The Equipping Network

What The Equipping Network does

The Equipping Network is a small, Dallas, Texas-based learning and organizational development consultancy operating under the legal entity O & M Ventures, LLC. Founded in 2018 by Obie and Melody Bussey, the firm serves for-profit corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and individual professionals with services organized into four pillars: Corporate and Professional Growth (Learning Strategy and Program Design, Culture Building and Employee Engagement, Instructional Design and Facilitation, Leadership Development); Nonprofit and Community Impact (Strategic Planning, Capacity Building, Workforce Development, Recovery Program Planning, Policy Compliance, Community Engagement); CliftonStrengths-based coaching (workshops, team and 1:1 coaching, StrengthsU online training); and Professional Speaking Engagements delivered by Obie Bussey.

The company does not operate proprietary technology. Service delivery relies on the founders' domain expertise (30+ years for Obie, 20+ years for Melody), multiple professional certifications (Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, Langevin Certified Training Director, DEI Facilitator, Mental Health Peer Specialist), and Gallup's licensed CliftonStrengths assessment framework. Workshops are delivered live via Zoom and sold through a Squarespace-hosted website.

Revenue is generated through two streams: one-time virtual workshop fees ($249–$299 per participant) and quote-based custom consulting engagements initiated via a free consultation with a 1–2 business day response commitment. The go-to-market combines sales-led outreach, event-driven acquisition through virtual workshops, and community-led engagement, supported by content marketing, founder-led speaking, and a self-serve website checkout. Geographic reach is limited to the United States, with virtual delivery providing national accessibility.

Name

The Equipping Network

Legal name

O & M Ventures, LLC

Website

https://theequippingnetwork.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Equipping Network is a small Dallas-based learning and organizational development consultancy founded in 2018 by Obie and Melody Bussey that delivers CliftonStrengths workshops, leadership development, strategic planning, and culture-building consulting to corporations, nonprofits, educational institutions, and individual professionals across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organizational Development & Leadership Consulting

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

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Training Delivery Services (Onsite/Virtual Instruction, Workshops, Coaching)

Business & Public Services/IT & Digital Services (Managed Services, Systems Integration)/IT Training & Technical Enablement Services

Keywords

• Organizational development consulting
• Leadership development training
• Strengths based coaching
• Nonprofit capacity building
• Corporate learning solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Virtual Workshop Fees: One-time fee virtual workshops on CliftonStrengths topics, including Discovering Your Strengths 101 ($299) and 201 ($249). Workshops are delivered live via Zoom and include assessment materials.
2. Consulting Services: Customized consulting engagements for strategic planning, leadership development, culture building, and organizational effectiveness. Delivered through booked consultations and ongoing advisory relationships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Equipping Network is a learning and organizational development consultancy that delivers customized consulting engagements for for-profit corporations (Learning Strategy, Culture Building, Instructional Design, Leadership Development), nonprofit organizations (Strategic Planning, Capacity Building, Workforce Development, Recovery Program Planning), and educational institutions. It complements these bespoke engagements with CliftonStrengths-based coaching programs (team, leadership, 1:1) and publicly priced virtual workshops ($249-$299) delivered live via Zoom.

