Your Clients Have a Leadership Problem. We Are the Solution You Can Offer.
You see it in the financials, the operations, the org chart. The strategy is right but the leadership team cannot execute. Artemis fills the gap that your expertise alone cannot solve. Not competing with you. Completing the team.
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The Problem You Already See
You Can Solve Your Piece. But Who Solves the People Piece?
You already see it in your client relationships. The strategy is sound. The capital is available. The advisors are in place. But the leadership team cannot execute.
The CPA who knows their client needs a real CFO. The banker watching loan covenants strain because management cannot drive revenue. The M&A advisor seeing deals discounted because of key person risk. The wealth partner whose client needs to reduce owner dependence before exit.
You do not need to solve that problem. You just need to know who to call.
Artemis Executive Partners is the executive search, leadership development, and outplacement firm that fills the leadership gap your clients are living with. When you refer to Artemis, you are not passing a business card. You are completing the advisory team your client needs.
Signals You Already Recognize
Revenue Stalling
Growth has plateaued and the current team cannot break through to the next level
Owner Dependence
The business cannot function without the founder in every meeting and every decision
Key Person Departed
A critical leader left and the company has no succession plan or internal bench
Covenant Pressure
Financial metrics are slipping and the root cause is execution, not strategy
M&A Preparation
A transaction is on the horizon but the leadership team is not ready for due diligence
Culture Erosion
Turnover is climbing, engagement is dropping, and management is reacting instead of leading
Post-Acquisition Gap
A deal closed but the portfolio company needs leadership to execute the investment thesis
Rapid Growth
The company is scaling faster than the leadership team can keep up with
Who We Partner With
Every Advisor Sees the Gap. Now You Have Someone to Call.
Artemis is not on the typical advisory roster. Executive search is the missing profession. These are the professionals who refer to us most often and why.
Commercial Bankers & Lenders
You review the financials every quarter. You see when revenue is flat, margins are shrinking, or the owner is the only one who can close deals. You know the company needs better leadership to protect your credit position and grow the relationship.
When to think of Artemis:
- Client needs a CFO to professionalize financials before a facility renewal
- Loan covenants under pressure due to operational execution gaps
- Business owner discussing succession or exit with no clear leadership bench
- Portfolio review reveals management risk as a credit concern
- Growth client needs operational leadership to support expanded credit
CPAs & Accounting Firms
You audit the books. You prepare the tax returns. You see the financial story before anyone else does. When the numbers reveal leadership gaps, you are the first to know. Your clients trust your judgment. A referral from you carries weight.
When to think of Artemis:
- Client audit flags internal control weaknesses tied to management capacity
- Tax planning conversations reveal owner dependence on every financial decision
- Client growing rapidly but has no finance leadership beyond a bookkeeper
- Succession planning discussions surface the need for professional management
Attorneys & Legal Advisors
You handle the transactions, the disputes, the governance. You see when leadership instability creates legal exposure, when M&A timelines slip because management is not ready, and when the org chart does not match the ambition.
When to think of Artemis:
- M&A transaction flagging management depth as a risk factor
- Employment disputes revealing systemic leadership and culture issues
- Governance conversations surfacing the need for stronger C-suite talent
- Estate or succession planning where business continuity depends on new leadership
Wealth & Financial Advisors
Your client's net worth is tied to the business. When the business is dependent on one person, the wealth is at risk. You advise on diversification, estate planning, and liquidity events. All of those outcomes improve when the leadership team is strong and the owner is not the single point of failure.
When to think of Artemis:
- Client's business value is concentrated and owner-dependent
- Liquidity event planning requires the business to run without the founder
- Wealth transfer strategy depends on professional management being in place
- Client exploring exit but leadership team is not ready for buyer due diligence
M&A Intermediaries & Investment Bankers
You broker deals. You know that management risk is the fastest way to discount a valuation or kill a transaction. When your client's leadership team is the weakness in the deal book, Artemis can strengthen it before you go to market or fill gaps post-close.
When to think of Artemis:
- Sell-side engagement where management depth is a value driver or detractor
- Buy-side diligence revealing leadership gaps in the target company
- Post-acquisition integration requiring new executive talent
- Platform company needing leadership to execute a buy-and-build strategy
PE Operating Partners & Portfolio Managers
You own the investment thesis. You need leadership that can execute it. Whether you are upgrading a portco CFO, installing a CRO for a revenue acceleration play, or replacing a founder-CEO with a professional operator, the right hire makes or breaks the return.
When to think of Artemis:
- New platform acquisition needs a professional management team
- Portco underperforming and leadership is the root cause
- Revenue acceleration play requires a CRO or CCO hire
- Exit preparation demands CFO professionalization and leadership bench depth
Insurance & Risk Advisors
You assess risk for a living. You know that key person dependency, management turnover, and organizational instability drive claims and premiums. When you see a client whose risk profile would improve with stronger leadership, that is a referral moment.
When to think of Artemis:
- Key person insurance conversations revealing no succession plan
- Renewal discussions where management stability is a factor in pricing
- D&O policy reviews surfacing governance or leadership concerns
- Risk assessment identifying operational leadership gaps
Corporate Partners, Vendors & Suppliers
You work with companies every day. You see when your points of contact are overwhelmed, when decisions stall because no one has authority, and when the leadership team is too thin for the company's ambitions. You have a front-row seat to the leadership gaps your partners are living with.
