Strategic Partners & Resources
Access to world-class expertise and specialized services through our trusted partner network.
Business Propulsion Partners maintains strategic relationships with leading experts and organizations across multiple domains. While we provide comprehensive services in strategy, sales, marketing, and operations, we recognize that certain specialized needs are best served by partners who are the absolute best in their respective fields.
The organizations featured here represent the top tier of expertise in their areas. We've personally worked with or extensively researched each of these partners, and we confidently refer our clients to them when their specific expertise aligns with client needs. These aren't casual referrals—these are trusted relationships with organizations that share our commitment to delivering measurable results and exceptional client service.
Whether you need advanced marketing analytics, AI consulting, capital raising support, productivity enhancement, or strategic transformation guidance, these partners represent best-in-class capabilities that complement and extend our core services.
Trusted Partner Organizations
World-class expertise in specialized domains
LoanBlocks.AI, led by CEO Eddie Garcia, provides sophisticated AI-powered analysis of debt agreements to help companies derisk their capital raising efforts with professional investors. For businesses generating over $1M in annual EBITDA—particularly those facing growth challenges, high debt loads, or critical inflection points—LoanBlocks.AI offers a critical competitive advantage when seeking investment from private equity firms, venture capital funds, and family offices.
The platform conducts comprehensive analysis of bond agreements, credit agreements, mezzanine loans, and bank loan documentation to identify and address potential investor concerns before they become deal-breakers. By presenting a thoroughly analyzed debt structure to potential investors, companies can demonstrate financial sophistication and significantly reduce perceived investment risk.
- • Borrower Collateral Leakage: Identify gaps in collateral protection that could erode investor security
- • Covenant Risk: Uncover problematic covenant structures that could trigger defaults or restrict operational flexibility
- • Bond Indenture Issues: Detect unfavorable terms in bond indentures that could subordinate new investor positions
- • Hidden Debt Obligations: Surface obscured liabilities that could impact investment returns
- • Structural Subordination: Clarify the true priority of claims in complex capital structures
- • Generating $1M+ in annual EBITDA with senior secured debt, mezzanine loans, or junk bonds
- • Struggling with growth, capitalization, or profitability challenges
- • High-debt companies in sectors like SaaS, subprime auto finance, or specialty finance
- • Portfolio companies of VCs or PEs seeking additional capital rounds
- • Businesses at critical inflection points requiring restructuring or recapitalization
- • Companies preparing for institutional investor due diligence
Business Propulsion Partners recommends LoanBlocks.AI for clients who need to derisk their capital raising efforts by presenting professionally analyzed debt structures to institutional investors. This is particularly valuable for CFOs at companies with complex debt stacks who want to demonstrate financial sophistication and proactive risk management to private equity firms, venture capital funds, and family offices.
Get Page One (GPO) is a leading digital marketing agency that specializes in online discovery, helping businesses be found in the top ten positions in search results—the most critical real estate online, given that fewer than 1% of people click beyond the first ten results. GPO serves Fortune 500 clients and medium-sized businesses across diverse industries including food, furniture, financial services, insurance, and automotive care.
GPO's comprehensive approach covers every aspect of your internet presence to guide customers directly to your products and services through search results, Maps, paid ads, AI answers, and more. With over 1 million pages of content published and $2 billion in attributable revenue generated for clients, GPO delivers an average 30:1 ROI for multi-location and eCommerce brands.
- • Local Pages: Dominate local search rankings for multi-location brands to turn online searches into customers
- • Organic Search: 1,775 annual FTE hours dedicated to your search program with 40+ activities and deliverables
- • Listings Management: Hands-on curation, content calendars, spam removal, and review monitoring
- • Landing Pages: High-volume, high-performing landing pages when your team is resource-constrained
- • Store Locator: Guide website visitors to physical locations and retail partners
- • Marketing Content: Blogs, product descriptions, case studies to build authority and drive conversions
- • Your multi-location brand doesn't show up prominently in Google Maps or local search
- • Your website isn't generating enough organic traffic despite having quality products/services
- • Store listings are incorrect, incomplete, or inconsistent across platforms
- • You need to publish hundreds of landing pages but lack the internal resources
- • Customers can't easily find where to buy your products online or in-store
- • You want to establish thought leadership and build brand authority in your industry
- • You're losing customers along their digital journey due to poor online discoverability
"GPO has been a highly valued strategic partner of Rent-A-Center for over six years. Because of GPO, organic traffic continues to be one of our highest performing, most cost-effective web visit channels. They are as good as it gets in the space."
