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Download“No one else can run this place. I can’t step away without something going wrong. I’m stuck in the weeds and can’t see the way out. We’re growing, but there's chaos everywhere. I can’t even think about the future—I’m just trying to survive the week.”
If you’ve said something like that, you’re not alone. Most business owners do. It’s a sign of what’s often called the Owner’s Trap. The Owner’s Trap usually surfaces during a promising stage of the business—customers are excited, revenue is climbing, and momentum is building. “Go, go, go" is the mantra—win more customers now, figure out the rest later. The business is growing fast, and everything seems possible.
But as pace and scale increase, cracks in the business widen. Leadership becomes a burden. Firefighting replaces vision, strategy, and clear decision-making. Roles are unclear. Communication is ad hoc. Systems are weak. And the business is overly dependent on the owner—every major decision, approval, and crisis funnels through you. And planning for the future? It keeps getting pushed aside—even as business value stalls or starts to decline.
Second Mesa helps you avoid—or move beyond—the Owner’s Trap and set your business on a path to peak performance and value. With our PILLAR framework and expert guidance, your journey begins with a renewed focus on the business itself. You’ll gain control of the numbers, define a game-winning strategy, and implement practical tactics to reach a higher level of performance.
As your business begins to run more smoothly and with greater independence, the focus expands to you—the owner behind the enterprise. You’ll clarify what you truly want from the business and why you chose to own it in the first place. That includes aligning the company with your personal aspirations, reducing its dependency on you, and reclaiming your time, energy, and freedom.
Whether your goal is growth, succession, or a sale, we help you evolve from being the center of the business to the architect of its future.
A clear, compelling long-term vision for
the business that supports your goals,
values, and definition of success.
Forward-looking metrics to establish visibility into performance and make confident decisions affecting profit and cash flow.
Sharing decision-making so the business can operate effectively for extended periods
without your direct involvement.
Establishing and communicating direction and expectations, making consistent decisions,
and aligning employee incentives.
Clarifying what your company does best, what sets it apart from competitors, and defining priorities
to stay focused on what matters most.
Reconnecting with your purpose as an owner and reshaping the business to support your
next chapter—however you define it.
Summit clients receive our most immersive level of business coaching and advisory guidance—delivered by Scott Wiley, your shadow CEO. Scott becomes a strategic partner in your corner, helping you lead with clarity and confidence, make high-stakes decisions, and build a business that consistently performs at its peak.
You’ll have weekly coaching and advisory sessions, including a dedicated monthly business review to rigorously assess business performance, uncover new opportunities, and tackle key challenges. This consistent rhythm drives momentum and creates a focused space to think bigger, plan smarter, and lead stronger. Plus, you get Scott’s private, Summit-only mobile number for direct, anytime access—perfect for urgent issues, critical decisions, or when you need a trusted voice of reason.
Built around the proven PILLAR framework and supported by 20+ specialized tools, Summit is ideal for business owners facing complex personal or professional crossroads, preparing for major transformations, or planning succession or sale.
Reach the ultimate heights of business success and personal satisfaction with our most comprehensive offering.
Limited openings.
Ascent clients have coaching and advisory sessions every two weeks—aimed at moving you and your business forward with clarity, purpose, and discipline. Quarterly business reviews provide a deeper dive into performance, ensuring traction, momentum, and measurable progress toward your goals.
As priorities shift or specific needs arise, you can schedule additional coaching sessions or reach Scott via his mobile number. Communication between sessions is an important part of the program and is always welcome and encouraged.
Our work together is anchored in the PILLAR framework, which provides the playbook needed to grow your business and reach peak performance.
A smart fit for most business owners. Move confidently toward your goals, build a more profitable business, and finally realize the rewards of ownership.
BaseCamp clients have coaching and advisory sessions every two weeks—designed to gain clarity, set direction, and drive steady, purposeful action. Guided by the PILLAR framework, we focus on the essential elements of business performance and owner priorities.
This program is intentionally streamlined—ideal for business owners who want high-caliber support without over-extending time and resources.
Whether you’re building momentum in the early stages, regrouping after a period of drift, or seeking expert guidance without the intensity of a more immersive program, BaseCamp provides a solid foundation for confident decisions and forward progress.
A solid starting point for owners ready to get organized, focused, and moving forward with clarity, confidence, and structure.
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