Explore what we offer

At Make Sail, we help small and medium-sized businesses streamline operations, boost efficiency, and achieve sustainable growth. We offer three core services designed to help you navigate today's complex business landscape and unlock your full potential.

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AI Workshops & Consulting

Many businesses are intimidated by AI, but we believe it should be a powerful tool for your team, not a complex challenge. We specialize in helping you identify opportunities to integrate AI into your daily workflows to automate repetitive tasks, improve data analysis, and free up your team to focus on what matters most.

  • Hands-On AI Workshop: We provide hands-on training to ensure your team is confident and proficient in using new AI tools, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

  • Customized AI Strategy: We'll work with you to understand your specific business needs and create a tailored plan to implement AI tools that are right for you.

  • Workflow Optimization: We'll identify inefficiencies and streamline your processes by integrating AI solutions for tasks like data entry, customer service, and content generation.

With a background in software development and technical product management, we have a deep understanding of how to build and integrate technology solutions that drive business value. Our experience in reworking product development and leveraging contemporary analytics ensures we can help you find and implement the right AI tools to meet your company goals.

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Fractional Leadership Services

Need expert leadership without the cost of a full-time executive? Our Fractional Leadership service provides you with experienced guidance to help you navigate challenges and seize opportunities within operations, technology, and finance. We act as a strategic partner, offering leadership and vision to align your company objectives across all departments. We can manage day-to-day operations, lead your teams, and ensure seamless coordination between departments.

  • Strategic Planning: We'll help you develop a clear, data-driven roadmap to achieve your business objectives.

  • Operational Management: We provide hands-on leadership to manage budgets, control expenditures, and optimize operations for increased profitability. We can also help you identify inefficiencies and achieve cost savings.

  • Team & Culture Development: We help build and guide your teams, fostering a collaborative environment to ensure superior value for customers. We specialize in team building and performance development to help your staff thrive.

With over 20 years of leadership experience, including roles as a General Manager and CEO, we have a proven track record of providing strategic leadership and organizational vision. Our expertise in full P&L accountability and strategic growth planning allows us to provide the senior-level guidance your business needs to succeed.

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Coaching & Strategic Facilitation

Sometimes, the best solutions come from within. Our coaching and strategic facilitation services empower your team to overcome obstacles and drive change. We act as a thought leader and coach, helping you redefine internal processes, optimize procedures, and build a high-performing culture.

  • Leadership Accountability & Development: We provide weekly 1:1 coaching to help you and your leaders grow and develop, improving their ability to manage teams and drive results.

  • Strategic Planning Facilitation: We guide your team through your planning efforts. Quarterly planning, new initiative kick offs, or facilitating off-site retreats — we adapt your needs using a structured approach for a smooth session to ensure sustained success.

  • Workshop Facilitation: We facilitate workshops and training sessions focused on improving communication, defining responsibilities, and embracing change. We have experience in reorganizing internal structures to increase productivity and responsiveness.

Our experience as a product coach and management consultant has given us the expertise to help teams with change management and strategic planning. We've worked with diverse staff, building customized programs to improve performance and collaboration.

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