— Damian Delgado, Senior Director - Digital Experience & Analytics, Rent-A-Center
Business Propulsion Partners recommends Get Page One for clients who need comprehensive search marketing solutions to improve online discoverability and drive revenue growth. GPO is particularly valuable for multi-location businesses, eCommerce brands, and companies struggling to capture organic search traffic in competitive markets.
Mark Stouse, Chairman and CEO of Proof Analytics, is a recognized thought leader in marketing measurement and return on investment. With the only AI-native, MASB certified, FASB-compliant causal AI offering in the market, Proof Analytics enables go-to-market teams to plan, predict, and prove the business impact of their marketing investments.
Mark brings decades of senior marketing leadership experience from companies like Honeywell Aerospace, HP, and BMC Software. He's been named one of the Top Ten Most Influential Analytics Leaders by Analytics Insight and teaches at USC Annenberg's PRISM program. His work addresses the critical "proof gap" that exists between marketing investment and demonstrable business outcomes.
- • You need to prove marketing's contribution to revenue and business outcomes
- • Your executive team demands better ROI visibility on marketing spend
- • You want to optimize marketing mix and investment allocation using causal AI
- • You need MASB-certified measurement that satisfies CFO and board scrutiny
- • You're managing significant marketing budgets and need predictive planning capabilities
Business Propulsion Partners recommends Proof Analytics for clients who need sophisticated marketing measurement and attribution capabilities that go beyond traditional analytics to demonstrate true causal relationships between marketing activities and business outcomes.
THG Advisors, led by Walt Carter (President & COO) and Marty Smith (Chief Growth Officer), provides on-demand access to elite C-level talent that accelerates successful strategic transformation for organizations. THG specializes in helping mid-sized companies navigate complex business challenges through customized solutions and hands-on executive leadership.
Walt Carter brings 36+ years of transformational leadership experience, having held C-suite titles including COO, CIO, CMO, and Chief Digital Officer. He is a master at working through complex business challenges and has successfully completed three digital transformations for financial services organizations. Marty Smith drives AI and digital innovation while scaling SaaS businesses, bringing deep expertise in strategic growth and organizational transformation.
The THG team brings deep expertise in driving AI and digital innovation, scaling SaaS businesses, and leading organizational transformation. They understand that great corporate leaders don't just navigate change—they create it. Their approach combines strategic vision with practical execution, helping organizations turn bold visions into operational reality.
- • You need interim C-level leadership during transition periods
- • Your organization is undergoing major strategic transformation
- • You require change management expertise for large-scale initiatives
- • You need executive training and leadership development programs
- • You're scaling a SaaS business and need experienced operational leadership
Business Propulsion Partners collaborates with THG Advisors when clients need senior executive leadership capabilities beyond our core focus areas, particularly for complex organizational transformations and interim C-suite placements.
Blackstone+Cullen, led by Lee Blackstone, offers AI consulting, enterprise AI implementation, machine learning, data analytics, and AI training services. Since 1989, they have assisted the world's leading companies to gain sustained competitive advantage through advanced analytics and artificial intelligence.
The Blackstone+Cullen team goes far beyond ordinary analytics by combining industry experience, analytical skills, classic operations research techniques, and cutting-edge AI capabilities. They specialize in helping organizations build decision velocity into their systems, enabling faster, data-driven decision-making without the typical delays of traditional consulting engagements.
- • You need enterprise AI strategy and implementation support
- • Your organization requires advanced machine learning capabilities
- • You want to build or enhance business intelligence and analytics infrastructure
- • You need AI training and change management for AI adoption
- • You're looking to leverage AI for competitive advantage in your industry
Business Propulsion Partners refers clients to Blackstone+Cullen when AI and advanced analytics capabilities are central to their strategic objectives, particularly for enterprise-scale AI implementations and sophisticated data science initiatives.
Dave Bernard, founder of Intellection Group, brings over 30 years of technology and business experience to help organizations navigate AI strategy and implementation. Intellection Group specializes in helping businesses understand how to leverage artificial intelligence to drive competitive advantage, operational efficiency, and innovation.
As a serial entrepreneur and technology strategist, Dave helps companies cut through the AI hype to identify practical applications that deliver measurable business value. Intellection Group provides AI readiness assessments, strategy development, vendor selection guidance, and implementation support for organizations seeking to harness AI capabilities without getting lost in technical complexity.
