Solutions for evolving businesses.

Comprehensive services to help your business thrive now and in the future.

We help businesses in a state of crisis, growth or transition.

Our advisors are committed to helping business owners succeed through strategic growth, taxation planning, and organizational development.

Traction/EOS Organizational Development Accounting /CPA Tax Efficiency Planning P&C Insurance Work/Personality Assessments Estate Planning Buy/Sell Mediation Key Employee Planning Succession Planning Retirement Planning Conflict Resolution HR Advising Sales Training Business Valuations

From fine-tuning your tax strategies to helping you implement a comprehensive organizational strategy to optimize your team, we’ve got you covered..

We’ll help you
navigate your future.

The US is home to more than 33 million small businesses.

38%

38% of small businesses fail because they run out of cash.

66%

Fail in the first ten years.

65%

Only 65% of small to medium-sized businesses are profitable.

85%

Have never consulted an advisor.

98%

Do not have a formal valuation to help them understand the current and potential value of their business.

67%

Have taken little to no time to prepare for a transition.

We’re your partner, every step of the way.

Our team has extensive experience in value advising and business growth. We’ll be your go-to resource as your business thrives, helping you adjust your processes and strategies to meet your goals.

One to Five Years.

That’s the typical time it takes for business owners to plan and prepare for a transition. It’s never too early to get started.

What they're saying about us.

What they're saying about us.

  • For the better part of a decade Cool Hollow has been instrumental in helping Platte River define, strategize and implement a plan for financial independence.

    For the better part of a decade Mark Richards and Cool Hollow have been instrumental in helping Platte River and my family define, strategize and implement a plan for financial independence. His friendship and guidance has allowed our business to thrive both personally and professionally. Had we not met and listened to Mark's advice over the years we would not be in the position we are today!

    BRENT ALLSHOUSE - Platte River Networks

  • Mark looks at the whole picture and pulls everyone together on the same page.

    Mark with Cool Hollow Solutions has been a game changer for our business. I have run Keystone Ford as a hands-on employee/owner for the last 34 years and felt I never needed a consultant but last November, I stepped back and brought a GM in to run the day-to-day operations and moved to FL. Not long after I moved, I knew we needed Mark's guidance. Mark looks at the whole picture and pulls everyone together on the same page puts a plan in place and holds everyone accountable for what was agreed upon. I look forward to seeing our growth as we continue down this path. You can't go wrong by having Mark by your side and only wish I had done this

    CLAYTON BLACK - Owner of Keystone Ford

  • There hasn't been a topic or question that that Mark hasn't been able to give high level guidance on.

    Working with Mark has been an invaluable investment for our operations. He has used his vast experience of working with all kinds of business owners to help elevate the way we operate our companies, strategize and achieve our goals, as well as, expectations for our staff and for ourselves. There has not been a topic or question that we have encountered that Mark hasn't been able to give high level guidance on. We are excited to continue to work with Mark and the Cool Hollow Solutions team, to achieve milestones we once thought were impossible.

    DR. ROB NORRIS - PharmD Chambers' Apothecary St. Thomas Apothecary

  • They've helped us recognize areas where we needed to pursue in order to maximize our efficiency and overall profitability.

    Mark has been instrumental in helping PCA gain major "traction" since working with us. In addition, he helped us recognize areas where we needed to pursue in order to maximize our efficiency and overall profitability. His expertise is valuable to our team and I'm thankful to have him connected with us as we plan for our future!

    TED

  • Cool Hollow has truly become a trusted partner in my business.

    Highly recommended for all of your personal, business, or financial needs. The Cool Hollow team will take the time to understand your needs, put together a personalized plan, and make sure it is executed. Myself, my family, and my team enjoy working with Cool Hollow and have all benefited from the various services and resources we've been able to utilize over the past few years. Cool Hollow has truly become a trusted partner in my business.

    TIM STENGER

  • As a business owner, the strategic insight has been invaluable.

    These folks are great! Mark and his team are always responsive and very thorough. As a business owner, his strategic insight has been invaluable

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