I help new business owners ($500K–$10M+ revenue) make their first year a success
by fixing the issues that cause post-acquisition failures and building a business that thrives without you.
Work Less. Earn More. Exit Big.
Book Your Strategy Call Learn MoreYou've bought a business and all isn't what you expected. You have surprises—lower profit than forecasted, key people leaving, systems not documented, no processes in place, key customer churn with the old owner's departure...
You're working harder than ever, but your margins are thin and cash flow is unpredictable. The business isn't delivering the financial freedom you expected.
You can't step away without everything falling apart. You're the bottleneck, and your business depends entirely on you being there.
Today's environment for recruiting and retaining is tough. Skills shortages, cost-of-living pressures, mental health issues—on top of usual management challenges.
Scaling seems impossible without adding more complexity, stress, and personal time. There's no clear system for sustainable growth.
Sales have stalled, marketing isn't working like it used to, and the referrals that kept the business going have dried up. You're struggling to generate consistent new leads.
You want to sell eventually, but you know your business wouldn't attract serious buyers or command a premium price in its current state.
Calm, pragmatic, no fluff. I take a holistic view across your entire business with clear accountability and simple language. Respect for you, your people, and family outcomes drives everything I do.
No generic advice. We work on what actually moves the needle for your specific situation.
Clear scorecards and metrics so you always know exactly where you stand and what's improving.
Regular check-ins keep momentum strong and ensure execution happens, not just planning.
I don't just fix one area. We address profit, people, systems, and valuation together.
Make Your First Year Your Best Year
Each Foundation is launched with a comprehensive Quarterly Planning Session. These aren't generic strategy meetings—they're focused execution plans designed specifically for first-year business owners navigating post-acquisition challenges.
Your entire quarter's focus distilled into one clear, actionable page. No overwhelming documents—just clarity and direction.
The three most critical initiatives that will move your business forward this quarter. Focused execution beats scattered effort.
Real-time metrics tracking your progress. You'll always know if you're winning or need to adjust course.
Each quarter builds on the last, creating momentum and ensuring your first year isn't reactive—it's strategic, measured, and successful.
This is a 12-month execution and accountability program—not a course you consume and forget.
This program is designed for owners who want to build an asset, not stay trapped in operations.
You've recently purchased a business (or are in your first 12–18 months)
You want your first year to be a success—not just survival mode
You're serious about avoiding first-year mistakes and building scalable value
You value structure, accountability, and experienced guidance
This works best for owners who are committed to progress.
If you want a silver bullet or instant results, this isn't it. Real business transformation takes commitment.
If you prefer reading about business instead of doing the work, this program won't help you.
If you avoid looking at numbers, performance gaps, or leadership issues, you're not ready.
If you'd rather stay busy than build real value, this program isn't aligned with your goals.
What I Do: I help owner-led businesses grow with discipline or prepare for exit by fixing the underlying issues that limit profit, time, and value.
Who I Work With: Owner-led businesses ($500K–$10M+ revenue), growth-stage or exit-stage, across trades, supply chain, distribution, agriculture, waste, media, and professional services.
My Approach: Today's business environment is challenging—skills shortages, cost-of-living crisis, mental health considerations. I help you navigate these realities while building a stable, high-performing team and a business that works without you.
How I Work:
Often introduced by business brokers, accountants, and lawyers when deeper commercial work is required.
Real results from real business owners working with Mark
Mark is a great consultant and has become a massive asset to me and my business. He has filled gaps in my understanding and really helped to shape my direction and pursuit of goals.
We have worked together throughout 2025 and I've easily met ROI even at this early stage. I'm looking forward to a big 2026 and seeing some lofty plans come to fruition.
Working with Mark Ullah has genuinely changed the way I run my business. He quickly understood my numbers, my goals and my team, and helped me put simple, practical steps in place to improve profit and get my time back.
It was actually quite refreshing after speaking with a number of advisors who love to use buzz words and wear nice blue suits to actually get advise on someone who has been through the trenches and built businesses himself. Not a wolf in sheep's clothing.
I meet a lot of business advisors in my work as a business broker, but Mark Ullah genuinely stands out from the crowd. He has a rare ability to get right down to the nitty-gritty of a business and pinpoint exactly what needs to happen to get it running efficiently and profitably again.
What I really appreciate about Mark is his honest, straightforward approach — no fluff, no ego, just real insight and practical direction. He's incredibly knowledgeable, yet still very personable and easy to work with.
Mark is a phenomenal advisor. He takes a very pragmatic approach when providing business advice and has been very helpful throughout my business journey.
He's quick to put my concerns at ease and to ensure that we explore concepts that have legs within my business. I've gained a lot of valuable leadership insights and would recommend SMEs of all sizes to get Mark involved in your business!
I highly recommended using Mark to any business looking to improve profitability, cashflow and leadership growth. His Coaching covers everything from sales, marketing, hiring, employee retainment and more—Delivering real, actionable strategies.
If your wanting to take your business to the next level, this Is the team to work with.
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