Curt’s next thought evolution relates to profitability - the whole reason we do all of this stuff! This integrated approach looks at how the various “functions” in a business all come together to produce a financial result. A holistic perspective contributes to outcomes.

The system looks at three competency groups, each of which contains 20 different individual competencies. By simultaneously working on each of
the three groups (instead of a single profit driving focus, which is the norm), a company can produce greater results, while at the same time,
actually decrease the inputs required and the risks of growing. Efficiency!

Consulting and training programs are available today around the Profit Competenices system. For more information about booking Curt Clinkinbeard, please contact DRINON & ASSOCIATES at 785-640-9936 or
info@drinonandassociates.com.


Curt Clinkinbeard

* President of Strive Coaching Inc, a firm specializing in marketing,
strategic planning, & profit growth in mid-sized companies, typically
$1 - $20 M revenue range

* Former VP of Sales and Marketing for a successful medical
manufacturing company - revenues up over 1000% in 13 years

* Author of CUSTOMER PILLARS: Nine foundational business building
principles which dictate the revenue and profitability progress of every successful company - trained over 1000 small business consultants
on this development system

* Former Director of the Kansas University Small Business Development
Center - consulted with over 1000 entrepreneurs




"You have really taken marketing a business to a new level. This was the best training our consultants have received in years. I was very impressed with your enthusiasm and desire to share your ideas." Business
Consultant, TX

"I came in overwhelmed about how to turn my business around. This seminar let me know there is an understandable method that I can handle." - Business Owner, KS

“A refreshing change from the typical marketing book. Many of the suggestions made were more realistic and less expensive to implement than other suggestions." - Business Consultant, VA

"I loved the participation, examples and summaries. I have 5 years until retirement and selling my business. Curt's material is my roadmap from "the pits to the peaks" of growth & revenue. Thank you! " -
Business Owner, OR

"Helped me see my business with new eyes"- Business Owner, GA

"Curt takes common sense business growth techniques and puts them into
words and makes you think about them in ways that are easily understood ." - Business Consultant, ND


Customer Pillars

Marketing can be boiled down to nine key principles. These concepts come together to determine the quantity and quality of your customer relationships which drives both your top line revenues and bottom line
profitability. Clinkinbeard offers a variety of consulting and training programs around the CUSTOMER PILLARS concept.  A copy of the book and electronic courses can be accessed at www.famee.org.