SMALL BUSINESS STRATEGIST & CHEERLEADER
Your Chicago Small Business Strategist
Is Here.
Nobody has all the answers. Not you, not me. But I promise we will find them together.
Hi! My name is Julie Conant, and after 35+ years experience working inside of and with small businesses, I decided it was time to share my knowledge. I offer 1:1 virtual small business strategy and coaching to all types of small businesses, across Chicago and beyond.
What we’ll work on together.
PLAN WITH VISIONOverall Strategy
Direct your time and energy to plan for impactful results.
When everything feels urgent, nothing gets done. We'll sort the big stuff from the noise, find new ways to bring money in, and build a step-by-step plan to grow without the business running your life.
CONNECT AUTHENTICALLYCustomer Service
Build better relationships with your clients and customers.
How you treat people is the one thing competitors can't copy. We'll make it your edge, from first hello to repeat visit. Customer service matters, I’m here to help you work through hard questions.
RETAIN YOUR DREAM TEAMTeam Building
Managing your team isn’t always easy, but it can be easier.
Hiring, training, delegating, and the occasional personality clash: I've handled it all, from HR to the front line. We'll build a team that works together, so you can stop doing everything yourself.
UNDERSTAND YOUR AUDIENCESales & Marketing
Find your audience and build your following.
You don't need to be everywhere or post every day. We'll figure out who your best customers are, where to find them, and how to turn a first sale into a loyal fan, without the hustle-culture nonsense.
Think of me as your Business Fairy Godmother.
Except this isn't magic; it’s us building solutions together.
You’re the boss, bookkeeper, & HR department.
You don’t have to be the strategist, too.
A strategist — not a coach.
Yes, I am a certified coach. But “coaching” can mean a lot of things, and small business owners need more than good questions. They need a plan. So, I bring both: I listen like a coach, and bring 35+ years of real-world experience to help you build short and longterm strategies that work.
Think of me as your Business Fairy Godmother. Except, this isn’t magic. It’s us building custom solutions for your business, together.
Not sure where to start? I am here to help. Every small business problem-solving path is unique, and I want to ensure we find the appropriate solution together.
We start with a 30-minute chat — bring one business problem, and let’s dig in to plan a solution.
How We’ll Work Together
Small Business Services
Listen.
Tell me what's really going on. I'll ask a lot of questions and skip the judgment.
A questionnaire followed by our first 30-minute virtual meeting gets the ball rolling.
Plan.
We’ll turn the chaos into clear, prioritized steps, starting with what matters most for your business.
You don't need all the answers going in. We'll find them together, and you'll walk away knowing exactly what to tackle first.
Problem Solve.
I’ll help you put the plan into action and keep us both accountable.
Our weekly check-ins over the course of our coaching plan will help iterate and problem-solve in realtime.
How I help Small Businesses Grow
How you treat people is the one thing competitors can't copy. We'll make it your edge, from first hello to repeat visit. Customer service matters, I’m here to help you work through hard questions.
Hiring, training, delegating, and the occasional personality clash: I've handled it all, from HR to the front line. We'll build a team that works together, so you can stop doing everything yourself.
When everything feels urgent, nothing gets done. We'll sort the big stuff from the noise, find new ways to bring money in, and build a step-by-step plan to grow without the business running your life.
You don't need to be everywhere or post every day. We'll figure out who your best customers are, where to find them, and how to turn a first sale into a loyal fan, without the hustle-culture nonsense.
Not sure where to start?
Answer some questions and I’ll reach out for next steps!
