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MEASURABLE RESULTS
EBITDA +30%
working capital -30%
customer experience ↑

and happier employees

WIN³ ECSTATIC BUSINESS COACHING

Mid-sized companies often already have solid strategies, great products, and motivated teams. And yet, in day-to-day operations, true impact is missing.
> Responsibility ends up resting on just a few shoulders.
> Collaboration takes more energy than it should.
> Key employees are operating below their real potential.
> The leadership’s vision doesn’t fully reach the organization.

That's exactly where the Win³-Program comes in. view services book a call Performance, Passion, Purpose For SMEs and family-owned businesses: because the biggest untapped potential in any company lies in its people. Hände auf einer Tastatur als Symbol für fokussierte Arbeit, Klarheit und Performance im unternehmerischen Kontext.
Performance, Passion, Purpose

ECSTATIC BUSINESS

 

We at Ecstatic Business have experienced first-hand how extraordinary performance within and for a company can be achieved when we focus on our passion and our purpose. We pass this experience on to courageous leaders who truly want to move themselves – and their organisations – forward.

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Win³ is Martin Bartmann’s transformation program for companies that want to sustainably strengthen performance, accountability, and collaboration.

At its core are intensive 1:1 processes with carefully selected key employees and leaders who play a crucial role in shaping the company’s future.

The goal:

  • Key people take ownership and actively bring the company vision to life in their daily work.
  • Communication becomes more effective and takes place at eye level – clear, concise, and focused on results, creating more time and space for what truly matters.
  • Potential risks are identified earlier, communicated effectively, and addressed with the right measures before they become critical.

Martin Bartmann combines international leadership experience as a CFO and COO with executive mentoring, business coaching, and a deep understanding of human dynamics within medium-sized companies.

No standard training. No motivational seminars. Instead: real transformation where companies ultimately win or lose – through their people

Win³

Our signature programme for courageous leaders who want to inspire and energise their teams.

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Interim CFO/COO

For a defined period, I join your management team with full responsibility for content, results and people. This is the intensive programme.

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Executive Mentoring

My offer for focused support at C-level – to achieve greater impact and performance by working on oneself.

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THE PHILOSOPHY

Extraordinary results through
enthusiastic people.

WE COMBINE

  • Profound specialist knowledge and extensive practical experience in companies; our background is primarily in manufacturing and trading businesses with 80–8,000 employees and revenues between EUR 15 million and EUR 1 billion.
  • With many years of personal development and learning through working on ourselves and our own personalities; each of us complements practical experience in personal development programmes with professional coaching training.

WE ARE CONVINCED THAT

  • Every person has unlimited potential for fulfilment and performance within themselves – and sometimes they have not yet fully recognised it themselves.
  • Every company has the capacity to improve significantly – yet in day-to-day business or for other reasons this potential is not always fully visible.

With our services, we unlock the potential (performance) that lies dormant within organisations. We achieve this by activating the enthusiasm (passion) and strength of employees. In doing so, we support companies in bringing their true purpose even more fully to life.

 

 

PERFORMANCE
Performance arises from clarity, responsibility and focus.

PASSION
Enthusiasm is a powerful force. We make it usable.

PURPOSE
Purpose creates direction and focuses energy.

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SERVICES
Win³ Team-Programme – Interim CFO/COO – Executive Mentoring

TARGET GROUP
Executives and key decision-makers in medium-sized companies

FOCUS
Clarity – Commitment – Decisiveness – Implementation

LEAD TIME
Short! Possible promptly after the initial meeting.

INITIAL MEETING
Evaluation of the current situation,
definition of the objectives,
joint starting point

Win³

Win³ is aimed at leaders who want to improve two things at the same time: team motivation and measurable business performance. With leadership practice and well-founded coaching expertise, we support selected employees in 1:1 coaching sessions – towards greater clarity, personal responsibility and visible effectiveness in everyday work.

Client Testimonials

Feedback, recommendations and awards.

At just 27 years old, I took responsibility for 150 employees across five departments—without the years of management experience that many leaders rely on. From the very beginning, my ambition was clear: to become a confident leader who provides certainty in difficult decisions, fosters genuine collaboration, and delivers results without losing sight of the people behind them.

In 2020, Martin Bartmann coached me for an entire year on this journey. He helped me clearly separate my personal goals from my business objectives—a simple idea that, in practice, is one of the greatest challenges for leaders. Together, we worked through real cases from my day-to-day leadership experience, ranging from people management to working capital management. Every session ended with a clear decision, meaningful progress, and noticeably less stress in both my professional and personal life.

Martin has an exceptional ability to view every situation from my own perspective and guide me toward finding the solution myself rather than giving me the answer. One principle has stayed with me ever since: communicate goals in a way that allows every leader to achieve them using their own strengths—and always verify that everyone truly understands the objective. It taught me that great leadership is not about having all the answers, but about creating the environment in which others can perform at their best. Since then, I have lived by one simple rule: it is better to implement an 80% perfect solution today than wait for a 99% perfect one.

This mindset continues to shape my leadership. My area of responsibility has since grown to around 250 employees, seven departments, and three locations within one business unit. The clarity Martin helped me develop remains my most valuable leadership tool: consistent in the matter at hand, yet always close to the people.

