Small Business Consulting & Strategic Advisory for Purpose-Driven Business Owners

Confidential, strategic support rooted in clarity, discretion, and care

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A Good Fit

Who Advisory Work Is For

  • You’re facing a challenge, want a fresh set of eyes, or need space to think clearly about what comes next

  • You value structured, values-aligned leadership over reactive decision-making

  • You feel operationally stretched and need stronger systems and decision clarity

  • You want better financial visibility and disciplined planning

  • You are navigating growth, complexity, or leadership transition

This is not startup coaching. It is structured advisory for purpose-driven business owners committed to building stable, well-run companies.

As former business owners who have scaled and successfully exited a company, we understand the operational, financial, and leadership realities that come with growth. Our advisory approach integrates:

  • Strategic planning

  • Financial discipline

  • Operational strengthening

  • Leadership development

Engagements are customized to your needs –  but always grounded in clear priorities, measurable progress, and practical implementation.

How We Work

Areas of Focus

Advisory relationships are structured and intentional. You can expect:

  1. Clear priorities

  2. Direct, honest feedback

  3. Practical next steps

  4. Measurable progress

  5. Accountability and steady support

  • Assess current positioning, clarify priorities, and develop a realistic roadmap for disciplined growth. Establish measurable goals supported by well-considered sales and marketing practices and anchored in practical financial projections.

  • Improve visibility into cash flow, margins, pricing, and expense management. Strengthen financial literacy and decision-making confidence.

  • Build processes that reduce bottlenecks and owner-dependence. Improve workflow, efficiency, and operational consistency.

  • Strengthen hiring, delegation, performance management, and cultural alignment. Support your transition from working “in” the business to leading it effectively.

  • Regular structured sessions provide accountability, perspective, and disciplined focus — helping you navigate complexity with greater clarity and confidence.

  • "Kate from Conscious Consults worked with me for a few months to create a business plan and projections to take my sports marketing business to the next level. I was thoroughly impressed by how valuable our work together was; she delivered high-quality results in an efficient and professional manner. I’m looking forward to implementing our plans and feel confident that my company now has a clear vision and path to grow over the next five years. I'm lucky to have connected with Kate and plan on checking in with her frequently to make sure I stay on track.”

    —Tyler Clements, Surveyor Sports Management

  • "If you are starting a business, you need Kate! She is the most talented, competent, creative, organized, responsive, intelligent person I know. Kate helped me launch my business, guiding me through each step and providing feedback and support along the way through bi-monthly meetings. She is extremely articulate and clear in her communications which made the process smooth and seamless. But mostly, she is just a really practical, kind, and thoughtful human being who takes the time to get to know her clients and genuinely cares about them and their success."

    —Martha Stockhausen, The Next Chapter Travel

  • "Conscious Consults is an amazing resource for business owners and entrepreneurs! Getting our lodging business going was so much easier with Kate's help. We are continually impressed by her intelligence, breadth of knowledge, talent for seeing the big picture, ability to organize and focus, and overall business acumen."

    —Natasha Sienitsky, Love Ridge Mountain Lodging

  • "I've had a great experience working with Conscious Consults on defining a plan for my small business. Kate is thoughtful, compassionate, and patient. Very highly recommend!"

    —Miles Pearce, Tunecat

  • "When my wife and I decided to take on the massive task of renovating & running a resort, Kate was the first person we called to help us work through the complexities. Her deep knowledge base was instrumental in establishing sound HR practice, smooth accounting processes and efficient protocols to ensure best practice throughout our business. Kate has the unique ability to wrap her head around a wide variety of ideas while remaining focused on the key parts of business development. Throughout our ongoing consulting relationship we've been impressed with the care & patience she shows us and our ideas. It's hard to imagine a better partner for entrepreneurs and/or small business owners."

    -Oliver Platts-Mills, Love Ridge Mountain Lodging

  • "I worked with Kate as I started my consulting business; she was a lifeline. All of the online advice I was finding just seemed to be baiting me to pay them for services I wasn't sure I needed. Then, I talked to Kate. She helped me on so many levels. Her start-up business checklist was an excellent guide and saved me so much time and worry. On a broader scale, she helped me clarify my goals for my business, providing crucial guidance as my ideas and opportunities coalesced. Kate's experience, knowledge, and insight into small businesses is invaluable. I have benefited so much from working with Kate, and can't recommend her highly enough!"

    -Stasia Greenewalt, SG Farm Services

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