Your Growth Is Our Business

Jason Pearl is the founder and CEO of Nacre Consulting and one of the nation’s top growth leaders specializing in scaling small to medium-sized companies from startup to acquisition.

Using his heart-centered approach to life, leadership, and business, Jason helped some of the fastest-growing companies in the industry generate more than $100 million in revenue over the past 36 months.

For almost two decades, leaders have put their trust in Jason’s expertise to get the most out of management and revenue-generating teams. His secret is focusing on not just dollars generated but on the people behind the scenes who are producing the results.

His signature approach aligns each person’s “Head, Heart, and House”—which can help harness the power to outproduce the competition. As a growth partner, Jason’s approachable style and genuine interest in helping leaders and businesses succeed are unmatched. Deeply rooted in faith, family, and multi-generational entrepreneurship, Jason proudly enjoys life with his wife and two daughters in Lockport, NY.

Mike Belin joined Nacre Consulting in 2019 as an accomplished sales leader with more than 20 years of experience after a successful career in the advertising and digital & multimedia marketing industry. As an Executive Growth Strategist with Nacre, Mike works with a diverse group of businesses focused on growing their top-line revenue, improving sales processes, and creating a structure of sustainable growth. Mike is a passionate and driven leader whose client’s industries include SaaS, office technology, safety equipment, manufacturing, construction, and distribution.

Mike is a recipient of multiple awards for sales management and team performance delivering sustainable revenue gains through expertise in leadership development and coaching sales professionals to success. With his unique background as a former Minor League Baseball Umpire, Mike brings a high level of patience, determination, and focus to his coaching while helping C-Suite business leaders navigate the challenging nuances of sales operations.

Mike currently serves as a Board of Director and Membership Committee Member for BNSME (Buffalo Niagara Sales & Marketing Executives). Mike is also a passionate sports fan, but we’re not going to talk about his favorite football team. He is also a self-proclaimed “food and wine enthusiast” who enjoys gathering with family and friends around the dinner table and the Summer patio.

Brian Buhr joined Nacre Consulting in 2023, bringing a unique combination of experiences and skills to the field of business transformation. He holds an MBA in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Cedarville University. He has undergone specialized design thinking, business modeling, and problem-solving training through the International Center for Creativity in Columbus, Ohio. As a result, Brian is well-equipped to help businesses innovate and achieve sustainable growth.

Brian grew up on an apple farm in Western New York and was instilled with family values, hard work, and community involvement from a young age. Today, he resides in Lockport, NY, with his wife and two children, and they enjoy frequenting local coffee shops, walking along the Erie Canal, worshiping at their local church, and visiting the family farm.

Brian is passionate about helping small business owners understand their customers and develop a sustainable growth strategy. Whether addressing challenges, identifying opportunities, or fostering a customer-centric approach, Brian's dedication to excellence and servant leadership make him a reliable partner for your innovation project.

Spencer Farrell is an accomplished executive experienced in operating multiple successful high-growth companies playing a key role in operations, strategy, and business development.

In addition to working with Nacre Consulting and Meritas Equity Partners, Spencer works in private equity, where he is responsible for deal origination, fundraising, and structuring.

Prior to his career in private equity, Spencer ran sales for a fast-growing software start-up where he was responsible for the company’s revenue generation and business strategy, as well as its go-to-market approach. Spencer helped grow the company’s customer base and market share to create a globally recognized service provider.

Additionally, Spencer is an active investor and supporter in early-stage start-ups as well as multiple real estate projects throughout the WNY region. He is a passionate advocate for education and economic equality, serving on multiple boards. He currently serves as the President of the Canisius High School Board of Governors. He holds a B.S. in Finance and MBA from Niagara University.

Nathan Warner has spent nearly 2 decades creating digital courses and online learning programs. He’s built more than 1,1100 courses since 2007. His unique (and battle tested) approach incorporates storytelling and gamification to create learning experiences that are both meaningful and memorable.

Academically, he holds a Master’s in Organizational Leadership as well as a Bachelor’s in Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management, both from Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida.