# Pinnacle Business Guides

> Pinnacle Business Guides is an entrepreneurial consulting firm offering customized strategic guidance, coaching, and 85+ proven tools within The Pinnacle Approach framework to help companies achieve scalable, sustainable growth. A nationwide network of Certified Pinnacle Business Guides delivers this flexible operating system to founders and leadership teams.

Pinnacle Business Guides pairs business owners with Certified Guides who implement The Pinnacle Approach — a flexible business operating system built on five core principles: People, Purpose, Playbooks, Performance, and Profit. Use the links below to understand the methodology, find or become a Guide, and access the tools and resources.

## Core

- [Home](https://pinnaclebusinessguides.com/): Overview of Pinnacle Business Guides, the approach, and how to get started.
- [About Pinnacle Business Guides](https://pinnaclebusinessguides.com/about-pinnacle-business-guides/): Company background, mission, founder Greg Cleary, and leadership.
- [The Pinnacle Approach](https://pinnaclebusinessguides.com/the-pinnacle-approach/): The core methodology and five principles (People, Purpose, Playbooks, Performance, Profit).
- [The Pinnacle Difference](https://pinnaclebusinessguides.com/the-pinnacle-difference/): How Pinnacle differs from other business coaching and EOS-style programs.
- [Methodology & Thought Leadership](https://pinnaclebusinessguides.com/methodology-thought-leadership/): Articles and deeper thinking on the Pinnacle methodology.

## Work with a Guide

- [Go With a Guide](https://pinnaclebusinessguides.com/go-with-a-guide/): Find and connect with a Certified Pinnacle Business Guide — the full guide directory.
- [Business Model FAQ](https://pinnaclebusinessguides.com/business-model-faq/): Frequently asked questions about how engagements and the model work.

## Become a Guide

- [Become a Pinnacle Business Guide](https://pinnaclebusinessguides.com/become-a-pinnacle-business-guide/): Overview of joining the Pinnacle network as a Certified Guide.
- [Opportunity & Investment](https://pinnaclebusinessguides.com/opportunity-and-investment/): The Guide opportunity, requirements, and investment details.
- [Training & Support](https://pinnaclebusinessguides.com/training-support/): Certification, training, and ongoing support for Guides.
- [Guide Application](https://pinnaclebusinessguides.com/guide-application/): Apply to become a Certified Pinnacle Business Guide.

## Tools & Resources

- [Toolbox](https://pinnaclebusinessguides.com/toolbox/): The Pinnacle toolbox — 85+ proven business tools.
- [Essential Meetings](https://pinnaclebusinessguides.com/tools/essential-meetings/): Meeting cadence and structure tool.
- [Profit per X](https://pinnaclebusinessguides.com/tools/profit-per-x/): Economic-engine / Profit per X tool.
- [Strategic Vision & Execution Plan](https://pinnaclebusinessguides.com/tools/strategic-vision-execution-plan/): Vision and execution planning tool.
- [Talent Assessment](https://pinnaclebusinessguides.com/tools/talent-assessment/): Team and talent assessment tool.
- [Books](https://pinnaclebusinessguides.com/books/): Books from Pinnacle Business Guides, including the Pinnacle series.

## Optional

- [Preferred Partners](https://pinnaclebusinessguides.com/preferred-partners/): Vetted partners and providers for Pinnacle clients.
- [In Their Words](https://pinnaclebusinessguides.com/in-their-words/): Stories and testimonials from Pinnacle Guides and clients.
- [Contact / Apply](https://pinnaclebusinessguides.com/apply/): Get in touch or start an application.