For Entrepreneurs & Business Leaders
Advising & coaching for leaders
For whatever
change brings.
Change creates tough choices. With the right counsel, leaders turn those moments into lasting impact. BEND Advisors helps leaders further their impact every day.
Our Services
Stay ready
Too often coaching leans on one person’s personality or a framework that ignores your context. Neither gives you the counsel you deserve. BEND does.
COACHING
Real Results
We further leaders’ impact.
30%
TIME FREED
for entrepreneurs in decision load.
$4.1B
VALUE
Collective Enterprise Values Served.
90%
OF HEIRS
report stronger connection to shared vision and values.
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Austin Hardison, Exec. Director
"My time with Andrew was one of the vital drivers in our organization's success during that season of growth."
Are talent, drive, and experience not enough?
Our Founder
Meet Andrew
“I’ve been a professional athlete, ministry leader, and private equity operator—roles that gave me a front-row seat to how leaders succeed and struggle. What I learned is that talent and drive aren’t enough; what makes the difference is access to wise counsel. I started BEND Advisors to give leaders both the personal attention of a coach and the accountability of a seasoned board. Every strategy is sharpened by perspective, tested by experience, and refined for real-world results—so leaders never face change alone.”
OUR ADVISORS
Board-backed
The most impactful leaders don't rely on a single voice, but on a council of proven wisdom.
Kelly Fort
Operations & Engineering Leadership
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Kelly spent 36 years at Dow Chemical, serving as Engineering and Maintenance Global Operations Director, with 6,000 personnel across eight countries functionally aligned to his division. Kelly stewarded an annual operations budget of $400M and $2B in capital reporting. A certified Master Black Belt in DMAIC and DFSS, he built global systems for staffing, quality and project execution that helped Dow deliver complex engineering programs. Married to Jeanne, father of three, and grandfather of ten, he brings disciplined operational insight shaped by decades of leadership in global integration efforts.
Will Blackman
Revenue & Personal Design
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Will was VP of Sales at a SaaS company when Blackstone acquired it for $1.7 billion. Under his leadership, they grew revenue from $95M to over $780M+ in 7 years and built the sales playbook that made it all possible. He's a Dallas Theological Seminary grad, dad to 4 grown men, and has been married to Laura for 24 years. Will also created our "Process Your Purpose" framework which we use with clients.
John Cole
Family Enterprise & Marketing
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John and his wife Karen opened their store in 1977, rebuilding the Walker Brothers name that his grandparents had started in 1903. After turning around their struggling business, he successfully passed it to his youngest son in 2024. He's a marketing instructor at the University of Arkansas who really understands complex family dynamics and retail expertise. With 11 grandkids and nearly 50 years of marriage, he's seen it all when it comes to family business challenges.
Tod Barrett
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
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Tod invented the ONEBLADE high-end straight razor after spending over $1M in R&D. His company hit 40% year-over-year growth from 2017-2019. Before that, his Manufacturing Modes Inc. made the 1993 Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Companies list. He’s a former elder at Austin Ridge Bible Church, a grandparent to 3 kids, and has been married 38 years.
WHY THEY CHOSE BEND
Don’t take our word for it, here is what our clients are saying about BEND.
Jacob Robinson
Co-founder — Dig World
“I was coming out of a season of juggling multiple companies and narrowing my focus to launch Dig World. I didn’t want a coach to just ‘check the box.’ I needed someone who understood the weight of building something from the ground up. Andrew got in the trenches with me. As we prepared for Dig World’s groundbreaking, he was in the office daily, helping us plan and pull it off. He became such a vital part of the team he even MC’d the event. If you just want a coach in name, Andrew isn’t your guy. If you want someone who shows up, pushes you, and helps you actually launch—he’s the one you want in your corner.”
Jay Maxwell
President - CEO Arena Group / Partner Arena Group Investments
“Andrew was instrumental in helping me step into leadership with clarity and confidence, guiding me through team and family dynamics, partnerships, and faith at work during a pivotal season for our company.”
Nick Meyer
President of Bearded Brothers Energy Bars
“I’ve worked with Andrew for 5 years. In that time, we’ve only broken our bi-weekly cadence for vacations or newborns. Since then, our business has 4x’d. Andrew has been a steady partner in every part of the journey - helping us shape our team, operations, culture, and partnerships. Before working with him, I needed direction and overall organization. With him, I’ve had a true partner who consistently shows up, brings thoughtful feedback, and provides guidance that actually moves the needle. I can trust Andrew to bring his best every time. He’s genuinely invested in me, our brand, and our company’s success.”
Real Relationships
At BEND, we put the power of real relationships at the forefront of our work.
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