Growth has stalled
Revenue has leveled off and the usual fixes aren't working.
Charleston, SC
The experienced advisors your growing business needs, working as one team
A hand-selected board of fractional executives in HR, sales, marketing, accounting, operations and more, helping Charleston businesses that have hit a growth roadblock.
Who we help
Founders and CEOs who are facing one of these
Growth is outpacing you
The business is scaling faster than your systems and team can handle.
The market shifted
A change outside your control knocked your plans off course.
Most problems like these touch more than one part of the business. That's why we work as a board.
How it works
What happens when you reach out
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Tell us what's going on
Fill out the short form below.
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Meet the right member(s)
We connect you with the board members whose experience fits your challenge.
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Work together as one team
Get the support and expertise your business needs for its next stage of growth, from members who work together as one team.
The board
One experienced member per specialty
Sales
Phil Gerard
Founder, Premier Growth · Founder of GAB
Fractional Sales Leader who helps owners build practical, accountable sales systems.
HR
Lesesne Phillips, SHRM-SCP
Founder, Opsana HR
Fractional HR Leader providing the full scope of HR as needed, from compliance to talent strategy and workforce development.
Marketing Strategy
Rio Thompson
Founder, Mermaid Marketing
Helps mission-driven teams create meaningful client experiences, online and in person.
Digital Marketing
Sophia Perlee
Founder, Perlee Digital
Designs websites, sets up CRMs and runs social media marketing for Charleston businesses.
Accounting
Jason Thompson, CPA
20+ years in accounting and finance operations, helping owners set up the systems, workflows and tools that support growth.
Operations
Erica Statly
Founder, The 128 Collective
Sets up project management systems, leads organizational change, and simplifies client delivery for growing companies.
Founder Consulting
Jaime Cahalan
Founder, Emotive Strategic
Fractional GM and strategic advisor who helps leadership teams turn growth goals into clear plans, stronger operations, and accountable execution.
Benefits & Health Insurance
Dave Williams
Founder, 843 Benefits and Health Marketplace
Helps growing companies turn benefits into a recruiting and retention advantage while keeping costs in check as headcount climbs, backed by 25+ years in health insurance.
Cybersecurity
Bill Haber, TPCRA
Co-Founder, tekrisq
25+ years in enterprise software, data and cybersecurity, helping small and mid-sized businesses understand their technology risks and get the right protection and coverage.
Why we do it
Growing companies deserve experienced leadership from people invested in the outcome, not just the invoice.
Membership
Inside the board
Monthly member meeting
3rdThursday
Every month, 9 to 11 AM
Harbor Entrepreneur Center, Mount Pleasant
Member workshops
Each member teaches their specialty to the rest of the board. Workshops are for members only.
One seat per specialty
Members never compete for the same work. Every new member is vetted by the full board.
Is your specialty missing from the board? Ask about a seat
Contact
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A board member will follow up with you.
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