Hand-drawn circular diagram on graph paper titled 'Entrepreneurship: Market, Finance, Opportunities' with sections labeled 'Value Proposition,' 'Unit of Business,' 'Market,' 'Conciliation,' 'Differentiation,' 'Positioning,' 'Business Model,' and 'Enterprise.' A pair of drawing compasses is on the top left and a pen is on the right side of the paper, on a light wooden surface.

Founder, Cake Machine

Bellingham

2012-2023

A boutique consulting company providing comprehensive enterprise learning, thinking and financial modeling for creative companies and individuals, from concept and critical theory to continuous free cash flows. Bringing the strategic core of an MBA—strategic finance and strategic marketing—to artists and creative businesses who want to learn and grow their enterprise at the same time.

Created and launched a scalable creative business accelerator, partnering with the City of Portland and WeWork.
Grew a boutique product company to 3X sales and 15X net income through product innovation and margin development.
Completed creative strategy projects for companies across the business spectrum, with a focus on scaling boutique products that demonstrate market pull.