When to think of Artemis:
- Key client contact is the owner and they are stretched too thin
- Decisions are delayed because there is no empowered leadership layer
- A major client or vendor is growing fast and struggling to keep up operationally
- You hear that a client's key leader departed and they do not have a replacement plan
How It Works
Three Steps. Zero Friction.
Referring to Artemis is as simple as a phone call, an email, or a warm introduction. We handle everything from there.
Make the Introduction
Send an email, make a call, or connect us over lunch. A warm introduction works best, but even a name and context is enough for us to follow up with care and professionalism. Your reputation is on the line and we treat it like our own.
We Take It From Here
Artemis conducts a confidential discovery conversation with your referral to understand their leadership needs. We keep you informed on progress at whatever level of detail you prefer. You are never left wondering what happened with your referral.
Your Client Gets Results
We deliver. Whether it is a retained executive search, a leadership development engagement, or outplacement support, your client receives the same 94% success rate and high-touch service that Artemis is known for. You look good. Your client wins. We all grow.
The Elevator Pitch
"Why do you partner with Artemis?"
"Because I can solve my piece of the client's problem, but if they do not have the right leaders, my solution will not stick. Benefits costs? Usually a management problem. Audit findings? Often leadership gaps. Revenue declining? No accountability at the top. Credit concerns? Leadership instability."
"Artemis places executives in 45 days, develops managers in 90, and handles departures with dignity. My clients get better results, and I look like a hero for bringing the complete solution."
"Better leaders. Better outcomes. Happier clients."
What You Receive
This Is a Partnership, Not a Transaction.
Every successful referral activates our VIP Partner experience. But the real value is not the perks. It is the confidence that when you send someone to Artemis, they will be treated with the same care and professionalism you deliver. Your reputation is our reputation.
We also believe the best partnerships are built face-to-face. That is why we host experiences, not just pay referral fees. We want to know you, your business, and your clients well enough to bring real value in both directions.
VIP Experience
We host an exclusive event for you and up to 15 of your team members or clients. Choose from curated Houston experiences including private dining, sporting events, golf, and more. Non-Houston partners receive equivalent experiences in their market. Use it for team building, client entertainment, or networking.
Reduced Placement Fee
Active referral partners receive preferred pricing on their own executive search needs. When you need leadership talent for your organization, you benefit from the same partnership you have built with us.
Entrusted Partnership Package
Ongoing relationship that includes co-marketing opportunities, joint event hosting, access to our monthly Strategy Roundtable, and priority introductions to our network of advisory professionals. This is a two-way street. We refer business to our partners as actively as they refer to us.
Monthly Strategy Roundtable
Market Intelligence. Peer Networking. Business Development.
Every month, Artemis hosts a Strategy & Networking Roundtable for our referral partners. This is not a sales pitch. It is a room full of professional service providers who serve the same clients, sharing market intelligence, building relationships, and developing business together.
Think of it as your monthly market briefing and business development session rolled into one. Meet other bankers, CPAs, attorneys, wealth advisors, and business consultants who are actively looking for the same quality of referral relationships you are.
Market Update
Executive hiring trends, industry shifts, and what we are seeing across 12 sectors
Peer Introductions
Structured networking with other advisory professionals who serve business owners
Pitch Your Business
Each session includes dedicated time for partners to share what they do and who they serve
Referral Exchange
Open forum where partners can share client needs and connect with the right advisors in the room
Guest Speakers
Quarterly featured presentations from industry leaders and subject matter experts
Partner Questions
Referral Program FAQ
Any introduction to a company or individual with a leadership hiring need, leadership development need, or outplacement situation. The referral can be for executive search, training and development (including our ELEVATE Coaching Model), or outplacement support. A warm introduction is ideal, but providing a name, contact, and context is also sufficient.
With the same care and professionalism you deliver to your own clients. Your reputation is on the line when you make a referral, and we take that seriously. We will never hard-sell, pressure, or embarrass someone you have introduced to us. We conduct a confidential discovery conversation, assess fit, and only proceed if there is genuine alignment. If Artemis is not the right solution, we will say so directly.
Yes. You will receive a confirmation when we make initial contact, and we will keep you updated on progress at whatever level of detail you prefer. Some partners want weekly updates. Others simply want to know when an engagement is signed. We adapt to your preference. You will never be left wondering what happened.
No formal agreement is required to start referring. The VIP rewards activate automatically with a successful referral. For partners who want to formalize the relationship with co-marketing, joint events, or a structured referral agreement, we offer an Entrusted Partnership Package. Schedule a call and we will discuss which level of partnership makes sense for your business.
Absolutely. This is a two-way relationship. We regularly encounter clients who need accounting, legal, insurance, banking, wealth management, and other advisory services. Active referral partners are the first people we think of when those needs arise. The monthly Strategy Roundtable is specifically designed to facilitate referral exchange in both directions.
Yes. Artemis conducts searches nationally. While our deepest network is in Houston and the Gulf Coast corridor, we place executives across the U.S. and have completed international searches. Non-Houston partners receive equivalent VIP experiences in their market. The monthly Roundtable is available virtually for remote partners.
Not Competing With You. Completing the Team.
Become a Referral Partner.
Schedule a 20-minute conversation with Johanna Watson to discuss how a referral partnership works, what your clients need, and how Artemis can make you the advisor who brought the complete solution.