Strategic Business Consulting with Charles M. Barr

Get expert guidance from someone who's been on both sides of the table—as a lender, advisor, and business owner.

Most business consultants have never underwritten a loan, structured a deal, or put real capital on the line. They give advice based on theory, not experience.

I'm different.

I'm Charles M. Barr, founder and CEO of LVRG Business Funding. For 25 years, I've worked as a direct lender, financing facilitator, and M&A advisor. I've approved loans, declined deals that later failed, structured financing for acquisitions, and advised thousands of businesses on growth strategy.

I know what works because I've seen it work—and I know what fails because I've seen that too.

When you're facing a tough decision about your business, you need advice from someone who understands the real-world consequences of getting it right or wrong.

Who This Is For

I work with established business owners who are facing decisions that could significantly impact their bottom line:

• Growth strategy - You're stuck at a revenue plateau and need a clear path forward

• Cash flow problems - Revenue is good but cash is always tight

• Scaling operations - You want to grow but don't want to lose control or destroy margins

• Funding decisions - Should you take on debt? How much? What kind?

• Acquisitions - Evaluating a business to buy or structuring a deal

• Operational challenges - Inefficiencies eating into profitability

• Exit planning - Preparing your business for sale in 3-5 years

If you're a business owner generating $500K+ annually and facing a high-impact decision, this is for you.

What You Get

30-Minute Strategy Session: $397

Here's how it works:

You schedule a 30-minute call with me. We discuss your business, your challenge, and your goals. I ask questions. You give me the details. We dig into what's really going on.

After the call, I put together a custom Strategic Growth Plan specifically for your business—not generic advice, but a roadmap tailored to your situation.

What's included:

30-Minute Focused Strategy Call
No fluff. No small talk. We get straight to your challenge and work through it together. You tell me what's going on. I tell you what I'd do based on 25 years of experience working with businesses just like yours.

Custom 7-10 Page Strategic Growth Plan (Delivered in 3-5 Business Days)
This isn't a template. It's written specifically for your business and includes:

• Analysis of your current situation

• Clear strategic recommendations

• Specific action steps to implement

• Timeline and priorities

• Expected outcomes and success metrics

• Risks to watch for

You'll walk away with a roadmap you can actually use—not vague consultant advice that sounds good but doesn't help.

Payment required upfront before scheduling. No exceptions.

What Makes This Different

I've Been on Every Side of the Table

As a direct lender, I've approved and declined thousands of loans. As a financing facilitator, I've structured deals with banks nationwide. As an M&A advisor, I've analyzed hundreds of acquisitions and business sales.

I know:

• What banks actually approve (and why they decline deals)

• What growth strategies work in the real world

• What operational changes actually improve profitability

• What capital structures make sense for different business stages

• What deals are worth pursuing and which ones will destroy you

I Work With Real Businesses, Not Startups

I don't work with tech startups or venture-backed companies. I work with real businesses—contractors, manufacturers, distributors, service companies. Businesses that generate revenue, employ people, and need to make smart decisions about growth, cash flow, and operations.

If you're a construction company owner, a manufacturer, a commercial contractor, or run any established business doing real revenue, I understand your world.

I Don't Waste Your Time

You're paying $397 for 30 minutes of my time and a custom growth plan. I'm not going to waste that time or yours. We focus on your specific challenge, I give you my best guidance, and you get a plan you can implement.

No sales pitches. No upsells. No BS.

Common Questions

"What kinds of challenges do you help with?"
Cash flow management, growth strategy, operational efficiency, funding decisions, acquisitions, exit planning, scaling operations, profitability optimization—anything that significantly impacts your business performance.

"Do I need to send you financials before the call?"
No. Just come prepared to discuss your business and the challenge you're facing. If we need financials for the growth plan, I'll let you know during the call.

"What if my challenge requires more than 30 minutes?"
We'll cover as much as we can in 30 minutes. If you realize after receiving your growth plan that you need deeper strategy work, we can discuss hourly consulting for a more comprehensive engagement. No pressure—just an option if you need it.

"How detailed is the growth plan?"
7-10 pages, custom-written for your business. It includes analysis, strategy, action steps, timeline, and expected outcomes. It's specific to your situation—not generic advice.

"Do you work with businesses outside Michigan?"
Yes. While LVRG is based in Metro Detroit, I work with business owners nationwide.

"What if I don't like the advice?"
Well, let's get real. If you knew everything and had all the answers, you wouldn't be reading this. You're paying for my honest assessment based on 25 years of experience. If you're looking for someone to tell you what you want to hear, this isn't for you. I tell you what I'd do if it were my business—whether you like it or not.

"Can I get a refund?"
No. You're paying for my time and expertise, which is delivered regardless of whether you agree with the advice. All sales are final.

The Bottom Line

You're running a business that does real revenue. You're facing decisions that could make or cost you six figures depending on how you handle them.

You can:

• Figure it out yourself and hope you get it right

• Hire a consultant who's never been on the lending or M&A side

• Get advice from someone who's spent 25 years as a lender, advisor, and financing facilitator

$397 is nothing compared to the cost of making the wrong decision.

Ready to Get Started?

30-Minute Strategy Session: $397

• 30-minute call with Charles M. Barr

• Custom 7-10 page Strategic Growth Plan

• Delivered in 3-5 business days

• Payment required upfront

Three ways to get started:

Best Option: Click "Add to Cart" above to begin

Email: cbarr@lvrgllc.com (Subject: Strategic Business Consulting)

Phone: (855) 998-5874

Charles M. Barr
Founder & CEO, LVRG Business Funding
Metro Detroit | Serving Business Owners Nationwide
25 Years Experience | Direct Lender | M&A Advisor | Financing Facilitator