All things Research, Strategy, and Growth

We grow AEC businesses

(by doing it differently.)

Business Planning Accelerator

Turn your vision into a plan

Build your 2026 plan in just 8 weeks.
Our Accelerator for A/E/C leaders starts in September!
Register by August 22 and get $500 off.

LeadForward 2025 Fall Planning Cohort-Now Open!

A 3-month, $1,250 program for senior AEC marketing leaders to sharpen market insights, strengthen BD and marketing plans, and head into 2026 with confidence—alongside a small, powerful peer network.

Starting November 2025, grab your seat today!

GROWTH STRATEGY IS YOUR FUTURE

IF NOT NOW, WHEN?

We don’t just talk about growth—we map it, build it, and measure it. 
In 2025, it is critical for your firm’s health to have a good plan.

In a time of WHAT NOW?

STRATEGIC DECISIONS START WITH SMART DATA.

The Flamingo Project’s Market Research hub is your destination
for strategic insight that finds future revenue and a path during this transitional time in our market.

empowering your business

Strategic Growth.

We specialize in guiding AEC firms through strategic growth initiatives. Our expertise lies in research-driven strategies that drive measurable outcomes.

Strategic Growth consultant

Growth requires expertise and tools that can be more than your firm has the bandwidth to tackle. The Flamingo Project works with your established leadership teams to identify and push your business initiatives forward.

PLANS & ACCOUNTABILITY

Strategic business plans, go-to-market plans, and BD planning designed to achieve goals. With The Flamingo Project, firms don’t just plan, they create transparent goals, accountability, and celebrate specific outcomes.

MARKET RESEARCH

Custom research to achieve your vision.  Services include Macro research to uncover trends, disruptors and indicators and Micro research including market sizing, competitive analysis, and persona development.

In a nutshell, we are your growth officer, strategist, and researcher. We bring decades of expertise to your department and help you “do it differently”. We know how to work with leaders, creatives, and engineers to craft the vision and guide them on the journey.  And we speak real estate development, construction, and design. 

Be Curious, Learn Always, Share Generously

Tools and resources

Stay Ahead and Learn What’s Next

We are always learning — and we love to share our knowledge. Find out more about our research, strategy, and professional development.

Meet THE TEAM

Sarah Kinard

Sarah Kinard

Founder & Head Bird

Suzanne King, CPSM

Suzanne King, CPSM

Marketing Connector & Digital Communicator

Sarah Fisher

Sarah Fisher

Operations & Project Management

“Sarah helped me understand what drives my business in one afternoon.  I’ve been an executive for over 20 years.”