One on One
Consultations
Our One-on-one Consultations are typically 30 minutes long and can be done in-person at the Arnold Innovation Center or on the phone. They are casual and friendly, but often have transformative impact as our team helps you navigate resources and overcome barriers in your business.
Step one
Make sure you’ve filled out the Onboarding form
Step two
That’s it! You’re all set to schedule your one-on-one
Jeff Standridge, Managing Director
Jeff is your choice for consulting on general business, specializing in financials, venture capital, growth strategies, leadership, and M&A
Grace Rains, Executive Director
Grace provides general consulting from getting a business started to growing an existing business, specializing in growth strategies, access to capital, marketing, business development, and team development
Ericka Gutierrez, Director of Operations
Ericka offers services in both English and Spanish — with a focus on general business consulting, Kiva loans, and startup guidance
Drew | runs multiple businesses
Drew, a lifelong entrepreneur, serves as a great resource for assistance with business strategy, process improvement, marketing, and leadership
Jimmy | networking guru
Jimmy is a pro at helping business owners network, finding business resources, identifying branding, and also serves as a general business consultant
Beau | legal expert
Beau is your legal guru, with his consultations consisting of general advisement on estate planning, probate, civil litigation, corporate/transactional law, and general property practice
Lori | amazing at everything
Lori calls herself a “professional networker” in the Conway area, as she has connected through her experience in multiple career fields. She can assist entrepreneurs with marketing, sales, financing, networking, and mentorship
Jakob | marketing genius
Jakob’s 20-year marketing career suits him well to assist individuals with marketing strategy, ideal customer profile development, unique value proposition development, and offer creation
Ron | builds businesses
Ron is the entrepreneurial maestro, orchestrating success through executive coaching, Lean Canvas Development, startup guidance, and global know-how
Michelle | all about finances
Michelle, your financial compass, expertly navigating taxes, financing, entity selection, and Quickbooks, with over two decades of CPA experience
Tim | government contracting
Navigate Government Contracting with Tim, an expert in Small Business Certification and SAM registration, showcasing a remarkable career in the USAF with key Arkansas positions
Kenny | leadership, sales & finance
Kenny can help elevate your leadership skills and financial well-being, offering expert guidance in Leadership Development, Financial Planning, Sales, and Personal Finance, cultivated through a rich career experience
Melanie | loans and business banking
Melanie, your financial guide, specializing in SBA & Commercial Loans, Business Banking, and Management, with 6 years of industry expertise and a strong commitment to community involvement
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