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Trip Capital Advisors, LLC

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Work With Me

I work with select organizations and leaders who are committed to building something meaningful. Here's how we might work together.

Mark Waltrip

Let's Connect

Work With Me

I work with select organizations and leaders who are committed to building something meaningful. Here's how we might work together.

How We Can Work Together

Engagement Options

Each engagement is tailored to your specific needs, challenges, and opportunities. Here are the primary ways I partner with organizations and leaders.

Independent Board Member

Bringing governance expertise, strategic oversight, and independent perspective to boards seeking experienced leadership.

  • Fiduciary responsibility and corporate governance
  • Strategic planning and oversight
  • CEO succession and executive compensation
  • Risk management and compliance
  • Committee leadership (Audit, Compensation, Governance)

Strategic Advisor

Providing ongoing strategic counsel to CEOs and executive teams navigating complex challenges and opportunities.

  • Regular advisory sessions and check-ins
  • Strategic planning facilitation
  • Organizational design and culture
  • Leadership development coaching
  • M&A and partnership evaluation

Short-Term Engagements

Focused projects addressing specific challenges or opportunities within a defined timeframe.

  • Strategic assessment and recommendations
  • Board effectiveness reviews
  • Executive team alignment sessions
  • Culture and engagement diagnostics
  • Speaking and workshop facilitation

Executive Partnership

Deep, ongoing partnership with leaders seeking a trusted confidant and thinking partner.

  • Confidential sounding board
  • Career and leadership development
  • Difficult decision support
  • Stakeholder navigation
  • Work-life integration coaching
"The best partnerships are built on trust, candor, and a shared commitment to doing the right thing."

— Mark Waltrip

The Process

How We Get Started

1

Initial Conversation

We'll have a confidential conversation to understand your situation, challenges, and what you're hoping to achieve.

2

Fit Assessment

We'll mutually assess whether there's a good fit—not just in skills, but in values, working style, and expectations.

3

Partnership Design

If we decide to move forward, we'll design an engagement structure that serves your needs while ensuring a productive partnership.

Common Questions

What types of organizations do you typically work with?

I work across industries, though I have particular depth in hospitality, real estate, and consumer-facing businesses. What matters most is alignment on values and a genuine commitment to people-centered leadership.

How do you handle confidentiality?

All conversations and engagements are held in strict confidence. I maintain clear boundaries and avoid conflicts of interest that could compromise my ability to serve you effectively.

What's your geographic reach?

While I'm based in Florida, I work with organizations across the United States and internationally. A combination of in-person and virtual engagement typically works well for most partnerships.

Let's Start a Conversation

If any of these engagement types resonates with your needs, I'd welcome the opportunity to connect and explore how I might be helpful.

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