Product overview

The Equipping Network is a learning and organizational development consultancy offering a portfolio of services including Corporate and Professional Growth (Learning Strategy, Culture Building, Instructional Design, Leadership Development), Nonprofit and Community Impact (Strategic Planning, Capacity Building, Workforce Development), and CliftonStrengths-based coaching programs. The company also delivers virtual workshops including 'Discovering Your Strengths 101' ($299) and 'Discovering Your Strengths 201' ($249), Professional Speaking Engagements, and Free Consultation services. The consultancy was founded in 2018 and serves for-profit corporations, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate and Professional Growth Services Consulting services for for-profit companies covering Learning Strategy and Program Design, Culture Building and Employee Engagement, Instructional Design and Facilitation, and Leadership Development. Intended for executives and HR/L&D teams seeking to boost organizational performance and sustainable growth.
• Nonprofit and Community Impact Services Consulting services for nonprofit organizations including Strategic Planning, Capacity Building, Workforce Development, Recovery Program Planning and Implementation, Policy Framework and Compliance Strategy, and Community Engagement. Intended for nonprofit leaders seeking to maximize community impact and operational effectiveness.
• CliftonStrengths Programs Strength-based coaching and training programs using Gallup's CliftonStrengths framework, including Strength Workshops for Adults and Young Adult Students, Team Coaching, Leadership Coaching, 1:1 Personalized Strength Coaching, and StrengthsU Online Strengths Training. Intended for individuals, teams, and leaders seeking strengths-based personal and professional development.
• Professional Speaking Engagements Keynote and conference speaking delivered by founder Obie Bussey on leadership, nonprofit development, organizational strategy, and addiction recovery topics. Intended for conferences, organizational events, and professional audiences.
• Discovering Your Strengths 101 - Workshop Live 2-hour virtual workshop priced at $299 per person using Gallup's CliftonStrengths assessment to help participants explore and understand their unique strengths. Includes personalized CliftonStrengths Top 5 assessment, digital workbook, bonus resources, and ongoing access to Gallup's strengths tools. Delivered live via Zoom. Intended for individuals new to strengths-based development.
• Discovering Your Strengths 201: Taking Your Strengths to the Next Level Live 2-hour advanced virtual workshop priced at $249 per person for individuals who have completed the initial CliftonStrengths assessment and want to apply their strengths with intention across work, leadership, communication, and personal growth. Delivered live via Zoom.
• Free Consultation Complimentary consultation offering where the team responds within 1 to 2 business days to schedule a meeting with prospective clients interested in coaching, training, or consulting engagements. Intended as the funnel for custom consulting engagements.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Direct peers

• The Table Group: Boutique leadership consultancy founded by Patrick Lencioni focused on organizational health, teamwork, and executive team development. Comparable as a similarly sized boutique consultancy selling leadership and team-coaching services to mid-market and enterprise clients.
• The Arbinger Institute: Boutique organizational development consultancy offering leadership, culture, and mindset-change programs delivered via workshops and coaching. Comparable as a similarly positioned boutique competitor in the leadership and culture transformation space.
• Talent Plus: Strengths-based talent assessment and leadership development firm using a proprietary strengths model. Comparable as a direct peer competing with strengths-based coaching and assessment workshops in the same corporate market.

Broad incumbents

• Gallup: Originator of the CliftonStrengths assessment that anchors The Equipping Network's workshop and coaching offerings. Comparable as the broader incumbent that defines the framework, certifies practitioners, and competes for the same corporate strengths-based training budgets.
• Dale Carnegie Training: Long-standing provider of leadership, communication, and professional development training delivered via workshops and corporate programs. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating in the same professional skills and leadership workshop category.
• Korn Ferry: Global organizational consulting firm offering leadership development, talent assessment, and culture-related services. Comparable as a broad incumbent that competes for the same enterprise leadership and culture budgets.
• The Ken Blanchard Companies: Leadership training and organizational development company built around Situational Leadership and related programs. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering leadership workshops and corporate learning programs of similar shape.
• DDI (Development Dimensions International): Global leadership development and talent management consultancy serving enterprise clients with leadership programs and assessments. Comparable as a broader incumbent competing for corporate leadership development and culture transformation engagements.
• FranklinCovey: Large established leadership and organizational performance consultancy offering flagship programs such as 'The 7 Habits' and leadership development curricula. Comparable as a broader incumbent competing for the same corporate leadership development and culture-building spend.
• Center for Creative Leadership: Research-backed leadership development provider offering executive education, coaching, and organizational programs. Comparable as a broad incumbent in leadership development and organizational effectiveness consulting.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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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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