Vision, evaluation, strategy, and action are the foundation of this work. These make up your compass - keeping you on track for lasting success. Clarity of vision, analysis of prior activities, an overarching strategy, and an adaptable action plan give you direction, motivation, and a means of accountability. It's why I tailor my scope of work to each business owner and your unique needs.

The Services I Provide

You may be looking to adjust your marketing approach, get your financials in order, or tackle that task list that never seems to get any shorter. Strategy isn't at the top of your list of needs, but you do want fresh ideas and you need help getting it all done.

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I bring creative ideas and over 20 years of experience to help you grow your customer base, increase your profit margin, and save time with efficiency and intention.

Adjust messaging & approach to match audience

Writing

Authentic language reflecting your hopes & values

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Adjust the language & approach so you get funded

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Procedure Manuals, Employee Handbooks, How-To Guides, Forms, Brochures & more

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First drafts of Contracts, Late Payment Letters, Bylaws, etc.

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Mission & Vision 

Business Plans & Pitches

Operations

Legalese

Improve your efficiency, accountability & profitability

Track customer engagement, Vendor agreements, Inventory, Staff Schedules, etc.

Improve productivity with a system tailored to you

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Systems

Budget Templates & Forecasts; Finding the right Tool, Software or Person; Pricing & Pay Schedules, etc.

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User-friendly, minimum effort

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Task Management

Databases

Financials

Customer Experience

Build strong relationships within each constituency

Validate, listen to understand, & show sincere appreciation to team, customers, & vendors 

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Improve outcomes & morale by seeking opinions from all staff, customers, colleagues, etc.

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Reconnect with passion, overcome limiting beliefs, & see silver-linings

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People

Release fear & improve ability to adapt to struggles & change​

Reflections

Building Trust

Feedback

Reciliency

Develop Brand, Connect with Creatives, Art Direction, & Graphic Design

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Compelling & memorable content to grow audience

Customer Profiles to know whom to target, where to reach them, & what to say

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Design, Content, Build, & SEO Management so the right people show up to a user-friendly site

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Marketing

Expand your exposure with adapted messaging

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Authentic Voice

Targeted Messages

Website & SEO

Social Media, Ads & PR

To help entrepreneurs & microbusinesses overcome the odds & achieve long-term success by equipping them with new ideas, tools & skills & providing hands-on support in implementing necessary changes.

My Mission

Artists & Entrepreneurs from Creative Industries

Working Class & So-Called "Blue-Collar" Businesses
 
Service Industry & Those Providing Valuable Services

Businesses Owned By Marginalized Groups

Start Ups That Lack Capital / Are Self-Funded

Who I Serve

The main reasons businesses fail:

Financial Hurdles
Inadequate Management 
Lack of Planning
Ineffective Marketing

My work is varied & personalized, but I always use:

Creative Problem-Solving
Authentic Storytelling
In-Depth Research
Hands-On Implementation

What I Do

My Approach

The Gear for the Journey

The Four Directions

Together, using reflection, research, and evaluation, we thoughtfully design your strategy, systems, and presentation. With time and practice, every aspect of running your business will be an authentic expression of your values and vision.

I am a strategist and writer with a background in finding opportunities, getting things done, and effectively communicating to the right people at the right time.

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Vision underlies everything with your business. It is born from personal experiences, values, and limiting beliefs. It requires a growth mindset, drive, and an understanding that we may never reach our ultimate goal.

VISION

​Whether something is deemed a success or failure, we must try to find out all we can about what contributed to the outcome. We must look at how we do things, ask questions, show gratitude, not be afraid of change, and seek out diverse perspectives.

EVALUATION

Strategy is a pattern of behaviors and how we make decisions. It reveals opportunities and silver linings. It requires clear vision, analytical and creative thinking, research, consideration of resources, imagined possibilities and a release of fear.

STRATEGY

All of this prep work needs to be put into action. We map the path to our goal, choosing stops along the way to review and adjust the course. We decide which tools to use, how we want to use them, and who's responsible for them.  

ACTION

"Alexis was an incredible asset to our team. Eloquent, problem-solving, innovative, and compassionate. She brought organization and insights that took our project to the next level. She is a catalyst for positive change.

Installation Artist, Photographer

Wheel of Fortune Tarot Project

Woodworker, Artist

Founder, sixOsix

"Working with Deer Heart Consulting gave me the insight and direction I needed in starting my business. Alexis encouraged me to think 'big picture' and helped me identify and hone the tools I needed to create a sustainable creative profession.

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Alexis has the passion and the experience to help you create goals and work towards the benchmarks without losing sight of the original intent. Deer Heart Consulting has been integral to my successful creative business venture.

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I sleep easier knowing I have her support."

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