Consulting & Coaching

I am available for 1-on-1 Zoom sessions and love to assist with coaching and consulting for individuals and organizations who have been in business for at least a year and have a working business plan already. I help clients with:

Systems & Structures: Tools and techniques that support day to day operations and peace of mind. For example:

  • Tightening up existing operations. Brainstorming techniques and systems.

  • Reviewing, giving suggestions and/or walking you through improvements for online presence (Google business, your website, social media presence)

  • Help you build visual representations of your workflow

  • Align your mission and goals with time and task management

  • Give suggestions for improvement on

    • Managing your team

    • Finances & planning for the future

    • Marketing & social media

    • Standard operating procedures

Education: P&L, CRM, KPI, & TMTD (Too Much To Do - jk, I invented that one). Is your mind awash in acronyms and jargon? Want to focus in on the business concepts that matter most? Being able to navigate key reports (like Profit & Loss), metrics (Key Performance Indicators) and organizational sheets (like a custom made Client Relationship Management resource made in Google Sheets) is empowering and helps you make decisions that move your business forward. I am not a licensed accountant, CPA or lawyer but I love learning, amassing and vetting resources, and sharing information with others. With a background in education, I can help you with the basic vocabulary and concepts of business finance and management strategies.

Support:  Whether you run the show alone or manage and collaborate with a team, being a leader and making decisions (seemingly constantly) can feel lonely. I have gained so much insight from peer groups, counseling and dear friends and my goal is to offer support (aka listening, giving advice when asked) and resources (who & what else can help) to you as needed.

Let’s Talk! Contact me for more info on services or…

  • Help Getting Organized

    “As a maker, I don't have a lot of time away from the studio to focus on key aspects of my business like accounting, marketing, and creating long-term plans. Marissa of Colima Consulting has helped me get organized and put systems in place to ensure that I can have a thriving small business for years to come. The time spent with her has been invaluable.”

    -Ursula Basinger, Ceramicist

  • Leading a team with more efficiency & purpose

    “Working with Marissa has been a game-changer for me and my small, but mighty team. I've been running a virtual non-profit for the past 15 years, and in just the past 4 months my management skills and my confidence in leading my team with more efficiency and purpose has grown exponentially. What I love the most about working with Marissa are her deep listening skills; her compassion; her very practical hands-on advice; and her knowledge of managing teams. I would (and currently do) highly recommend Colima Consulting!!!”

    -Eva Marie Shivers

  • Experienced but down to earth

    “Marissa was an incredibly kind and helpful business coach to us! She is experienced but down to earth. She is great at listening and offering input. We highly recommend Colima Consulting!”

    -Andy & Emily, MESA Shop