1:1 Consulting

Wish granted (ta da!)

I’ll help you distill them into a growing, profitable business.

Building a successful business involves a lot of moving parts that require a new way of thinking and proactive planning — but if you’re new to entrepreneurship, it can be hard to know where to begin, what to do and how to do it.

It takes most new businesses an average of 5-10 years to become truly successful. (About 3-5 years to become profitable and another 5 years to properly execute your vision and find real success — and 50% won’t even make it that long.)

For some people, failing might be a risk you’re willing to take. You may be prepared to spend 5-10 years in the red while trying to figure things out on your own — with a little help from Google, free online templates, and an online course or two.

But if you’ve been making a healthy salary and waiting for forever to bring your dream to life, the idea of it taking up to a decade to replace your income may drive you to the nearest whisky bar.

Folks love to say, “You don’t know what you don’t know.” But wouldn’t things be a whole lot easier if you had someone in your corner who does know what you don’t know?

That’s where I come in — and having spent the last 20-plus years helping entrepreneurs across all industries, I’m here to tell you that you can create your own, shorter timeline for success.

No matter where in the world you’re located, you can have a seasoned startup expert on call to help you figure out the hard stuff while avoiding the classic (and not-so-classic) mistakes, pivots, and course corrections that can be so risky and expensive. Over the years I’ve seen that entrepreneurs who are in the early stages of building a business often need the following types of help:

1. Step-by-Step Business Blueprint.
Maybe you have a specific goal related to your business (or business idea), but don’t know how to get from here to there. You wish there were someone who could just tell you how to do it. I can do that for you. For years I’ve been helping entrepreneurs achieve their goals by developing step-by-step roadmaps to get them there.

2. Financial Projections.
Hate numbers? You wouldn’t be the first to break into a cold sweat hearing “gross margin.” I can help you not only prepare your financial projections, but understand them. We’ll build them together step by step as I explain the everything in plain English. In fact, I’ll get you so comfortable with your projections that you’ll be able to explain them to investors, partners — even your accountant.

3. Additional Revenue Streams
It’s easy to get so focused on your main offerings that you miss out on the not-so-obvious revenue streams you could easily tap into. In missing these opportunities you may be leaving a lot of money on the table. You need a startup consultant who has the experience to connect the dots and point out the revenue streams that are a natural growth opportunity for your business. (Psst, I happen to know a gal.)

4. Pricing Strategy & Optimization
How do you price your products and services for maximum profit and get paid what you’re worth? Figuring out the right prices for your products and services can be a tricky business. Too often I see startups that forget to include all of their costs and not realize they’re losing money until it’s too late — or service providers undervalue their offerings. I can help you develop a pricing strategy that not only keeps you profitable and in the black, but gets you paid what you’re worth. (Because you deserve it.)

5. Ongoing Business Guidance
“Does this make sense?” “Am I crazy for thinking this?” are questions that every entrepreneur asks at one time or another. The answer to these dilemmas is having a seasoned startup advisor on speed dial to serve as your sounding board and objective voice of reason so you can make your decisions with confidence. I’ll help frame your thinking when it comes to the opportunities and challenges that naturally arise with any business so you can adapt quickly and make smart decisions.

Sometimes you’re just not sure “what to do and in what order.” Just as it’s hard to see the forest through the trees, it can be hard to shift between the big picture and the details when you’re immersed in your business. I can help you set, prioritize and execute your business goals so that you’re moving forward on the projects or pieces that are most important to your startup’s long-term success — with regular check-ins, meetings, and tactical advice to keep you on track.

STEP 3: Dive in.
During each call, I’ll give you specific new ways of thinking, action steps, and homework to keep you moving forward. And I’ll be with you every step of the way to answer questions and help you navigate whatever obstacles you encounter.