Clients keep calling, revenue climbs, and your team keeps growing. From the outside, it looks like success; on the inside, it can feel like you’re flying blind.
If any of this lands, you’re in the right place:
Juggling too much. There's not enough time in the week, and the stakes are getting higher.
Leadership gearshift. What got you here isn’t working anymore.
Quiet doubt. You’re calm on camera wherever you are, yet the questions in your head don't stop.
The Weight. Few understand the pressure of payroll, vision, and culture sitting on one set of shoulders—yours.
What working with me feels like
Imagine a 75-minute pause built into every month. We sit down, and everything on your mental whiteboard comes out: numbers, personnel drama, the story looping in your head at 3 a.m. I ask questions, sometimes blunt, always respectful. We follow the thread until the fog lifts and possibilities surface. You leave with clarity, fresh energy, and a next step that feels obvious instead of forced. Between sessions, you can access quick check-ins via email or 20 - 30 minute spot coaching calls. A tough conversation or critical decision? You're not alone in it.
Why it works
I bring two decades advising founders and senior leaders, plus my own leadership stumbles. Strategy frameworks meet inside-out coaching, giving you practical guidance and the internal alignment to act on it. Clients tell me they:
Reclaim time by delegating the right work.
Make decisions faster, with less second-guessing.
Shift from firefighting to creating the future.
If this resonates, fill out the short form on my site. Tell me what’s alive for you. I read every word and reply personally. Wherever we go from there, know this: you can accomplish your goals in a very relaxed, slow, and fun way.
Anchor Advisors, Ltd. offers services with costs ranging from $20,000 to $60,000 per project, providing good value for cost. Clients appreciate their structured approach, responsive communication, and the significant impact on growth and strategy, making their investment worthwhile.
While generally praised for their strategic insights, one client noted a need for more detailed deliverables in specific onboarding initiatives. This highlights an area where Anchor Advisors could enhance their service offerings.
Broad Industry Expertise and Insight
Clients highlighted the team's extensive knowledge across industries, which contributed to innovative solutions and avoided common pitfalls. This expertise was instrumental in driving business growth and operational efficiency.
Responsive Project Management
Anchor Advisors consistently received positive feedback for their project management, characterized by timely deliveries, clear communication, and structured processes. Clients felt well supported and informed throughout engagements.
Strong Cultural and Value Alignment
Many clients selected Anchor Advisors due to their cultural fit and alignment with company values, which fostered a collaborative and effective working relationship. This alignment was noted as a key factor in successful outcomes.
Empathy and Personalized Attention
Anchor Advisors demonstrated a genuine interest in clients' success, offering empathetic and tailored advice. Clients appreciated the team's ability to listen, understand unique challenges, and provide effective solutions.
Proficient in Business Strategy Development
Clients across various industries praised Anchor Advisors for their strategic planning services, which led to increased revenue, expanded customer bases, and successful new business models. Their ability to align company goals with actionable strategies was highly valued.
Management ConsultingStrategy Development ConsultingTalent ConsultingCompensation Strategy & Design
$50,000 to $199,999
July 2017 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
“They provide insights that maximize the impact of decisions we make.”
Sep 14, 2018
CEO, Debt Cleanse Group Legal Services LLC
Jorge Newbery
Verified
Other industries
Chicago, Illinois
1-10 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
Anchor Advisors, Ltd helped with company growth for two companies. They developed personality profiles and behavioral interviews for candidates and play a major role in the hiring process.
Anchor Advisors opened a new staffing path for the first company and shepherded the growth of a completely new business. They have a broad vision that allows for nuance and are communicative collaborators.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I currently act as the CEO of a company called Debt Cleanse. When we first engaged Anchor Advisors, I was the CEO of another company. They worked with me for both companies.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Anchor Advisors, Ltd?
I initially hired them while working for a previous company. We wanted to grow the business by working on our compensation plans and optimizing our hiring processes. After I started Debt Cleanse, I re-engaged them to help grow my current company.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
They provided consulting services across two companies. In the first company, we collaborated with them to refine our compensation plans, interview new candidates, and hire employees. They introduced us to personality profiles and did behavioral interviews with a number of candidates.
However, over the course of the work, I realized that I was better suited to growing businesses at the startup level, so I decided to hire a CEO to take the reins of my previous company and start a new one. Anchor Advisors helped us identify my replacement and design her compensation package. I became Chairman and principal shareholder. As we drafted her contract and engaged her, they also provided valuable feedback.
