More Than Profit: How Acumen Helped Ben Kimminau Lead With Purpose
Kimminau Floors is a boutique hardwood flooring company based in the Midwest, specializing in high-end remodeling, restoration, staircases, and new construction projects. Owner Ben Kimminau transitioned from a 15-year career in software development to running the business full-time—only to realize how unprepared he was for the chaos of entrepreneurship.
Before Acumen:
After Acumen:
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Operating in a reactive, disorganized state
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No documented processes or training programs
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Minimal understanding of financials or job costing
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Lack of accountability across the business
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Decision fatigue
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Work consumed life
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No peer support
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Fragmented purpose
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Built a proactive leadership style and calm company culture
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Documented business processes and implemented EOS
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Clear job costing and financial insight
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Developed KPIs and data tracking for better decision-making
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Delegation, clarity, and healthier rhythms
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Significantly reduced stress and improved quality of life at home
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Gained confidence, clarity, and leadership growth
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Grew in purpose and faith, leading the business with long-term impact in mind
“The biggest ROI? My mental health. I’m just more confident, more comfortable leading this business now.” – Ben Kimminau
The Acumen Process
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1 Joined Acumen after a recommendation from a fellow business owner
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2 Began implementing EOS for structure and accountability
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3 Integrated faith and purpose into business leadership through Acumen’s kingdom-building focus
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4 Attended quarterly meetings and leveraged guest speakers, recommended books, and peer groups
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5 Built long-term relationships with other business owners for ongoing mentorship and support
Ben Kimminau didn’t just get help running a better business—he became a better leader. What started as a chaotic operation has transformed into a purpose-driven company with strong financials, a dependable team, and a leader who can now focus on long-term growth instead of day-to-day survival. Acumen gave him the structure, mentorship, and support he needed to go from stressed and reactive to confident and proactive.
“Owning a business gives you the avenue to make a bigger impact… I feel like I have so much more impact leading this business and the employees that work for me than I would at my corporate job.”
Ben Kimminau didn’t just get help running a better business—he became a better leader. What started as a chaotic operation has transformed into a purpose-driven company with strong financials, a dependable team, and a leader who can now focus on long-term growth instead of day-to-day survival. Acumen gave him the structure, mentorship, and support he needed to go from stressed and reactive to confident and proactive.
“Owning a business gives you the avenue to make a bigger impact… I feel like I have so much more impact leading this business and the employees that work for me than I would at my corporate job.”