Imperio Consulting

What Imperio Consulting does

Imperio Consulting is a privately held, founder-owned professional services firm headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida, that delivers leadership development, team building, and organizational transformation programs to corporate leadership teams, mid-market and enterprise organizations, and private equity firms. The firm was founded by Eric Brown, a 25-year U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Beret) veteran, and centers its offering on a proprietary methodology called the 'Green Beret Approach,' which is built around three pillars — simplicity, adaptability, and collaboration — and is codified in the founder's published book of the same name.

The product portfolio comprises four core service lines: customized leadership development programs, in-person workshops and training sessions led by Special Operations professionals, Hogan Personality Assessments (HPI, HDS, MVPI) delivered through an online store, and a self-paced e-learning platform at learning.imperio-consulting.com. The book 'The Green Beret Approach: A Practical Guide to Leadership' is sold as a one-time consumer product via Amazon in Kindle and paperback formats, supplementing the services stack and serving as a top-of-funnel marketing asset. The firm is a registered Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) under CAGE Code 9A3W4 and NAICS codes 541611, 611430, and 541612, positioning it for federal set-aside contracting.

The business model is a blend of professional services revenue (custom quote-based engagements), recurring subscription revenue from the e-learning platform, transactional revenue from assessment reports, and one-time book sales. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with a strong content marketing layer (blog, YouTube, podcast appearances, and earned media in Fortune, Newsweek, FOX News, Business Insider, Fast Company, and Authority Magazine). The firm reports no external funding, no parent company, and a customer base that includes Flagship Companies Group, C3 Risk and Insurance, Apiary Medical, Plus Delta Partners, Luna, 7th Group, WorkSmart, and C3, with private equity firms cited as an active client vertical.

Name

Imperio Consulting

Legal name

Imperio Consulting

Website

https://imperio-consulting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Imperio Consulting is a privately held, founder-owned professional services firm based in Lake Mary, Florida, that delivers leadership development, team building, and organizational transformation programs to corporate, mid-market, and private equity clients using a proprietary 'Green Beret Approach' methodology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Human Resources Consulting Services (541612), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Strategy, Decision-Making & Business Acumen Coaching (EDABANAH)

Keywords

• Leadership development consulting
• Team building workshops
• Executive coaching services
• Organizational transformation
• Personality assessment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Mary

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Leadership Development Services: Customized leadership development programs leveraging the Green Beret Approach, including workshops, training sessions, and executive coaching delivered by Special Operations professionals.
2. Team Building Workshops: In-person customized workshops tailored to unique organizational challenges, including planning, facilitation, and debrief sessions for actionable outcomes.
3. Personality Assessments: Hogan Leadership Forecast Package including Potential, Challenge, Values, Coaching, and Flash reports based on HPI, HDS, and MVPI assessments.
4. E-Learning Subscriptions: Self-paced online training modules on leadership and team development, available through the company's dedicated learning platform.
5. Book Sales: Sale of 'The Green Beret Approach: A Practical Guide to Leadership' book by Eric Brown, available on Amazon in Kindle and paperback formats.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Imperio Consulting delivers customized leadership development programs, in-person workshops, executive coaching, Hogan personality assessments, and self-paced e-learning modules, all unified by the proprietary Green Beret Approach methodology adapted from U.S. Army Special Forces principles. Services are sold primarily to enterprise leadership teams, private equity firms, and mid-market organizations seeking to build high-performance teams, improve adaptability, and strengthen organizational culture.

