Solo-Founder Strategy Studio
Scattered Priorities In. Written Action Plan Out.
Structured strategy sessions for Canadian solopreneurs. Pricing, positioning, growth — no retainers, no bloat. Walk out with a plan you can execute this week.
Strategy Services Built for a Team of One
Every engagement uses the Solo Strategy Canvas diagnostic. No retainers required — book one session or a focused sprint. You choose the depth.
01
Foundation Strategy Session
90 minutes. One Canvas. Full business mapped — pricing, positioning, growth. Leave with a written action plan ranked by priority and a 30-day roadmap.
02
Pricing Clarity Engagement
Stop guessing your rate. We rebuild pricing from your actual RPEH, design value-based packages, and stress-test against the $30K GST/HST cliff.
03
6-Week Growth Sprint
Four sessions over six weeks. Map quarterly priorities, cut what doesn't move revenue, build traction metrics you can run solo.
04
PSB Risk Audit
One client over 60% of revenue? Incorporated with a single contract? We audit PSB exposure, score CRA risk, and build a remediation plan.
05
Tax Structure Advisory
Sole prop vs. incorporation — modeled with your actual numbers. T2125 deductions, double CPP, and home office claims against corp scenarios.
06
Client Concentration Rescue
Anchor client at 70%+ of revenue? We build a diversification plan with minimum runway targets, acquisition channels, and contract safeguards.
What Makes This Different
01
The Solo Strategy Canvas
Proprietary diagnostic covering seven pressure points unique to solo businesses. See pricing, positioning, tax structure, and growth gaps — leave with a written action plan ranked by priority.
02
Single-Session Model
No retainers. No six-month engagements. One 90-minute session delivers the full diagnosis and written roadmap. Need more depth? Book a 4-session sprint. You decide scope — I never upsell.
03
Canada-Specific Grounding
Every recommendation filters through Canadian tax and regulatory reality: GST/HST thresholds, T2125 optimization, PSB exposure, CPP obligations. Strategy that fits your actual CRA filing.
What Makes This Different
- 01
The Solo Strategy Canvas
Proprietary diagnostic covering seven pressure points unique to solo businesses. See pricing, positioning, tax structure, and growth gaps — leave with a written action plan ranked by priority.
- 02
Single-Session Model
No retainers. No six-month engagements. One 90-minute session delivers the full diagnosis and written roadmap. Need more depth? Book a 4-session sprint. You decide scope — I never upsell.
- 03
Canada-Specific Grounding
Every recommendation filters through Canadian tax and regulatory reality: GST/HST thresholds, T2125 optimization, PSB exposure, CPP obligations. Strategy that fits your actual CRA filing.
Strategy Services Built for a Team of One
Every engagement uses the Solo Strategy Canvas diagnostic. No retainers required — book one session or a focused sprint. You choose the depth.
Foundation Strategy Session
- 90 minutes.
- One Canvas.
- Full business mapped — pricing, positioning, growth.
- Leave with a written action plan ranked by priority and a 30-day roadmap.
Pricing Clarity Engagement
- Stop guessing your rate.
- We rebuild pricing from your actual RPEH, design value-based packages, and stress-test against the $30K GST/HST cliff.
6-Week Growth Sprint
- Four sessions over six weeks.
- Map quarterly priorities, cut what doesn't move revenue, build traction metrics you can run solo.
Questions Before You Book
How is a strategy session different from business coaching?+
Coaching often means accountability and motivation. These are structured diagnostic sessions using the Solo Strategy Canvas — you leave with a specific written plan covering pricing, positioning, tax structure, and growth priorities. Not cheerleading. Strategy.
Can I book a session if I'm outside Toronto?+
Fully. Every session runs over video call. Clients span all ten provinces — from Victoria to St. John's. The Canvas works the same whether you're in a Toronto high-rise or a home office in rural Saskatchewan.
What's the Solo Strategy Canvas?+
A one-page diagnostic framework built specifically for solo founders. It maps seven pressure points — from revenue concentration to tax structure — and produces a written action plan. Developed in-house, refined across 400+ sessions with Canadian solopreneurs.
What does a session cost?+
Sessions start at $350–$500 for early-stage solopreneurs and $500–$1,200 for established operators. Most founders need one session. Some book a 4-session sprint for deeper restructuring. You'll know before we start.
Should I incorporate or stay a sole proprietor?+
Depends on net income. Incorporation typically makes sense around $80K–$100K when tax deferral outweighs $1,500–$3,000/yr in T2 filing costs. We model both scenarios in session so you see the real breakeven.
I have one big client. Is that a PSB risk?+
If incorporated with one client, CRA may flag you as a Personal Services Business — losing the small business deduction. I audit your exposure and build a remediation plan: multiple clients, proper contracts, documented deliverables.
Strategy Services Built for a Team of One
Foundation Strategy Session
90 minutes. One Canvas. Full business mapped — pricing, positioning, growth. Leave with a written action plan ranked by priority and a 30-day roadmap.
- T2125 & pricing gap diagnosis
- Positioning clarity assessment
- 30-day written roadmap
- Priority stack using EOS Lite
Pricing Clarity Engagement
Stop guessing your rate. We rebuild pricing from your actual RPEH, design value-based packages, and stress-test against the $30K GST/HST cliff.
- RPEH analysis across services
- Value-based package design
- GST/HST registration readiness
- Margin stress testing
6-Week Growth Sprint
Four sessions over six weeks. Map quarterly priorities, cut what doesn't move revenue, build traction metrics you can run solo.
- Quarterly rocks via EOS Lite
- Solo weekly review structure
- Traction metrics dashboard
- 90-day priority stack
PSB Risk Audit
One client over 60% of revenue? Incorporated with a single contract? We audit PSB exposure, score CRA risk, and build a remediation plan.
- CRA PSB indicator checklist
- Multi-client diversification plan
- Contract language remediation
- Fee-split documentation
Tax Structure Advisory
Sole prop vs. incorporation — modeled with your actual numbers. T2125 deductions, double CPP, and home office claims against corp scenarios.
- Sole prop vs corp comparison
- CPP double-contribution math
- Incorporation breakeven model
- Home office deduction review
Client Concentration Rescue
Anchor client at 70%+ of revenue? We build a diversification plan with minimum runway targets, acquisition channels, and contract safeguards.
- Revenue concentration scoring
- 3-client runway target model
- Acquisition channel mapping
- Contract safeguard language
Your Strategy Table Is Ready
One 90-minute session. A written plan you can execute Monday morning. No retainers, no follow-up pitches — just the clarity you came for.