Connecting the professionals who help families through life's biggest moves.
Probate · Divorce · Downsizing
We're building a trusted network of local professionals across Greater Tampa Bay, one relationship at a time.
Serving four counties
- Hillsborough
- Pinellas
- Manatee
- Sarasota
Families need a team, not one phone call.
When a parent passes, a marriage ends, or a home becomes too much to manage, a family suddenly needs a lot of help at once. An attorney. A CPA. A mover. Someone to clear out the house. Someone to help find the right care.
Most families have to find each of those people on their own, often while they're grieving or stressed.
That's why we're building this network. The goal is to know each professional in it well enough that when a family needs help, the right people are already connected and ready.
The BDC mission
The Business Development Coalition exists to help professionals build meaningful business relationships that create consistent referrals, long-term growth, and a stronger future.
Our niches in Greater Tampa Bay
Probate, divorce, elder law, and seniors moving into retirement and assisted living.
A large and growing senior population, right here at home.
Every month, families across our four counties face the same reality: a parent passes, a spouse needs more care, or a home becomes too much to manage alone. These moments call for more than one phone call. They call for a network of professionals who already know and trust each other.
- Hillsborough16.5% age 65+
- Pinellas28.6% age 65+
- Manatee29.4% age 65+
- Sarasota38.7% age 65+
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 county population estimates (July 1, 2025; growth measured from the April 1, 2020 estimates base). Cerulli Associates, U.S. High-Net-Worth and Ultra-High-Net-Worth Markets 2024 (December 2024).
Every kind of help a family might need, in one network.
We're looking for a handful of great professionals in each of these areas across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee, and Sarasota. Not just one per field, but several, like a few probate attorneys and a few movers, so families always have good choices.
Legal
Probate & Estate Attorneys
Guiding families through the legal side of settling an estate.
Estate Planning Attorneys
Helping families put wills and trusts in place before they're needed.
Elder Law Attorneys
Planning ahead for aging, care, and incapacity.
Divorce Attorneys & Mediators
Helping families through separation and the division of assets.
Financial
CPAs & Tax Professionals
Handling the tax and money side of an estate or divorce.
Financial Planners & Trust Officers
Managing wealth transfer and trust administration.
Insurance Professionals
Reviewing coverage when a family's situation changes.
Appraisers
Giving accurate values for estates, divorces, and belongings.
Title & Escrow Services
Handling the paperwork when an estate changes hands.
Business Consultants
Helping owners plan for growth, succession, or a future exit.
Care & Senior Living
Assisted Living & Retirement Communities
Finding the right community for the next chapter.
Home Care Providers
Helping loved ones stay safe and supported at home.
Senior Move Managers
Planning and running every step of a downsizing move.
Transportation Services
Getting seniors to appointments, visits, and their new home.
Moving & Home Services
Movers & Relocation Specialists
Handling the physical move, near or far.
Estate Liquidators & Estate Sales
Sorting, valuing, and selling a family's belongings with care.
Estate Clean-Out Services
Clearing out what's left so the family can move forward.
Cleaning Services
Getting a home clean and ready for whatever comes next.
Contractors & Remodelers
Making repairs or changes so a home fits a family's new needs.
Painting Services
Freshening up a home for its next chapter.
Lawn & Pest Control
Keeping a home cared for while the family sorts things out.
Don't see your business?
If you serve families in transition, I'd still like to meet you. Grab a time
Member Directory
Soon, families and professionals will be able to find members by category and county. Each member profile will introduce the business and its owner, with their story, services, a short video, and a downloadable one-pager, plus an easy way to connect.
- By category
- By county
- Story & services
- Short video
- One-pager PDF
- Easy to connect
A referral opportunity, never a requirement.
This isn't a lead group with quotas. It's a circle of people who know each other and want to help the same families well.
No cost to join
BDC offers a free program. No dues, no quota, and no obligation.
Referrals happen naturally
Introductions happen when they make sense, on your terms. They're never expected and never owed.
Accounts, not just leads
The aim is steady, referral-based relationships that keep working for your business year after year.
Ask not what others can do for you, but what you can do for others.
That's the heart of BDC. We give first. When each of us looks for ways to help the others, the whole network grows, and families get the right person at the right time.
Benefits of joining BDC
Members get more than introductions. BDC gives you tools and support to grow through relationships.
Let's get to know you.
Our first meeting is simple. I want to understand your business so I know how I can help. Here's what I'll ask:
- Who do you want to be introduced to?
- What are 2 or 3 things I should say about you?
- How do you like to be introduced to new business?
- Are you looking to add 2 or 3 referral-based accounts this year? What would that look like?
- What territory or area do you serve?
- Where are the gaps in your own network right now?
- What is truly unique about you or your mission?
What to expect
- About 30 minutes
- A local café near you, or a quick call
- No pitch, no agenda
- A real conversation about your business, and a bit about life
Why this work is personal to me
“The best relationships are built through service, trust, and value.”
I've lived in the Tampa Bay area for more than 35 years, and I've spent decades working with my hands in the trades here. I know the people, the communities, and what it takes to get things done.
When I helped my own mother move into assisted living, I saw how many moving parts a family has to handle at once. Paperwork, care decisions, a house full of memories. It's a lot, and it usually happens at the hardest time.
That experience is why I do this work. As Regional Director for the Business Development Coalition in Greater Tampa Bay, I'm building a network of good people who already know each other, so families don't have to start from scratch.
My approach is simple: relationships first. No quotas, no pressure. Just good people helping each other serve families well.
Coffee, tea, or a quick call. Your choice.
If you serve families going through a big change, I'd love to learn about your business and how you like to work. If it makes sense to be a resource for each other down the road, that'll happen naturally.