Optimizing people, processes, & profits
What in your business is “killing” you, stealing your joy, draining your energy? Administrative tasks? Broken or missing processes? Employee & staffing concerns? Financial analysis? No or slow growth? Shrinking profit margins?
I provide the experience and coaching to help your business continue building a sustainable and profitable future.
How I Started
“Marc, I can sell, and I can build but the rest of it is killing me.”
I had just finished telling a friend that I had decided to end my collegiate teaching career and I asked how his business with his sons was going and he made the statement above. He then shared additional details of his frustrations and concerns, and his angst was palpable. I told him I would be done teaching in a few months, and I would come help him. This big former Marine teared up and told me how much that would mean to him.
I had considered consulting before pursuing full-time teaching, and I thought I could manage it on my summers off. However, the learning curve into full-time teaching did not allow me the margin to have a “side hustle.” Now I find myself in a place where I have the availability to share my professional experience and wisdom.
Why Work With Me?
“Tell me, I’ll forget; Show me, I may remember; But involve me, and I’ll understand.”
I have had this quote posted at my desk for decades. This is my primary approach I take with those that enlist my help. Take advantage of talking to me for two hours free to see if I may be of assistance to you. I don’t “sell”, I share and let you decide.
Learn more about my core values and professional experience to know if I’m a good fit for your business’s needs.
“I care deeply about family-owned businesses.”
I’m passionate about helping family owned businesses, since they bring so many benefits to our communities – meeting market needs, providing opportunities for employment, offering places to be innovative, and encouraging instruction on hard work, service, sacrifice, and investment.
These benefits do not exist without a strong and profitable business; and in today’s ever-changing economy that can be a challenge. What got you to where you are today may not be adequate for “tomorrow” and most likely is not sufficient 3-5 years out or less.
Core Services
Strategic Guidance for Sustainable Growth
Strategic Planning
Covers strategic & tactical planning, Customer Experience, and “go to customer” marketing/sales strategies.
Financial & Accounting
Includes financial analysis, planning, reporting, and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
Continuous Improvement
Focus on general management, continuous improvement in business processes, and team development.
Vetting & Networking
Assistance with evaluating and selecting the right external partners (e.g., accounting, banking, legal, third-party providers).