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.tbg-float{display:none}\n .tbg-foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}\n .tbg-foot-grid>div:first-child{grid-column:1\/-1}\n .tbg-kpis b{font-size:15px}\n .tbg-header .tbg-wrap{height:70px}\n .tbg-nav{top:calc(var(--top) + 70px);padding:10px 16px 24px}\n .tbg-logo-text small{display:none}\n .tbg-ctas .tbg-btn{flex:1 1 100%;justify-content:center}\n}\n@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){\n .tbg *{animation:none !important;transition:none !important}\n .tbg-js .tbg-reveal{opacity:1;transform:none}\n .tbg-chart path.l{stroke-dashoffset:0}\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"tbg\" id=\"tbg-top\">\n\n<div class=\"tbg-topbar\">\n <div class=\"tbg-wrap\">\n  <span class=\"tbg-mono\">Advisory <b>\/<\/b> Design <b>\/<\/b> Technology <b>\/<\/b> Talent<\/span>\n  <span class=\"tbg-mono tbg-hide-sm\">hello@thebalogroup.com<\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<header class=\"tbg-header\">\n <div class=\"tbg-wrap\">\n  <a href=\"#tbg-top\" class=\"tbg-logo\" aria-label=\"The Balo Group home\">\n   <span class=\"tbg-mark\"><span>B<\/span><\/span>\n   <span class=\"tbg-logo-text\"><strong>THE BALO GROUP<\/strong><small>Consulting &amp; Growth<\/small><\/span>\n  <\/a>\n  <nav class=\"tbg-nav\" aria-label=\"Main\">\n   <a class=\"tbg-navlink\" href=\"#practices\">Practices<\/a>\n   <a class=\"tbg-navlink\" href=\"#industries\">Industries<\/a>\n   <a class=\"tbg-navlink\" href=\"#approach\">Approach<\/a>\n   <a class=\"tbg-navlink\" href=\"#engagements\">Engagements<\/a>\n   <a class=\"tbg-btn tbg-btn--primary\" href=\"#contact\">Book a consultation <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\n  <\/nav>\n  <button class=\"tbg-burger\" aria-label=\"Open menu\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><i><\/i><i><\/i><i><\/i><\/button>\n <\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n<section class=\"tbg-hero\">\n <div class=\"tbg-glow tbg-glow--a\"><\/div><div class=\"tbg-glow tbg-glow--b\"><\/div><div class=\"tbg-glow tbg-glow--c\"><\/div>\n <div class=\"tbg-wrap\">\n  <div>\n   <span class=\"tbg-eyebrow tbg-reveal\">Full-service business consultancy<\/span>\n   <h1 class=\"tbg-h1 tbg-reveal\" style=\"--d:.08s\">The operating partner behind <span class=\"tbg-grad\">category-leading<\/span> businesses.<\/h1>\n   <p class=\"tbg-lead tbg-reveal\" style=\"--d:.16s\">The Balo Group helps premium service firms and brick-and-mortar brands grow with intent. Strategy, websites, brand, and talent, delivered by one integrated team under one accountable partner.<\/p>\n   <div class=\"tbg-ctas tbg-reveal\" style=\"--d:.24s\">\n    <a class=\"tbg-btn tbg-btn--primary\" href=\"#contact\">Book a strategy session <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\n    <a class=\"tbg-btn tbg-btn--ghost\" href=\"#practices\">Explore our practices<\/a>\n   <\/div>\n   <div class=\"tbg-trust tbg-reveal\" style=\"--d:.32s\">\n    <span class=\"tbg-mono\">Senior-led teams<\/span><span class=\"tbg-mono\">NDA on request<\/span><span class=\"tbg-mono\">Engagements by application<\/span>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"tbg-panel-col tbg-reveal\" style=\"--d:.2s\">\n   <div class=\"tbg-panel\">\n    <div class=\"tbg-panel-head\">\n     <div class=\"tbg-dots\"><i><\/i><i><\/i><i><\/i><\/div>\n     <span class=\"tbg-mono\">Balo \/\/ Client Workspace<\/span>\n     <span class=\"tbg-live\">LIVE<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tbg-streams\">\n     <div><div class=\"tbg-stream-top\"><span>Brand identity system<\/span><em>Design<\/em><\/div><div class=\"tbg-bar\"><i data-w=\"92\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,#FF5B14,#FF8A1F)\"><\/i><\/div><\/div>\n     <div><div class=\"tbg-stream-top\"><span>Flagship website &amp; booking<\/span><em>Technology<\/em><\/div><div class=\"tbg-bar\"><i data-w=\"74\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,#FF8A1F,#FFB938)\"><\/i><\/div><\/div>\n     <div><div class=\"tbg-stream-top\"><span>General manager search<\/span><em>Talent<\/em><\/div><div class=\"tbg-bar\"><i data-w=\"58\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,#8B4A22,#C8894F)\"><\/i><\/div><\/div>\n     <div><div class=\"tbg-stream-top\"><span>Pricing &amp; margin model<\/span><em>Advisory<\/em><\/div><div class=\"tbg-bar\"><i data-w=\"86\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,#00B395,#3FE3C6)\"><\/i><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tbg-chart\">\n     <div class=\"tbg-chart-head\"><span class=\"tbg-mono\">Growth trajectory<\/span><strong>90-day plan<small>on track<\/small><\/strong><\/div>\n     <svg viewBox=\"0 0 300 96\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n      <defs><linearGradient id=\"tbgA\" x1=\"0\" y1=\"0\" x2=\"0\" y2=\"1\"><stop offset=\"0\" stop-color=\"#FF8A1F\" stop-opacity=\".45\"\/><stop offset=\"1\" stop-color=\"#FF8A1F\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/linearGradient><linearGradient id=\"tbgL\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"1\"><stop offset=\"0\" stop-color=\"#FF5B14\"\/><stop offset=\".6\" stop-color=\"#FFB938\"\/><stop offset=\"1\" stop-color=\"#00C9A7\"\/><\/linearGradient><\/defs>\n      <path d=\"M0 82 C30 80 45 70 70 72 S110 60 135 56 S175 50 195 38 S240 30 260 20 S290 10 300 8 V96 H0Z\" fill=\"url(#tbgA)\"\/>\n      <path class=\"l\" d=\"M0 82 C30 80 45 70 70 72 S110 60 135 56 S175 50 195 38 S240 30 260 20 S290 10 300 8\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"url(#tbgL)\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n     <\/svg>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tbg-kpis\">\n     <div><b>4<\/b><span>Practices<\/span><\/div>\n     <div><b>1<\/b><span>Partner<\/span><\/div>\n     <div><b>Q1<\/b><span>Next review<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tbg-caption\">Illustrative client workspace<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n   <div class=\"tbg-float\">\n    <i><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#1A0F0A\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 6 9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg><\/i>\n    <div><b>Roadmap approved<\/b><span>Leadership sign-off<\/span><\/div>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"tbg-marquee\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <div class=\"tbg-track\">\n  <span>Website Development<\/span><span>Brand &amp; Graphic Design<\/span><span>Corporate Strategy<\/span><span>Talent Recruitment<\/span><span>Growth Marketing<\/span><span>Retail Experience<\/span><span>Operations<\/span>\n  <span>Website Development<\/span><span>Brand &amp; Graphic Design<\/span><span>Corporate Strategy<\/span><span>Talent Recruitment<\/span><span>Growth Marketing<\/span><span>Retail Experience<\/span><span>Operations<\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<section class=\"tbg-stats\">\n <div class=\"tbg-wrap\">\n  <div class=\"tbg-stats-grid tbg-reveal\">\n   <div class=\"tbg-stat\"><span class=\"tbg-mono\">Structure<\/span><b class=\"tbg-grad\" data-count=\"6\">6<\/b><p>Integrated practices under one roof, working from one plan.<\/p><\/div>\n   <div class=\"tbg-stat\"><span class=\"tbg-mono\">Accountability<\/span><b class=\"tbg-grad\" data-count=\"1\">1<\/b><p>Senior engagement partner who owns your outcome end to end.