Company Culture
Who are we? We’re people-focused, business-driven, and fully committed to making a difference.
At Garman Partners, we believe that great people build great businesses. Our culture thrives on integrity, drive, and a passion for both people and results. We know that the right team can transform a company, which is why we value authenticity, resilience, and a true commitment to growth in ourselves and those we work with.
Core Values
Our values aren’t just words—they’re the foundation of how we work, connect, and make an impact.
Client first, no matter how much it hurts today. We know their problem and how we can solve it.
Summary: Our client is our lifeblood. We must go the extra mile and understand they are our reason for existence. If they have a problem, we have a problem, and their problem takes priority over our comfort.
Example: Phone rings at 8:00 on a Saturday night, and you know it’s a client. You step away from your dinner and take it. No hesitation. It’s what we do.
Advice/Test: Is your choice of action serving the client best? Are you doing it because it’s easier for you, or best for the client?
Be the professional by striving to learn more, be classier, know when to shut up, and generally just be better.
Summary: We need to be continually learning about our industries, how we operate, and our general business knowledge. “Doing business as usual” doesn’t cut it. We need to keep improving and have a passion for learning.
Example: If called to help with an internal process regarding business development, don’t just give it a cursory glance. Go deeper, research, ask mentors, and fully gather the best approach.
Advice/Test: If it can be better, break it and make it better. Be thick-skinned and know that learning may involve being called out for a misstep. It’s not personal; it’s a chance to learn.
Don’t suck—try to be a good person every day. Be a giver, not a taker.
Summary: It’s okay to be tough and direct, but being malicious, underhanded, or a pot-stirrer is not tolerated. Help others get what they want, and you’ll get what you want.
Example: If there’s inappropriate behavior during a meeting, stop and address it on the spot. Bluntness is fine, but malicious actions or unresolved issues must be called out and resolved.
Advice/Test: Avoid passive-aggressive behaviors. If something bothers you, address it directly and resolve it.
Take action and risks; do not be afraid to fail, but know the ramifications if you do. Learn from it and improve.
Summary: Inaction is not an option. Taking a risk and learning from it—even if the outcome is negative—is better than doing nothing, as long as it’s thought through.
Example: Make a LinkedIn video about your core business. Even if it doesn’t gain traction, the act of trying improves your marketing skills and provides insights for the next attempt.
Advice/Test: Ask yourself, “Should I do something about it now? Have I done everything I can to act on a client problem? Is it in the client’s best interest to wait?”
Be forward-thinking. Stick to the game plan unless there’s a valid reason to deviate. Follow the process unless it serves the client better to adjust, and then return to the path.
Summary: Our systems exist to provide consistent, predictable solutions. If we veer off track, we do so thoughtfully and with discipline, always returning to the planned path.
Advice/Test: Understand why you’re off track, get back on the path, and finish what you started.
