Small Business Growth Partners

What Small Business Growth Partners does

Small Business Growth Partners (SBGP) is a private U.S. business coaching and consulting firm founded in 2016 and headquartered in Germantown, with a co-founder-led operating model. The firm exclusively serves small-to-mid-sized construction, remodeling, and trade companies — typically generating $1M to $10M in net revenue — through a vertically specialized coaching offering built around its proprietary Business Diagnostic & Plan of Action (BPA) methodology. The BPA is a 30+ page step-by-step 12-month business plan delivered via a documented 5-step process (Assess, Analyze, Advise, Action Plan, Final Recommendations) and is bundled with DISC/Motivator behavioral assessments for the client's leadership team.

Underlying technology is intentionally lightweight: services are delivered 100% via video conference by a team of full-time coaches (supplemented by a U.S.-based network of industry experts), supported by cloud-based document management, a proprietary client tracking system, a password-protected Client Portal, and a gated Growth Partners Community. SBGP has codified its expertise into proprietary training materials and a published book, 'Drilling Down & Leveling Up,' but does not franchise or license its methodology.

SBGP's revenue model is anchored by an exclusive distribution agreement with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and state-level Home Builder Associations (HBAs), under which the BPA is positioned as a no-additional-cost member benefit. Revenue derives from HBA partnership agreements and (for non-members) direct client referrals; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The firm is bootstrapped with no disclosed institutional funding and reports 11-50 employees. Brand positioning emphasizes trust-based member-only access, with HBA CEO testimonials from OHBA, HBA Iowa, TAB, CAHB, HBAA, and HBAV, and the firm is recognized as the 'U.S. Home Building Association's #1 Trusted Small Business Growth Firm.'

Name

Small Business Growth Partners

Legal name

Small Business Growth Partners

Website

https://smallbusinessgrowthpartners.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Coaching and Consulting for Construction Industry

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Marketing Consulting Services (541613)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Financial Planning & Analysis Support (Budgeting, Forecasting, Management Reporting) (BPAAAGAJ)

Keywords

• Business coaching services
• Construction business consulting
• Small business advisory
• Strategic business planning
• Home builder coaching

Headquarters

HQ city

Germantown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HBA Member Benefits Program: BPA coaching services offered as included benefit of HBA membership - no additional cost to members. Revenue derived from HBA partnership agreements and membership program participation.
2. Direct Client Referrals: For non-HBA members, direct client referrals provide access to services. Pricing not publicly disclosed.
3. Book Sales: Published 'Drilling Down & Leveling Up: A Blueprint for Consistency, Profitability, and Scalability in Your Construction or Trade Business' available on Amazon.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Small Business Growth Partners provides one-on-one business coaching and a proprietary Business Diagnostic & Plan of Action (BPA) service to small business owners in the construction, remodeling, and building trade industries. The BPA is a 5-step planning engagement producing a 30+ page 12-month business plan, with companion DISC/Motivator assessments for key team members. Services are delivered 100% via video conference and are available exclusively to members of Home Builder Associations or through direct client referrals.