We disengaged for a while as I built my new business, but I eventually brought them back on to help craft my company vision. They provided input on pricing, design, marketing, and other important aspects of the business. They also helped me refine my ideas and assisted with hiring new employees; again, personality profiles and behavior interviews played a major role in this process. Currently, they continue to provide consulting services.
What is the team composition?
I work with Brad (Principal, Anchor Advisors, Ltd) and Barbara (Business Advisor, Anchor Advisors, Ltd).
How did you come to work with Anchor Advisors, Ltd?
I’m a member of a group called Vistage. I asked the chair of our group for recommendations and she referred me to Brad.
How much have you invested with them?
I pay $4,600 each month, plus a few hundred dollars every time they do a personality profile for a candidate. We’ve spent about $50,000 over the course of our relationship with them.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working together in July 2017. Our engagement is ongoing.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
The new business is set to launch in a few weeks. We have no revenue yet, but are optimistic about the launch. They have a good instinct for what will succeed and have been a very helpful dose of reality. We feel we can build a long-lasting business that doesn’t necessarily depend on just me to make it successful. We’re avoiding costly mistakes and engaging them was very worthwhile.
How did Anchor Advisors, Ltd perform from a project management standpoint?
Their communication is very high-quality. They are responsive and timely and they’re good listeners. They realize that projects are subject to change and they are open to nuance. They draw on their experience in different sectors and are very thoughtful in their approach. We meet in person at least twice a month. We also email frequently and occasionally speak on the phone.
What did you find most impressive about them?
I’ve learned a lot from them. They’re very helpful and we’ve become personal friends. They provide insights that maximize the impact of decisions we make. They also help keep our vision broad and avoid problems that arise with a narrow viewpoint.
Are there any areas they could improve?
No. Whenever I have a question or a problem, I can ask them and the answer is usually really good. They’re good advisors and they give appropriate input. There isn’t anything I’d like them to do differently.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"Their costs are something to consider, but their work is definitely worthwhile and it’s money well spent."
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"I’ve recommended them to friends and colleagues.
Business Consulting for Creative Branding Agency
Business Consulting
Business Process Management ConsultingManagement ConsultingOperational Change ConsultingStrategy Development Consulting
Confidential
Aug. 2017 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Their team shows determination and remarkable empathy toward the work they’re doing."
Sep 13, 2018
CEO, Jayne Agency
Brooke Foley
Verified
Advertising & marketing
Chicago, Illinois
11-50 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
Anchor Advisors provide business consulting services including auditing business development, lead management, and operational support. They offer insight and concrete business assistance.
The collaboration has resulted in significant revenue increases and monthly savings for the business. The Anchor Advisors' business-savvy insight has led to a more suitable, manageable pipeline. Additionally, their expertise has aided to a fuller understanding of all business operations.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the CEO of Jayne Agency, a branding, strategy, and user experience company.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Anchor Advisors, Ltd.?
We needed business consulting help. We had an extraordinary amount of leads and a large body of clients, and we lacked the skills to qualify and manage them properly. We were contemplating selling the business and needed business advice.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Anchor Advisors began by internally auditing our pipeline and business development lexicon. From there, they reviewed our interactions with current clients and monitored all client and business development activity. They cleared our pipeline and client list after securing the ones that matched our requirements. They ensured our clients were the right size and realistic for our company. Additionally, they give us operational development support, so we know everyone’s role within our company.
What is the team composition?
We work with Brad (Business Growth Advisor, Anchor Advisors Ltd.).
How did you come to work with Anchor Advisors, Ltd.?
I had heard of them and when Brad contacted me about making industry connections, we stayed in touch. When I felt I needed to sell my company, Brad convinced me it wasn’t a good idea, so I trusted him with this process.
What is the status of this engagement?
We began working together in August 2017 and the relationship is ongoing. We’ll keep working together as long as Brad wants to.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Our company has doubled our revenue, thanks in part to the Anchor Advisors team. We are selling and delivering at full capacity. They’ve helped us save about $17,000 in monthly costs that weren’t necessary for our business. Their team’s advice has made us confident in screening our pipelines for deals that don’t suit our company. We also have a better understanding of our operations within the company.
How did Anchor Advisors, Ltd. perform from a project management standpoint?
