Business Coaching Consultants
Consultants are listed alphabetically by company name.
If they speak a language other than English, it is noted.
Please note you are not limited to this list of consultants. You are responsible for choosing and vetting any consultant, whether they are on this list or not. This is simply a list of consultants our clients have used in the past.
Aura Advisory Services Point Person: Meaghan McLaughlin (she/her) https://www.aurabusinessadvisors.com/ meaghan@auraadvisoryservices.com 219-309-3418 Better Sign Shop (Clockwork Consulting Inc) Point Person: Bryant Gillespie (he/him) Other consultants: Peter Kourounis, Michael Riley https://www.bettersignshop.com bryant@bettersignshop.com (304) 909-7446 Based in Bluefield, WV Optional description from consultant: We're a collective of industry experts that specialize in helping sign and print shop owners systemize and grow their businesses. We host the industry's leading podcast - the Better Sign Shop Podcast - https://podcast.bettersignshop.com/ and we provide coaching, training, and other specialized services for the sign and print industry. If you're ready to unlock the next level of growth for your shop, reach out for a free discovery call. We can help you with growth plans, workflow development, automation strategies, training, and more. Build a better sign and print business with our platform of tools for growing shops. Focuses: Business consulting, manufacturing, project management, workflow. Carla Gover International dba Creative Business Coaching & Consulting Point Person: Carla Gover (she/her/hers) **ENGLISH & SPANISH www.carlagover.com/creatives carla@carlagover.com 859-358-6090 Based in Lexington, KY Optional description from consultant: I'm Carla, and I've been a self-employed musician and dancer for the past 30 years. I have a passion for helping other artists and creatives learn how to run businesses that play to their strengths and allow them to GET PAID for their creative skills. We'll tailor our work together around what you need, and together we'll put in place the offers, tools, and skills you need to sustain yourself and your creativity. Our time together can include things like creating a grant writing toolkit; how to run a successful crowdfunding campaign; digital course creation; email and social media marketing; and DIY branding and website basics and creation. And because I have a Master's Degree in education and years of experience as a self-employed artist, I know that working on mindset and belief systems is a crucial part of success in business AND art, so in addition to strategies, we'll also work on mindset and changing beliefs about the "starving artist" so that you can earn a just living through your talents. Focuses: Arts Business; Digital Course Development; Digital Marketing; Social Media. Campbell's Tax & Accounting INC Point Person: Christin Campbell (she/her/hers) campbellstax1040@outlook.com 606-886-2030 Based in Prestonsburg, KY Optional description from consultant: Our firm is locally owned by serial entrepreneurs with a heart for social enterprises. We practice what we preach having formed and established several for-profit social ventures including our accounting farm, a lawn care business, bakery, and small-scale farm. Our services include capital budgeting, resource management, bookkeeping, payroll, retirement planning as well as tax and business consulting. Focuses: Business Consulting; Social Enterprise Support; Strategic Planning; Market Analysis Chris Handberg Consulting Point Person: Chris Handberg (he/his) https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-handberg-49312925/ christopherhandberg@gmail.com 317/437-0785 Based in Indianapolis, IN Optional description from consultant: For over 15 years, Chris Handberg has served the community through building partnerships, achieving fundraising goals, developing curriculum and facilitating strategic planning with key stakeholders while focusing on authentic diversity. Focuses: Nonprofit Support; Facilitation; Project Management; Strategic Planning; Workshops; Social Enterprise Support; Human Resources. Creative Disruptors Point Person: Barbara Wyckoff (she/her) http://createdisruptors.com/ Barbara@creativedisruptors.com 301/367-2406 Culinary Consulting Point Person: Justin Dean (he/him) wdcinotr@gmail.com 859/380-7470 Based in Fort Mitchell, KY Optional description from consultant: Food & Beverage Start-up Support, Product Development, Menu Build Out, Design/Layout, Local Sourcing- Product Development and Third Party Co-packing Assistance. Focuses: Manufacturing; Project Management; Restaurants; Strategic Planning; Facilities; Customer Service Empire Builders Point Person: Vincent Edwards (he/him) https://ebuilders.us/ vince@ebuilders.us 