Violand Management Associates

What Violand Management Associates does

Violand Management Associates is a privately held business coaching and training firm founded in 1987 by Chuck Violand and headquartered in North Canton, Ohio. The firm serves owner-operators and leadership teams of small and mid-market businesses in the home services trades — primarily restoration and construction, with additional practices in cleaning/janitorial, plumbing, HVAC, concrete and foundation, and other specialty trades. Its core differentiator is a coaching staff composed almost entirely of former business owners and operators in these trades, who deliver advice grounded in personal operating experience rather than generic consulting theory.

The firm operates a portfolio of complementary revenue streams: (1) personalized business coaching engagements, sold via consultation and structured around a proprietary three-pillar framework called the Sustained Profitable Growth (SPG) Model covering executive, personnel, and business development; (2) in-person training events including the annual Violand Executive Summit ($1,400/attendee), Business Planning Retreats, and Restoration Project Management ($5,495); (3) cohort-based online training programs — Management Development Program ($7,860, 48 sessions, 14 IICRC CECs), Sales Accelerator ($3,450), Supervisory Training ($2,750), and Administrative Excellence ($449); and (4) V Street, a self-serve online resource and education platform offering a freemium 7-day trial and a $299/month Pro subscription with over 1,000 worksheets, checklists, IICRC-approved courses, and the Culture Forge diagnostic tool. Most training programs carry IICRC continuing-education-credit approval, and the firm offers a 365-Day Guarantee on training seats.

The firm is owned by Tim Hull, who joined in 2008 and acquired the business in 2025 from founder Chuck Violand in a planned internal succession. Distribution is multi-channel: a website consultation funnel, Cvent-managed event registration, the GPS Podcast, blog and email content marketing, and client referrals supported by a 4.9 Google rating and the #1 ranking in the 2026 C&R State of the Industry Report (with over 4x more mentions than the next competitor). Clients are located across the United States, Canada, and Australia, served remotely from a single Ohio headquarters with a team of approximately 15.

Name

Violand Management Associates

Legal name

Violand Management Associates, LLC

Website

https://violand.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Violand Management Associates is a privately held business coaching and training firm founded in 1987 that serves owner-operators and leadership teams in the home services trades — including restoration, cleaning, plumbing, HVAC, and concrete — across the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Consulting & Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Learning & Development (L&D) & Training Management (EDABAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Operational Excellence (OPEX) & Performance Management (KPI/OKR) (EDABAKAH), Sales Management & Coaching (Frontline Leadership) (EDABABAI)

Keywords

• Business coaching services
• Home services consulting
• Restoration industry training
• Leadership development programs
• Management training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Canton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Business Coaching & Consulting: Ongoing personalized coaching for business owners and leadership teams. Engagements include regular structured meetings, goal setting, metric reviews, and accountability. Also includes project-based consulting for targeted needs such as strategic planning, sales coaching, turnaround, operations overhaul, and M&A advisory.
2. In-Person Training Programs: Premium multi-day in-person training events including the Violand Executive Summit (2-day, $1,400/attendee with resort accommodations), Business Planning Retreats (3-day), and Restoration Project Management (1-week in-person plus pre-program webinars, $5,495/attendee). Many programs qualify for IICRC continuing education credits.
3. Online Training Programs: Role-specific online training delivered through scheduled cohort-based sessions. Programs include Management Development Program (48 sessions over time, $7,860/attendee, 14 IICRC CECs), Sales Accelerator Program (20 sessions, $3,450), Supervisory Training Program (bi-weekly sessions, $2,750), and Administrative Excellence (6 sessions, $449). Programs include manager training components.
4. V Street Online Platform (Subscription): Subscription-based online resource and education center. Limited Access tier offers a free 7-day trial. Pro tier at $299/month provides unlimited team access to all resources, courses, the Culture Forge tool, industry compensation survey data, and 10% discount on Violand in-person events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Violand Management Associates delivers business coaching, in-person training events, and online training programs for owners and leadership teams in the home services trades (restoration, cleaning, plumbing, HVAC, concrete, and related trades). Its coaching is organized around the proprietary Sustained Profitable Growth (SPG) Model spanning executive, personnel, and business development, and is delivered alongside structured cohort-based training curricula such as the Management Development Program, Sales Accelerator Program, and the V Street online education platform.

Product overview

Violand Management Associates offers a comprehensive suite of business coaching and training services for home service businesses (restoration, cleaning, plumbing, HVAC, concrete, and other trades). The core offering consists of Business Coaching paired with In-Person Training (including The Violand Executive Summit, Business Planning Retreats, and Restoration Project Management) and Online Training programs (Management Development Program, Administrative Excellence, Sales Accelerator Program, Supervisory Training Program, and V Street). These products are designed to work together as part of Violand's Sustained Profitable Growth (SPG) Model, which addresses leadership, team performance, and business operations through both one-on-one coaching engagements and structured training curricula. Additional offerings include the GPS Podcast and a Business Performance Assessment tool. Most training programs qualify for IICRC Continuing Education Credits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• V Street: Violand's online resource and education platform providing tools, resources, and self-paced training for home service businesses.
• Violand Executive Summit
• Management Development Program
• Restoration Project Management Training

