Robert Davidson
I should have known it would end up like this... While others were out wasting time and following the crowd, I was studying the game of business.
I've always been a bit of a nerd, but not in the way you are probably imagining. My family comes from a long line of hardened steel workers... and salesmen.
Growing up, I was always inspired by the way my material grandfather built two enormous steel companies from a cleaned-out chicken coup. From those humble, and poor, beginnings, my grandfather provided for his family, his friends, and eventually the entire small town. The efforts my grandfather, grandmother, and soon the rest of the family made completely altered the direction of their small rural community.
That's the power of small businesses. There's nothing "small" about it.
My father, and his father, follow a completely different path. Both of them came from big Corporate USA, sales and marketing leadership. From a young age, I was taught how to speak correctly, ask the right questions, and most importantly: how to sell.
While I came from a "corporate" nuclear family, I deeply related to the "in the trenches" story (and impact) that entrepreneurship and small business embodies.
That's probably why I was obsessed with business throughout my early years. Whether it was on my own, or with friends, I always had a project I was working on.
It started small with lemonade stands, grew to skill based side hustles (I got gigs as an audio engineer through high school and some college), and matured into more complex business models as my experience progressed.
It all culminated in my junior year of college, when I started building ecommerce sites to more practically apply what I was learning in class. By the time graduation rolled around and it was time to get a job, I knew that I wanted to do something different. So I did.
The following January I started work on what would become The Triangle Company, my first "real" business.
I did everything I possibly could to grow revenue for my small business. And it worked.
As any early entrepreneur does, I sold my butt off. We built websites, built comprehensive marketing strategies, and shot fancy corporate videos. We learned a lot about what businesses should, and shouldn't, do to grow.
We eventually got the the point where we were doing some pretty cool projects. And almost as if by clockwork we then landed three projects with billion dollar firms.
While the experience, and submitted invoices, working with giant companies was great, these victories felt hollow. Did helping giant companies grow bigger matter?
After some soul searching, I rediscovered my why.
I needed to be helping the local small businesses that actually deserved to grow.
Why did they deserve to grow? Because their success most directly flowed into the communities that they were bent on serving. Their success meant that real people had jobs, food on the table, and communities could thrive.
I knew I needed to create a way to more directly help the businesses that deserved to grow. So I did. That's why we built Davidson Ventures. That's what we do here.
So if you're in the market to hire a firm that's 100% dedicated to helping you and your small business grow, we hope that we're the first team you call.
What's nearly impossible for small business owners to juggle is having to both bring in new customers while also fulfilling every incoming order. Early on, this split focus kills your ability to provide excellence to your customers. Your customers deserve the best, and so do you.
Experience History
2019 | Proof Of Concept
This was first official year of The Triangle Company. In 2019 we acquired our first batch of clients, focusing exclusively on small, budding businesses. We built our website and experimented with a number of ways to get clients, with varying levels of success.
It was gritty, but the lessons we learned this year paved the way for our future growth.
2020 | Generating Momentum
In 2020 we took a strong step forward. The Triangle Company started to move from taking any kind of project to focusing primarily on corporate video production and marketing consulting.
We landed our first billion-dollar client, Boeing, through partnership with Wings of Hope for their Soar Into S.T.E.M. training program. The recruiting video for the program was so successful that they had to hire more instructors to keep up with the increase in demand.
We were figuring it out. It was a good year.
2021 | Expanding Client Roster
2021 built on what we established in 2020. I became certified and licensed with the FAA in commercial drone piloting. We landed contracts with two more billion dollar companies, Bayer and Danone, as well as other more local small businesses. At this point it was clear that we could consistently create high-value deliverables. This was exciting, but we began to see that in order to break through our own growth thresholds, we needed to deepen our experiences and focus in on our why.
2022 | Widen Career Expereince
In early 2022 I decided to join Concordia Publishing House and lead their software division: Concordia Technology Solutions. In this new role I was responsible for working with the development team in creating customer-focused product roadmaps, planning and coordinating the marketing for half a dozen products, and managing the sales team.
