Unlocking Your Purpose
Duke MBA - Multiple 7 Figure Businesses - 40 under 40
I help small business owners scale from 6 to 7 figures and beyond
You don't need more hustle. You need better systems. After scaling Arise Capital from a startup to a multi-seven-figure portfolio — while making every mistake possible — I learned what actually works when you're growing from 6 to 7 figures. Now I help other entrepreneurs build the machine, not just grind harder.
Is This For You?
Stuck Owner
You're doing $500K-$2M but you're the bottleneck. Every decision runs through you. Growth creates chaos instead of cash flow. You know you need systems but don't know where to start.
PE Operator
You've got deal flow but your back office is held together with spreadsheets and hope. You need structure, underwriting discipline, and a team that can scale. You're great at finding opportunities — now you need to execute.
Here's Why Most Small Businesses Stay Small
You're the smartest person in the room — and that's the problem. Every decision, every client conversation, every firefight runs through you. You built a job, not a company.
You hired for skills when you needed culture. Or you hired too fast and fired too slow. Now you've got B-players draining your energy and your bank account.
You can't talk to your team about this. Your spouse is supportive but doesn't get it. Your friends think you're killing it. You need someone who's been there.
I lived every one of these traps. Arise Capital almost didn't make it. I made every mistake so you don't have to.
Two Ways I Can Help
1- on - 1
For business owners ready to scale
4 strategy calls/ meetings per month (60 min each)
Slack access during business hours
Deal reviews & tactical guidance
Weekly check-ins via voice memo
Equity Advisor
This will be a case by case basis.
1-2% equity stake
Modest monthly retainer (to keep skin in the game)
Board or formal advisory role
Deeper involvement, strategic planning
How It Works
We'll spend 45 minutes diagnosing your biggest constraint. I'll give you 2-3 tactical recommendations you can use immediately — whether we work together or not. No pitch, no pressure. Just value
If we decide to work together, we'll build your 90-day scaling roadmap. Clear priorities, specific actions, measurable outcomes. No vague 'strategic initiatives.' Real work, real results
We meet 4x per month. You have Slack access for real-time questions. I review your deals, your hires, your systems. You build. I guide. Together, we scale.
This isn't cheap and it isn't easy. If you're looking for a magic bullet, I'm not your guy. But if you're ready to do the work and want someone who's been there in your corner, let's talk.
Testimonials
“Chris helped us restructure our underwriting process and hire our first real ops manager. Revenue is up 40% and I’m working 10 fewer hours per week. ”
“Chris helped give us confidence to make tough choices that led us to scaling to 7 figures”
“Chris was a calming presence when I was getting out of corporate america and purchasing my first business.”
You haven’t missed your calling. The time is now to step into it.