- • You want to understand how AI can create competitive advantage in your industry
- • You need help developing an AI strategy aligned with business objectives
- • You're evaluating AI vendors and solutions but lack technical expertise
- • You want to implement AI capabilities without massive technology investments
- • You need guidance on AI readiness and organizational change management
Business Propulsion Partners refers clients to Intellection Group when they recognize AI's strategic importance but need expert guidance to develop and execute practical AI initiatives. Dave's ability to translate complex technology into business value makes him an ideal partner for AI strategy and implementation.
Afzal ("Al") Tarar, Founder, Chairman, and Managing Partner of Quartus Capital Partners, leads a firm dedicated to driving transformative growth and impact through AI and technology investments. Based in New York City with partner presence in Miami, Silicon Valley, and Asia, Quartus focuses on growth-stage AI and technology ventures with particular expertise in healthcare applications and international markets including China.
Quartus Capital Partners recently closed its AI Fund at over $50 million, with limited partners including endowments, foundations, RIAs, and family offices. The firm targets industries where AI can deliver real, measurable value, with a particular focus on healthcare where AI-powered tools are transforming patient care, operational efficiency, and clinical outcomes. Quartus combines AI expertise with deep relationship networks to help portfolio companies achieve market leadership.
- • Your business leverages AI technology in meaningful ways
- • You're in the healthcare sector with AI-driven innovation
- • You're seeking growth capital for AI and technology ventures
- • You have China market opportunities or international expansion plans
- • You need investors who understand both AI technology and business model scaling
Business Propulsion Partners refers clients to Quartus Capital Partners when they operate at the intersection of AI, healthcare, and international markets. Quartus's specialized expertise in these domains makes them ideal partners for companies seeking both capital and strategic guidance in these high-growth sectors.
Juliet Funt, founder and CEO of the Juliet Funt Group (JFG) and author of "A Minute to Think," helps organizations reclaim 5-15% of team capacity by transforming waste into results that matter. JFG's proven methodologies enable companies to achieve strategic priorities faster, reduce costly wasted payroll, and create room for innovation.
Through keynotes, workshops, and consulting engagements, JFG addresses the epidemic of busywork that drains organizational productivity. Their approaches have been adopted by Fortune 500 companies and organizations worldwide seeking to combat task saturation, improve decision-making speed, and create sustainable high-performance cultures. Juliet's work helps teams distinguish between activity and productivity, focusing energy on what truly drives business results.
- • You want to reclaim 5-15% of team capacity currently lost to waste
- • Your organization struggles with busywork and low-value activities
- • You need to achieve strategic priorities faster with existing resources
- • You want to reduce costly wasted payroll and improve ROI on human capital
- • You need to create room for innovation without adding headcount
Business Propulsion Partners recommends the Juliet Funt Group when clients recognize that organizational capacity is being wasted on low-value activities. JFG's frameworks complement our operational efficiency and revenue growth work by addressing the human and cultural dimensions of productivity, helping teams focus on activities that drive measurable business results.
Paul Ghesquiere, founder of Highland St Charles, serves as Chief Profitability Officer for mid-market businesses navigating transformation and growth. With full lifecycle accountability for ideation, deployment, and success of business initiatives, Paul specializes in helping founder-led companies with $3M to $50M in revenue transform their operations and prepare for the next stage of growth.
Highland St Charles provides end-to-end advisory services for business owners and their families, combining strategic business consulting with accounting and financial support. Paul's approach emphasizes business transformation that delivers tangible results—helping companies get unstuck, optimize profitability, and build sustainable growth models. His background spans digital transformation, strategy and operations, product management, and customer experience across healthcare, banking, payments, fintech, and insurance sectors.
- • You need strategic business consulting combined with accounting expertise
- • Your business is stuck and needs transformation to reach the next level
- • You're preparing your company for acquisition or major transition
- • You need profitability optimization and operational efficiency improvements
- • You want a strategic advisor who understands both business strategy and financial fundamentals
Business Propulsion Partners refers clients to Highland St Charles when they need strategic business consulting that integrates financial and accounting perspectives. Paul's unique combination of strategic advisory and financial acumen makes him ideal for businesses seeking comprehensive transformation support.
