You built a business doing everything yourself.
Now that's exactly what's holding you back.
SCALE ON YOUR OWN TERMS.
LEAD YOUR BUSINESS WITHOUT LIVING IN IT.
Get your free custom growth plan
You know what needs to change. You have the vision. But knowing what to do and actually doing it are completely different problems.
This is the brutal truth about scaling a solo business: What got you to six figures will bankrupt you at seven. And you can't delegate your way out of this with a $15/hour virtual assistant.
You need Goldilocks operations: systems sized perfectly for your business that create freedom without bureaucracy.
You need someone who thinks strategically AND executes operationally.
That's where I come in.
Success shouldn't feel this hard. If you're stuck, it's because of one of these three problems:
The Execution Gap
You have a clear vision. You know exactly what needs to change. But between client deadlines, admin work, and fighting fires, that project management system you've been "meaning to build" has been on your to-do list for 18 months. Strategy without execution is just expensive journaling.
The Bottleneck
Every proposal needs your review. Every client wants your personal touch. Every decision waits for you. You've built a business where your expertise is the product, but now you've become the factory floor, the quality control, and the shipping department. Your personal involvement isn't your competitive advantage anymore. It's your growth glass ceiling.
Wrong-Shaped Help
You hired a VA to "take things off your plate," but now you're spending 10 hours a week managing them. Or you brought on subcontractors who can execute but can't think strategically. You don't need task managers or yes-people. You need a partner who can bridge the gap between your vision and the operations that make it real.
The solution isn't working harder. It's not another productivity hack or morning routine.
It's having someone who can think at your level and build at the systems level.
I've got you.
I'm Sarah Duran, a top-tier operational expert.
What does that mean?
I guide you through understanding what scale means for you, and then we co-create a custom plan to get there.
But here's the difference between me and a traditional consultant: I don't write strategic recommendations and disappear. I don't just coach you to clarity and leave you to figure out implementation alone.
I build the systems with you, implement them with you, and stay embedded until they're running without you.
This is the triad approach: strategic coaching to shift your mindset, tactical consulting to solve the right problems, and hands-on execution to actually get it done.
Because here's what I've learned after working with dozens of solo businesses: The gap between knowing and doing is where most growth dies.
"Sarah has a way of seeing how people, systems, and projects fit together. She has helped us increase our operational efficiency by revamping our systems and processes."
Whitney Johnson
Founder and CEO
Disruption Advisors
"Converting high-level goals to specific plans can be overwhelming, but with the thought-partnership that Sarah provides, it is not just possible, but even enjoyable!"
Kurt Wilson, Ph.D.
Founder
EffectX
"Sarah is an expert in establishing sustainable systems to ensure the long-term success of an organization. I hope I never have to do another project without her."
Allison Atteberry, Ph.D.
Director, EdPolicyWorks
University of Virginia
"Sarah is an operational mastermind with a gift for driving processes forward so that organizations can optimize their systems and grow. She is an invaluable partner and we are lucky to work with her."
Amy Humble
Co-Founder and CEO
White River Strategy
Here's how it works:
The Scale on Your Terms Sprint
Strategy without execution is just dreaming. Systems without a strategy are just busy work.
You need both, and the operational glue that connects them.
Most consultants focus on one piece: the vision, the systems, or the implementation.
But your business doesn't operate in silos. Your strategy affects your profitability. Your client mix determines your capacity. Your systems either support your goals or sabotage them.
Real growth happens when all the pieces align and move in the same direction.
Here's how we work together:
Step 1: The Free Custom Growth Plan
Before you invest a dollar, let's get clear on what's actually holding you back. In this 60-minute consultation, I'll evaluate your business across six critical areas:
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Strategy: Are your goals aligned with how you're actually spending time?
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Systems: Where are your operations creating friction instead of flow?
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Profit: Which clients and services actually make you money?
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Value: How is your authority positioned in the market?
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Clients: Who are you serving, and is that who you want to serve?
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Services: What are you delivering, and is it scalable?
You'll walk away with a clear diagnosis of your biggest bottleneck and whether we're the right fit to solve it together.
Based on what we uncover, you'll choose the level of support that fits your business needs right now.
Coaching
You're ready to build, you just need the right roadmap and accountability.
What's included:
- Custom roadmap development
- Access to my complete library of frameworks, tools, templates, and resources for scaling operations
- Regular strategic implementation guidance sessions, where we work through your specific challenges
- Accountability and problem-solving as you implement systems yourself
Best for: Solo business owners who have the time and capacity to implement but need expert guidance on what to build and how to build it. You're doing the work; I'm showing you exactly how.
You'll walk away with: Clear direction on what to fix first, proven frameworks that fit your business, and the confidence to implement without wondering if you're doing it right.
Strategic Implementation
You know what needs to happen, but you don't have time to build it yourself.
What's included:
- Everything in Coaching, plus:
- A custom business roadmap based on a comprehensive business audit
- Regular strategic planning sessions to keep operations aligned with goals
- Project-by-project implementation sprints where I build the systems with you
- Custom system design and deployment (project management, client workflows, financial tracking, etc.)
- SOP creation and documentation that your team can actually follow
Best for: Growing businesses that need hands-on execution support. You're ready to invest in getting systems built right the first time, but you're not ready for full-time operational management.
You'll walk away with: Systems that actually run without you, documentation that doesn't live in your head, and the operational foundation to scale without sacrificing quality.
Embedded Support
You need a strategic partner leading operations so you can focus on leading the business.
What's included:
- Everything in Strategic Implementation, plus:
- Ongoing management of operational systems, teams, and/or resources
- Capacity and project oversight
- Contractor and employee hiring, onboarding, and performance management
- Day-to-day operational problem-solving and optimization
Best for: Established businesses where the founder needs to focus on revenue, strategy, and growth, not managing the day-to-day operations. You need someone who thinks at your level and executes at the systems level.
You'll walk away with: The freedom to lead your business instead of being trapped inside it. The confidence that operations run smoothly whether you're working or on vacation. And a strategic partner who thinks three steps ahead so you don't have to.
