Who we partner with

The right fit is about more than size.

We partner with established privately held and middle-market businesses whose leaders are prepared to make decisions, take responsibility and build enterprise value.

01

Business stage

An established business facing an important next stage.

The business may be pursuing growth, working through underperformance, preparing for a transition, integrating an acquisition or trying to reduce dependence on its founder. The common thread is that leadership is ready to examine the whole business.

  1. Growth is exposing hidden limits.

  2. A transition is approaching.

  3. The leadership team needs more depth.

  4. The enterprise could capture more of the value it already creates.

02

The people

We work with those who carry responsibility.

Ownership

Owners & Founders

Build leadership depth and a business that can perform with less dependence on the founder.

Executive leadership

CEOs & C-suite Leaders

Work through strategic choices, leadership challenges and executive-team alignment with an independent partner.

Governance

Boards & Chairs

Strengthen the connection between board oversight, strategy and management accountability.

Team leadership

Leadership Teams

Align the team on priorities, responsibilities and follow-through.

03

Mutual expectations

The relationship works when both sides stay engaged.

We ask for candor, reliable information and ownership of execution. In return, TBI commits to direct counsel, sustained involvement and respect for the people and relationships involved.

Selective by design: We review prospective engagements for industry conflicts and decline work that would compromise an existing client relationship.