Since founding Business Culture Consultants in 2000, I’ve worked with so many businesses and nonprofits that I’ve literally lost count—helping teams become more connected, more collaborative, and ultimately more successful. The work we do strengthens values, deepens self-awareness, and brings purpose into sharper focus.
Clients often say that I bring a steady presence and a grounded voice—one that helps surface the unspoken dynamics affecting their teams and culture. My approach is part coach, part consultant, and part partner in the real-time moments where transformation begins.
“Flip’s thoughtful, inclusive process brought our team to a new level of clarity, direction and sense of purpose.”
Former Director of Social Impact, Ben & Jerry’s
The Path That Led Me Here
My hunger for knowledge and experience has led me through multiple certifications and training programs. I went back to college at the age of thirty-seven and completed a Bachelors and then a Masters degree. I’ve been a supervisor and I’ve been supervised. I’ve sat on both sides of the therapeutic relationship.
I’ve worked as a psychologist, nonprofit executive, international product manager, mobile crisis team clinician, retail salesperson, and wilderness workshop leader. I’ve also been a hardwood furniture craftsman, windsurfing instructor, gigging musician, cross-country ski instructor, a cappella singer, and rabid organic vegetable gardener. By weaving together these experiences I can meet my clients where they are at.
“Flip Brown came in to our organization, made positive connections with everyone he worked with, and provided valuable guide service for us on our path to get higher up the mountain.”
Co-Founder, B Lab
Working in my father’s grocery store, starting at the age of twelve, I had a direct experience of how relationships matter in business. Providing customers with “above and beyond” service, setting high standards for employees yet treating them with empathy and compassion, and supporting your local community through donations and events were all values I saw first-hand.
Thus I had a positive experience of the world of work (in fact, more positive than family life at the time). I’m grateful that I have a good work ethic and a keen interest in how people show up at work to accomplish shared goals with a collaborative spirit. This is my life’s work—it’s what I’ll be doing until I leave the physical plane.
