What is the

Profitable Growth Accelerator?

The Profitable Growth Accelerator is a 100-day execution support program for manufacturers, distributors, and service companies doing $1M–$1B+ in revenue.

It identifies 30% EBITDA growth using a 4-step proven process

1. Segment

Find the hidden profit in your data.

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2. Simplify

Eliminate unprofitable complexity.

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3. Zero-Up

Rebuild around your most valuable core.

4. Grow

Expand the Fort and win with precision.

Identify 30% EBITDA growth with...

The Profitable Growth

Accelerator

  • 100 days of implementation support
  • 1-on-1 coaching and milestone reviews
  • Full 80/20 training and segmentation tools
  • Access to pricing, scorecard, and playbook templates
  • Strategic Growth Plan and Zero-Up P&L guidance
  • Private Slack channel + weekly office hours
  • Private community of operators and CEOs
  • Your Satisfaction is Guaranteed

Success Stories

Our strategic training & implementation solutions deliver measurable impact and sustainable growth.


A Proven Methodology

The 80/20 Institute's proven methodology is meticulously detailed in our founder Bill Canady's best-selling books, including The 80/20 CEO and From Panic to Profit.

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FAQ

Program Basics

What is the Profitable Growth Accelerator (PGA)?

PGA is a 100-day execution support program that identifies your path to rapid profit growth.   It's built for CEO's, Presidents, and Founders who want results--not theory.

The playbook follows a 4-step process--Segment, Simplify, Zero-Up, and Grow--identifying 200-500 basis points of EBITDA improvement in 100 days.

Who is the PGA designed for?

Mid-sized manufacturers, distributors, and service firms with revenues between $1M and $1B plus.

The ideal clients are CEOs, Presidents, Founders, or PE-backed executives who need to move the needle on EBITDA fast.

How does the PGA work?

It starts with a discovery call and demo. Once you enroll, we assign you an Account Manager (AM) who acts as your coach and quarterback.

Your leadership team runs the 100-day playbook, supported by online tools, and training.

Is PGA online or in person?

PGA is delivered online, with your Account Manager guiding the process via Zoom, Slack, and The 80/20 Institute platform.

Optional in-person workshops can be added for kickoff, simplification, or pricing sessions if desired.

Results & Outcomes

What kind of results can I expect in 100 days?

Clients typically see a path to gain 200-500bps of EBITDA improvement (~30% profit growth).

The fastest wins usually come from pricing and product mix. The structural wins come from simplification and reallocation

Do you offer a guarantee?

Yes. If you commit to the process and execute with your Account Manager, we guarantee that you will be satisfied—or we will keep working with you until you are.

This is a strategic partnership, not a one-and-done course. You’ll have us by your side until you are on a clear path to ROI. We don't do refunds--we do results.

Are there real case studies or success stories?

Yes. Examples include:

  • A $200M distributor that eliminated 20% of SKUs and grew EBITDA +350bps in 90 days.
  • A $150M manufacturer that gained 30% profit growth in one quarter through pricing discipline.
  • A $75M service firm that reallocated resources and lifted EBITDA margin by 4.2% in six months.

Execution & Commitment

What is expected of my team during the program?

Your team must provide data, attend structured reviews, and execute initiatives.

Execution is a condition of employment—if you follow the process, results are inevitable.

How much time will it take from my leadership team each week?

On average 2–4 hours per week for your core leadership team.

This includes prep, data review, and training courses.

Who from my company should be involved?

The CEO, CFO/COO, and functional leaders responsible for sales, operations, and finance.

What happens if we fall behind?

The Account Manager will course-correct quickly.

The 100-day timeline is built to stay on pace. To keep it that way, we depend on timely data, training, and engagement from your team. If we see risks emerging, we’ll sound the alarm early, identify issues, and guide the course-correction.

Practicalities

What industries does this work best in?

PGA is proven across many sectors that include —manufacturing, distribution, and services companies.

It works where there is complexity, margin pressure, and a need for execution discipline.

Do I need to share sensitive company data?

Yes—customer, product, and P&L data is required to run the segmentation.

Data is handled confidentially and analyzed only for execution purposes.

What if my business is smaller/larger than the typical client?

PGA has been applied successfully in companies as small as $1M and  larger than $5B.

The principles of 80/20 and PGOS scale up or down.

How is PGA different from traditional consultants or training?

Consultants give you reports. Training gives you theory. PGA gives you execution.

It’s hands-on, data-driven, and built to move the P&L in 100 days.

Next Steps

How do I learn more or get started?

Simple—book a discovery call.

We’ll review your business goals and determine if PGA is the right fit.

What happens in the Discovery Call?

In 45 minutes, we’ll:

  1. Understand your company’s current challenges.
  2. Walk you through the PGA 100-Day Playbook.
  3. Show case examples of results achieved by companies like yours.

What comes after PGA if we want to go further?

Many CEOs roll into The Command Center™, which integrates PGA with annual strategy, margin expansion, sales acceleration, and exit planning.

PGA is the entry point into the full 80/20 Institute system.

Our Guarantee

SATISFACTION

Guarantee

Risk free

We guarantee that you will be satisfied—or we will keep working with you until you are.

This is a strategic partnership, not a one-and-done course. You'll have us by your side until you are on a clear path to an ROI.

Your Next Step

Speak to Our Experienced Team

Schedule a Discovery Call and Learn How You Can identify 30% Profit Growth in 100 Days—Without Adding Headcount or Complexity 

Bill Canady

CEO & Leadership Advisor


Bill has led more than 20+ 80/20 Implementations, including Arrowhead & OTC within the Genstar portfolio. Also, the author of The 80/20 CEO, Panic To Profit, and founder of PGOS (Profitable Growth Operating System).​

Monique Verduzco

Strategy Coach


Monique Verduzco is a global strategy and M&A consultant specializing in guiding consumer-focused businesses through growth, transformation, and successful sale.

Joe Michels

80/20 Implementation Leader


Joe Michels is an experienced 80/20 practitioner with a deep background in implementing 80/20 principles within private equity and publicly traded companies.