1 out of 10 Businesses Reach $1 Million. Only 1 out of 100 Reach $10 Million
The difference isn't strategy or talent or luck. It's owner capacity. The Small Business Hotline was built to solve that
We Get to Know Your Business
Not a marketplace. Not a directory. A partner who learns your business once and stays to help you grow it.
Real Experience Meets Smart Technology
375 decades of combined experience from former corporate professionals — paired with the latest AI and automation tools. Human judgment where it matters. Technology where it scales.
One Partner. One Point of Contact
Think of us as your General Contractor. We coordinate the right experts behind the scenes. You never manage the subcontractors. You just make one call.
At Some Point Every Growing Business Outgrows What One Person Can Carry
More revenue means more complexity. More complexity means more decisions. More decisions means more of your time — until the business that was supposed to give you freedom is the thing that owns you.
Most owners don't fail because they aren't smart enough or working hard enough.
They fail because nobody told them there was a better way.
That's exactly what the Small Business Hotline fixes — through AI, automation, flex staffing, and smarter processes built around your specific business.
How it Works
Three steps. One partner. A roadmap built for your business.
Step 1 — AI & Growth Readiness Scorecard
FREE
Step 2 — The Blueprint
$4,500
Step 3 — The SBH Partnership
Customized
Get Started in 3 Easy Steps
1. Get Your Growth Readiness Scorecard
Complete the Growth Readiness survey and we will send you a personalized Growth Readiness Scorecard for your business
2. Book Your FREE Strategy Session
We will review the results of your Growth Readiness Scorecard and develop and high-level action plan for your business
3. Get Your Blueprint!
We build your custom AI and growth roadmap — a prioritized plan that tells you exactly what to fix, in what order, and how to start winning faster.
A Powered by The Escapee Collective
375 decades of combined experience from former corporate professionals who left big business to help businesses like yours grow. These aren't generalists with certificates. They're people who spent careers solving your exact problems inside companies much larger than yours
Matt Payne: Sales Enablement
Shannon Carriere- HR & Employee Management
Christine Maniacek: Talent Acquisition Strategist
John Arms: Marketing Strategy & Execution
Mary Claire Mandeville: Sales Marketing
Brandon Mateika: Growth Specialist
Michael Haynes: Professional Services Growth Specialist
Emily Einolander: Copy Writing Specialist
Paul Shirley- Optimization Advisor
Frequently Asked Questions
How is The Small Business Hotline different than other consulting or training companies?
We're not a marketplace and we're not a traditional consulting firm. We get to know your business deeply through the Blueprint process — so every resource we bring you fits your specific situation. You have one point of contact who already knows your business, your goals, and your constraints. No starting from scratch every engagement.
What is the Blueprint and why do I need it?
The Blueprint is a custom AI and growth roadmap built specifically for your business. Most small businesses waste thousands of dollars every year on the wrong tools, wrong hires, and wrong priorities. The Blueprint eliminates that by giving you a clear picture of exactly what to fix, in what order, and where AI can start delivering results immediately.
Do I have to commit to an ongoing contract?
No. You can start with the free scorecard and strategy session, move to the Blueprint as a one time investment, and decide from there whether you want ongoing partnership support. There are no long term contracts. You only pay for what your business actually needs.
How do you select your Escapee Experts?
Every expert in the Small Business Hotline network is a vetted member of the Escapee Collective — former corporate professionals with an average of 25 years of real world experience. They've led teams, built systems, and solved problems inside the largest companies in the world. Now they're focused on helping Main Street businesses grow.
What size businesses do you work with?
The Small Business Hotline was built for the owner who has built something real and can feel the ceiling getting closer. We typically work with businesses between $500k and $10 million in revenue across any industry — retail, professional services, trades, healthcare, legal, and more.
What if I just want to start with the free scorecard?
Perfect. That's exactly where we want you to start. The scorecard is genuinely useful on its own — you'll walk away with a clear picture of where your business stands and where the biggest opportunities are hiding. No pitch. No pressure. Just clarity.
Still have questions?
Drop us a note. We are happy to answer any questions!