859-396-7399 Based in Lexington, KY Optional description from consultant: Experience with venture capital. ENTREP/Schutters & Associates Point Person: Bill Schutters (he/ him) Other consultant: Norm Desmarais, Bobby Clark www.entrep.net b.schutters@entrep.net 859/806-8258 Based in Berea, KY Optional description from consultant: During my experiences as an entrepreneur, I have formed and operated six businesses in diverse industries; apparel manufacturing, retail interior decorating and furnishings, a national music camp organization, stretch limousine. Focuses: Arts Business; Financing; Manufacturing; Nonprofit Support; Workshops Evolve Business Services Point Person: Maria Mendoza (she/her) **ENGLISH & SPANISH mmendozabc@outlook.com 816-787-5627 Based in AZ Optional description from consultant: Business Coaching bilingual services (English/Spanish), I offer professional services in business coaching and accounting. Please find below a detailed description of my services. 1. Start your business from an idea to launch 2-hour orientation session. Cover various critical aspects of business startup, including but not limited the following: -Location -Startup Cost -Legal Structure - Business Name - Registration Process - Business bank account: when and what to ask before opening a business account. - Business Insurance *After 24 hours I assist clients in the registration with the State, IRS, and other permits. 2. Launch your business online: a. Setup your business on Google Business b. Setup your business in social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) 3. Accounting: For businesses that require accounting assistance, I offer a range of services. These includes the following: a. Bookkeeping basics b. QuickBooks online c. Excel (income statement) 4. Canva for businesses Focuses: Digital Marketing; E-Commerce; Logo; Market Analysis; SEO; Social Media; Business Consulting; Facilitation; Financing; Strategic Planning; Workshops; Customer Service Falling Rock Industries Ltd Co Point Person: David Potter (he/his) davidkpotter@gmail.com (312) 813-2157 Gearhart Consulting, LLC Point Person: Amanda Gearhart (she/her) www.peacelovewebhost.com argrt00@gmail.com 606-879-1281 Based in Eubank, KY Optional description from consultant: Amanda Gearhart is an information and technology professional with 20+ years of experience in leadership, management, and community building in government entities and non-profit organizations. She is an experienced facilitator and project manager dedicated to helping non-profit organizations research, plan, implement, measure, and report on projects, strategic planning, and community initiatives. Amanda is passionate about helping creators, small businesses, non-profits, and libraries with their technology needs. She primarily provides website development and hosting in WordPress but can build on most popular platforms. From basic troubleshooting- “Why isn’t this printer working?”- to training you or your staff to manage your daily tech needs, she’ll work with you to provide the best solutions to develop and grow your brand. Website Review, Redesigns, and new setup, Webhosting, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Software Implementation and migration, Quickbooks, Google Ads, Content Development, WordPress, Library Automation Systems Focuses: Marketing; Analytics; Digital Marketing; E-Commerce; SEO; Social Media; Web Design; Operations; Customer Service; IT; Business Consulting; Facilitation; Nonprofit Support; Project Management; Strategic Planning Go 2 Girl, LLC Point Person: Vanessa Pennoyer Other consultants: Erin Jones (Director Of Business Support) https://www.go2girl4results.com vanessa@go2girl4results.com (502) 303-6030 Based in Shelbyville, KY Optional description from consultant: Offers Diverse Certification - Women, Minorities, Veterans, LGBTQ+ Business Owners, (Local, State, Federal, 3rd Party). From a career perspective, I've held marketing, sales, and business development for industries including, Beverage, Accounting, Medical, Architecture, Wholesale and Logistics. My education completing my MBA was a focus on marketing. I enjoy research and details to make clients have informed decisions. My mission is to Influence Relationships to Inspire Change. Most businesses operate with a mindset of, "This is how we've always done this" mentality. Go 2 Girl LLC offers services that have a niche target market and is often a disrupter for DEIB efforts. Focuses: Business Consulting, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Workshops, Marketing, Operations, DEIA. HomeGrown Hideaways Point Person: Jessa Turner (she/her/hers) www.HomeGrownHideAways.org Jessa@HomeGrownHideAways.org (859) 433-5224 Based in Berea, KY Optional description from consultant: As