The Boardroom

Where Trades Business Owners Turn Growth Momentum into Mastery

You know what needs to be fixed in your business — now it is time to execute with precision, grow with confidence, and prepare for a high-value future exit or transition.

With hands-on help from a:

Fractional CFO (Typically $3,000-$12,000 per month)
Business Coach (Typically $1,000-$5,000 per month)
Exit Readiness Coach (Typically $1,000-$5,000 per month)

For: $1,999

Limited Seats Available

Why the Boardroom is the Next Step

The Boardroom is a private mastermind designed to solve the challenges business owners often face:

The Lonely Spot – You will finally have a trusted circle of peers who understand your challenges.
The Qualified Guide – You do not have to figure everything out yourself. Get direct access to seasoned experts who have helped companies scale and exit.
The Accountability Gap – Monthly discipline and transparency to keep progress from slipping.

Large public companies rely on a Board of Directors to provide oversight, guide strategy, hold leadership accountable, and protect the organization.

Now, regardless of the size of your company, you will have your own Board of Directors available to you in the Boardroom.

From:

Guessing at financials
Running from fire to fire
Every decision bottlenecked at your desk
Profits leaking without you realizing
No clear path to succession or exit

To:

Dashboards managed for you showing exactly where you stand
A business that runs without you in the weeds
Confident, data-backed decisions
Locked-in profits and cash flow stability
An exit-ready company you could sell tomorrow if you wanted to, or had to

Go from feeling like the business owns you to having a team, systems, and clarity that let you take a real vacation for the first time in years. You will get to visit an island, not feel like you are always alone on an island at work.

With these systems in place, you will not only have a business that can run without you — you will have a business that a buyer can step into tomorrow, allowing you to sell years or even months sooner than you thought possible.

Take The Next Step To Growth

What Business Owners Are Saying

“You are really helping our small business. In just three months, we have learned a tremendous amount and gained real clarity on where we want to go and how to get there. We finally know where to focus and feel confident executing. We are excited to implement what we have learned and move forward with clarity. Thank you for helping us get to this point.”

– Jackie C.

“The strategic business planning process is the best I have experienced. Too often the planning process gets bogged down in debates over ‘big ideas,’ mission and vision and fails to address a company’s ability to align behind and execute this vision and plan. This approach very intentionally focuses on execution practices—people, systems, organization and meeting structures, scorecards, goal setting and transparent accountability practices—while guiding us to deliver our best thinking on our vision. This combination is highly motivating and exciting as we climb toward an inspired future.”

– Bryan H –

“Our company is now more profitable than ever and all of us have a much higher sense of job satisfaction because our efforts and individual skills are aligned.”

– Chris T –

“This has opened our eyes to a disciplined approach on how to define and achieve our future vision. We create actionable plans and allocate the resources to make measurable improvements. I firmly believe our business coaching relationship is making us a better company.”

– Sackett W. –

“From start to finish, I felt I had excellent expertise in my corner with Brentwood.”

– Gerald A –

“There wasn’t one time that I felt like Brentwood Growth was just doing a job. They put every effort and care into the process as if it was just as personal to them as it was to me. Brentwood Growth’s advice and diligence throughout the process was second to none and gave me the confidence that I was getting the best outcome for my situation. I have recommended and will continue to recommend Brentwood Growth to other business owners interested in seeing what the potential of their business holds.”

– Chris B –

“We were able to add around $250,000 in EBITDA to our bottom line, over a million dollars in total value.”

– Chad and Kelli L. –

“I cannot imagine a better advisor. I would highly recommend Brentwood for anyone wanting to begin to explore options. On top of everything else they are straight shooters and good guys.”

– Brian R. –

“They were always available for a meeting when we had questions. They handled us with care. When they saw us struggling, they boosted us when we needed it. We truly enjoyed working with them.”

– Jan L. –

Three pillars of successful value creation

The Three Legs of the Stool

The Foundation of a Successful Exit

The most successful owners master three pillars:

Financial/Cash Flow – Predictable profits and stability.
Leadership/Strategy – A company that operates without the owner.
Value Creation/Exit Optionality – A business buyers pay a premium for.

The Boardroom integrates all three - accelerating growth today while making you exit-ready tomorrow.

Inside the Boardroom – Where Every Minute Works For You

1:1 meetings with your Fractional CFO – Every month
Monthly 2-Hour Strategy Sessions – These are not just more meetings. Every session replaces hours of firefighting with clarity, priorities, and solutions that free up your time. We pull up your dashboards, review your actual finances, clarify priorities, and focus on solving issues before they become problems. As an owner you are put in the hot seat for transparency and accountability.
Monthly Office Hour Sessions – For in-the-moment problem solving.
On-Call Access to Your Chair (John Bartlett) – Immediate guidance when needed.
8 Members Max per Group – Matched by size, stage, and industry.
Labor Efficiency & KPI Reviews – Running your business proactively, not reactively.
Annual valuation with quarterly updates

What We Will Measure & Move

Financial KPIs

Revenue, Margins, Pre-Tax Profit, Labor Efficiency Ratios, Months of Cash on Hand

Non-Financial KPIs

Leads, Conversion Rates, Ticket Size, Reputation Scores, Employee Retention, On-Time Delivery

Claim My Mastermind Spot

A Message From the Boardroom Chair

"Knowing the problem is not the same as solving it with direct help. In the Boardroom, you are not alone anymore — we are your strategic partner. We hold your feet to the fire, so you do not drift back to chaos. Regular visibility and structure relieve stress and improve confidence. This is how high-performing companies operate — and now, so will yours."

- John Bartlett

Why Now?

Every month without these changes means missed profits and momentum — and for those eyeing an eventual sale, it could push your ideal exit date farther away. Implementing them now accelerates growth today and gives you the option to sell on your terms while market conditions are in your favor.

The Boardroom is intentionally capped at 8 members per group. Once the current Mastermind is full, the next opportunity to join may not open for months.

Your Next Step

A modest monthly investment ($1,999) delivers the combined power of:

A Fractional CFO
A Strategic Business Coach
An Exit Readiness Coach

They are appointed to govern, guide, and hold you accountable so your business stays healthy and focused on its goals.

The real question is: How much longer can you afford to climb without them?

Secure my Spot in the current Mastermind

“Vision without traction is merely hallucination.”

— Gino Wickman, Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business

“Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes; but no plans.”

— Peter Drucker