Growth. Transition. Exit.
Which season are you in?
Headquartered in Michigan, Consortium Business Group works with HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, and construction owners 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 bring that same focus to trade owners across the country. Family-run HVAC shops, second-generation plumbing companies, mechanical contractors, and construction outfits, 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.
Alex Bartell
Alex is passionate about preserving and enhancing the legacy of small businesses. With over a decade of experience across manufacturing, software, business services, and IT, Alex specializes in building strong relationships and driving revenue growth. He focuses on establishing meaningful connections with business owners and creating scalable strategies through modernization that honor the company's original vision. As a co-founder of Consortium Business Group, Alex takes a hands-on, relationship-driven approach to ensure smooth transitions and long-term success. Outside of work, he enjoys discovering new music, staying active, and spending time with friends and family.
Kim Nowik
Kim combines entrepreneurial vision with financial expertise, making her an invaluable asset to Consortium Business Group. She is currently the owner of three businesses: Range-O-Matic, Paragon Tax and Accounting Solutions, and Custom Printing. Drawing on her extensive experience as both a seasoned accountant and business owner, she excels in streamlining processes, optimizing performance, and driving sustainable growth, all while maintaining a strong focus on exceptional customer service. As a co-founder, Kim is dedicated to preserving small business legacies and implementing innovative strategies for long-term success. Outside of work, she's passionate about lifelong learning, travel, reading, photography, and spending time with her husband and four adult children.
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 have a conversation.
Whether you're years away from a transition or actively planning your next move, the conversation starts the same way, with us listening.