Sound familiar?
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You're generating revenue, but the profit never seems to match the effort.
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Your business runs on you — and you're exhausted.
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You've hired vendors, bought tools, and tried tactics — none of it stuck.
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Growth feels like adding more weight, not more freedom.
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You're great at the work, but sometimes feel like you're guessing at the business.
If any of that resonates, you're not alone — and you're not stuck. You just need a clearer strategy and someone willing to have an honest conversation about your business.
The problem isn't your market. It's not your team. And it's definitely not your work ethic.
Most trades and home service businesses grow on instinct. And instinct is powerful — it's what got you here.
But at a certain point, instinct without structure creates more pressure, not more profit. The owners who break through to the next level aren't working harder than everyone else. They're thinking more clearly about their business — and making better decisions because of it.
That's what Table Talk Consulting is built to help you do.
We're your strategic advisor - not another vendor
Table Talk Consulting doesn't run your operations for you, hand you a template, or sell you a tool and walk away. We sit across the table from you — as a trusted advisor — and help you think more clearly about your business.
Where it's going. What's holding it back. And exactly what to do about it.
What we are
A business coaching and strategic advisory firm focused on fundamentals, growth strategy, and operational discipline
What we're not
A vendor, a program, or a one-size-fits-all solution that skips the strategy and jumps straight to tactics
Every engagement is built around a proven framework:
The Business Growth Blueprint.
Most business problems have a root cause that lives in one of five areas. The Business Growth Blueprint is TTC's structured method for evaluating where your business stands — and building a clear path forward.
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Strategy
Know where you're going, why you're positioned to win there, and how to execute.
2
Marketing
Attract the right customers consistently — and know how your strategy is performing.
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Sales
Convert more of the right leads into profitable jobs through a repeatable, professional customer experience.
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Operations
Build the systems and team structure that let your business perform at a high level — with or without you in the room.
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Financials
Understand your numbers well enough to make confident decisions about pricing, profit, and growth.
We work with owners who are serious about building a better business — not just a busier one.
TTC works primarily with home service and trades business owners — operators who are strong in their craft and ready to build the strategic structure to match.
HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, exterior cleaning, garage doors, and other service-focused companies
Businesses with strong technical foundations that need strategic structure
Owner-operators generating between $500K and $5M in annual revenue
Owners who want growth that doesn't cost them their quality of life
If you're looking for someone to run your operations or manage campaigns for you,
Table Talk Consulting is not the right fit. But if you want a strategic partner who will help you think clearly and lead your business better — let's talk.
Getting started is simple.
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Take the Free Business Assessment
A 10-minute diagnostic that shows you where your business stands across all five pillars — and where your highest-leverage opportunities are.
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Review your results with Derrick
We'll walk through what the assessment reveals, identify your highest-leverage opportunities, and explore whether ongoing coaching and optimization is the right next step for your business.
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Build your strategic path forward
If there's a fit, we map a clear roadmap tailored to your business — built around the highest-impact moves, not a generic playbook.
Here's what changes when owners think more clearly about their business.
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Clarity on what's actually driving — or limiting — growth.
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A strategic roadmap built around their specific business, not a template.
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Systems and processes that reduce dependence on the owner.
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Better decisions at every level, made with more confidence.
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A business that generates profit and provides freedom — not just revenue and stress.
"Derrick and I meet almost weekly. He helped me think differently about how to grow my business from two million to five million dollars in annual revenue. I had a goal, but no real strategy to get me there. I've learned so much and am excited about this new path."
Ken, Residential and Commercial HVAC
The advisor on the other side of the table
Derrick Biggs founded Table Talk Consulting with a straightforward conviction: small business owners deserve the same quality of strategic guidance that larger companies invest in.
His approach is direct, practical, and grounded in one belief — owners who think better, build better businesses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Table Talk Consulting?
Table Talk Consulting LLC is a business coaching and strategic advisory firm. We work exclusively with home service and trades business owners — helping them build more profitable, scalable companies through strategic clarity, better systems, and stronger decision-making.
Is Table Talk Consulting a marketing agency?
No. Table Talk Consulting is a business coaching and strategic advisory firm. We don't run marketing campaigns, manage advertising, or execute operations on your behalf. Our role is to help you think more clearly about your business, make better decisions, and build the systems and strategy needed to grow profitably.
Why is my trades business not as profitable as it should be?
Low profitability in trades businesses typically traces back to one of three root causes: pricing that doesn't account for true costs and desired margins, operational inefficiencies that drive up job costs, or a service and customer mix that prioritizes revenue over profit. A structured business assessment across strategy, operations, and financials can quickly identify which area is the primary constraint.
How do I grow my home service business without burning out?
Burnout in home service businesses is almost always a systems problem, not an effort problem. The path forward involves building operational systems that reduce owner dependency, hiring and developing the right team, and making strategic decisions about which services and customers to prioritize. A business coach specializing in trades and home services can help you identify where to focus first.
What is the difference between a business coach and a business consultant?
A business consultant typically diagnoses problems and delivers recommendations or executes specific projects. A business coach works alongside the owner over time — helping them develop as a leader, think more clearly about decisions, and build the skills and systems to run a better business. Table Talk Consulting operates as a coach-advisor hybrid, combining strategic guidance with practical, execution-focused recommendations.