Welcome to Compass Point.

A business consulting firm specializing in family-owned companies.

We work primarily with companies in the manufacturing, construction & professional service industries. Our ideal client has revenues between $5M and $100M, who want to grow, care about the legacy of the business and want to protect their financial future.

Compass Point provides hands-on consulting & coaching to help businesses close performance gaps; give owners practical, actionable tools that drive growth; develop leaders and position the business for successful ownership transition.
All on their terms.
 

People

All great companies figure out ‘who’ first, then what. These 3 principles are a guide to determine who gets on the bus.

  • Defining its core values and purpose
  • Selection and retention of A-players
  • Continual leadership development of senior team

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Strategy

Every owner wants his or her business to be something more tomorrow than it is today. How do you make that happen?

  • Develop focus, direction and accountability
  • Apply the 3 crucial habits that take you from good to great
  • Break through the “ceilings of complexity”

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Succession

Owners can’t get out if they don’t have a successor, and companies can’t grow if they don’t attract, develop, and retain talent. 

  • Prepare tomorrow’s leadership
  • What’s next for the owner
  • Create the single most important document to protect your investment

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  • “Tom’s understanding and ability to lead our team in open and firm discussions, is what is required to move the company forward.”

    - Zartman Construction
     

  • “Our session with Tom Garrity was extremely informative, productive, and positive. I enjoyed it immensely.”

    - IDP

     

  • “I've recommended Tom Garrity to all of my clients who want to grow or are looking at family succession. He is the right guy for the job.”

    - Sterner Insurance

  • “I thought the experience was well organized and the plan provided excellent detail for the Board to make informed, quality decisions relative to management succession.”

    - Hospital Central Services Corporation Board

  • “Tom does an excellent job of helping our team see our strengths, weaknesses and set goals on how to improve and grow. Compass Point has helped IDP tremendously!”

    - IDP

Does your family business cause confusion, conflict, or rivalry within the family when it should be the glue that brings everyone together?  Learn about the complexities of a family business and how to get on the same page. 

  • Understand the unique challenges of a family business
  • Get on the same page about roles and business direction
  • Prepare the next generation  

Dive deeper into the family business dynamic

“Service is the rent we pay to be living. It is the very purpose of life and not something you do in your spare time.”

Marian Wright Edelman
American activist
founder of the Children's Defense Fund

Why Hire a Consultant?

Outside perspective. Honest feedback. Accountability partner.

Facilitaton is powerful tool. A consultant can help you uncover the unique obstacles to your company and plot the pathways to growth and profitability.

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Why Hire Compass Point?

The right fit.  The best tools. An experienced coach.

Tom Garrity is a Gazelles International Certified Coach & an EPI Certified Exit Planning Advisor.  Learn why that matters.

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