the Airbnb Community Leader for the state of Kentucky and 7-year Superhost of a rural farm, lodging, and event facility, I have the unique experience of being able to offer expertise in the areas of agritourism and eco-tourism as it relates to hospitality, event planning and promotion, and short-term rental, especially as it pertains to the particular challenges of remote and rural locations. Although not my direct field of expertise, I can offer suggestions regarding potential tools and resources for social media marketing, accounting and bookkeeping tips, websites for payment processing, and a list of referrals for these various aspects of operating a destination experience. Focuses: Hospitality; Workshops; Event Planning/Coordination Kentucky Center for Agriculture & Rural Development (KCARD) Point Person: Brent Lackey (he/him) Other consultants: Spencer Guinn, Myrisa Christy, Ali Hulett, Terryn Varney, Maddie Grider, Ali Kerr www.kcard.info blackey@kcard.info 859/550-3972 Based in Elizabethtown, KY Optional description from consultant: KCARD is a nonprofit organization established to facilitate agricultural and rural business development in Kentucky. We provide educational opportunities, technical assistance, and business support services to new and existing agribusinesses. Focuses: Facilitation; Nonprofit Support; Project Management; Strategic Planning; Workshops; Agricultural businesses and cooperatives; Business Consulting; Digital Marketing; E-Commerce; Market Analysis; Social Media; Facilities La Terza Coffee Point Person: David Gaines (he/him) laterzacoffee.com david@laterzacoffee.com 513/607-0348 Based in Cincinnati, OH Optional description from consultant: Helping guide coffee shop owners and managers from an idea to opening and thriving in your community. Lee Ann Weinberg and Associates Consulting LLC Point Person: Lee Ann Weinberg (she/her/hers) lee@leeannweinberg.com (205) 266-0283 Based in Louisville, KY Focuses: Business (General); Operations; Non Profit Fund Development, Governance, Grant Writing, Organizational Assessments; Business Consulting; Non-Profit Support; Project Management; Social Enterprise Support; Strategic Planning; Workshops; Social media; Operations and organizational structure Positive Impact Coaching Point Person: Cyndi Hall (she/her) cyndi@positiveimpactky.com 859/200-8481 Based in KY S Media Point Person: Jason Hoskins (he/his) Other Consultant: Greg Kitzmiller http://smedianow.com info@smedianow.com 606/864-8936 Based in London, KY Optional description from consultant: S-Media is a full-service digital marketing and information technology solution provider. Focuses: Project Management; Restaurants; Strategic Planning; Digital Marketing; Analytics; E-Commerce; Logo; Print; SEO; Social Media; Video Production; Web Design; Customer Service; Facilities; IT; Contact Center Servonta, LLC Point Person: Jonathan Beatty www.servonta.com jonathan@servonta.com 859-684-2507 Based in Louisville, KY Optional description from consultant: Servonta's mission is to help nonprofit leaders and small business owners understand their numbers and utilize insightful data to grow Focuses: Accounting/Financing; Business Consulting; Nonprofit Support; Social Enterprise Support; Workshops TVS Consulting Point Person: Terry Salyer (he/him) terry.salyer14@gmail.com 606/367-3839 Based in Salyersville, KY Optional description from consultant: Professional Business Development Executive Focuses: Facilitation; Financing; Manufacturing; Nonprofit Support; Project Management; Restaurants; Social Enterprise Support; Strategic Planning; Workshops; Analytics; Logo; Market Analysis; Print; Social Media; Video Production; Digital Marketing; Customer Service; Facilities; Human Resources Unlimited Grace Media Point Person: Rachel Crabtree (she/her) unlimitedgracemedia.io unlimitedgracemediaco@gmail.com 859/667-2529 Based in Berea, KY Optional description from consultant: Unlimited Grace Media is a digital marketing agency dedicated to helping small businesses create and enhance their online presence through SEO and website best practices, content curation, copywriting, email marketing, brand development and consulting in order to help each business tell their story and connect with their clients and customers. Focuses: Digital Marketing; E-Commerce; Logo; SEO; Web Design Wright Venture Services Point Person: Paul Wright (he/him) Other consultant: Maria Wright (she/her) wvscourses.com paul@wrightventureservices.com 859/893-1977 Based in Berea, KY Optional description from consultant: Specialty in financing, strategy, leadership. Focuses: Facilitation; Financing; Nonprofit Support; Social Enterprise Support; Strategic Planning; Workshops; Digital Marketing; E-Commerce; Social Media; Video Production; Web Design;
