Celebrating 20 Years on the Central Coast
Our Team
What can we say? There's a reason our clients sing our praises and keep referring others to us. Our team of consultants is the best of the best -- problem solvers with real-world executive business experience, extensive training and the ability to deliver measurable results! We are a group of friendly, creative thinkers who live by our Core Values and know how to get the job done for you!
After nearly three decades of delivering business consulting, Collaboration Business Consulting has helped hundreds of businesses -- from Fortune 500 unicorns to small, family-run ice cream shops -- attain new levels of growth.
Our creative discipline and commitment to relentless learning drive us to conduct research, read voraciously, and continuously evolve the strategies we've honed over the years. In fact, we take the time to re-evaluate our tools and methodologies each and every year, ensuring our approach remains relevant and keeps pace with an ever-changing business environment!
Our clients come to rely on us as trusted partners as we guide them in re-energizing their teams and achieving breakthrough performance.
Mission
To inspire, educate and empower proactive leaders to achieve breakthrough performance.
Core Values
Relationship Centered
We are resourceful at connecting people and ideas. We believe in creating meaningful, purposeful, and long-lasting relationships that are based on the highest standards of ethics and authentic enthusiasm for people’s success.
Relentless Learners
We are intrinsically motivated to foster and develop a thirst for learning in ourselves and others. We have an ambitious drive to find new solutions and add value for our clients, our company, ourselves and our communities.
Creatively Disciplined
We value the freedom and encouragement to think creatively and share innovative ideas in a self-directed and team-supported environment. We are disciplined and accountable, which enables ideas to be implemented and goals achieved.
Outcome Driven
We strategically align our actions to achieve measurable results. This allows us to be proactive and dedicated in reaching our goals and help others reach theirs.
Our History
1995
WE OPEN OUR DOORS
Collaboration, Inc. is founded in Atlanta, GA. Our emphasis is on Education & Training around issues of Team Building, Communication and Management Training
1995
OUR FOCUS: SMALL BUSINESS CONSULTING
We use the Askier Business Development Framework and build our capacities with Mentor and E-Myth training
2003
WE RELOCATE TO SAN LUIS OBISPO
Collaboration LLC Is formed in San Luis Obispo, CA. We continue to focus on Small Business Consulting
2004
ACHIEVE KAUFFMAN CERTIFICATION
We introduce Fast Trac Education Programs, including New Venture, Growth Venture and Listening to Your Business, into our consulting services. 395 people have now completed our programs.
2008
WE BEGIN USING WORKTRAITS
We introduce WorkTraits Communication Assessments to help teams learn to identify different communication styles and work together better
2015
COLLABORATIVE LEADER ASSESSMENT LAUNCHED
We develop an assessment to measure trust and gauge feelings among employees
2016
WE DEPLOY A STRATEGIC PLANNING FRAMEWORK
We begin incorporating a 5-year Plan and Strategy Methodology into our consultations
2019
WE REFOCUS ON GROWTH CONSULTING
We streamline our education offerings and introduce Exit Strategies and Succession Planning into our curriculum
2021
WE STREAMLINE OUR CORE FRAMEWORKS
In addition to fine-tuning our training frameworks, we introduce new tools around Technologies & Efficiences, DiSC and Strategic Planning
2023
WE CELEBRATE 20 YEARS ON THE CENTRAL COAST
We celebrate 20 years of service and growth, hand in hand with our community.
2024
WE EXPAND THE BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP
Collaboration LLC brings on two long-standing employees, Erin Hoffman and Maggie Torres, as partners.