DI Robert Posch Business Unit Leader | 250 Employees, 3 Sites

“During a phase of reorganization and scaling, Martin didn’t just support us—he held up a crystal-clear mirror. The conversations were often challenging because they raised precisely the questions you tend to avoid in daily business. Many of these thoughts resonated far beyond the sessions, sparking deep reflection on both a personal and organizational level.

Anyone working with Martin isn’t looking for validation, but for an honest push to critically question themselves. That is precisely where the lasting value of his work lies. In a period filled with uncertainty, new roles, and open questions, he helped provide orientation and channel emotions into constructive problem-solving.

Drawing on his vast wealth of experience, he was able to put every situation into perspective using tangible examples. This not only made our processes clearer, more concrete, and better tailored, but also created a lasting impact on the way we collaborate.”

Viktor Valy, Managing Director, Iteratec Austria

“Martin guided me during a stage when, as a young leader, I already knew that I wanted to become self-employed and work as an entrepreneur in the long term—yet I lacked the necessary tools to take that leap. That is precisely where he stepped in: with the ability to completely empathize with my personal situation. Over the years, our many conversations were never just about management tools, but about understanding myself better. That is what truly set things in motion: from those reflections, my drive to take action grew until I was finally able to step into self-employment with determination and conviction. Anyone who works with Martin begins to engage deeply with themselves—and that is exactly where genuine character and personality develop. For me, he was and remains far more than a coach: a mentor I continue to rely on to this day.”

Thomas Stadlbauer, Tax Advisor, Stadlbauer + Partner Steuerberatung

“Martin Bartmann saved bravobike from falling apart during a severe crisis. Through his calm, thoughtful and empathetic manner, he immediately gained the trust of his direct reports, his teams, peers, management and the executive board. In doing so, he brought stability to turbulent situations and helped people overcome their emotional barriers. Martin has demonstrated in every area and at all times that he approaches topics with great dedication and is always willing to go the extra mile. Martin genuinely cares about people and shows appreciation to every individual. Alongside his professional expertise, this is his true superpower.”

Axel Donath, Founder of Bravobike

“Martin has supported our team and enterprise from 01-2020 for over half a year. He very quickly integrated into the team and the corporate culture, immediately gained access to all team members also on a personal level. His broad professional knowledge and good handfeel for how to contribute to the team efforts and how to lead his team have helped tremendously in getting traction within the organisation. I do not consider this level of interpersonal skills a given for external staff supporting us for a limited time. Martin has instantly succeeded in making himself part of our team and has in his role as interim COO also been a strong support to me in my role as CEO. His strong leadership in gaining back the AEO customs certification for SIMPLON has delivered a significant reduction in the cost structure for imported goods from Asia. In generally turbulent times for us and our industry and in times that due to the so called cov19 pandemic has given us additional challenges to manage he provided excellent support.

We have very much enjoyed working with Martin and are grateful for his support”

Stefan Vollbach, Managing Director, Simplon

“Martin first supported us for 6 months as CFO and subsequently for 2 years as COO.
For me, he was an excellent sparring partner with a wealth of experience.”

Marcus Ihlenfeld, Founder Woom

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

What does an Interim CFO/COO actually do in manufacturing companies?

As an Interim CFO/COO, I take on the role for a defined period of time – as part of your management team.
Typical assignments are when a company is growing rapidly (and wants to take the time to fill the position permanently with the right person) or during a period of crisis (for example, when the previous manager is no longer available).
Assignments usually last between 9 months and 1.5 years.

Who benefits from interim management – and from what company size or revenue level?

Interim management is particularly valuable for mid-sized manufacturing companies with up to ~1,000 employees and up to approximately €1 billion in revenue – especially during turnaround situations, post-merger phases, ERP go-lives, quality or supply challenges, or periods of intensive growth.

Which companies is the Win³ programme suited for? Who benefits the most?

From experience, Win³ works best in mid-sized companies with 200–500 employees. Another key success factor is when the responsible leader (CEO or head of department) is able – and willing – to implement decisions.
We see rapid results both in companies that are already among the best in their industry and in organisations facing a crisis. What matters most is a strong willingness for improvement and change within the company and among its leadership – something we also clarify during the proposal phase.

What impact does Win³ have on the individual employee in practical terms?

In many cases, the very first coaching session brings surprising insights for the employee. We ask questions that they have never been asked before – at least not in a professional context.
Building on this, we typically see that by the third coaching session at the latest, employees gain new insights about themselves and their situation that they genuinely want to put into practice. At this stage, the role of the leader is crucial: when an employee’s suggestions are received openly and seriously, this is where the momentum for change begins – for the employee and at the same time, for the company.
It may also happen that an employee realises that their current task or role is not the right fit. In such cases, it is extremely helpful if this can be addressed proactively with the leader and resolved constructively – whether within or outside the company.

How can I successfully implement Win³ in my company as a leader?

Win³ supports you as a leader particularly well if you are convinced that your team is already well positioned, that the right people are on board, and that your own objectives as a leader within the company are clear.
In this context, Win³ helps participating employees quickly gain focus and activation, enabling them to bring their strongest abilities even more effectively into the company.
What matters then is that you recognise this development in your employees, actively support it, and integrate it into your team’s work programme. This is how the positive momentum created through Win³ can unfold its full impact – for both the employees and the organisation.