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THE GAP WE EXIST TO CLOSE

The barrier was never talent or ambition.
It was always access.

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never start, held back by uncertainty, fear of failure, and lack of funding.

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of small business owners feel completely unsupported and alone.

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would pay for real, personalized support if it helped them make progress.

HOW IT WORKS

Three moves. One momentum.

01

Begin

Explore ideas and grow. Get a clear, personalized next step. No blank page, no guessing, no information overload.

02

Build

Work the plan one action at a time. Lean on Kix and Advisors whenever you're stuck.

03

Become

Grow into who you’re capable of being, alongside people doing the same.

IN YOUR CORNER

Meet the Advisors who've been there.

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Level 7
Sarah Gould
590 / 800
WHY STATEMENT

I believe entrepreneurship is the key to unlocking innovation and creating meaningful change.

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ABOUT SARAH

Leadership & Second Order Change

A doctorate in education, an ICF-certified executive coach, and a specialist in the neuroscience of learning, which is a rare combination in one person. Twenty years and fifty countries spent with entertainment, gaming, media and creative teams where neurodivergent, high-curiosity people are the norm rather than the exception.

SKILLS
Executive coachingFacilitationChange readiness
ADVISOR STYLE
Paradigm Shifting
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Level 9
Trent Potter
720 / 800
WHY STATEMENT

Strategy only works when the culture and the leaders can carry it. I help align all three.

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ABOUT TRENT

Strategy, Culture & Leadership

Trent Proper Potter specializes in aligning strategy, culture, and leadership execution with two decades of experience advising senior leaders across insurance, technology, retail, healthcare, aerospace, and biotech industries. A former Apple leader and founder of a leadership development consultancy, he has led large-scale initiatives impacting over 20,000 employees globally, helping organizations navigate change and elevate performance.

SKILLS
Leadership executionCulture alignmentChange at scale
ADVISOR STYLE
Direct
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Ebony Baylock
480 / 800
WHY STATEMENT

Your story is your unfair advantage. I help builders say the thing that makes people care.

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ABOUT EBONY

Sales & Business Growth

Sixteen years in sales and business development, leading high-performing teams across technology, consulting, education, finance and professional services. Creator of the Build, Launch, Scale, Elevate framework, and CEO of both Ebonize Me and Music Evolved Records.

SKILLS
Sales teamsRevenue strategyLeadership
ADVISOR STYLE
Results Driven
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Talia Edmundson
Founder & Principal, HRnB Consulting
WHY STATEMENT

You cannot outrun your people decisions. I help founders get the first ones right so nothing has to be rebuilt later.

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ABOUT TALIA

People & Hiring

Scaled people operations at RevZilla from 40 to 475 through hypergrowth and a private equity transition. Delaware Valley HR Person of the Year, 2018.

SKILLS
Who to hire firstEarly rolesCulture
ADVISOR STYLE
Systems First
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Floyd Shiffman
Founder & Chief AI Strategist, ImagineAI Consulting
WHY STATEMENT

Technology only matters if it moves revenue. I start with how your business actually runs, then the tools follow.

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ABOUT FLOYD

AI & Revenue Systems

Three-time founder across IT, fintech, IoT and enterprise SaaS, with over $500M in combined revenue and multiple exits. Exited an enterprise LLM platform in 2024.

SKILLS
AI operating systemsRevenue cyclesScaling without headcount
ADVISOR STYLE
Outcome Driven
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Brian Ragan
Owner & Principal Strategy Consultant, The Ragan Group
WHY STATEMENT

Profit hides in the numbers most owners never pull. I find it, then build the plan to keep it.

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ABOUT BRIAN

Strategy & Profit

Twelve years helping small businesses grow, with an MBA and MSc in Finance from UT Dallas. Expect total transparency and operational results.

SKILLS
BudgetingProfit maximizationStrategic planning
ADVISOR STYLE
Analytical
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Javionn Malakhi
Founder & Diagnostic Consultant, Trust. Release. Allow.
WHY STATEMENT

Most founders do not need more advice. They need one honest conversation that cuts through the noise.

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ABOUT JAVIONN

Diagnostics & Clarity

Background spans financial operations, federal investigations, process improvement and organizational development. Works with founders at the earliest stages.

SKILLS
Honest diagnosisProcessEarly stage
ADVISOR STYLE
Diagnostic
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Amy Turner
CEO & Principal Advisor, Pivot Point Advisory Group
WHY STATEMENT

Clarity creates focus. Action creates momentum. Consistency drives growth. That is the whole method.

