The Trusted Advisor Board – A new offering from The Marketing Sage Consultancy
The Marketing Sage is introducing a new consulting service, 2024, designed for small to mid-sized businesses that could benefit from a reasonably priced advisory board.
The Trusted Advisor Board
Running a business is lonely for the founder.
I know.
I have been there and struggled. Isolation is one of the most common complaints among entrepreneurs.
Privately held, small to mid-sized businesses face unique challenges, often navigating uncharted territory with limited resources. Being the boss can be isolating, amplifying the need for a Trusted Advisor Board.
The solitude of decision-making can be overwhelming, and having a seasoned sounding board offers invaluable insights. Senior advisors bring diverse perspectives, drawing on their wealth of experience to guide strategic decisions, mitigate risks, and capitalize on opportunities. They provide crucial emotional support, fostering resilience in the face of challenges.
Imagine having 2 or 4 seasoned senior executives who can become your trusted advisor board.
With bi-monthly meetings, a small board of trusted advisors can become the cornerstone for success, offering a collaborative and informed approach that transcends the inherent solitude of entrepreneurship.
Add 100 years of experience working with senior, successful executives to your team.
Companies The Trusted Advisors Have Advised or Worked For In Our Careers
Meet the Team – The Trusted Advisor Board, Empowered by The Marketing Sage
I asked about a dozen of my most trusted colleagues to join me in this project. They are experts in areas where entrepreneurs need counsel and advice from marketing, branding, finance, human resources, operations, enterprise sales, global leadership, M&A, and PE/VC relationships.
I have worked with each of these advisors throughout my career.
Mike Schall has decades of experience in the natural food industry, including as a strategic advisor to Whole Foods Market and as an advisor on multiple food boards.
Lars von Kantzow is a global business advisor who worked at P&G and was the CEO/President of Pergo and Nomacorc.
Mark Friedman is a digital commerce strategic advisor, mentor & investor. He was President of e-commerce at Steve Madden.
Anne Robie is an executive coach, organizational development expert, and fractional chief people officer. She worked at Stub Hub, Nomacorc and Turnitin.
Skip Rosskam was a former CEO, advisor, and investor. He was the President of David, Michael Flavor & Company.
Kepler Knott is a brand growth strategist. He has worked at Accenture and is an expert in the B2B technology space.
Sheila Mitchell is a customer experience expert as both an entrepreneur, digital strategist, and advisor to brands like Nordstroms and Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Britt Carter is a public relations & reputation management counselor. He was a senior partner at Fleishman Hilliard, the largest public relations firm in the U.S.
James Ragin is an Expert Lean-Six Sigma Teacher, Consultant, and Master Black Belt. He has advised companies from Gallo Family Wines, Vinventions, and Cork Supply.
Christopher Nunes is a brand design firm co-founder/CEO & Marketing Strategist. He co-founded Cornerstone Strategic Branding.
Peter Schmitt is a former CEO, CFO, and COO for MRO, Nomacorc, and various PE-owned companies. He is the President of the Lockwood Group Consulting firm.
Morris Wallack is an enterprise sales and marketing executive, formerly with HP and 3D Systems. He has deep expertise in enterprise B2B sales.
Bob Stapleton is a life and leadership coach who was the SVP of HR/VP of Organizational Development at Food Lion and Senior VP at Krispy Kreme.
Jeff Slater is an expert brand and marketing strategist. He has been an entrepreneur and VP/CMO of Marketing for various domestic and global brands, including Rachel’s Brownies, Slim Jims, and Nomacorc.
Read a detailed bio of each trusted advisor HERE.
Is the Trusted Advisor Board right for you?
Imagine being able to pick a few of these trusted advisors to meet with you every other week to help provide guidance, expertise, and connection. Each advisor brings a network of relationships that can be helpful to you, too.
The Trusted Advisor Board is perfect for companies that are stuck, not growing, or have profitability challenges. If you are stuck at $10M and want to get to $100M, work with professionals who have run companies at that scale.
Learn from leaders who have been part of billion-dollar brands and understand the importance of focus, partnerships, and leverage.
Next steps:
If you want to meet the advisors and learn about their expertise, click HERE for details.
- Use this LINK to schedule a call with Jeff Slater, Founder of the Trusted Advisor Board.
- Email Jeff with questions at jeffslater@themarketingsage.com
- Call or text Jeff at 919 720 0995 with questions.
The Trusted Advisor Board provides founders with a senior, seasoned sounding board to help them achieve their goals.
Let’s start a conversation and create a Trusted Advisor Board for you.
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You can set up a time to chat with me about your marketing challenges using my calendar. Email me jeffslater@themarketingsage.com Call me. 919 720 0995. The conversation is free, and we can explore if working together makes sense. Watch a short video about working with me.
