Helping founders make the strategic decisions that actually drive growth
Leveraging 15+ Years Advising Fortune 500 Companies and Scaling a Multi 7 Figure Brand to Help Founders Build Profitable Businesses
I help founders at every stage, from launch to scale, grow revenue while maintaining profitability. As a former attorney advising some of the largest companies in the world and a 2x founder currently running a multi seven figure consumer brand, I work alongside entrepreneurs to identify the highest ROI opportunities and translate complex business challenges into executable action.
Whether you're wrestling with channel strategy, AI implementation, cash flow management, understanding your KPIs, marketing on a budget, or any other challenge that comes with wearing all the hats, I help you figure out exactly where to focus your limited time and money for maximum impact.
What Clients Are Saying
“The first thing out of my mouth about Katie is always ‘she is such a business genius.’ Truly. She has that brain where she is able to see things that other people just don’t see. She sees the invisible connections where the action or partnership lead to real impact and real revenue. She brings a direct approach that provides sharp strategy and helps you execute but simultaneously supports her clients in a very empathetic and vulnerable way. That dichotomy is rare. Katie is an absolute asset and a secret weapon to any business.”
—Patrice P. My StoryPro AI founder"Working with Katie was exactly the strategic boost I needed. I came in hoping to identify the highest-impact opportunities to grow without stretching myself too thin, and I walked away with a clear, prioritized plan I can actually execute on. Katie brought sharp insight into what’s already working in my business, and more importantly, where to double down. From website improvements and SEO strategy to affiliate relationships and retention plays, she helped me focus on what will actually move the needle. She asked the right questions, helped me make confident tradeoffs, and delivered tangible recommendations I could start implementing immediately. What stood out most was how well she balanced strategic thinking with practical, bite-sized next steps. I left our sessions feeling more energized and more clear than I’ve felt in a long time. I’d absolutely recommend working with her, especially if you want someone who can cut through the noise and help you grow in a smart, sustainable way.”
— Lauren F., Hem Support Wear founder“Katie is such an amazing person, and I can't say enough good things about her business acumen. She not only has actionable things for you to do after sessions, but knows the right questions to ask to make sure she's using your time wisely, while making sure all of your questions are answered. Katie knows how to coach, comes ready with strategies to implement to grow your business. As a solopreneur, I don't have a lot of resources, and hiring Katie to help me navigate my new business has been one of the best decisions ever. She thinks outside of the box to help me stand out and educate customers. Before I hired her, I was really struggling with what direction to go in next, so I can scale my business. As a business owner herself, she was able to help with my pain points and get me over the hump I was feeling I couldn't climb, by providing me with actionable tasks that were doable given my time constraints. I recommend Katie to anyone just wondering where to start. She's a wealth of knowledge and is a true strategist!”
—Stephanie L, Junction Jack founder
My Approach
I went from advising Fortune 500 companies to sewing prototypes at my mom's dining room table, and that journey shaped everything about how I work with founders today.
After years as an attorney at some of the largest companies in the world, including McDonald's, I left to solve a problem I personally experienced. That solution became Larken, a patented, award-winning brand we quickly scaled to a profitable, multi-seven-figure business.
We appeared on the Inc. 5000 list twice, including #343 overall and #9 in retail, and earned recognition on the Inc. 500 Female Founders list. We've grown consistently year over year by making disciplined, data-driven decisions about where to invest time and money, navigating tough calls on cash flow, inventory forecasting, channel strategy, and scaling efficiently.
As the CEO of a growing brand, I live these challenges daily. The strategies I share aren't theoretical. They're shaped by what's working right now, in real market conditions, with real constraints. I understand both strategic frameworks and operational reality. I know what it's like to be cash-strapped, overwhelmed by priorities, and trying to figure out the smartest path forward. I also know how to build defensible advantages, optimize margins, and use data to drive decisions.
What makes my approach different: I combine Fortune 500 strategic frameworks with bootstrap founder resourcefulness. I help you identify exactly where your time and money will deliver the highest return, and then we build executable plans to get there. Everything is grounded in current, lived experience, not theory.
Building a business is hard enough. My goal is to help you take the path of least resistance so you can build faster and smarter, with clarity and momentum, by learning from someone who's already been there.
Ways to Work Together
From focused strategy sessions to ongoing partnerships, each engagement is customized to your stage, goals, and constraints.
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In 90 minutes, we'll tackle your most pressing challenges and create a clear, prioritized action plan you can execute immediately.
You'll complete a detailed questionnaire prior to the session so I understand your business and goals before we meet. Then we dig into your biggest challenges and opportunities. That might be channel strategy, pricing decisions, cash flow management, marketing that actually delivers ROI, figuring out what to prioritize next, or any other challenge you're facing. After our session, you'll receive the full recording plus a detailed recap with your roadmap and next steps.
This is for founders who are ready to move forward with clarity and build momentum instead of second-guessing every decision.
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A strategic partnership for founders who want consistent support as they scale. We create a customized engagement based on your needs: weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly calls, with optional Voxer and email support between sessions for real-time guidance when decisions come up.
We work together on your most important priorities as they evolve. Whether it's marketing strategy, channel decisions, understanding KPIs, product development or whatever else your business needs at each stage, we'll identify the highest-ROI path forward and build executable plans to get there. You get someone who knows your business deeply, helps you prioritize relentlessly, and keeps you accountable to execution.
Think of it as having an experienced co-founder in your corner without giving up equity.
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You know AI could help your business. You just don't know where to start or where it actually makes sense for your operations.
I've partnered with AI systems architect Shawn Clybor so we can bring both deep business strategy and technical AI expertise to every engagement. We help you identify where AI can actually drive revenue, reduce costs, and free up capacity in your business. Then we give you either an implementation roadmap with specific tool recommendations, or we build the custom solution for you.
This isn't about implementing AI everywhere. It's about implementing it where it actually matters. We start with your business: your financials, workflows, and constraints. Then we identify the highest-impact opportunities specific to your operations. You get both the business judgment and the technical capability in one partnership.
Services range from 90 minute strategy sessions to hands-on workshops, custom implementation, and ongoing fractional AI advisory.
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A community built for founders of product-based businesses who want genuine connection and practical support as they grow. Connect with peers navigating similar challenges, learn from expert-led sessions and AI implementation labs, get real-time support during monthly office hours, and collaborate with founders who actually understand what you're facing.
We're building this with input from founders like you. Interested in early access and want to help shape what we create? Reach out to get on the waitlist!