’s core foundation to be competitive in the marketplace. She also has a support system of resources and knowledge of marketplace trends within various industries. Mary works to incorporate the needs of businesses into leadership planning and marketplace strategies.

 

Michael Shapiro

Michael Shapiro was a Certified Management Consultant (CMC) who focused on the personal, professional, and organizational challenges faced by executives of small and mid-sized companies. Shapiro spent over 30 years guiding companies through periods of sustainable growth as well as challenging transitions.

Clients described Shapiro as a “consultant who cared,” a “technological social worker” and a “sage business mentor.”

Rest in Peace, Michael

 

 

 Bill Hassett

Bill Hassett was the founder of Dot Org Services, LLC. He spent more than three decades working as a C.P.A. in an international firm. He had a passion for philanthropic work. He served on several nonprofit boards primarily around real estate, seniors, and the underserved. 

Bill started in Entrepreneurs Group as a member. He became a facilitator after we lost Michael Shapiro.

Rest in peace, Bill