Business growth consulting and strategy 2014 Citadel Group USA Minneapolis

Business Growth
Architecture

Operational and strategic consulting for SMBs and growth-stage companies. We architect the systems, teams, and strategies that turn promising businesses into scalable, durable enterprises.

400%
Avg. YoY Growth
For Partnered Companies
$6B+
Revenue Generated for Clients
Across All Engagements
$100M+
Startup Valuation Built
From $60K in 24 Months
500+
Team Members Managed
Up to 150 Concurrently

How we build growth.

01

Diagnose

We start with a deep operational and financial audit to understand where you are and where the leverage points are.

02

Architect

We design a custom growth blueprint — org structure, systems, priorities, and a 90-day execution roadmap.

03

Execute

We work alongside your team to implement, not just advise. We stay in the trenches until the systems are running.

04

Scale

With the foundation built, we help you accelerate — adding talent, capital, and strategy as the business demands.

What we deliver.

Scale Architecture

We design the operational infrastructure that allows businesses to grow without breaking — org structure, process systems, technology stack, and team design built for the next stage. Our partners have averaged 400% year-over-year growth.

Business Acquisition & Integration

For owners looking to exit or transition, we provide acquisition advisory, valuation support, and post-acquisition integration planning. We've helped take a business from $60K to a $100M+ valuation within 24 months.

Revenue Growth Strategy

Market positioning, B2B sales process design, and channel strategy for SMBs ready to scale. We've generated over $200M in new B2B revenue and helped clients grow from $3M to $20M in annual revenue within 12 months.

Leadership & Team Development

Building the right team at the right time. We've managed over 500 team members and consultants — up to 150 concurrently — and advise on hiring strategy, leadership development, and organizational design at every growth stage.

Built for businesses at inflection points.

We work best with business owners who know they have something real — and need a partner who can help them build the infrastructure to take it further. If you're ready to stop working in your business and start working on it, we should talk.

Let's Talk
SMBs generating $1M–$20M in annual revenue
Founders preparing for their first leadership hire
Businesses ready to systematize operations
Companies exploring acquisition or exit
Growth-stage companies entering new markets
Owners looking to reduce founder dependency

Considering selling your business?

Citadel Group actively acquires well-run businesses with strong fundamentals. If you're a business owner exploring exit options, we offer a straightforward, respectful process with no unnecessary friction.

Explore an Acquisition

"We don't just buy businesses. We build on what the founder created — preserving the culture, the team, and the mission while adding the capital and infrastructure to take it further."

Aaron Hauge — Founder, Citadel Group USA