<\/p><\/div>\n   <div class=\"tbg-stat\"><span class=\"tbg-mono\">Velocity<\/span><b class=\"tbg-grad\" data-count=\"90\">90<\/b><p>Day roadmap from first diagnostic to measurable change.<\/p><\/div>\n   <div class=\"tbg-stat\"><span class=\"tbg-mono\">Responsiveness<\/span><b class=\"tbg-grad\"><span data-count=\"24\">24<\/span>h<\/b><p>Response standard for every client, every business day.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"tbg-practices\" id=\"practices\">\n <div class=\"tbg-wrap\">\n  <div class=\"tbg-sechead\">\n   <div>\n    <span class=\"tbg-eyebrow tbg-reveal\">Our practices<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"tbg-h2 tbg-reveal\" style=\"--d:.08s\">Six disciplines.<br><span class=\"tbg-grad\">One accountable firm.<\/span><\/h2>\n   <\/div>\n   <p class=\"tbg-lead tbg-reveal\" style=\"--d:.16s\">Most businesses juggle a web shop, a designer, a recruiter, and a consultant who never talk to each other. We put all of it under one roof and one roadmap.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"tbg-cards\">\n   <article class=\"tbg-card tbg-reveal\" style=\"--c:#FF5B14\">\n    <div class=\"tbg-card-top\"><span class=\"tbg-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"4\" width=\"18\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M3 8h18M8 21h8M12 18v3M9 12l-2 2 2 2M15 12l2 2-2 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"tbg-mono\">01<\/span><\/div>\n    <h3>Web &amp; Digital Development<\/h3>\n    <p>Flagship websites, booking engines, and client portals engineered for speed, search, and conversion.<\/p>\n    <ul><li>Custom websites<\/li><li>E-commerce &amp; booking<\/li><li>CRM &amp; automation<\/li><li>Hosting &amp; care plans<\/li><\/ul>\n   <\/article>\n   <article class=\"tbg-card tbg-reveal\" style=\"--c:#FFB703;--d:.08s\">\n    <div class=\"tbg-card-top\"><span class=\"tbg-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M12 3l2.6 5.6L20 9.3l-4 4 1 5.7-5-2.8-5 2.8 1-5.7-4-4 5.4-.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"tbg-mono\">02<\/span><\/div>\n    <h3>Brand &amp; Graphic Design<\/h3>\n    <p>Identity systems that let premium businesses command premium prices, online and on the storefront.<\/p>\n    <ul><li>Brand strategy &amp; naming<\/li><li>Visual identity<\/li><li>Signage &amp; interiors<\/li><li>Print &amp; collateral<\/li><\/ul>\n   <\/article>\n   <article class=\"tbg-card tbg-reveal\" style=\"--c:#00C9A7;--d:.16s\">\n    <div class=\"tbg-card-top\"><span class=\"tbg-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M3 20h18M6 16V9M11 16V5M16 16v-4M21 16V8\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"tbg-mono\">03<\/span><\/div>\n    <h3>Corporate Consulting<\/h3>\n    <p>Board-level strategy, pricing, and operating models for owners who want to scale without losing control.<\/p>\n    <ul><li>Growth strategy<\/li><li>Pricing &amp; margins<\/li><li>Operating model<\/li><li>Expansion readiness<\/li><\/ul>\n   <\/article>\n   <article class=\"tbg-card tbg-reveal\" style=\"--c:#FF7F00\">\n    <div class=\"tbg-card-top\"><span class=\"tbg-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"8\" r=\"3.5\"\/><path d=\"M2.5 20c.8-3.6 3.4-5.5 6.5-5.5s5.7 1.9 6.5 5.5\"\/><path d=\"M16 4.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1 0 7M18.5 14.8c1.7.8 2.7 2.5 3 5.2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"tbg-mono\">04<\/span><\/div>\n    <h3>Talent &amp; Recruitment<\/h3>\n    <p>Executive search and team building for the roles that make or break a location.