As a third generation entrepreneur, I’m passionate about helping grow Canadian businesses. Work with me directly, or learn more about the programs I offer my consulting services through below.
What makes working with me different?
Undivided Attention
When you’re trusting someone with your business, you don’t want to be competing for their attention. I work with a select number of a clients at any given time, so my time and energy isn’t spread too thin - and so you get the quality service you deserve.
Interested in collaborating through OCI? I only take on one client at a time through these programs, so you’ll get my utmost attention and professional service.
Clear Communication
I take pride in offering clear, consistent, professional communication to my clients. In other words, I do what I say I’ll do and I won’t leave you hanging.
A Stand-Up Guy
No, I don’t do stand-up, but sometimes I daydream about doing a set (in my daydream, I kill it). But I have been told I’m a stand-up guy, meaning I’m reliable, kind, and hardworking. But don’t let me talk about myself - read some testimonials below.
Years of Experience
I draw on over 15 years experience in marketing, sales, and entrepreneurship. I’ve worked with 500+ founders through various small business centres and Wild Idea Co.. As a third generation entrepreneur, I understand the daily grind and hustle that goes into launching and growing a business.
Community-Focused
I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside some amazing youth and women-led organizations, including Brockville Women in Business, Women Mean Business (Kingston), and incubator13 (Ottawa).
Over the years, I’ve enjoyed volunteering through ABLE2 and Canada Blind Hockey. I believe in weaving purpose into business however possible, so wild idea co. donates to Sick Kids Hospital every month.
Meaningful Connections
If I believe there’s an introduction you or your business will benefit from, I’ll make it during your engagement or down the road. Effective networking is central to my business philosophy.
Tools & Resources
I’m happy to share tools and resources I’ve gathered and created over the years. From a comprehensive launch checklist to viability tools to help you assess your business idea, you’ll benefit from proven systems you can apply to your own business.
FAQs
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I can provide fundamental entrepreneurial guidance, with specialty in the following:
• Marketing Strategy
• Go-To-Market Strategy
• Brand Strategy
• Content Strategy
• Project Management
• Customer Journey Mapping
• Target Persona Creation
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You could receive my consulting services and get up to $30,000 if you qualify for a grant through any of these programs. Ask me for more information.
• Digital Modernization Adoption Plan (DMAP), for OCI DCC
• Digital Adoption Plan (DAP), for CDAP Boost Your Business Technology Grant
• i.d.e.a. fund through WETech
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A digital adoption plan acts as a roadmap for how your business can use digital technologies (strategy) to optimize your operations (adoption), so you can see fundamental change in the way your business operates (transformation).
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Some examples of digital projects I can lead or support include:
Evaluating/developing brand strategy so your digital plan is on-strategy before investing in production
Developing digital marketing plans
Assisting with creative development for digital channels (copywriting / design / development)
Creating go-to-market strategies
Refreshing or creating a new website
Digitizing areas of your business to improve processes
Customer relationship management (CRM) system for personalized connections and client isnights
Proposing SaaS to streamline operations
Cyber security awareness to minimize risk operations
Other types of digital transformations include:
Creating dashboards and analytics
Developing apps
Connecting/integrating various systems
Automating ordering, invoicing, contract and supply chain management
Creation of a digital inventory management system
Automating standard operating procedures
Setting up network security software
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Grant Programs
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The DMAP program supports Ontario SMEs to better understand their organization’s technology needs, guide their digital transformation decision-making, and optimize their technology investments.
WHERE I COME IN:
Through this program, SMEs work with a Digital Adoption Consultant like myself to generate a Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan tailored specifically to their organization’s digital needs.
BEST SUITED FOR:
SMEs looking to understand their digital needs and adopt and implement digital technologies to grow their company
Ontario-based for-profit SMEs with between 1-499 employees
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Get non-repayable seed funding of up to $30,000 with matching funds and up to 40 hours of fully funded, targeted support from business leaders.
WHERE I COME IN:
I work 1:1 with founders and their teams to help them address challenges and move their business forward in areas including: marketing strategy, go-to-market strategy, pitching, brand strategy, content strategy, and more.
BEST SUITED FOR:
Federally or provincially incorporated businesses in southern Ontario with fewer than 500 employees.
You’re working on developing or redesigning new products, services, processes or technologies that focus on a sustainable and green recovery.
Industry Experience
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The Box of Life
u10sils
SwapWear
Steadiwear
Aloette Cosmetics
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All Insurance Ontario
Gifford Carr Insurance
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Southwire
SoyaOil
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Anixter
Graybar
Noramco
Texcan
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Microsoft
SAP
Signority
Ethoca
Dock Shield
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Home Depot
Home Hardware
Lowe’s
Rona
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Canada Digital Adoption Program
Ontario Centre of Innovation
Service Canada
Department of National Defence
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Minto
Mike’s Landscaping
Forester
T. Grant Custom Homes
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Groom to Bloom
Live Out Your Wild
Swiech Consulting
Common Ground Consulting
Lalonde Physio
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Riverbank Pictures
Miranda Mulholland
JW-Jones
Zach Martin
Testimonial
"From our first conversation with Ryan, we felt clearer in strategy, confident and focused on a clear direction. His unwavering support was priceless for us both professionally and personally. Do yourself a favour and book a call with him asap!”
