SMALL BUSINESS CONSULTANT & COACHING

Small Business Consultant in the USA Helping Owners Build Profitable, Organized Businesses That Last

Practical coaching and consulting for small business owners who want clarity on what to fix first — and a path to fix it. grounded in nearly 50 years of executive leadership.

Ideal fit: owners roughly $15K–$100K/month gross · Georgia-based serving owners nationwide
US Business Network - God's Blueprint for Business Success
EXECUTIVE ADVISORY

Start With Clarity, Not More Guesswork

If you own a small business, you do not need another pile of random advice. You need a clear picture of what is working, what is broken, and what to fix first.

US Business Network (USBN) is a Georgia-based small business consultant and coaching practice serving owners, founders, and executives across the United States.

USBN helps you make better decisions about planning, people, products, process, marketing, performance, and profits — grounded in nearly 50 years of executive leadership and the principles in Don Martin’s book, God’s Blueprint for Business Success.

WHAT WE OFFER

Five Ways to Grow with USBN

Coaching at the center — plus digital tools, health benefits partnership, financing, and the book that underpins the framework.

USBN Coaching Logo

Coaching · 10P Path

Clarity for your business

A structured coaching framework designed to help owners gain clarity, eliminate bottlenecks, and execute. Counsel, not a takeover — you implement; Don advises.

Scorecard Free
Strategy Review Inquire
Intensive Inquire
Advisory Board Inquire
Explore business coaching →
COMING SOON

YourKeyCard

Safety at Your Fingertips

A digital safety app for households and families. A practical tool that families and business owners will be able to put to work. Full details coming upon launch.

View Details →
COMING SOON
WellthCare Logo

Wellthcare

Partner Program

Health benefits partnership for business owners and families. Program and benefits details will be provided directly by the partner upon launch.

View Program Info →
ROK Financial Logo

Business Financing

Via ROK Financial

Commercial real estate and business financing — owner-occupied and investment. Simple application through our trusted ROK Financial partnership.

*Third-party financing partner. Subject to underwriting approval.
Explore business financing →
God's Blueprint for Business Success cover thumbnail

God’s Blueprint for Business Success

By Don Martin

Biblical principles and practical business strategies that underpin the 10P Path. Available for order on Amazon.

DIAGNOSTIC INSIGHTS

Signs Your Business Needs a Clearer Operating Picture

Many owners do not have a motivation problem. They have a visibility problem. Revenue may be coming in, the team may be busy, and customers may be calling, yet the owner still feels that the business is harder to run than it should be.

• Owner Dependency

Sales and daily operational decisions depend too heavily on the owner.

• Inconsistent Sales Flow

Good weeks are followed by slow weeks with no clear explanation.

• Shifting Priorities

Team members work hard but daily priorities change constantly.

• Marketing Activity Lag

Marketing produces activity but not predictable, qualified inquiries.

• Profit & Cash Pressure

The business is growing, but profit and cash flow do not improve at the same pace.

• Unfinished Initiatives

Important strategic projects stay unfinished because daily problems take over.

These are not isolated problems. A weakness in planning affects people. Weak processes affect performance. Unclear products affect promotion. Poor priorities affect projects and profits. That is why USBN begins with a whole-business view instead of selling a tactic before understanding the business.

Start My Free 10P Scorecard
Don Martin, founder of US Business Network, small business consultant in Cumming, Georgia
MEET DON MARTIN, FOUNDER OF USBN

An executive’s blueprint, built over more than forty years

Don Martin has spent a career in the rooms where strategy meets execution, serving in key executive roles including Executive Vice President at Century 21 Real Estate, EVP at a national mortgage banking company, and COO of a national Christian consulting firm.

Today, his mission is focused: helping businesses of every size solve pressing marketing and operational challenges with the operating principles from God’s Blueprint for Business Success and the 10P Business Planning framework — Plan, People, Products, Process, Promotion, Performance, Profits, Projects, Priorities, and Prayer.

Vision & strategic alignment
Leadership training
Organizational development
Faith-driven counsel
Meet Don Martin Connect on LinkedIn →
THE 10P FRAMEWORK

The 10P View of a Healthy Business

The 10P framework asks practical questions: Is the Plan clear? Are the right People in the right roles? Are your Products and services easy to understand and profitable to deliver? Do repeatable Processes exist? Does Promotion create demand consistently? Do you measure Performance? Are you protecting Profits? Do important Projects get finished? Are Priorities visible? And for owners who want faith integrated into leadership, is Prayer part of how decisions are made?