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ABOUT AMY

Offers, Pricing & Growth

Fifteen years across organizational development, leadership and business transformation, plus building her own advisory practice. Creator of the Career Design Accelerator.

SKILLS
Pricing modelsSales strategyDigital programs
ADVISOR STYLE
Action Oriented
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Keesha Starr
CEO & Founder, K Starr Coaching
WHY STATEMENT

What if you showed up at work with the energy you bring when you volunteer? Everything I do starts with that question.

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ABOUT KEESHA

Leadership & Alignment

Twenty-eight years with brands including McDonald's, Walgreens, Hilton, Target and FedEx. Author of The Bright Side of Monday and 2024 Woman of the Year, North Brunswick Chamber.

SKILLS
DISCTeam alignmentLeadership presence
ADVISOR STYLE
Alignment Focused
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Armando Garcia
Creative & Art Director
WHY STATEMENT

A great idea needs great execution to become unforgettable. Every piece should have purpose, coherence and personality.

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ABOUT ARMANDO

Brand & Creative

Seven years across 360 campaigns, brand launches, digital, BTL and ATL, leading multidisciplinary teams for FMCG, healthcare, technology and education clients.

SKILLS
BrandingVisual storytellingCampaigns
ADVISOR STYLE
Concept Led
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Jeff Brandeis
CEO, Brandeis Financial Services
WHY STATEMENT

Revenue is won or lost in the moments that influence decisions. I fix the conversations, not the funnel.

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ABOUT JEFF

Revenue & Sales Conversations

Creator of the ENGAGE Framework, with a background as a tax accountant, VP of Sales and VP of Solution Design. Helps firms find hidden revenue leaks.

SKILLS
DemosWin ratesSales cycles
ADVISOR STYLE
Conversation Focused
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Danielle Landers
Director of Operations, Team Gale
WHY STATEMENT

Your ideas are worth developing. I believe in making experienced guidance accessible and helping others move forward.

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ABOUT DANIELLE

Operations & Systems

Supports real estate professionals, small business owners and service-based entrepreneurs. Turns big-picture vision into step-by-step operational strategy.

SKILLS
WorkflowsProfit leaksBusiness planning
ADVISOR STYLE
Structured
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John Davis
Founder, BPM Strategy Group
WHY STATEMENT

You cannot scale a process nobody has written down. I make the way you work repeatable.

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ABOUT JOHN

Process Architecture

Eleven years leading engagements at Wells Fargo, Navy Federal, Bristol Myers Squibb and the U.S. Department of Defense. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, BPMN 2.0, TOGAF.

SKILLS
Workflow designStandardizationAudit readiness
ADVISOR STYLE
Process Driven
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Jim Milardo
Retail, Ecommerce & Operations Advisor
WHY STATEMENT

My fondest professional memories are not the sales goals. They are the lightbulb moments, watching someone unlock their potential.

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ABOUT JIM

Retail, Ecommerce & Operations

Twenty-two years of leadership across specialty retail, big-box retail and Apple, where strong operations, customer experience and good people had to work together. Then seven years as a solopreneur with no handbook, learning by making mistakes and adjusting course.

SKILLS
EcommerceLeadershipOperationsCustomer service
ADVISOR STYLE
People First
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Rhonda Sugarman
Sales Advisor, Engaging Webinars
WHY STATEMENT

A webinar is a sales conversation with better seating. I help you run one that actually closes.

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ABOUT RHONDA

Sales & Lead Generation

Twenty years blending accounting precision with software sales and training at CCH Wolters Kluwer, Thomson Reuters and XCM. Data-driven programs that build trust.

SKILLS
Lead generationDemosAccount management
ADVISOR STYLE
Practical
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Terri King
Bookkeeper, KPS Bookkeeping
WHY STATEMENT

Clean books are not admin. They are the only honest picture of your business, and you need one to decide anything.

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ABOUT TERRI

Bookkeeping & Systems

Thirty years helping entrepreneurs build clear, sustainable systems across retail, e-commerce, professional services and nonprofits. Board member, Habitat for Humanity.

SKILLS
Audit-ready booksWorkflow designMentorship
ADVISOR STYLE
Steady & Approachable
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Casey Benedict
CEO & Founder, Maverick Mindshare
WHY STATEMENT

Think of me as an opportunity hawk. I find what is holding you back, or what is sitting right in front of you.

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ABOUT CASEY

Opportunity & Leverage

Has built businesses, led complex programs and advised organizations through growth and competing priorities. Allergic to generic advice.

SKILLS
Blind spotsPrioritizationComplexity
ADVISOR STYLE
Direct
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Nicholas Pirollo
VP, Enterprise Architecture, Hone Health
WHY STATEMENT

Founders should not have to guess at technology. I help you build the right thing before you spend a year on the wrong one.