Product overview

Small Business Growth Partners offers a suite of business coaching and consulting services for small business owners in construction and building trade industries. The core offering is the Business Diagnostic & Plan of Action (BPA), an exclusive 30+ page step-by-step 12-month business plan delivered through a 5-step process. This is complemented by one-on-one coaching, DISC Profile and Motivator Assessments for team members, and a password-protected Client Portal. The company uses video conferencing as its primary delivery method and does not franchise its services. The BPA is available exclusively to Home Builder Association members or through direct client referrals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Diagnostic & Plan of Action (BPA) SBGP's exclusive business planning tool designed for builders, remodelers, and trade companies. Includes internal website and online review, marketing/sales analysis, team communication structure review, hiring process assessment, and financial tracking analysis. Delivered through a 5-step process (Assess, Analyze, Advise, Action Plan, Final Recommendations) that produces a 30+ page comprehensive 12-month business plan. Available exclusively to Home Builder Association members or through direct client referrals.
• Builder Coaching Approach One-on-one private business coaching exclusively for Home Builder Association members and direct referrals. SBGP coaches focus 100% on coaching without franchising or licensing their expertise. Services are delivered via video conference using proprietary expert materials, documents, and templates.
• Drilling Down & Leveling Up (Book) Book by SBGP teaching construction and trade business owners how to attain consistency, profitability, and scalability. Available for purchase on Amazon; positions SBGP's blueprint approach for readers who are not yet coaching clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• TK Design grew from 3 employees to 28 employees and tripled revenue with improved profit margins
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Home Builder Associations (HBAs)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive partnership agreements with state Home Builder Associations across the country. SBGP's Business Diagnostic & Plan of Action (BPA) is offered as a member benefit at no additional cost to HBA members. This exclusive channel arrangement means services are not available to the general public - eligibility is reserved solely for current HBA members or direct client referrals.
• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNAHB is referenced as the primary trade association partnership driving member awareness. SBGP publishes content under the 'Builder Insight Growth Guide' category aligned with NAHB's industry guidance and research. Bill Owens, 2026 NAHB Chairman of the Board, is cited in industry initiatives.
• Ohio Home Builders Association (OHBA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState HBA partnership with Executive VP Vince Squillace providing CEO testimonials for SBGP services.
• HBA IowacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState HBA partnership with Executive Officer Jay Iverson providing CEO testimonials for SBGP services.
• Texas Association of Builders (TAB)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState HBA partnership with CEO Scott Norman providing CEO testimonials for SBGP services.
• California Association of Home Builders (CAHB)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState HBA partnership with CEO Ted Leighty providing CEO testimonials for SBGP services.
• Home Builders Association of Alabama (HBAA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState HBA partnership with Executive VP Russell Davis providing CEO testimonials for SBGP services.
• HBA of Virginia (HBAV)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState HBA partnership with CEO Craig Tolson providing CEO testimonials for SBGP services.
• Network of Industry ExpertsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn the event coaches need specialized help, SBGP utilizes a wide network of industry experts across the US to advise on specific client needs. This extends their advisory capabilities without adding full-time staff.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ActionCOACH: One of the largest global business coaching and training franchises, ActionCOACH serves SMB owners across many verticals with structured coaching programs — directly comparable to SBGP's one-on-one coaching model, with broader vertical reach but less construction specialization.
• Gazelles: Verne Harnish's Gazelles provides structured coaching, masterclasses, and scaling methodology (Scaling Up) for growth-oriented SMBs — comparable executive coaching and operational frameworks targeting small business owner transformation.
• EOS Worldwide: EOS offers the Entrepreneurial Operating System, a proprietary methodology combined with coaching and implementation tools for small/mid-market businesses. Comparable to SBGP's proprietary BPA framework with its systemized process and toolset for SMB growth.
• Remodelers Advantage: Remodelers Advantage provides coaching, peer groups, and education specifically to remodelers and design-build firms — the closest vertical peer to SBGP, addressing the same construction/remodeling SMB segment with cohort-based coaching models.
• EMyth: EMyth pioneered systematic small-business coaching and operational methodology, similar in spirit to SBGP's BPA + 12-month action plan approach. Comparable business model delivering structured coaching methodology to small business owners to systematize operations.
• The Builder's Coach: A coaching practice serving custom home builders and remodelers with operational and growth support — directly comparable niche focus on residential construction SMB owners using a coaching/mentoring model.
• The Contractor's Coach: A coaching/advisory firm focused on contractors and trade business owners on operations, financial controls, and growth — comparable niche business-coaching model targeting the same construction-trade SMB audience.

Others

• Buildertrend: Buildertrend is a leading SaaS platform for residential builders and remodelers (project management, CRM, scheduling). Adjacent to SBGP because it sells productivity tools into the same construction SMB buyer, but it is a software vendor, not a coaching firm.

Broad incumbents

• Sandler Training: Sandler is a long-established sales training and coaching franchise serving B2B sales organizations across many industries. Comparable as a sales/process coaching incumbent, though broader in vertical scope than SBGP's construction-only focus.

Emerging players

• Construction Industry Coaching: A smaller coaching practice offering 1:1 advisory for construction business owners; directly comparable in vertical and delivery model to SBGP, but smaller in scale and partnership reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sbgpinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/small-business-growth-partners-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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