About Us
Our History
In July 2017, BUILT By PN Industries, Inc., launched the Trifecta Business Strategy brand and service division. Inspired by the company acronym B.U.I.L.T (Brands for Utility, Interaction, Learning, & Thought), President & CEO Stephen Groce felt it necessary to provide the stakeholders within his network an added resource to fulfill any potential needs during an old, new, acquired, cultivated, or grown project or business.
Our Team
Our team is comprised of Subject Matter Experts (SME) from across multiple industries. More importantly, you have a seat at the table. Our Consultants work with you and your organization in a one-on-one, step-by-step format. This allows for the decision-making process to be organic, authentic and fluid, while providing a collaborative style and structure.
How Do We Measure Success?
Simply! You increase your sales, connections, budget performance, and exceed projections, Last Year results, Year-to-Date goals, Revenues per FTEs, margins beyond total dollars, and complete projects.
Our Leadership
A Bottom Up Management Style
The Board seats are empty as we make decisions based on input from our clients, employees, consultants, and partners.
Bill Ponder - Executive Board Member
Bill Ponder is a Business Strategist specializing in non-profit, educational, and election consulting. He is a former University Vice President and author with 35 years of experience.
Providing professional development for staff and administration, outreach to students and parents. Developing educational support programs for students and creating access and equity for low-income and minority students.
- Principal Owner of Ponder & Associates: A full-service company for K-12 and higher education and other related organizations that need specific educational services, consulting services for student life, academic support, enrollment management, senior leadership development, and overall institutional effectiveness.
- Harvard University Graduate School -Education
- Executive-level management development program for senior leadership in higher education.
- San Diego State University Masters, Counseling and Psychology
- Experienced Political Candidate
Stephen Groce - President & CEO
A Professional Connector of People, Projects, and Positive-Thinking who is driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Stephen Groce is an experienced lifetime learner with a diverse background in key leadership roles within retail, commercial, non-profit, civic, and higher education industries. He has demonstrated success with a proven track record of motivating and inspiring people to achieve their goals, business management, and strategic planning.
Skilled at building organizational value in any given niche or climate through sales & branding, team building, and profit protection by maximizing current assets while minimizing expenses. Stephen has been described as a strong strategic thinker by utilizing available resources and seizing opportunities. These skills were enhanced by an MBA received from Trident University International and honed through continuing education knowledge across various concentrations from the University of California Irvine, Duke University, and University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School Extension/Coursera.
Skilled at branding, promotions, and building organizational value in any given niche or climate through team building, sales & marketing, and profit protection. His focus is on maximizing current assets while minimizing expenses. Stephen has been described as a strong strategic thinker by utilizing available resources and seizing opportunities. These skills have been forged by an MBA and honed with the following experience.
Experienced Political Candidate
Specialization Certificate in Business Foundations from the University of Pennsylvania – The Wharton School of Management.
Trident University International- MBA Strategic & Organizational Leadership Executive level management development program for senior leadership in business.
San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce – PLI Public Leadership Institute Fellow:
Campaign and Election Training for Elected and Appointed Offices