What we do for clients
Every engagement starts with one goal and ends with named partners, a written plan and introductions made.
Strategic partnerships
We identify and structure partnerships that open new customers, channels and capabilities, then broker the first conversations at the executive level.
Business development and market entry
Targeted prospect strategy, executive outreach and meeting plans for companies entering new U.S. and international markets.
Payment strategy advisory
Independent guidance for businesses evaluating payment options offered by licensed third-party providers. ASG advises and makes introductions; it does not handle, hold or process funds.
Executive introductions
Warm introductions across energy, hospitality, aviation, luxury retail and the civic and nonprofit sectors.
How an engagement runs
Fast, focused and built around action. You get a written assessment within ten business days of your discovery call.
- 1
Discovery call
A focused conversation on your goals, your current partners and where revenue is being left on the table.
20 minutes - 2
Written assessment
A clear plan naming the opportunities, the right partners and the order to pursue them, with pros, cons and timelines.
Within 10 business days - 3
Introductions and execution
We make the introductions, prepare the briefs and stay with you through the first meetings and decisions.
Ongoing
Built for organizations with global reach
Six client groups, one standard: a clear plan, the right introductions and execution.
Global enterprises
Companies expanding across borders that need partners, market entry and executive access in the U.S. and international markets.
- Cross-border partnership strategy
- Market entry and executive outreach
- Payment strategy for international customers
Energy and infrastructure
Energy companies, service firms and project developers across the global energy sector, working with partners and markets across borders.
- International partner introductions
- Market entry for global energy firms in the U.S.
- Executive and civic introductions
Ports, aviation and logistics
Ports, airports, private aviation and logistics operators that move people and goods around the world.
- Strategic partnerships
- Payment strategy for international clients
- Executive introductions
Nonprofits and institutions
Churches, foundations and institutions that want to reach global supporters and modern forms of giving.
- Global donor reach strategy
- Partner and vendor evaluation
- Introductions to civic and corporate leaders
Travel and international commerce
Luxury travel advisors, tour operators, cross-border merchants and trade businesses serving clients who live, invest and spend across borders.
- Modern payment options for international clients
- Cross-border partner introductions
- Market entry for global brands in the U.S.
Hospitality and luxury
Hotels, resorts, aviation, automotive and luxury retailers serving high-value and international clientele.
- Guest and client payment options
- Strategic partnerships
- Executive introductions
Where we work
Sectors where international customers and strong relationships drive growth.
Ways to work with us
Three defined engagement types. Scope and fees are agreed in writing before any work begins.
Strategic assessment
A written review of your growth opportunities, partner options and priorities.
- Discovery call and document review
- Written assessment with pros, cons and timelines
- Recommended partners and next steps
Partnership retainer
Ongoing business development support with a standing monthly plan.
- Target lists and executive outreach
- Meeting preparation and briefs
- Monthly progress review
Introductions
Targeted executive introductions under a written referral agreement.
- Qualified, warm introductions
- Context brief for both sides
- Fees disclosed in writing
What clients get
A small firm by design, so the person you meet is the person who does the work.
You work with the principal
No hand-offs to a junior team. The person who meets you does the work and answers your calls.
Decisions over decks
Every recommendation names the partner, the next step and the time frame, and we see it through.
Relationships that open doors
Years of ties across business, civic and international communities, put to work for you.
Global reach. Relationship-driven.
Assurance Strategic Group has served clients for five years. Our work draws on long-standing relationships across business, civic and international communities, connecting clients with partners and markets wherever growth is.
A plan, a timeline and the follow-through to deliver it.
- Company
- Assurance Strategic Group, LLC
- Headquarters
- Texas, United States
- Established
- 2021
- Focus
- Strategic consulting and business development
Assurance Strategic Group is a consulting firm. We earn consulting and referral fees. We are not a bank, money transmitter or payment processor, and we do not hold, transmit or process client funds.
Amanda So
Amanda leads strategic partnerships and business development for Assurance Strategic Group. Her career includes work with Houston First, the convention and tourism organization, and service with the Asian Chamber of Commerce during the launch of its student scholarship initiative.
She focuses on connecting businesses in hospitality, energy, luxury retail and international trade with the partners and markets that move them forward.
Common questions
Straight answers about what we do and how we are paid.
What does Assurance Strategic Group do?
We are a strategic consulting and business development firm. We advise companies on partnerships, market entry and growth strategy, and we make executive introductions.
Do you process payments or hold client money?
No. ASG is not a bank, money transmitter or payment processor. Any payment service a client chooses is provided directly by a licensed third-party provider under its own agreement with the client.
How is ASG paid?
Through consulting fees agreed in writing before work begins, and referral fees under written agreements. Any referral relationship relevant to a recommendation is disclosed to the client.
Who do you work with?
Established businesses in hospitality, luxury retail and automotive, private aviation and marine, energy and international trade, retail, and the nonprofit sector.
How does an engagement start?
With a 20-minute discovery call. If we can help, we send a written scope and fee proposal. If we can't, we say so on the call.
Where do you work?
We are headquartered in Texas and work with clients across the United States and internationally.
Begin with a conversation
A 20-minute call. Share the goal, and you will leave knowing whether we can help and what comes next.