The goal for this year was to gain the sales-focused experience that The Triangle Company (and its clients) could benefit from. While direct focus on the firm took a step back, we engaged in a number of new projects, albeit more Video Production focused.
Two of note were Alsey Refractories Co. and The Scout Guide St. Louis.
2023 | Long-Term Partnerships Forged
2023 was a big year. My role at Concordia Publishing House continued to grow; I found that had a knack for growing sales teams and creating new consistent revenue streams. While the sales team continued to hit bigger and bigger goals, my focus with The Triangle Company started to shift.
I started to take on more clients that needed consulting help, leveraging how we had created success for past clients and in my current full-time role. As a result we began to see a need to separate the video production part of the company from these consulting projects. The customer needs were different, and in order for The Triangle Company to continue to grow, it needed a clear focus.
Most importantly, on September 3rd, 2023 I married the love of my life.
Since planning a wedding is a full-time job in itself, business took a back seat to the upcoming nuptials, with attention being refocused in October of that year. Soon after we landed another long-term consulting client and a clear picture of what we needed to do started to form.
2024 | Investing In Growth
If 2023 was big, 2024 was huge.
This was the year we locked into the right gear. Work at Concordia Technology Solutions has been going great. The sales team has sold over 30% more than what it did the previous year and revenue is pouring in.
My wife and I finished building our first house and moved in. Not only that, but midway through the year, I was accepted into the MBA program for Washing University in St. Louis. Classes started in the fall of 2024.
You'd think with all that going on, sales slumped, right? Wrong.
With our new focus on consulting projects, we 15X last year's revenue. We landed more projects than we knew was possible in such a short amount of time, all focused on helping small businesses grow their revenue and better serve their communities. We had found our place.
Through all that success, we forged what would become Davidson Ventures.
What Is A Revenue Consultancy?
A revenue consultancy is a professional service-based business that specializes helping businesses increase their income and optimize their financial performance.
Revenue consultants work closely with organizations to analyze their current revenue streams, identify growth opportunities, and develop strategic plans to enhance profitability.
Our Guiding Values
Persistent Wisdom
To us, to embody Persistent Wisdom means that we should always be receptive to feedback, without emotional ties to the status quo.
Just Results
To us, to embody Just Results means that we should always be focused on our goals, but never at the cost of community, client, or company.
Fearless Action
To us, to embody Fearless Action means that we should always be moving forward, even when the path ahead is filled with friction or risk.
What We Do For Clients
Build Revenue Foundations
What We Say: Growth is dependent on its foundation. Often businesses we work with need help implementing (or building) the right building blocks in order to create momentum.
What Could This Look Like For You?
- Website Build or Optimization
- Social Media Build or Optimization
- Relevant Technology Assessment
- Strategy & Goals Evaluation
- Business Model Evaluation
Streamline Sales Process
What We Say: Revenue growth demands sustainable results from your sales process. Whether through a designated sales team or an online e-commerce platform, we can help.
What Could This Look Like For You?
- Sales Process Mapping & Analysis
- Sales Team Training & Development
- Evaluation & Creation Of Sales Collateral
- Customer Relationship Manager Refinement
- Follow Up & Pipeline Management Assessment
Chart Marketing Strategy
What We Say: We help businesses sort through their customer data, isolate the most impactful opportunities, and develop a plan that makes an impact with your target market.
What Could This Look Like For You?
- Comprehensive Marketing Plan Development
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Review
- Content Marketing Strategy Development
- Tactic Planning & Implementation
- Brand Identity Refinement
Whether it's one of the above projects, or something else entirely, projects with Davidson Ventures are tailored to your business's specific growth needs.
From Working With Us
At Davidson Ventures, we empower small businesses to unlock their full revenue potential through customized marketing and sales strategies.
Clients benefit from our unified approach because its focused on building a strong revenue foundation above all else. We're all about the fundamentals.
If you need help with growing your revenue, we're worth setting up a meeting. Let's talk today.