<\/p>\n    <ul><li>Executive search<\/li><li>Store &amp; clinic leaders<\/li><li>Sales teams<\/li><li>Onboarding systems<\/li><\/ul>\n   <\/article>\n   <article class=\"tbg-card tbg-reveal\" style=\"--c:#FF4F7B;--d:.08s\">\n    <div class=\"tbg-card-top\"><span class=\"tbg-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M3 17l6-6 4 4 8-8\"\/><path d=\"M15 7h6v6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"tbg-mono\">05<\/span><\/div>\n    <h3>Growth Marketing<\/h3>\n    <p>Demand engines built on data: local search, paid media, and lifecycle marketing that fills the calendar.<\/p>\n    <ul><li>Local SEO &amp; maps<\/li><li>Paid media<\/li><li>Email &amp; SMS<\/li><li>Analytics &amp; reporting<\/li><\/ul>\n   <\/article>\n   <article class=\"tbg-card tbg-reveal\" style=\"--c:#B8692E;--d:.16s\">\n    <div class=\"tbg-card-top\"><span class=\"tbg-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M3 9l1.5-5h15L21 9\"\/><path d=\"M3 9h18v2a3 3 0 0 1-6 0 3 3 0 0 1-6 0 3 3 0 0 1-6 0z\"\/><path d=\"M5 13v7h14v-7M10 20v-4h4v4\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"tbg-mono\">06<\/span><\/div>\n    <h3>Retail &amp; Client Experience<\/h3>\n    <p>From floor plan to follow-up, we design the experiences clients talk about and come back for.<\/p>\n    <ul><li>In-store experience<\/li><li>Service design<\/li><li>Audits &amp; mystery shop<\/li><li>Loyalty programs<\/li><\/ul>\n   <\/article>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"tbg-industries\" id=\"industries\">\n <div class=\"tbg-wrap\">\n  <div class=\"tbg-split\">\n   <div>\n    <span class=\"tbg-eyebrow tbg-reveal\">Industries<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"tbg-h2 tbg-reveal\" style=\"--d:.08s\">Built for businesses where <span class=\"tbg-grad\">the experience is the product.<\/span><\/h2>\n   <\/div>\n   <p class=\"tbg-lead tbg-reveal\" style=\"--d:.16s\">We specialize in service-based companies and brick-and-mortar brands with a premium clientele, where reputation, first impressions, and the people on the floor decide everything.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"tbg-ind-grid tbg-reveal\">\n   <div class=\"tbg-ind\"><span class=\"tbg-mono\">IND\/01<\/span><h3>Luxury &amp; specialty retail<\/h3><p>Boutiques, jewellers, galleries, and flagship stores.<\/p><\/div>\n   <div class=\"tbg-ind\"><span class=\"tbg-mono\">IND\/02<\/span><h3>Medical, dental &amp; aesthetics<\/h3><p>Private clinics, med spas, and multi-chair practices.<\/p><\/div>\n   <div class=\"tbg-ind\"><span class=\"tbg-mono\">IND\/03<\/span><h3>Professional services<\/h3><p>Law, accounting, wealth, and advisory firms.<\/p><\/div>\n   <div class=\"tbg-ind\"><span class=\"tbg-mono\">IND\/04<\/span><h3>Hospitality &amp; dining<\/h3><p>Restaurants, hotels, venues, and private clubs.<\/p><\/div>\n   <div class=\"tbg-ind\"><span class=\"tbg-mono\">IND\/05<\/span><h3>Home services &amp; trades<\/h3><p>Design-build, renovation, and premium contractors.<\/p><\/div>\n   <div class=\"tbg-ind\"><span class=\"tbg-mono\">IND\/06<\/span><h3>Real estate &amp; development<\/h3><p>Brokerages, builders, and property groups.<\/p><\/div>\n   <div class=\"tbg-ind\"><span class=\"tbg-mono\">IND\/07<\/span><h3>Fitness &amp; wellness<\/h3><p>Boutique studios, spas, and performance centres.<\/p><\/div>\n   <div class=\"tbg-ind\"><span class=\"tbg-mono\">IND\/08<\/span><h3>Automotive &amp; marine<\/h3><p>Dealerships, detailing studios, and showrooms.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"tbg-approach\" id=\"approach\">\n <div class=\"tbg-wrap\">\n  <span class=\"tbg-eyebrow tbg-reveal\">The Balo Method<\/span>\n  <h2 class=\"tbg-h2 tbg-reveal\" style=\"--d:.08s\">From diagnosis to scale<br><span class=\"tbg-grad\">in four disciplined phases.<\/span><\/h2>\n  <div class=\"tbg-steps\">\n   <div class=\"tbg-step tbg-reveal\"><div class=\"tbg-step-num\">01<\/div><span class=\"tbg-mono\">Weeks 1&ndash;2<\/span><h3>Diagnose<\/h3><p>A full audit of your brand, digital presence, operations, and team, delivered as a scored diagnostic and a clear thesis.