Kip Guthrie, MBA
Senior Advisor
Meet the Coaches Behind the Methodology
At PipelinePlus, we believe business development isn’t about innate charisma or aggressive sales tactics—it’s about clarity, consistency, and connection. That’s why our coaching programs start with one essential ingredient: trust.
In addition to one-on-one coaching, our faculty leads many of the business development training programs offered by PipelinePlus. Whether they’re running a workshop, facilitating a retreat, or working behind the scenes to improve firm-wide outcomes, they approach each engagement through the lens of The Short List methodology: focusing on the right relationships, taking strategic action, and tracking measurable outcomes.
In this special blog series, we’re introducing the trusted advisors behind our coaching, training, and consulting work, one coach at a time. Each post spotlights a member of our faculty who brings deep experience, fresh perspective, and a personal approach to helping professionals grow their practices with intention.
Meet Kip
With over 30 years of experience, Kip has helped law firms and professional services organizations grow their businesses and strengthen leadership. He’s held senior roles at firms like Jones Day, DLA Piper, and Perkins Coie, earning national recognition for building client-focused growth strategies that drive results.
Now a Senior Advisor at PipelinePlus, Kip partners with firms and professionals to develop practical, future-focused strategies that address profitability, pricing, succession, and talent development. His collaborative approach helps clients turn complex challenges into sustainable success.
As Kip often reminds clients:
“The work they deliver is more than transactional, it’s contributing to the client’s confidence and success and that’s truly invaluable.” That belief fuels his passion for coaching: “I find it very satisfying to work with people and firms and share in their successes, large and small.”
Read Kip’s full bio to learn more.
How to Work with Our Coaches
At PipelinePlus, coaching is never one-size-fits-all. Every program is thoughtfully customized to your firm’s goals—and powered by the PipelinePlus Platform to support consistent, lasting growth. We carefully pair you with a coach whose experience and style align with your team’s needs.