Products and services

• Business Coaching Personalized, ongoing coaching for owners and leadership teams that provides structure, accountability, and decision-making support. Includes both recurring executive coaching engagements and project-based consulting for strategic planning, sales coaching, turnarounds, operations overhaul, and M&A advisory.
• The Violand Executive Summit A 2-day advanced training and peer networking event for business owners and leaders, featuring 12 courses on leadership, finance, HR, and sales and marketing. Includes resort accommodations and meals.
• Business Planning Retreats A 3-day strategic planning retreat for owners and leadership teams to develop a clear, actionable plan for the year ahead.
• Restoration Project Management A multi-week advanced project management course (5 pre-program webinars plus 1 week in-person) for restoration project managers, covering proven systems and best practices. Satisfies PMI educational requirements for PMP certification and is a prerequisite for CR and WLS certifications.
• Management Development Program The most comprehensive online management training program for restoration and home services managers, comprising 48 weekly one-hour sessions across Foundations of Management, Intermediate Management Skills, and Advanced Management Skills. Earns 14 IICRC CECs.
• Sales Accelerator Program Online training for sales professionals focused on strengthening core selling skills, building relationships, and developing actionable sales plans. Includes 20 sessions of 90 minutes each plus a 3-week manager training component.
• Supervisory Training Program Online training for supervisors focused on managing responsibilities, improving accountability, and keeping teams and jobs on track. Delivered over 6 months in bi-weekly sessions covering foundational leadership, communication, coaching, conflict management, operational leadership, performance accountability, and a capstone.
• Administrative Excellence Online training for administrative professionals focused on organization, communication skills, time management, and project management basics, delivered as 6 sessions of 60 minutes each.
• V Street Violand's online resource and education center providing self-paced training, the VMA System library of 1,000+ worksheets, checklists, forms, and job descriptions, the Violand Institute courses, and the Culture Forge diagnostic tool. Offered as a Limited Access free trial and a Full Access Pro subscription at $299/month.

Quantifiable outcome

• $1.85M average revenue increase for coaching clients
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• TradeMuttminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTradeMutt is an Australian workwear brand that creates everyday workwear designed to spark meaningful conversations around mental health and connect people to support. Violand Management partnered with TradeMutt to raise visibility for mental health in the trades industry. Violand team members wear TradeMutt gear at industry events to help spark these conversations. The partnership aligns with Violand's mission to support the people behind the work in trade businesses.
• IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIICRC is the leading certification body for the inspection, cleaning, and restoration industries. Violand's training programs qualify for IICRC-approved Continuing Education Credits (CECs), allowing participants to maintain their IICRC certifications while building practical skills. The majority of Violand's training programs — including the Management Development Program (14 CECs), Executive Summit (14 CECs), and others — carry IICRC CEC approval.
• Eaglewood Resort & Spa (Chicago, IL)minorOthersEaglewood Resort & Spa in Itasca/Chicago, IL is the venue for the Violand Executive Summit (July 20-22, 2026). The event fee of $1,400/attendee includes resort accommodations and meals. The venue partnership enables Violand to deliver its flagship in-person training event with all-inclusive pricing.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cotton Consulting Group: Restoration and cleaning industry business consulting firm that coaches owners on operations, sales, and growth. Direct competitor to Violand in the same restoration coaching niche with overlapping services and buyer profiles.
• D6 Consulting Group: Restoration industry consultancy providing business coaching and peer-group programs for restoration owners. Closely comparable to Violand's coaching engagement model and target customer (mid-market restoration operators).

Broad incumbents

• ActionCOACH: Global business coaching franchise serving SMBs across industries with structured coaching programs. Comparable business model and pricing tier to Violand but broader vertical reach and larger scale.
• EOS Worldwide: Provider of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), offering facilitated coaching and a structured operating model to small and mid-sized businesses. Comparable as a methodology-driven coaching and training provider to owner-led companies.
• Scaling Up (formerly Gazelles International): Global coaching and workshop network implementing Verne Harnish's Scaling Up methodology for growth-stage SMBs. Comparable coaching-plus-curriculum model targeting owner-led businesses seeking structured growth frameworks.
• Building Champions: Executive coaching firm focused on leadership development for business owners and leadership teams. Comparable in delivering high-touch coaching engagements to mid-market operators, though less verticalized in trades.
• ServiceMaster Restore: National restoration franchise brand that provides industry training and operational resources to franchisees and the broader restoration market. Comparable as an established player offering training and benchmarking resources to restoration owners.

Emerging players

• CleanLink / Cleaning Business Coach: Coaching and training providers focused on commercial cleaning and janitorial business owners. Directly comparable to Violand's Cleaning & Janitorial segment but more narrowly focused on that single vertical.
• Service Business Champions: Coaching and peer-group programs targeting owners of home service trades (HVAC, plumbing, electrical). Comparable buyer profile to Violand's HVAC, plumbing, and other-home-services segments with similar operational growth coaching.

Others

• IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification): Industry certifying body whose CEC framework underpins much of Violand's training value proposition. Not a direct competitor but a critical ecosystem partner whose standards shape demand for Violand's IICRC-approved programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@violandmanagement
• Xx.com/violandservices

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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