Talk with an Owner-Operator
A short conversation to determine what’s really going on in your business — and whether it makes sense to go further.
This conversation is for owners who want clarity before committing time or capital.
20 minutes · No pitch · No obligation
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You’re in the Right Place
A focused conversation designed to create clarity — not sell services.
This is a complimentary 20-minute conversation with someone who has built, operated, and evaluated owner-led businesses in the $5M–$50M range.
It’s not a sales call. It’s not consulting theater.
If you’re dealing with growth friction, complexity creep, owner dependency, or uncertainty about what matters most next, this conversation is designed to help you get oriented quickly and decide what makes sense.
How the Conversation Works
Step 1
Before the Call
You’ll answer a short set of focused questions (about 20).
They’re not busywork — they give context so we skip surface-level discussion.
Step 2
During the Call
We pressure-test how your business is actually functioning:
- Where value is being created — and quietly eroded
- What’s limiting scale, leverage, or optionality
- Whether issues are structural, operational, or sequencing-related
The goal isn’t diagnosis theater. It’s clarity.
Step 3
After the Call
You’ll leave with:
- A sharper understanding of your real constraints
- A clearer sense of what not to focus on
- Direction you can act on immediately — with or without us
If there’s a clear fit, we’ll outline what a Growth MRI™ would surface and whether it’s worth your time and capital. If there isn’t, we’ll say so.
Schedule Your Conversation
Most owners use this conversation to decide whether a Growth MRI™ is worth their time — or not.
This conversation is typically most useful for owner-led businesses doing $3M+ in revenue.
No pitch. No pressure. You’ll either leave clearer — or we’ll point you to a straightforward next step.
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20 minutes · Video call
Not Ready to Schedule?
If you have a specific question or want to understand whether Catalyst is relevant to your situation, send a note below. Every message is reviewed personally. If it makes sense to continue, we’ll suggest a straightforward next step.