Product overview

Imperio Consulting is a consulting services firm offering a portfolio of leadership development and team-building solutions centered on the 'Green Beret Approach' methodology. The core offerings include Leadership Development programs, In-Person Workshops and Training, Hogan Personality Assessment services, and an E-Learning Platform. All services leverage Special Operations expertise to drive transformational leadership through the core methodology of simplicity, adaptability, and collaboration. The company also publishes 'The Green Beret Approach' book as a complementary product. Together, these services form a unified approach to organizational transformation and high-performance team building.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Leadership Development Program Customized leadership development program utilizing the Green Beret Approach to enhance team cohesion, resilience, and effectiveness. Focuses on building leadership skills that streamline workflows, improve adaptability, and foster a collaborative environment, enabling teams to navigate complex challenges and achieve sustainable growth. Targeted at corporate leadership teams and mid-market to enterprise organizations.
• In-Person Workshops and Training Customized workshops tailored to each organization's unique challenges, led by Special Operations professionals. Includes planning, facilitation, and debrief sessions to ensure actionable outcomes with hands-on team-building experiences that improve performance. Targeted at enterprise and mid-market organizations.
• Hogan Personality Assessment Service Comprehensive personality assessment service using Hogan assessments (HPI, HDS, MVPI) to decode how people work, lead, and collaborate. Provides insights into leadership style, team behavior, potential derailers, and cultural fit to build high-impact teams. The Hogan Leadership Forecast Package includes Potential, Challenge, Values, Coaching, and Flash reports.
• E-Learning Platform Self-paced online training platform delivering leadership and team development modules incorporating the Green Beret Approach. Offers interactive content designed to build adaptability, decision-making, and collaboration skills, including courses such as 'Mastering Battlefield Communication,' 'Peak Leadership Blueprint,' and 'From Chaos to Clarity.' Available via subscription at learning.imperio-consulting.com.
• The Green Beret Approach (Book) Published book by Eric Brown titled 'The Green Beret Approach: A Practical Guide to Leadership,' distilling elite military training and leadership expertise into essential strategies for leading with integrity, adaptability, and success. Covers resilience under pressure, adaptability, collaborative success, and simplicity in execution. Available on Amazon in Kindle and paperback formats.

Quantifiable outcome

• Improved company morale and employee engagement
• +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

One partnership is on record.

• KoD (Kingdom of Disciples)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Imperio Consulting partnered with KoD (Kingdom of Disciples) to revolutionize leadership and workforce development practices through innovative strategies and frameworks. The collaboration aims to enhance leadership skills and employee engagement, fostering a culture of continuous growth and learning within organizations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BTS (consulting firm): Strategy and leadership execution consultancy running experiential learning simulations and team alignment workshops. Closely comparable delivery model combining custom workshops with proprietary methodology.
• Wilson Learning: Global leadership and sales training firm offering customizable workshops and assessments. Comparable mid-market positioning, customizable delivery, and assessment-driven approach.
• Center for Creative Leadership: Nonprofit leadership development provider offering workshops, coaching, and assessments targeting executives and teams. Most directly comparable to Imperio in delivery model (custom workshops + assessments) and customer type (leadership teams).

Broad incumbents

• Egon Zehnder: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm serving large enterprises and PE-backed companies. Comparable in advising on leadership transitions and executive team alignment, especially for PE portfolio companies.
• DDI (Development Dimensions International): Established leadership and talent management consultancy serving enterprise clients globally. Directly comparable leadership development methodology and assessment-based approach, but with broader product portfolio and larger delivery footprint.
• Blanchard: Long-established leadership training company (The One Minute Manager) serving enterprise and mid-market with leadership workshops and coaching. Comparable workshop-led delivery with proprietary methodologies.
• Spencer Stuart: Executive search and leadership advisory firm with a leadership consulting practice. Comparable in advising PE firms and corporate boards on leadership team effectiveness, though at a much larger scale.
• Korn Ferry: Global organizational consulting firm with leadership and talent consulting practices. Comparable in serving enterprise and PE clients on leadership alignment and transformation, though as part of a much broader executive search and consulting portfolio.
• FranklinCovey: Global leadership development and training firm offering widely adopted frameworks (e.g., The 7 Habits). Competes directly with Imperio in enterprise leadership training but at significantly larger scale with broader content libraries.

Others

• Hogan Assessments: Provider of the Hogan personality assessments (HPI, HDS, MVPI) that Imperio resells and integrates. Functions as both a supplier/partner and adjacent provider of assessment-based leadership insights.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@imperio-consulting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/imperio-consulting

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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