We communicate through the phone and over email.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Their team shows determination and remarkable empathy toward the work they’re doing. Brad is an essential part of our team, and we love working with him.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
It’s important to follow the advice they give you.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Leadership & Executive Coaching Services for CX Agency
"I always left my sessions with Anchor Advisors, Ltd. feeling smarter and more capable."
Jul 16, 2025
COO, CX Agency
Nora Lahl
Verified
Advertising & marketing
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Anchor Advisors, Ltd. provided executive coaching services for a CX agency's COO. The team was responsible for assisting the client in developing their leadership style and navigating interpersonal dynamics.
Thanks to Anchor Advisors, Ltd.'s work, the client led their team in rolling out a new framework and gained skills in coaching their direct reports. The team managed the project well, communicated clearly, and set expectations upfront. Most notably, Anchor Advisors, Ltd. helped the client shine.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the COO of a CX agency. We help organizations enhance their digital presence through user-centered design and technical expertise, delivering practical and impactful solutions for sales and marketing challenges.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Anchor Advisors, Ltd.?
I was looking to level up my leadership skills and have support through a period of transition for our company.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of work with Anchor Advisors, Ltd.?
Brad provided an initial assessment and worksheets for me to define my goals. Then, he did 1:1 coaching on a scheduled and ad hoc basis. The coaching sessions were led by the agenda I set from session to session. They ranged from my work to develop a personal leadership style to complex interpersonal dynamics that I was navigating.
What is the team composition?
Mostly just Brad, with some admin support from Carmen.
How did you come to work with Anchor Advisors, Ltd.?
I met Brad at a conference. I got to know him a little bit before considering him as a potential coach. I liked the way he talked about the work he does and the types of agency owners he works with. It was clear that he enjoyed navigating complex challenges with his clients.
What is the status of this engagement?
We worked together from October 2024–June 2025.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
I was able to successfully lead my team in the rollout of a new operating framework for our company. I felt more grounded and confident whenever I had to show up as a leader for my team. I gained skills in coaching my direct reports. Overall, I noticed an increased confidence in my leadership.
How did Anchor Advisors, Ltd. perform from a project management standpoint?
The project management was very good. They always showed up, had clear communication, and perhaps most importantly, set very clear expectations upfront that we both knew and could adhere to.
What did you find most impressive about them?
I really valued that Brad was committed to helping me be successful in who I am. He didn’t try to change me but helped my best self shine. He provided gentle pushback at times but never tried to “fix” me. I always left my sessions with Anchor Advisors, Ltd. feeling smarter and more capable.
Are there any areas they could improve?
No, there weren’t any.
RATINGS
5.0
"I would recommend Anchor Advisors to any agency leader looking to level up."
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.0
Value / within estimates
"Coaching is expensive. I wish there was a different level of pricing but I understand why it costs what it does."
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Business Coaching for SEO & Digital Marketing Agency
“I felt a genuine interest in my success and the success of my company.”
Jul 1, 2025
CEO, Digital Third Coast
Lyndsey Maddox
Verified
Advertising & marketing
Chicago, Illinois
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Anchor Advisors, Ltd. provides business coaching services for an SEO and digital marketing agency. The goal is to help the client get unstuck and drive their career and business forward.
Thanks to Anchor Advisors, Ltd., the client has become more organized, better at delegating, and mentally tougher. The client has also become the CEO of the company. Anchor Advisors, Ltd. is always on time and genuinely interested in the client's success and the success of their company.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the CEO of Digital Third Coast
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Digital Third Coast was founded in 2007 with a mission to make a measurable difference through SEO, content, and paid media marketing services to grow businesses.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Anchor Advisors, Ltd. to accomplish?
Get unstuck
Grow my business
Empower my team
SOLUTION
How did you find Anchor Advisors, Ltd.?
Referral
Other
Why did you select Anchor Advisors, Ltd. over others?
Great culture fit
Good value for cost
Company values aligned
How many teammates from Anchor Advisors, Ltd. were assigned to this project?
1 Employee
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
I had known Brad for years before I hired him personally to help me get unstuck and drive both my own career and my business forward.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
I am more organized, better at delegating, mentally tougher, and (not to bury the lede) became the CEO of my company.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Brad never misses a deadline, and won't let you either :)
What was your primary form of communication with Anchor Advisors, Ltd.?
Virtual Meeting
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
I felt a genuine interest in my success and the success of my company.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Anchor Advisors, Ltd. could have done differently?
n/a
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"I recommend Brad all the time!
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Locations (1)
7061 West North AvenueOak Park, IL,
United States60302
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