Hands-on strategic consulting support for established business owners and CEOs

 

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM WORKING WITH ME?

A customer-obsessed, creative problem solver with extensive experience collaborating with executives & leading remote teams. I constantly think ‘how do we improve this and make it better’. A team player, happy to provide & receive feedback. Insatiably curious and outcomes oriented, I look behind the numbers to identify pain points and opportunities. Establishes trusted relationships with internal & external stakeholders. I’m great with clients, and comfortable without a roadmap.

 

NEED A BUSINESS CONSULTANT BUT NOT SURE WHERE TO BEGIN?

Some of the many roles I’ve taken on

  • Corporate Chair Secretary: Drafted agendas, resolutions, and meeting minutes for boards of directors.

  • Investor Relations: Created and sent shareholder updates, ensured compliance with provincial regulators, documentation (KYC forms, etc.), and updated the shareholder register.

  • Finance/Restructuring: Reduced expenses by over 95% and rebuilt the general ledger at a venture-backed startup.

  • CPG: Developed multi-product beverage line, oversaw packaging, branding, suppliers, and contracts.

  • Marketing: Increased revenues/conversions through data-backed strategy, research, budgets, analytics, and reporting.

  • M&A: Managed 8-figure asset portfolio. Completed due diligence on acquisitions.

  • Completed project assessments, 3-year business planning, competitor analysis, gap analysis, communications plan.

  • Presentations: Built pitch decks & presented to high-value stakeholders (VCs from Shark Tank and Dragon’s Den).

  • Capital Raise: Completed Series A financial raise, prepared data room, business plan, pitch deck, marketing materials.

  • B2B/B2C Sales: Closed large vendor account to distribute nationwide at a big-box retailer (700+ stores). Developed white label, e-commerce, brick-and-mortar, and subscription models, set pricing, created sell sheets, reduced churn.

  • Operations: Managed day-to-day operations, lead touchpoint for multiple departments including finance, legal, sales, IT, IR, etc. Developed SOPs and KPIs, implemented PM tools, monitored analytics.

 

WHAT IS MY RETAINER FEE?

Each company and owner are different. Let’s talk about what your needs are, and I’ll tell you if I can make that work within your budget and timeline. You’re not getting a Lambo with a rideshare budget. But I might be able to upgrade you to an Audi.

 

WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING

Testimonials
"I highly recommend working with Kaela. I’m starting up a business and felt overwhelmed with how to obtain new clients. We talked about how to simplify my site and within 12 hours I booked a client!"

– Small Business Owner, B.C.

"Kaela has played a vital role in accelerating my professional services business. She is attentive and creative in helping me identify goals and develop a plan to execute them. Highly recommend!"

– Small Business Owner, Professional Services, Toronto

“Kaela gave me so many great ideas for what could support my start-up which I have already been implementing…A true gem to work with and I would highly recommend her to anyone!”

– Startup Founder

"Kaela supports and motivates our team to push forward with confidence through the challenges of an early-stage startup. Thank you for all that you are!"

– Startup Founder, Tech, Toronto

"Kaela was an incredible person to speak to when it came to helping me re-align my priorities for my start-up..."

– Startup Founder, Health and Wellness, U.K.

"I really appreciate you being my cheerleader and your positive vibes! You're giving me the motivation to step up my game!"

– Freelancer, Creative Services, Toronto

"I changed the services on my website and booked a client! I’m excited to implement the other changes and advice you suggested."

– Small Business Owner

"Thank you so so much for this Kaela! I appreciate all of your help. You’ve been amazing."

– Small Business Owner, Vancouver

"Woww, this recap is phenomenal!"

– Small Business Owner, Toronto

 
 
 
 
 
 

READY TO DO THE DAMN THING?

Let’s get you moving!

Kindly complete the intake form below; this gives me an overview of where you are and whether your situation is something I can help you with. Once you submit the form, I will follow up via email and we’ll go from there.

 

NOT QUITE SURE YET?

Feel free to read through my FAQ or send me an email.

Bringing life into Canadian business

Starting my business was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I quit my demoralizing corporate job on Bay St. in 2017 and started my first business, a virtual admin company. That turned into consulting and eventually led me to take on an executive VP role at an 8-figure company in the natural resource space (assets, manufacturing, distribution). These days I’m working on my latest venture, as co-founder of an impact-driven startup. I love entrepreneurship and the opportunities it has opened up for me. I can’t wait to share your journey with you!