<\/p><\/div>\n   <div class=\"tbg-step tbg-reveal\" style=\"--d:.1s\"><div class=\"tbg-step-num\">02<\/div><span class=\"tbg-mono\">Weeks 3&ndash;4<\/span><h3>Architect<\/h3><p>A 90-day roadmap with owners, budgets, and KPIs, signed off by your leadership before a single dollar is spent.<\/p><\/div>\n   <div class=\"tbg-step tbg-reveal\" style=\"--d:.2s\"><div class=\"tbg-step-num\">03<\/div><span class=\"tbg-mono\">Weeks 5&ndash;12<\/span><h3>Build<\/h3><p>Our practices execute in parallel. Site, brand, hiring, and systems ship together instead of one vendor at a time.<\/p><\/div>\n   <div class=\"tbg-step tbg-reveal\" style=\"--d:.3s\"><div class=\"tbg-step-num\">04<\/div><span class=\"tbg-mono\">Ongoing<\/span><h3>Scale<\/h3><p>Quarterly business reviews, performance reporting, and a partner on call as you add services, staff, and locations.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"tbg-team\">\n <div class=\"tbg-wrap\">\n  <div class=\"tbg-orbit tbg-reveal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n   <div class=\"tbg-ring tbg-ring--1\"><\/div><div class=\"tbg-ring tbg-ring--2\"><\/div>\n   <div class=\"tbg-core\"><div><b>Your Engagement Partner<\/b><span>Single point of truth<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n   <div class=\"tbg-node\" style=\"--i:0;--nc:#FF5B14\">Strategy Lead<\/div>\n   <div class=\"tbg-node\" style=\"--i:1;--nc:#FFB938\">Creative Director<\/div>\n   <div class=\"tbg-node\" style=\"--i:2;--nc:#00C9A7\">Engineering Lead<\/div>\n   <div class=\"tbg-node\" style=\"--i:3;--nc:#FF8A1F\">Talent Partner<\/div>\n   <div class=\"tbg-node\" style=\"--i:4;--nc:#FF4F7B\">Growth Analyst<\/div>\n   <div class=\"tbg-node\" style=\"--i:5;--nc:#8B4A22\">Client Success<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div>\n   <span class=\"tbg-eyebrow tbg-reveal\">How we staff<\/span>\n   <h2 class=\"tbg-h2 tbg-reveal\" style=\"--d:.08s\">Enterprise depth.<br><span class=\"tbg-grad\">Boutique attention.<\/span><\/h2>\n   <p class=\"tbg-lead tbg-reveal\" style=\"--d:.16s\">Every client gets a dedicated pod drawn from across our practices, led by a senior partner who owns the result. No hand-offs, and no one learning on your account.<\/p>\n   <div class=\"tbg-principles\">\n    <div class=\"tbg-reveal\"><h4><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 6 9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg>Senior people only<\/h4><p>The people who pitch you are the people who do the work.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"tbg-reveal\" style=\"--d:.08s\"><h4><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 6 9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg>Fixed scopes<\/h4><p>Clear deliverables and pricing agreed up front. No surprise invoices.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"tbg-reveal\" style=\"--d:.16s\"><h4><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 6 9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg>Measured in revenue<\/h4><p>We report on bookings, margin, and retention, not just deliverables.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"tbg-reveal\" style=\"--d:.24s\"><h4><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 6 9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg>Confidential by default<\/h4><p>Your numbers, plans, and people stay between us.<\/p><\/div>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"tbg-engage\" id=\"engagements\">\n <div class=\"tbg-wrap\">\n  <div class=\"tbg-sechead\">\n   <div>\n    <span class=\"tbg-eyebrow tbg-reveal\">Engagement models<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"tbg-h2 tbg-reveal\" style=\"--d:.08s\">Choose how <span class=\"tbg-grad\">we partner.