Strategic Partners for Ambitious Businesses

We exist to help growth-minded companies reach the next level through disciplined strategy and hands-on execution.

Our Story

Built on a simple belief

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At Big Climb Partners, we believe in building things the right way—no shortcuts, no fluff.

We’re a team that values grit, integrity, and the kind of leadership that rolls up its sleeves and gets to work. Founded by Adam Rortvedt, a lifelong builder, thinker, and coach, our company is rooted in the idea that progress comes from clarity, action, and a relentless drive to improve.

Too many companies invest in strategic plans that gather dust on a shelf. They hire consultants who deliver impressive presentations and then disappear. They bring on agencies that execute tactics without understanding the bigger picture. The result is wasted money, missed opportunities, and frustrated leadership teams.

We set out to build something different: a company that combines senior-level strategic thinking with the willingness and ability to roll up our sleeves and do the work alongside your team. Every engagement is structured around measurable outcomes, not billable hours. Every recommendation comes with an execution plan. And every client works directly with experienced strategists who have built and scaled businesses themselves.

Today, we partner with B2B companies across professional services, technology, financial services, and manufacturing to build the systems, processes, and capabilities that drive sustainable growth. We are not the right fit for every company, and we are upfront about that. But for businesses that are ready to grow intentionally, we bring the experience and commitment to make it happen.

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Discover the Heart of Big Climb Partners

We specialize in business transformation, digital strategy, and operational growth. Whether it’s e-commerce upgrades, marketing campaigns, or organizational change, we bring a practical mindset and a deep respect for the people behind the process.

Our approach is simple: listen first, ask smart questions, and match effort with effort.

Our Vision

Our roots run deep—literally. Raised on a farm, Adam learned early how to see the plant from the seed, the cow from the calf, and the solution inside the problem. That upbringing shaped how we work today. We don’t get stuck in the “as is.” We see the “to be”—the vision, the plan, and the path forward. That clarity drives every client engagement, every strategy, and every climb.

Our Mission

We’re proud to be Midwestern—grounded, honest, and quietly ambitious. We don’t chase trends; we build solutions that last. Our partners know us for our loyalty, our ability to see the big picture, and our commitment to doing things right the first time.

Every big climb starts with a single decision — to stop accepting where you are. We work with businesses that have made that decision and need a partner with the grit, the strategy, and the work ethic to back it up. That’s us. Let’s move.


Adam’s innovative and engaging leadership was the fundamental catalyst in transforming the mindset of the marketing staff and it started a tidal wave of innovative thought throughout the business. Adam’s vision challenged us to rethink processes, assumptions, role definitions and “what good looks like.” While other leaders had brought change in the past, Adam’s style endorsed change based on actionable insights, toward a clear vision, toward experimentation and testing that had opportunity for scale. Adam’s leadership pulled us out of the detailed reasons to say no to things and into the vision that inspired us to find a way to make it possible. Adam is innovative, inspirational, challenging, action-oriented, fast-moving and results driven with a healthy dose of common sense and humor.
Marsha GraffinAccuLynx

I had the privilege of working with Adam at Ariens Specialty Brands where he led our very significant Digital Marketing and Sales teams through a major cultural transition, while simultaneously, driving exceptional performance improvements, however, his influence across the organization was much greater than that. I found Adam to be a thought leader with regards to branding, product management, commercial
programming, analytics, sales, finance and operations. He has a unique combination of deep functional experience, self-awareness and empathy that allows him to effectively coach new team members that joined the organization out of school through seasoned industry veterans.
Ernie RacenetRexnord
Adam is a visionary leader that can also roll up his sleeves and help get the job done when necessary. He has a knack for communicating strategy and getting things done through others – while empowering and developing his team. When Adam reported to me, I had several members of his team provide unsolicited feedback that he was the best leader they had worked for. Adam has an entrepreneurial spirit and strong business acumen.
Ginger King Kohler Co.

Adam is as innovative of a person I have met. Constantly pushing for improvement and innovative solutions to make solutions better.
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The Story Behind Big Climb Partners


Why “Big Climb?”. In every business that is fortunate to stay in the game for a while, there will be a big challenge to overcome. It may arrive without warning, or it may be that thing that keeps you up at night for months on end. Like a mountain, from a distance, that problem looks small and perhaps manageable. But once you get up close, you realize it’s much more complicated, much more involved and much steeper than you wanted to believe. It’s going to be a big climb.


Our goal is to help you make that climb successfully. We boost businesses where they need it most. Our edge is that we do it with a passion and sense of urgency like you’ve never seen before. We are here to help you; we don’t judge, we just get to work. We don’t waste time, we don’t mince words and we don’t stop until we’ve reached the top together.
We also really, really care. We strive to bring hope and optimism to our clients, even when facing the biggest of climbs. A little sense of humor goes a long way.

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Our approach: Prepare to depart your comfort zone.

Steps to Your Business Transformation

Step 1

Understanding Your Needs

We’ll get a drink. Coffee. Tea. Water. Whiskey. Whatever you want, we’re here to listen.

Step 2

Crafting Custom Strategies

We will ask you one question: What keeps you up at night?

Adam will tell you that he’s seen it before. Because he has. And we can help you.

Step 3

Delivering Results

We’ll talk about your pain points, and what it’s going to take to conquer them. We’ll build your specific growth plan. 

We keep meeting, and drinking, until we reach the top together.

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Industries Served

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Clients Partnered

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Core Practice Areas

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Long-Term Contracts

What Drives Us

Our Values

Results Over Activity

We measure success by outcomes, not hours worked or deliverables produced. Every action we take is tied to a measurable business impact.

Transparency

We tell you what is working, what is not, and what we recommend changing. No spin, no vanity metrics. Clear, honest communication at every stage.

Partnership

We succeed when you succeed. Every engagement is a collaboration, not a vendor relationship. Your goals are our goals, and we are invested in your long-term growth.

Execution Over Advice

Strategies that live on a shelf help no one. We are committed to doing the work, not just recommending it. Our value is in the implementation.

Accountability

We hold ourselves to the same standard we set for our clients. Defined KPIs, regular reporting, and honest assessment of our own performance.

Ready to Accelerate Your Growth?

Schedule a free 45-minute strategy session. We’ll discuss your goals, identify opportunities, and show you exactly how our approach would work for your business.

No pressure. No sales pitch. Just strategic insights you can use—whether you work with us or not.

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