Where it buys back your time
Find the work that shouldn't need you, or anyone, and the real opportunities behind the noise.
Sound familiar?
Take a minute and be honest with yourself. How many of these are true right now?
- Is there a decision you've been circling for months?
- Has growth stalled, or is it outpacing your systems and your team?
- Do you have a leadership team, but no one you can be completely candid with?
- Are you the bottleneck, and you know it?
- Do you know where the business needs to be in three years, and does your team?
- Is the business taking more from your life than it gives back?
Now the harder questions
- What's it costing you to leave this another year?
- If nothing changes, where's the business in three years? Where are you?
- What would it mean to you if this was solved by this time next year?
If those landed, it's worth a conversation.
Start a conversationWhat changes for you.
Not another framework, spreadsheet or meeting. Standing time to get honest about what's working, what isn't and what you're going to do about it. Here's what that looks like in practice.
Where you areWhere you'll be
Circling the same decision for monthsDecided, with a plan you believe in
Every decision runs through youA team that owns its calls
Growth that's stalled, or messy and hard to sustainA clear plan for the next stage of growth
Strategy that lives in your headA plan your leadership team can execute
Unsure what AI means for your businessClarity on where AI fits, and what to ignore
Busy all week, unsure what actually movedThree priorities, done, week after week
No one you can be fully candid withA confidential sounding board who's been there
The business runs your evenings and weekendsA business that runs without you in every decision
Where AI and automation fit.
AI is changing how businesses run, and it's hard to know what matters for yours. With 29 years in technology and more than 25 building businesses, I'll help you see where it fits, from your business's point of view, not a vendor's.
What to ignore
Most of what's being sold won't move your numbers. Knowing what to skip is half the value.
How to adopt it safely
Think through cost, risk, data and your people before you commit, so you don't bet the company on a trend.
We'll work out what you need, and when it's time for hands-on help, I'll point you to the right people.
Beyond the business
What's all of this for?
Revenue, margin and headcount are means, not ends. We'll get specific about what you want from the business, then make sure it's building toward that, not away from it.
- A business that can run, or sell, without you
- Wealth that grows with the company, not just revenue
- Time for the people and pursuits it's all meant to fund
Your time. Your agenda.
Every session follows the same proven structure. What we put into it is up to you: the decisions, people and opportunities that matter most to you and the business right now.
- Look back
What happened since we last talked?
Progress, surprises and what you learned along the way.
- Dig in
What's the real issue here?
Honest questions, a straight perspective and the options you haven't considered yet.
- Commit
What will you do about it?
A few clear priorities, and someone who'll ask about every one of them next time.
Results you can measure
You'll know fast if it's working.
Every month for the first 90 days, then every quarter, with a full review each year, we look at what's actually changed: decisions made, priorities finished, growth and time won back.
If it isn't delivering, we'll both know, and we'll change course or call it. No long-term lock-in to sit through.
The details
Built around you. No packages to decode, no sales funnel.
- One-on-one sessions, sized to what you need
- Weekly, or on a rhythm that suits you
- Completely confidential
- A short recap of your decisions and commitments after each session
- Monthly reviews for the first 90 days, then quarterly and annually
- Investment discussed privately, based on time and scope
About Ryan
I've spent more than 25 years figuring out how to build better businesses. I don't have all the answers, but I've learned the value of asking better questions.
I'm not a career coach. I'm an operator. I've built companies, led teams and lived the realities of ownership: partnerships, growth, hard people decisions and uncertainty. I'm still doing it today, so the perspective you get is current and practical.
I've also implemented and run EOS across multiple businesses. If you're on EOS, we already speak the same language.
Industries I've worked in
- Technology & software
- Transportation & logistics
- Outdoor
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Real estate
Leading today
- Clearbridge Business SolutionsCEO & owner
- Western Bike CompanyCo-CEO
- Northwest Tank LinesFractional executive, digital strategy & technology
- Yorkshire PropertiesPresident
Off the clock
I like to fit it all in, every day: mountain biking, climbing, skiing, snowboarding, surfing, skateboarding, rollerblading, trail running, hiking and the occasional skydive. I take calculated risks for fun, so expect me to push you a little on yours.
Selective by design
A small number of clients a year.
I keep my client list small on purpose. Every client gets my full attention, preparation and follow-up. When I'm full, I'm full, and I keep a short list for when a spot opens.
Best fit: owners and leaders of established businesses who want to be challenged, act on what they decide and want to win outside of work too. Not a fit if you want a one-size-fits-all program or someone to run the business for you.
- Tell me where you're at. It takes about three minutes.
- I read every message myself. If it looks like a fit, I'll call you to set up a time to talk.
- No pitch. If I'm not the right person for you, I'll say so, and point you to someone who is.