ATTENTION: Business Owners
Screw The One Size Fits All Systems—Build A System That Works, Not Just Talks.
We help scrappy founders ditch fluff and install a personalized operating system that drives real results—sanity, systems, success.
Why a Guide, Not Just Another Coach or Consultant
You don’t need someone who asks questions or crunches data—you need someone who’s been in the trenches, fumbled, recovered, and won.
A great Guide has traveled the route dozens of times, so you avoid rookie mistakes
A great Guide navigates the valleys with you and lights the way ahead
A great Guide will push you with real, tough love
"To Be Unclear Is To Be Unkind" Brené Brown
What S.Y.S.T.E.M.S Means for You
S – Save: No more late-night fire drills
Y – Yourself: Laser‑sharp decisions, no hemming and hawing
S – Sanity: Stop reinventing the wheel
T – Time: Back in your schedule
E – Energy: For what matters...growth, strategy, life
M – Money: That would waste on churn and fluff
S – Systematically: Repeatable, defendable, scalable
You’re not buying advice. You’re installing a precision-engineered system, delivered by someone who’s built them under fire.
Pinnacle Business Guide
Hey, I'm Steven Ness!
I’m Steven Ness, and for over 25 years, I’ve been on a mission to transform the way business gets done. My passion lies in helping organizations untangle the chaos of daily operations and achieve clarity, predictability, and freedom through strategic systems that work.
But I don’t believe in simply following the crowd. The business world is filled with outdated processes and rigid ideals that stifle innovation. I’ve built my career by questioning the norms, challenging the comfort zones of conventional thinking, and designing strategies that unlock creativity and drive meaningful results—even when it’s uncomfortable.
Through my work with owners and executive leadership teams, I’ve proven that by daring to think differently, businesses can not only thrive but also embrace a new way of operating—one that’s efficient, effective, and empowering. Whether it’s simplifying complex systems, fostering innovation, or crafting a strategic vision, I’m here to help businesses shine a light through the fog and navigate toward their pinnacle.
Discover Where Your Business Stands
Baseline Assessment
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.
With this Tool, you will:
GAIN VISIBILITY
Receive your overall score and detailed scores across all five Principles of People, Purpose, Playbooks, Performance, and Profit.
UNLOCK INSIGHTS
Learn more about how each Principle unlocks growth for your business.
CLARIFY NEXT STEPS
Get actionable recommendations and a list of tools to help achieve next-level performance.
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