Helping You Build Better, Together: Why Axis Success Partner Had to Happen

“I’m not here to make a killing off small businesses. I’m here to make sure you don’t kill yours trying to do it alone.”
– Marc Bradburry II, aka The Big Bearded Ginger

Starting a business is hard. Keeping one alive? That’s even harder.
That’s not some tagline—it’s the reality I’ve seen over and over again, from the plant floor to the whiteboard.

I’ve been in leadership roles. I’ve written SOPs. I’ve rebuilt culture from the ground up. But what’s always pulled me in the strongest is helping people fix what’s not working and grow something real—without getting crushed in the process.

That’s where Axis Success Partner comes in.

Why Axis?

Axis Success Partner is the evolution of every path I’ve walked—through Big Bearded Ginger Consulting, through The Success Partner Co., and through decades of real-world leadership in tough industries where results matter more than titles.

I didn’t create Axis because I needed a new logo.
I created it because too many great people are stuck, burned out, or quietly drowning behind the scenes of their business.

And I’ve found myself doing this work already—connecting business owners, providing fix-it sessions, creating momentum from scratch. So now we’re just putting a name to it and building the structure that lets more people in.

The Numbers That Drive Me

20% of businesses fail in their first year
Roughly 50% are gone by year five
But those that get outside support—strategy, leadership guidance, process help—can improve survival rates by 30% to 70%

Success doesn’t happen by accident.
But neither does failure.

And too many small business owners think asking for help means they’re failing. I’m here to prove that getting support is the strongest move you can make.

What Axis Does (And Doesn’t)

We’re not “consultants.”
We’re partners in your process—co-builders, fixers, troubleshooters, and connectors.

We help you:

Improve leadership, team morale, and retention
Build systems and SOPs that don’t collapse under stress
Refine your branding and voice so you connect with the right customers
Create sustainable, flexible strategies that grow with you—not against you

And we do it all through a flexible-fee model, because growth shouldn’t be reserved for people with deep pockets.

Can’t pay today? We’ll talk anyway. Because shared success is the whole point.

Why It’s Different

Axis isn’t just about helping one business at a time—it’s about building an organic network of local Montana businesses that grow stronger together.

If Suzie’s candles pair well with Steve’s wellness retreat, I’m gonna introduce them.
If someone needs your service, and I know you’re the right fit, I’m sending them your way.

This is about community-level impact, not just one-off fixes.

My Book, My Background, and My Voice

If you want to see how I think, read my book:
The Big Bearded Ginger’s Guide to Team Fixes

It’s not corporate theory—it’s the real stuff:

How to lead when morale tanks
How to rebuild trust
How to fix what’s broken and still make people feel seen

Want to see my journey? Check the receipts:

Let’s Build Something That Lasts

I built Axis for the folks who feel like they’ve tried everything.
For the people who don’t want to “scale” for the algorithm—they just want to lead better, work smarter, and grow something that matters.

If that’s you?