STEPS TO EXECUTION

A Practical Path From Insight to Action

STEP 01

Assess

Complete the free 10P Scorecard honestly across all 10 operational areas.

STEP 02

Identify

Notice the two or three primary operational areas creating the greatest friction and pressure.

STEP 03

Discuss

Use a Discovery Call to decide whether coaching, an intensive, or advisory support is appropriate.

STEP 04

Act

Work on a small number of key priorities systematically instead of trying to repair everything at once.

Built on Experience, Not Trends

Business fads change every year. The fundamentals do not: know your customer, make a clear offer, lead people well, follow up consistently, watch the numbers, and finish what matters. Don Martin’s executive background across real estate, mortgage banking, and Christian consulting gives USBN a practical view of how strategy succeeds or fails in daily execution. Read more about Don Martin or explore the book behind the framework, God’s Blueprint for Business Success.


For Owners Considering Financing or Partnership

If capital is part of your growth plan, visit Business Financing to understand readiness before applying. Financing is provided through ROK Financial and approval depends on provider criteria. If you serve business owners and want to recommend trusted resources, review the USBN Partner Program.

THE 10P PATH

A Structured Coaching Progression

Start with the free diagnostic evaluation and explore deeper counsel as your business demands.

STEP 01

10P Readiness Scorecard

Free Diagnostic

A self-guided evaluation across the 10 core business areas to reveal friction, gaps, and growth opportunities in under 10 minutes.

Take Free Scorecard
STEP 02

Discovery Call

Introductory · Strategic Review

Direct consultation with Don Martin to review your scorecard findings and clarify immediate operational priorities.

Book Discovery Call →
STEP 03

10P Blueprint Intensive

Strategy Working Session

A deep-dive strategy intensive delivering an actionable implementation blueprint tailored to your enterprise.

View Intensive
STEP 04

Advisory Board

Ongoing Executive Counsel

Ongoing advisory counsel to maintain accountability, navigate roadblocks, and govern strategic growth.

Explore Advisory
INDEPENDENT AFFILIATE PARTNERS

Build with USBN — Earn on Eligible Product Sales, Not Recruiting

Explore the opportunity to offer approved USBN products and services through an independent affiliate relationship. Compensation is derived exclusively from legitimate customer purchases.

Product Sales Only Commissions paid only on verified client purchases
No Pay for Recruiting Zero compensation for sponsoring or enrolling affiliates
Compliance First Agreements and terms subject to attorney review

*Earnings vary by individual effort, skills, and market conditions. Please review our full Earnings and Affiliate Disclaimer for complete regulatory details.

Partner Opportunity

  • Promote the 10P coaching path & book
  • Introduce qualifying business owners to approved tools
  • Clear Independent Contractor agreement & guidelines
  • Straightforward, sales-based compensation model
Become a Partner
PRACTICAL INSIGHT FOR OWNERS

The Blog

Short, practical answers to real business-owner questions — growth, leadership, marketing, profits, and faith-informed decision-making.

Why Business Plans Fail Without the 10P Foundation

Most business plans gather dust because they lack alignment between personnel, processes, and daily priorities. Here is how structured operating principles create execution.

Profits vs. Cash Flow: The Founder’s Blindspot

A profitable company on paper can easily succumb to working capital strain. Understanding timing and financing relationships is essential for resilient growth.

Prayer and Prudence: Executive Decisions in High-Stakes Environments

Faith-driven leadership is not passive optimism. It is rooted in principled diligence, sound counsel, and disciplined operational habits.

Use the Max Checklist
GET IN TOUCH

Connect with USBN

Reach out directly for business coaching inquiries, partnership discussions, or questions about our resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a small business consultant do?

A small business consultant helps an owner identify problems in planning, marketing, operations, people, and finances, then decide what to fix first. At USBN, consulting is paired with coaching so you get both outside perspective and accountability. The best starting point is the free 10P Scorecard.

How can I grow a small business without just working more hours?

Growth usually comes from fixing the constraint, not adding effort. Check whether the problem is a unclear offer, inconsistent promotion, weak process, or profit leakage. USBN uses the 10P Scorecard to find that constraint before recommending coaching or services.

What is the difference between a business consultant and a business coach?

A consultant advises on a specific problem, such as marketing or operations. A coach develops your decisions and follow-through over time. Many small business owners need a blend of both.

Where should a small business owner start?

Start with clarity. Take the free 10P Scorecard to assess Plan, People, Products, Process, Promotion, Performance, Profits, Projects, Priorities, and Prayer, then decide if you need coaching, a plan, or financing readiness work.