Gain Clarity.
Build Momentum.
Achieve Your Vision.

I partner with businesses to develop a clear vision, strong leadership, and a proven system for success.

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Clarity

Create an actionable plan to grow your business.

Alignment

Get your team working toward a shared vision.

Momentum

Achieve real results with a proven system.

Have you hit a PLATEAU in your business?

Lack of Direction

Without a clear strategy, your team is misaligned, and opportunities slip away.

Wasted Resources

You’re spinning your wheels with no real progress.

Stagnation

Without the right systems, your business will hit a ceiling and stop growing.

The Pinnacle Principles

Learn a proven Operating System for growing your enterprise based on these Five Principles. Master them and watch your business climb.

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PEOPLE

Get the right people in the right seats, right away. Then equip and coach them in a unified direction.

PURPOSE

Start with why. Set a compelling mission, clear visions, and authentic values. Then develop a winning strategy.

PLAYBOOKS

Document and optimize your core processes from top to bottom, both internal and customer-facing.

PERFORMANCE

Measure what matters, then manage it. Plan and track key goals on an annual, quarterly, and weekly cadence.

PROFIT

Profit comes as a result of mastering the other Principles, and fuels growth in a virtuous cycle.

I KNOW THE CHALLENGES OF RUNNING A BUSINESS  Because I've Walked in Your Shoes.

It can feel overwhelming—misaligned teams, stalled growth, and uncertainty about the next steps. I’ve guided many organizations by implementing a clear, proven system to regain control, drive momentum, and achieve the success they envisioned.

Pinnacle Client Testimonials

Working with our Guide has allowed us to think bigger, differently, and become aligned as a team. Our Guide allows for adjustments and customization for what works best for us. I recommend Pinnacle Business Guides to leadership teams who want to reach their goals but feel stuck.

Missy Ramberg

Director of Marketing, Acucraft Fireplace Systems

You’re going to climb a mountain, but you’re doing it with someone who’s going to help lead you there. The Guide helps provide a pathway, so I know that’s where my hand is going to go; I know that’s where my foot is going to go. Pretty soon, you’re at the top of the peak, cheering on and wondering what’s the next peak, what’s the next climb? That’s really exciting.

Josh Smith

Founder & President, AK Material Handling Systems

SERVICES

ANNUALLY, YOU RECEIVE:

One: 2 or 3 Day Base Camp Session (First Year Only)
Will be replaced by the Annual Summit in subsequent years

Three: 1 Day Quarterly Sessions

One: 2 Day Annual Summit

Monthly: Altitude Checks (One-on-One calls with the CEO and/or Leadership Team)

Ongoing: Access to 80+ Pinnacle Business Tools and Resources

BASE CAMP
DAY 1

Right from the start we get set for the journey, lay out the brutal facts facing the company, assess the team and their ability to climb, and shore up the culture foundations we’ll build from.

BASE CAMP
DAY 2

We review the territory covered in Day One and begin looking out to the future to cast vision, define a compelling purpose and set milestones, growth plans and Rocks.

Quarterly Lookouts

Every quarter we reconvene to look back at all we’ve accomplished and learn from both the highs and low points. We then set our sights on the quarter ahead and gather new tools to climb even higher.

ANNUAL
SUMMITS

Each year we stake two days to rise above the daily grind and think bigger, make plans, and gather the needed tools to set out on a new year, toward the Pinnacle we set our sights on from the start.

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ABOUT Eric Hutchings

An entrepreneur since age 19, Eric has shown a passion for creating innovative business solutions for decades.

Getting a Doctorate in Chiropractic afforded him the opportunity to found over a dozen companies and divisions in the medical, marketing, and nutrition industries. He has since designed and implemented a number of custom business operating systems for successful entrepreneurs, enterprises, and leadership teams.

His personal interest in fitness and health finds him training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a black belt, where he has achieved a world championship. He lives in Southern California, where he enjoys surfing, mountain biking, and training for triathlons almost as much as he enjoys helping other entrepreneurs.

Free tool

Discover where your Business Stands on the path to the Pinnacle.

Take our Baseline Assessment to determine how your company performs across the Five Pinnacle Principles and receive a PDF report with practical recommendations to help you and your team climb to the next level.

- RECEIVE Your Scores Across ALL Five Pinnacle Principles

- Learn How Each Principle Unlocks Business Growth

- Get Actionable Recommendations and Tools

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Learn More about the Pinnacle Approach

The Pinnacle Approach™ is detailed in a series of three books that share stories and principles real businesses have used to grow faster than they ever thought possible. Download Peak Performance today as a FREE audiobook to learn more.