Gilbert, Arizona, United States
Most founders know there’s untapped leverage in their business… but they can’t see it. I help them find their hidden advantage and turn it into measurable growth: ☑️ Tripled quarterly sales, from $1.7M to $5.6M in 90 days ☑️ 2-year revenue goals achieved in 6 months for a startup ☑️ Multiple five- and six-figure contracts closed ☑️ 200% business growth in 90 days for small business ☑️ $900M in transactions for small business competing against a global brand ☑️ 30% increase in profit while reducing work hours ----- Real strategy is not static, one-size-fits-all, or tied to activity. It’s not: ❌ Confusing a goal (“hit 7-figures”) with the plan to get there ❌ Ignoring hidden bottlenecks quietly stalling growth ❌ Mistaking activity for "progress" ❌ Treating branding, marketing, and sales as separate silos ❌ Assuming that more budget, tools, AI, or people automatically = growth Real strategy is a living architecture, designed around your business’s strengths, constraints, and opportunities. It flexes as priorities shift, resources change, and markets evolve. ➡️ Real strategy is crafted by a strategist, not a technician. ----- Since 2005, I’ve worked with founders, leaders, and organizations across startups, small businesses, nonprofits, agencies, and global brands. Different industries, but the same pattern: untapped leverage hiding in plain sight. When that leverage is uncovered and aligned with the right strategy, momentum follows... and measurable, lasting growth that transforms businesses. ----- How to work with me: 💥 The Advantage Code™ | A 90-day strategic framework that removes bottlenecks, aligns your business, and turns hidden leverage into measurable results. 💥 BrandStrengths™ | A half-day discovery to reveal your uncopyable edge and opportunities to stand out in your market. 💥 Certification | For agency owners, consultants, and growth experts who want to deliver these frameworks to clients, and scale both their revenue and impact. ---------- If you suspect there’s untapped advantage in your business, I'll help you find it, align it, and convert it into real results. 📩 [email protected]
I help leaders and entrepreneurs solve their most pressing problems related to growth strategy, market persuasion, and business performance / optimization, such as: 💥The organization with over $80K in marketing spend and no measurable ROI across 2 confusing brands… I helped them unify their brand, cut spending, and streamline team and marketing efforts, resulting in 5-figure annual savings. -- 💥Or the expert-turned-entrepreneur who thought she had to launch at a loss for 6 months… I helped her re-architect her offers and reposition her brand, allowing her to be profitable from day one, while working less hours than planned. -- 💥And the small business up against a publicly traded global competitor… I helped them build, from scratch, the strategy that’s led to over $900M in transactions… It’s still used to this day, 20 years later… -- My results have included substantial financial growth in both saturated and economically depressed markets. Beyond that, my clients have reported having more clarity, confidence, peace of mind and TIME in their days and lives... Other complex situations I've worked clients through: ➡️Communicating sensitive topics to stakeholders with various interests. ➡️Navigating brand merges with divided loyalties. ➡️Deep-dive problem-solving costing multiple 5-figures-per-year waste, such as mission creep. ➡️Improving employee engagement, and increasing alignment to company objectives. and more. Learn more about me here: wendyvanryn.com
In 2017 I trained at Gallup in CliftonStrengths to better help entrepreneurs, leaders and teams identify what they do best, and improve tangible outcomes. For example: 💥Worked with an agency to reorganize talent and improve company positioning for growth after the founder's sudden passing. 💥Worked with multiple entrepreneurs and business leaders to leverage strengths in high-stakes contract negotiations. 💥Worked with multiple entrepreneurs to shift their businesses into a strengths-based performance model, saving time and increasing effectiveness and work satisfaction.
Workshops & Speaking for: Annual Mayor Retreat, Gilbert, AZ Alt Summit Drupal Camp Sola Salons J. Volken Academy St. Vincent DePaul ...and more
(My first business, which started in 2005 as Pixel Perfect.) We help people create profitable brands that grow businesses, and build strong companies. Our mission is to deliver solutions that build brand loyalty, and add long-term value. Since 2005 we’ve helped people in a range of industries solve their most pressing growth and internal / external communications challenges. Our work is strategic, purposeful, and gets results. - We Offer: BRAND ASSESSMENT / Understanding your brand's performance, both in the market and inside your company, is critical to future growth and sustainability. We use research and data to cull the perceptions and impact your brand is having, and provide you with strategic recommendations to improve your brand's performance. BRAND STRATEGY / Your brand strategy does more than communicate the power and value of your offerings... it creates alignment between your stakeholders and your mission. We evaluate your existing strategy and create an actionable plan to get you to your goals and the results you desire. BRAND DESIGN / We ensure every aspect of your identity, digital and print collateral is aligned with your brand voice, and motivates your audience to take action. BRAND MANAGEMENT / We offer ongoing support and communications strategy to ensure your reputation is protected, and your assets maintain alignment with your mission and objectives. Industries Represented: - B2B Services - Coaching Services - Health & Wellness - Professional Services - Education - Direct to Consumer - E-Commerce & Retail - Home Services - Non-Profit
As a new firm, my role was to establish this commercial real estate brokerage in the Las Vegas market. With 20 years of prior retail experience, Dunbar Commercial needed brand strategy and a plan for business development. I worked with them for a year before transitioning them into a long-term client. Results: 15 PetSmart locations, 20 AT&T stores Market Entry for Hobby Lobby, Old Navy, Athleta, PGA Superstore & More. Market Expansion for Top Golf, Trader Joes, AMC Theatres & more. In the first year I created a complex suite of tools and resources to be used for business development and marketing. I introduced and leveraged a new software’s capabilities to develop and pull time-sensitive information at a moment's notice, and present it in a creative, easy-to-consume manner. This gave us a powerful advantage in our communications efforts — we were relevant and fast. From cold leads to warm prospects and repeat clients, we transformed the way the industry communicated. We ensured we stayed top of mind with current clients, and proactively met the information needs of expanding retailers before anyone else. As a result, Dunbar Commercial was the first choice for many national retailers and franchises: PetSmart, AT&T, DSW, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Sports Authority, Hobby Lobby, Bath & Body Works, and more. These endeavors not only produced solid business growth; we also established a strong presence among competitors in the Las Vegas valley, and became the firm to emulate. In 2005, I transitioned the company to client. As such, I maintained the ongoing production of company materials, and developed the company's website and all other marketing and brand collateral, as well.
• Managed communication between account executives, creative department, and production staff on the development, design, and delivery of campaigns / advertisements / marketing collateral • Prioritized and delegated projects for creative staff • Timed and tracked all projects, from conception to delivery to production • Reviewed proofs / edited all copy and monitored revisions I worked in this role until a former employer recruited me to help him build his new business.