How we partner

Experience changes what you recognize.

TBI partners with owners, founders, CEOs, C-suite leaders, boards and leadership teams through strategic advisory, executive coaching and continued operating support.

01

The relationship

Better advice starts with knowing the business.

Knowing the company’s economics, people, history and goals allows us to give advice in context. We stay involved as plans are implemented, building on what each stage reveals.

We stay close enough to understand the business and independent enough to challenge what needs to change.

02

Partnerships

Three ways to address the work ahead.

03

Working together

We stay engaged as decisions move into execution.

  1. Understand

    Learn the company’s context, goals and constraints.

  2. Diagnose

    Test the apparent problem against the facts.

  3. Clarify

    Define the priorities and decisions required.

  4. Support

    Coach leaders, challenge assumptions and support follow-through.

  5. Measure

    Review progress and revise the plan as needed.

04

Alignment

The partnership asks something of both sides.

We bring operating experience, direct counsel and accountability support. Clients bring accurate information, candid discussion and responsibility for implementation.

Industry exclusivity: We review prospective engagements for conflicts with current clients before accepting new work. Each partnership includes industry exclusivity to protect trust and alignment.