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About Greg McDonough

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Greg McDonough embodies the spirit of endurance both in his personal pursuits and professional life. As a 9-time Ironman finisher, Greg brings the same dedication, perseverance, and strategic thinking required for grueling triathlons to his role as a business advisor and podcast host.

Endurance Mindset

Greg’s passion for endurance sports extends beyond personal achievement. Together with his wife Monique, he shares insights on balancing triathlon training with parenting through their platform, Triathlon Parents. This commitment to maintaining peak performance while juggling life’s responsibilities reflects Greg’s approach to business: tackling challenges head-on with a long-term perspective and unwavering determination.

Business Expertise

Leveraging his endurance mindset, Greg has become a seasoned executive in the business world. As the Managing Partner of Blackburn Capital Advisors, he brings a wealth of experience to organizations ranging from startups to $100M enterprises.

Professional Highlights:

Professional Highlights:

  • Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor (CIRA)
  • Successfully led companies through turnarounds, mergers, and acquisitions
  • Author of a book published in 2017 guiding businesses through financial challenges
  • Former President of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) Washington, D.C. Chapter
  • Member of the Association for Corporate Growth and the British-American Business Association

Empowering Business Owners

Greg’s approach to business advisory is rooted in his personal experience as a business owner. He understands the challenges and nuances of being in the “owner’s seat,” which allows him to ask insightful questions and provide practical guidance.

His clients praise his ability to:

  • Provide clarity on financial matters
  • Communicate complex financial information in an understandable manner
  • Offer critical support in fundraising efforts
  • Help business owners transition from feeling overwhelmed to being in control

Greg’s unique combination of endurance athleticism and business acumen makes him an invaluable asset to entrepreneurs and business owners seeking to navigate challenges and achieve long-term success.

His commitment to empowering clients with financial clarity and strategic insight reflects the same determination that drives him to cross Ironman finish lines.

Professional Highlights:

Professional Highlights:

  • Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor (CIRA)
  • Successfully led companies through turnarounds, mergers, and acquisitions
  • Author of a book published in 2017 guiding businesses through financial challenges
  • Former President of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) Washington, D.C. Chapter
  • Member of the Association for Corporate Growth and the British-American Business Association
Empowering Business Owners

Empowering Business Owners

Greg’s approach to business advisory is rooted in his personal experience as a business owner. He understands the challenges and nuances of being in the “owner’s seat,” which allows him to ask insightful questions and provide practical guidance.

His clients praise his ability to:

  • Provide clarity on financial matters
  • Communicate complex financial information in an understandable manner
  • Offer critical support in fundraising efforts
  • Help business owners transition from feeling overwhelmed to being in control

Greg’s unique combination of endurance athleticism and business acumen makes him an invaluable asset to entrepreneurs and business owners seeking to navigate challenges and achieve long-term success.

His commitment to empowering clients with financial clarity and strategic insight reflects the same determination that drives him to cross Ironman finish lines.