Most small business owners I talk to have a solid product or service to get behind and a clear vision of where they want to take it. However, as they continue to grow further and further past the startup phase, they often find that the systems they started with no longer work- basically the business has outgrown the SME’s departmental acumen and they need support to continue sustainable growth without getting bogged down in minutia or working every hour of the day.My practice helps these owners connect the dots between the business they have and the vision they want to achieve. This is done by leveraging Crowsnest business acumen, experience, and resources to create new systems and processes that align with owners’ operations, and introduce new concepts and practices to strengthen their organization.The clients I work with are then able to stop treading water in their day-to-day, and get up into the Crowsnest where they belong- steering clear of obstacles and ready to take on new opportunities to advance their business.

We help passionate owners build a financially rewarding business; helping to foster this growth by focusing on the right problems to solve like building SOPs to your most complex business challenges and holding tension to your goals with consistent accountability check-in meetings. Today, Cultivate Advisors offers business coaching to over 400+ business owners.

Head of Operations, Sales, & Marketing (March 2017 - March 2020)Responsible for operational and financial success of the overall brewery business. Drove sales and profitability by maximizing customer acquisition, satisfaction, and retention. Reviewed financials, set targets for business growth and efficiency benchmarks. - Increased sales by 10% annually, reporting $1.1M in 2019- Leveraged marketing strategies via social media, interactive website, and traditional marketing campaigns- Collaborated with vendors, staff, and artists to maximize the customer experience through live music, local artists, décor, catering, and special events to enhance social atmosphere - Managed 12 employees, maintaining a safe, gratifying work environment where staff enjoyed a healthy earning- Generated monthly financials using QuickBooks for tax, budgeting, and investor reporting purposesCo-Founder, Builder (March 2015 - March 2017)Conceptualized, built, and launched Denver-based brewery and taproom. Managed lease acquisition, investor and landlord relations, vendor collaboration, build-out project & completion, and taproom opening. - Responsible for operational and financial success of the business in reaching timing, performance, and budgetary goals. - Organized business plan, operating agreement, and employee handbook. Engineered FOH operating systems.- Devised and effected branding & marketing plan including website, social media, and traditional marketing efforts.- Managed city review, inspection, and approval; collaborated with contractors to reach timing and monetary goals- Acquired $400K in investment (investors received 25% ROI in first 6 months of opening)- Oversaw operations budgeting, P+L benchmarking, and profit maximization

Operated as junior partner focusing on business development, contract management, and sales. Coordinated with managing directors in company decision making process, contract bids, and office management.- Negotiated new and existing contracts, managed customer concerns, and fulfilled contractual obligations- Managed sales team efficiency, individual targets, and monthly sales objectives- Performed employee dispute resolution, negotiated pay rates and raises, and handled disciplinary measures with HR - Rebuilt the company website and effected new marketing plan to grow the business and increase brand awareness

- Organized and executed cold call campaigns using REA software for real estate properties and owners- Evaluated and estimated commercial property values for internal and prospective client use- Drafted and sent company mailer containing market information directed towards strategic, prospective clients- Edited and updated team commercial property software with property, owner, and transaction information