Every way Jon can
work with you.

Whether you need an outside perspective, a strategic plan, hands-on execution, or deep wine industry expertise — there is an engagement model that fits your situation and your budget.

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Choose the engagement
that fits your needs.

Most clients blend more than one. Start with a free discovery call and Jon will help you figure out the right approach.

01 / Advising
Business Advising

An unbiased outside perspective on how to run your business more effectively. Jon brings 30+ years of real operational and financial experience to bear as your trusted advisor — without the overhead of a full-time hire.

  • Outside perspective free of internal politics
  • Resources, connections, and proven frameworks
  • AI adoption and future business planning
  • Ongoing advisory relationship or project-based
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02 / Coaching
Business Coaching

Goal-setting, strategic planning, and accountability — with a coach who has actually held VP, Director, and CFO-level roles. Jon works alongside you to build a realistic plan and holds you accountable to executing it.

  • Clear goals and a prioritized roadmap
  • Financial clarity and decision-making support
  • Leadership development and team dynamics
  • Weekly, bi-weekly, or milestone-based sessions
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03 / Consulting
Business Consulting

Jon rolls up his sleeves and does the work. As your consultant, he executes directly — building processes, implementing systems, restructuring finance, and managing projects in place of an in-house expert.

  • Process design and documentation
  • Financial systems and cost accounting
  • ERP selection and implementation management
  • Supply chain, operations, and project delivery
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04 / Specialization
Wine Business Services

25+ years inside the wine industry — at Kendall Jackson, Rack & Riddle, WX Brands, and J. Rickards Winery. Jon brings deep, lived expertise to wineries, wine brands, and wine-adjacent businesses that generalist consultants simply can't match.

  • Wine finance, cost accounting & compliance
  • DTC, wine club growth & operations
  • Winery ERP selection & implementation
  • New product development & brand launches
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How every engagement begins.

Regardless of which service fits best, every client relationship starts the same way.

1
Free Discovery Call
30 minutes. No pressure. Jon listens first and asks good questions before suggesting anything.
2
Assessment
A structured look at your business — finance, operations, systems, and team — to find the real opportunities.
3
Plan & Scope
Clear findings, prioritized recommendations, and a proposed engagement scope that fits your goals and budget.
4
Execute
Advising, coaching, or hands-on consulting — tailored to your pace, your needs, and your business.

Not sure which service
is the right fit?

Start with a free 30-minute discovery call. Jon will listen, ask the right questions, and give you an honest recommendation — no pressure either way.