The Business
Therapist
Sometimes your business just needs someone to talk to. I'm Tom Black — a mentor, not a consultant. No fees, no contracts, no agenda. Just honest guidance from 38 years of real-world experience.
Business mentoring,
the way it should be
Running a business is hard. The challenges are real — strategy, people, finances, growth — and most entrepreneurs face them alone. That's where I come in.
I call myself a Business Therapist because that's what entrepreneurs actually need: someone who listens first, asks the right questions, and helps you find clarity. Not a consultant who hands you a report. A mentor who walks alongside you.
This is a non-profit service. There is no charge. My only goal is to help you succeed.
Whatever you're facing,
we'll work through it
Strategy & Planning
Struggling with direction? We'll work through your business model, goals, and the path forward — together.
Sales & Marketing
From building a sales process to defining your brand, I'll help you connect with customers and grow revenue.
Start-Up Guidance
Launching something new? I'll help you pressure-test your plan, analyze your market, and avoid costly mistakes.
Financial Clarity
P&L, cash flow, breakeven — I'll help you understand your numbers and make confident decisions.
People & Leadership
Your team is your business. I'll help you build culture, manage change, and lead with purpose.
Business Development
Identify new opportunities, build partnerships, and create a sustainable growth engine for your company.
Not sure where to start?
That's exactly the right time to reach out. Just send me a message.
Tom Black
Business Therapist · Minneapolis, MN
38 years of experience,
at your service
I spent 38 years inside a Fortune 50 corporation, working across sales leadership, brand management, strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, and business development. I've seen what works — and what doesn't — at every level of business.
Now I want to give that experience away. Freely. To entrepreneurs who are building something real and could use a trusted voice in their corner.
I'm not here to sell you anything. I'm here to listen, ask the right questions, and help you find your own answers. That's what a Business Therapist does.
Education
MBA — University of Minnesota
Carlson School of Management
BS, Business Administration — Indiana Wesleyan University
"My only agenda is your success."
Let's start a
conversation
There's no intake form, no screening process, no fee. Just send me a message and tell me a little about what you're working on. I'll get back to you personally.