Growth | Transition | Exit
Which season are you in?
Consortium Business Group (CBG) works with Owner-Operators across the country who are ready to think about what comes next, on their terms, at their pace.
The right help for your season.
Grow
Strategic guidance for owners ready to scale operations, build leadership depth, and increase enterprise value before the next chapter.
Transition
Succession planning that protects your team and your legacy. We help you hand the keys over thoughtfully, to family, partners, or the right outside buyer.
Exit
End-to-end sale support: valuation, buyer sourcing, negotiation, and close. You stay focused on the business while we manage the process.
Simple steps. No pressure.
Conversation first
We start by listening. No pitch, no pressure, just a clear understanding of where you are and where you want to go.
Valuation and preparation
We assess the business honestly and prepare the documentation, financials, and story buyers need to see.
Finding the right buyer
We source buyers who fit your business and your team, not just the highest bidder, the right one.
Close with confidence
We stay through negotiations to make sure the final deal reflects the value you've built over the years.
Michigan roots. National reach.
We were built around the businesses that built Michigan, and we now work with owner-operators across the country who are thinking about what comes next. Family-run companies, second-generation businesses, and owner-led outfits of all kinds, these are the companies we understand best, wherever they operate.
Our work is relationship-driven and slow on purpose. The decisions you make about your business affect your family, your employees, and the community you've spent decades in. That deserves a real advisor, not a transaction.
Michigan roots
Headquartered in Michigan, we bring local market expertise to business owners across the country.
Relationship first
Most of our work begins as a conversation that lasts months or years before anything is signed.
Full-cycle advisory
From first conversation to closing day, and the integration that follows. We don't disappear at signing.
The people behind CBG.
Kim Nowik
Kim brings entrepreneurial vision and deep financial expertise to CBG, with experience running three businesses across manufacturing accounting & tax, and printing. She excels at streamlining operations and helping owners build for long-term sustainability. Outside of work, she enjoys travel, photography, and time with her husband and four adult children.
Alex Bartell
Alex has spent over a decade in manufacturing, software, and business services, building relationships and driving growth for companies across the Midwest. At CBG, he leads business development and works directly with owners navigating succession. Outside of work, he stays active and spends time with friends and family.
Chewy
Chewy may be small in size, but he's big on personality. A fluffy, fun-loving sidekick who resembles a tiny Chewbacca, he brings joy, energy, and comic relief to the team. Whether he's making surprise Zoom cameos, patrolling the office for snacks, or just lounging with a watchful eye, Chewy reminds us not to take life too seriously. His official role? Boost morale, lower stress, and make every day better.
Let's chat.
Whether you're years away from a transition or actively planning your next move, the conversation starts the same way, with us listening.