Clarity, Structure, And Disciplined Execution Without The Corporate BS.
I work with business leaders who are committed to sustainable success. We cut through the noise, establish clear priorities, and build accountability systems that actually work. No jargon. No fluff. Just results.
This Is For You If...
You run a real business with real people and real consequences. You’re looking for judgment—not templates.
You Have a Team
5–20 employees. You’ve tasted professional operations and have people who depend on your leadership.
You're Profitable But Plateaued
The business works—but growth feels stuck. You know there’s more, but priorities are unclear.
You Carry Too Much
Strategy, operations, culture—it’s all in your head. You need clarity without losing control.
This is NOT For:
- Startups or side-hustlers chasing quick wins
- Companies wanting a consultant who disappears after planning
- Leaders looking for hype, shortcuts, or “10x growth hacks”
- Organizations wanting someone to just run a framework
How I Work
Structure without bureaucracy. Discipline without rigidity. I stay with you through thinking, planning, and execution.
Thinking Partner
We start by getting clear on what actually matters. Not what's urgent, not what's shiny—what's important for your business right now. I help you see patterns, surface assumptions, and cut through noise.
Planning & Prioritization
We build a plan that's clear, focused, and realistic. Not a 50-page strategy deck—a working document that guides decisions and keeps your leadership team aligned on what comes next.
Execution Support
Plans fall without follow-through. I work with you and your team to implement what we've decided, adjust when reality hits, and maintain momentum through the messy middle.
Ongoing Accountability
I don't disappear after the plan is made. We stay in regular contact, review progress, course correct when needed, and keep you focused on what you said mattered.
"I use frameworks and tools—like EOS, strategic planning models, and AI—as supporting elements, not the product. The product is a trusted advisor who helps you think clearly and execute consistently."
— Your Consultant
Ways to Work Together
Focused engagement designed around what your business actually needs.
1:1 Coaching & Advisory
Ongoing partnership for business leaders. Strategic thinking, decision-making, and accountability system.
- Regular strategy sessions
- Priority clarification
- Decision support
- Execution accountability
Leadership & Team Alignment
Get your leadership team on the same page. Clarify direction, improve communication, and build a culture of execution.
- Team facilitation
- Communication systems
- Accountability structure
- Culture clarity
Planning & Execution Support
Develop a clarity-first plan that your teams actually follow through.
- Strategic planning sessions
- Goal setting & metrics
- Implementation roadmaps
- Progress reviews
AI is on Embrace
I help you identify practical ways AI can improve efficiency, decision-making, and customer experience—without the hype. AI is a tool, not a strategy.
Pricing is based on scope and engagement type. Let's talk about what makes sense for your business.
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About Ed Lefkow
I've spent decades working with small business owners who are smart, resourceful, and entrepreneurial. I understand what it's like to run a business, make payroll, manage people, and compete in a tough marketplace.
I've had the privilege to serve as a businessman or counselor to CEOs, business owners, and entrepreneurs. I've worked with companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies.
Based in Minnesota, I'm leading with business acumen, strategic thinking, and a commitment to helping guide you through growth and achievement.
Let's Talk
If you're a creative professional, business owner, or entrepreneur looking for innovative solutions, fresh perspectives, and strategic guidance for your projects and development.
Have a conversation.