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ABOUT NICHOLAS

Technology & MVP

Former CTO of Scholly, a Shark Tank alumnus and Forbes 30 Under 30 company. Scaled technology at Gradifi through acquisition and at the dating app Hater.

SKILLS
MVPTechnical strategyScaling
ADVISOR STYLE
Pragmatic
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Katrina Barton
Founder & CEO, UNΕT
WHY STATEMENT

Culture, intersectionality and storytelling are not soft. Used well, they are the whole advantage.

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ABOUT KATRINA

Brand & Positioning

Two decades advising global brands, talent and founders. Former CEO of The Glam App, featured in Forbes, trusted by L'Oréal, Dolce & Gabbana, Pandora and Reebok.

SKILLS
Brand strategyPositioningSocial impact
ADVISOR STYLE
Culture Led
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Jen Brown
Certified Leadership Coach, Journey of Grace Coaching
WHY STATEMENT

I work with people at the what now crossroads. New role, fast growth, burnout, or the itch to reinvent.

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ABOUT JEN

Leadership & Transitions

Two decades leading in high-pressure environments as a U.S. Foreign Service Officer. Master's in National Security Strategy, National War College. ACC, CPCC, Maxwell DISC.

SKILLS
ConfidenceDecision-makingResilience
ADVISOR STYLE
Empathetic & Direct
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Julie Starr
Career & Leadership Coach, Julie Starr Coaching
WHY STATEMENT

I help people decouple who they are from what they do, so the next decision comes from their values rather than their fear.

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ABOUT JULIE

Career & Transitions

Fifteen years in high-growth, people-centered environments, from theaters to startups to a health tech unicorn. ACC and ELI-MP certified.

SKILLS
ClarityConfidenceValues-led choices
ADVISOR STYLE
Values First
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Regina Lawless Toney
Founder & CEO, Bossy & Blissful
WHY STATEMENT

Burnout is not the price of ambition. I help women lead from alignment instead of adrenaline.

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ABOUT REGINA

Conscious Leadership

Nearly two decades at Fortune 500 companies including Head of DEI at Instagram. Bestselling author, featured in Fast Company, USA Today and Business Insider.

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Aligned leadershipPurposeBurnout
ADVISOR STYLE
Purpose Led
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Nathan Coury
Entrepreneur & Founder
WHY STATEMENT

You can build something profitable and still like your life. I have done both and I will show you the trade-offs honestly.

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ABOUT NATHAN

Hospitality & Culture

Founder of Freak Brothers Pizza and co-owner of InFruition, with a decade leading purpose-driven ventures in restaurants, wellness and coaching.

SKILLS
Team cultureMenu & conceptOwner lifestyle
ADVISOR STYLE
Soul Led
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William Hockney
Co-founder, New Standard Consulting
WHY STATEMENT

Turnover and churn are symptoms. I go after the process underneath them.

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ABOUT WILLIAM

Operations & Marketing

Fifteen years driving growth in competitive industries, including a decade leading marketing and operations for JACK Entertainment and Caesars Entertainment.

SKILLS
OnboardingGo-to-marketProcess improvement
ADVISOR STYLE
Operational
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Justin Himmelbaum
Realtor & National Speaker
WHY STATEMENT

I went from broke bartender to millionaire realtor in under three years. The lever was branding, not hours.

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ABOUT JUSTIN

Real Estate & Social

Sells over 60 homes a year in West Palm Beach while teaching agents nationally how to grow through modern marketing and relationship-based selling.

SKILLS
Social strategyPersonal brandReferrals
ADVISOR STYLE
High Energy
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Mark Eagle
CTO, Helping Habit
WHY STATEMENT

I have been the investor, the executive and the coach. Founders usually need the honest version of all three.

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ABOUT MARK

Technology & Scaling

Thirty years in technical and executive leadership. Led a company to number 23 on the Inc. fastest-growing list, scaling to 1,200 employees and $150M recurring revenue with two NYSE exits.

SKILLS
Part-time CTOFundraisingScaling teams
ADVISOR STYLE
Practical & Empathetic
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Dylan Andrews
Restaurant & Food Startup Consultant
WHY STATEMENT

A concept is not a business until it has an operating system behind it. I build that part.

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ABOUT DYLAN

Restaurants & Nonprofits

Supports restaurant and nonprofit launches with scalable operating systems, fundable concepts and internal workflows. Also leads grant writing and donor strategy.

SKILLS
Concept developmentLaunch readinessFundraising
ADVISOR STYLE
Systems Builder
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