<\/span><\/h2>\n   <\/div>\n   <p class=\"tbg-lead tbg-reveal\" style=\"--d:.16s\">Every engagement starts with a confidential strategy session. From there, we recommend the model that fits your stage and ambition.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"tbg-tiers\">\n   <div class=\"tbg-tier tbg-reveal\">\n    <span class=\"tbg-mono\">Scoped project<\/span><h3>Build<\/h3>\n    <p>A defined, high-impact project delivered by a focused team.<\/p>\n    <ul>\n     <li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 6 9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg>Flagship website or rebrand<\/li>\n     <li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 6 9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg>Key leadership hire<\/li>\n     <li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 6 9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg>Fixed timeline and deliverables<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <div class=\"tbg-tier-foot\"><span class=\"tbg-mono\">Pricing by proposal<\/span><a href=\"#contact\">Enquire &rarr;<\/a><\/div>\n   <\/div>\n   <div class=\"tbg-tier tbg-tier--hot tbg-reveal\" style=\"--d:.08s\">\n    <span class=\"tbg-badge\">Most requested<\/span>\n    <span class=\"tbg-mono\">90&ndash;180 day program<\/span><h3>Transformation<\/h3>\n    <p>A multi-practice program that rebuilds how your business wins.<\/p>\n    <ul>\n     <li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 6 9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg>Full diagnostic and 90-day roadmap<\/li>\n     <li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 6 9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg>Brand, web, marketing, and talent in parallel<\/li>\n     <li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 6 9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg>Dedicated pod and engagement partner<\/li>\n     <li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 6 9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg>Monthly executive reporting<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <div class=\"tbg-tier-foot\"><span class=\"tbg-mono\">Pricing by proposal<\/span><a href=\"#contact\">Enquire &rarr;<\/a><\/div>\n   <\/div>\n   <div class=\"tbg-tier tbg-reveal\" style=\"--d:.16s\">\n    <span class=\"tbg-mono\">Monthly retainer<\/span><h3>Advisory<\/h3>\n    <p>Retained counsel for owners and leadership teams.<\/p>\n    <ul>\n     <li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 6 9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg>Monthly strategy sessions<\/li>\n     <li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 6 9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg>Quarterly business reviews<\/li>\n     <li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 6 9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg>Priority access to every practice<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <div class=\"tbg-tier-foot\"><span class=\"tbg-mono\">Pricing by proposal<\/span><a href=\"#contact\">Enquire &rarr;<\/a><\/div>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"tbg-contact\" id=\"contact\">\n <div class=\"tbg-glow tbg-glow--a\"><\/div>\n <div class=\"tbg-wrap\">\n  <div>\n   <span class=\"tbg-eyebrow tbg-reveal\">Start a conversation<\/span>\n   <h2 class=\"tbg-h2 tbg-reveal\" style=\"--d:.08s\">Let&rsquo;s build <span class=\"tbg-grad\">what&rsquo;s next.<\/span><\/h2>\n   <p class=\"tbg-lead tbg-reveal\" style=\"--d:.16s\">Tell us where your business is today and where you want it to be. 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