Jessica Cumbee is a licensed attorney with over eleven years of legal practice, specializing in providing fractional Chief Legal Officer services and legal consulting for growing businesses. Through Phoenix Business Consulting LLC, Jessica brings senior-level legal expertise to companies that need sophisticated legal guidance without the cost of a full-time general counsel.
Jessica has spent the majority of her career in auto finance and compliance, serving in senior legal and compliance roles including SVP of Compliance & General Counsel positions. Her expertise spans corporate governance, regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, risk management, and strategic legal advisory. She understands how to balance legal protection with business objectives, providing practical counsel that enables growth while managing risk.
- • You need senior legal counsel but can't justify a full-time general counsel
- • You're navigating complex regulatory compliance requirements
- • You need contract review, negotiation, and risk management support
- • You're preparing for fundraising, M&A, or other major transactions
- • You want a fractional CLO who understands business strategy, not just legal issues
Business Propulsion Partners refers clients to Jessica Cumbee when they need sophisticated legal counsel and compliance expertise on a fractional basis. Her practical, business-oriented approach to legal advisory makes her an ideal partner for growth-stage companies building their legal infrastructure.
Teresa Caro, MBA, PCC, is the founder and CEO of Liminist, where she serves as an executive and teams coach, TEDx speaker, and author of "The Purpose Playbook." Teresa specializes in helping CEOs, CMOs, CPOs, and leadership teams navigate pivotal moments of growth and transformation, particularly during periods of transition when leaders need to emerge stronger and more resilient.
Teresa leverages her unique LIMINAL methodology—Learn, Investigate, Measure, Innovate, Navigate, Adapt, Lead—to help leaders master the strategies needed to thrive during change. As a PXT Select Certified coach and Positive Intelligence enthusiast, she excels at catalyzing transformative shifts in perspective that enable leaders to break through barriers and achieve breakthrough results. Liminist specializes in helping advertising agencies, marketing departments, and leadership teams navigate transformation with confidence.
- • You're navigating a major career or business transition
- • Your leadership team needs coaching through transformation
- • You want to develop mental fitness and resilience in your organization
- • You're leading a marketing department or agency through change
- • You need executive coaching that combines strategy with personal development
Business Propulsion Partners refers clients to Teresa Caro when transformation requires not just operational changes but leadership development and mindset shifts. Her coaching complements our strategic and operational work by ensuring leaders have the mental fitness and resilience to sustain transformation over time.
Through the Business Propulsion Partners Capital Network, we provide our clients with introductions to a curated network of over 600 global family offices and international investors. This network brings together sophisticated investors and pre-qualified investment opportunities, creating valuable connections for businesses seeking growth capital.
Our capital network includes investors who understand entrepreneurship and are seeking opportunities across various sectors and stages. We facilitate introductions between our clients and appropriate investors within this network, helping businesses access patient capital from sources that align with their growth objectives and values.
- • You're seeking growth capital from family offices and international investors
- • You need introductions to pre-qualified, sophisticated investors
- • You want to explore international investment opportunities and partnerships
- • You're looking for patient capital from investors who understand entrepreneurship
- • You need guidance on preparing your business for family office investment
Important Disclosure:
Business Propulsion Partners facilitates introductions only and does not carry licenses to represent securities or investments. We are not a registered investment advisor, investment bank, or broker-dealer. All investment decisions and transactions are conducted directly between our clients and the investment firms within our trusted network. We help prepare clients for investor conversations through business planning and financial modeling but do not provide investment advice or participate in investment transactions.
Business Propulsion Partners works with clients to prepare compelling business cases and financial models before facilitating introductions to appropriate investors within our capital network. We help ensure our clients are investor-ready and positioned for successful capital raising conversations.
How We Work with Partners
Our approach to partner collaboration is straightforward: we match client needs with the right expertise. When we identify that a client would benefit from specialized capabilities beyond our core services, we make warm introductions to the appropriate partner organization.
These aren't transactional referrals—we maintain ongoing relationships with our partners and often coordinate on client engagements to ensure seamless service delivery. For example, we might develop a go-to-market strategy and revenue operations infrastructure while Proof Analytics implements the marketing measurement framework, or we might build the sales organization while THG Advisors provides interim C-suite leadership during a major transformation.
Our partner network extends our capabilities without diluting our focus. We remain committed to our core expertise in strategy, sales, marketing, and revenue operations, while ensuring our clients have access to world-class specialists when their needs extend into adjacent domains.