The 80/20 Institute
We provide advisory, training and coaching for CEOs, business leaders, executives, and organizations that want to implement 80/20 principles to drive efficiency, profitability, and growth.
What is 80/20?
Multiply Your Results by Leveraging the Power of the 80/20 Rule.
It's likely that around 80% of your profits come from only 20% of your customers, 20% of your products and 20% of your activities. By identifying and focusing on key clients, products and activites, you can see a major boost in your business's growth and profitability.
Who is it for?
The Visionary
The 80/20 Institute equips Visionaries with the clarity and strategic insight to drive company-wide transformation.
By applying the 80/20 principle, we help CEOs focus on the highest-value opportunities, eliminate complexity, and accelerate profitability. Visionaries learn how to align teams, set bold yet achievable goals, and create a culture of execution and accountability.
The Operator
Operators are the engine that turns strategy into execution. The 80/20 Institute provides VPs, Directors, and General Managers with the tools, frameworks, and training to simplify operations, increase efficiency, and drive growth.
We teach Operators how to identify the critical few activities that deliver the most impact, streamline decision-making, and implement high-value initiatives with precision.
The Prophet Advisors®
Prophet Advisors® are certified experts in 80/20 execution, responsible for training, coaching, and guiding teams to implement 80/20 strategies effectively.
These advisors work closely with leadership teams to translate strategy into action, drive adoption at all levels of the organization, and ensure sustainable results. Through certification programs and ongoing training, The 80/20 Institute empowers Prophet Advisors® to deliver measurable impact in their organizations and beyond.
Sizes of companies we help
Lower Middle Market (LMM)
Revenue Range:
$5 million to $50 million
Typical Characteristics:
Common Buyers: Individual investors, family offices, private equity firms specializing in smaller deals, and strategic buyers.
Middle Market
(MM)
Revenue Range:
$50 million to $500 million
Typical Characteristics:
Common Buyers: Mid-sized private equity firms, strategic acquirers, and institutional investors.
Upper Middle Market (UMM)
Revenue Range:
$500 million to $1 billion+
Typical Characteristics:
Common Buyers: Large private equity firms, publicly traded corporations, and institutional investors.
Types of companies we help
Public Companies
The 80/20 Institute helps large, publicly traded companies identify high-value customers, optimize product lines, and improve operational efficiency using the 80/20 principle.
These companies often seek enterprise-level training, leadership coaching, and strategic advisory services to drive profitability and shareholder value.
Private Companies
Many mid-sized and smaller private companies struggle with resource allocation, scaling, and profitability. The 80/20 Institute works with these businesses to implement focused strategies that maximize profits, reduce complexity, and improve decision-making.
Private businesses often engage in coaching, cohort programs, and training to streamline operations and accelerate growth.
Private Equity-Owned Companies
Private equity firms invest in companies with the goal of maximizing value in a short time frame (typically 3-5 years). The 80/20 Institute helps PE firms and their portfolio companies implement the 80/20 strategy to improve margins, simplify operations, and scale effectively.
This ensures higher exit valuations when PE firms sell or take the company public. PE-backed companies often engage in intensive training, leadership development, and data-driven execution strategies to achieve rapid results.
Empowering Teams & Departments Within Organizations
Sales & Marketing
Learning how to apply 80/20 to target high-value customers and maximize sales effectiveness.
Operations &
Supply Chain
Using 80/20 to cut complexity, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.
Finance & Strategy
Leveraging 80/20 data-driven insights to make better strategic decisions.
Programs
Our programs are designed to help you implement 80/20 in your business.
Coaching
The 80/20 Institute empowers leaders to achieve significant growth through tailored coaching for individuals, cohorts, and enterprises.
Send us a message to learn about our programs.