Strategic Advisory:
When You Need An Experienced Thought Partner
Clear direction. Practical strategy. Real momentum.
What’s the real blocker?
Sometimes the challenge isn’t just execution—it’s knowing what to do first, and where to focus. Our Strategic Advisory offering is built for founders, owners, and leadership teams who want a trusted partner—not just a sounding board. We bring structure, speed, and clarity to your strategy—so you can lead with confidence and grow with intention.
What We Help With
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Clarity & Focus
Align goals, identify priorities, and stop chasing distractions.
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Strategic Planning
Turn vision into an actionable roadmap—with clear next steps.
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Revenue Growth
Identify what’s working, what’s not, and how to grow smarter.
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Marketing & Messaging
Make your brand clear, credible, and compelling—internally and externally.
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Leadership Support
Support decision-making, accountability, and team alignment.
Who This Is For:
Founders and owners of growing small and mid-sized businesses
Leaders facing a crossroad: pivot, expand, or optimize
Business owners doing too much themselves—and needing a second brain
Organizations that want senior strategy input without hiring a full-time exec
When To Bring Us In:
You’re stuck in day-to-day operations and need help zooming out
You’ve outgrown your original strategy (or never had one)
Your team needs direction and clarity
You’re facing big decisions and need to pressure-test your thinking
You want to align leadership around a 6-12 month plan
What’s Included:
All advisory engagements include:
Monthly or bi-weekly strategy sessions with a Mayfield partner
Custom-built strategic dashboards or action plans
Email/text access between sessions for support
Quarterly reviews to re-align and recalibrate
Common Add-Ons:
Leadership team working sessions
Messaging refresh or brand positioning audit
Sales funnel or growth roadmap review
Hiring/vendor support (if needed for execution)
Ready to get strategic - without overcomplicating it?
Wins for Clients
Strategic Advisory vs. Traditional Coaching or Consulting
Strategic Advisory vs. Traditional Coaching or Consulting
| Feature | Mayfield Strategic Advisory | Coaching | Traditional Consulting |
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| Built for small/mid-sized businesses | Often mindset-led; limited structure | Enterprise bias; heavy/expensive | |
| Practical, not theoretical | Motivation over business specifics | Insights buried in slides | |
| Strategic clarity + hands-on planning | Advice only; no plan build | Great decks, weak delivery | |
| Operator experience | Rare operating background | Sometimes ops-lite | |
| Support between sessions | Limited to scheduled calls | Passive after reports |
FAQs
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Nope. We don’t do mindset work or motivational pep talks. We bring real-world business experience, structure, and support to help you prioritize and move forward—with practical strategy and hands-on help when you need it.
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Most consultants give you a deck and walk away. We stay involved, helping you pressure-test your ideas, make decisions, and execute where needed. You’re not buying a report—you’re getting a strategic partner.
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Yes. In fact, many clients come to us with “a plan” that’s either outdated, overcomplicated, or sitting in a drawer. We help simplify and prioritize so you can actually use it.
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No. We offer both monthly retainers and fixed-fee sprints. Some clients work with us for 90 days to reset, others stay on for ongoing strategic support.
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Always. You’ll work directly with a Mayfield partner—no handoffs, no junior staff. We’re small, senior, and intentionally hands-on.
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Both. If you want us to stay high-level, we can. If you want us to help roll it out (or bring in people who can), we’re built for that too.
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