Straightforward.
Strategic.
Built for owners.
TJ Slattery
Founder, Crowsnest Consulting
For entrepreneurs who are done running on instinct and are ready to build something that actually scales.
Ready to chat? Let’s do a vibe check.
Thirty minutes, one on one. Where your business is now, where you want it to be, and a frank conversation about the plan. No pitch deck, just honesty.
20+
Years Business Experience
12+
Industries
$50M+
50+
Client Engagements
Managed Revenue
You’re in the trenches.
I’ve been there too.
And I know the way out.
About TJ
I learned a lot from academics, but my real education came from running companies, solving hard problems, managing real people, and the exhilarating wins and painful losses that come from running your own business.
I've spent the last 15+ years working inside small businesses as a founder, an operator, and an advisor — not an outside observer. That time gave me the perspective to tell the difference between advice that sounds smart and advice that actually holds up on a busy Tuesday morning.
I've built teams, lost sleep over payroll, made the wrong hire, and had to have the conversations everybody dreads. I know what it feels like when the business is growing but is somehow getting harder to run — when you're working more but feeling less in control.
That's the moment most owners need someone who's been there. Not a framework from a book of the shelf. Not generic advice. Someone who can look at the actual business and tell you what's really happening and find the gaps to show you what it can really do.
That's what I do.
Where most owners get stuck
Do you have Underpants Gnomes syndome?
Confidence feels shaky
Always leading with your gut. But what is the plan?
Too much depends on you alone.
Delegation feels risky, at best.
You hold back more than you want to.
Clarity is illusive
Priorities keep shifting.
Roles are unclear.
Accountability is murky.
Every new idea feels urgent.
You're busy, but not moving forward.
Control feels slippery
Most days feel reactive.
Blowups happen and derail your week.
The business depends too much on you alone.
Key processes live only in your head.
What changes when it clicks.
When you find confidence, clarity, and control, the business stops running you.
You start running the business.
The 3 C’s.
Lead with Confidence
Decide once and move on.
Assertively lead each conversation.
Price your work with conviction.
Trust in your backup plan.
Trust in your people.
See with Clarity
Maintain a sturdy plan that guides the business.
Know what matters most right now.
Distractions are identified and dismissed.
Separate the forest from the trees.
Understand your numbers and how to use them.
Regain Control
Systems your team can actually use.
More predictable revenue.
Time back for the work that matters.
Scalability you can rely on.
You are no longer the bottleneck.
What owners say
from up in the Crowsnest
Preparing for Growth
"I walk away from our meetings feeling hopeful and empowered. I feel very capable and equipped for what's to come. And excited... There are solutions out there to any sort of problem."
— Allison, Founder
Multi-location Mental Health Practice
Strategic Financial Planning
"TJ really gave me that gift of seeing from a black and white perspective that I really did build a business that's working, and it's fruitful. The margins are safe... he's proving to me that what I think running a good company looks like is actually making sense in the numbers."
— Gina, Founder
Remote Talent Acquisition Firm
Successful $500k+ Exit Achieved
"Success with TJ is a noticeable improvement in either your business from a revenue growth or revenue and growth standpoint, or a reduction of stress in your own life... if you can achieve one, two, or all three of those things, I think that would be a great indicator of success."
— Jacob, Founder
Established Marketing Agency
Building Purposeful Direction
"TJ clarified a maelstrom of ideas in my head and was able to distill it down to the key components, whether that was a goal or whether that was the steps to achieve a goal."
— Jared, Founder
Photography Rental Company
+400% YoY Revenue Improvement
"Success with TJ is my business growing in a way that's deliberate, and progress is being made towards having a business that will fulfill my financial and life career goals."
— Nitya, Founder
Sales Coaching & Recruiting Firm
What’s going on in the Crowsnest?
// MEDIA
Keep What You Earn Podcast | Shannon Weinstein, CFO & CPA
“How to Turn Stolen Underpants into Profit“
In this episode, we dive into the essentials of scaling your business wisely, highlighting thoughtful analysis, organizational changes, and delegation.
The Practice of Therapy Podcast | PsychCraft Network
“From Chaos to Clarity: Building a Roadmap for Private Practice“
In this episode of The Practice of Therapy, TJ provides practical advice on building detailed, actionable roadmaps for growth, and explains how breaking goals into manageable steps—like analyzing financial data, aligning marketing with intake targets, and systemizing operations—can transform a business.
The Self-Employed Life Podcast | Jeffrey Shaw
“Key Elements of a Successful Business Model“
In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, TJ breaks down the key elements of successful business models. We discussed the importance of having a solid plan, staying focused on priorities, and taking that leap of faith to move your business forward. This episode is filled with advice and inspiration for anyone looking to build a strong foundation for their business.
We could be a good fit.
If you’ve made it this far…
But let's be honest about who this works for.
The owners I do my best work with aren't just motivated — they're ready. They're introspective enough to know something has to change, coachable enough to act on hard feedback, and clear-eyed enough to want growth without burning out their health, their family, or their team in the process.
They're not looking for someone to tell them what they want to hear. They're looking for someone to tell them what's real — and help them build something that actually lasts.
If that sounds like you, you’ll feel it. Let's talk.
I only take on a small number of clients at a time. That's by design.
Ready to chat? Let’s do a vibe check.
Thirty minutes, one on one. Where your business is now, where you want it to be, and a frank conversation about the plan. No pitch deck, just honesty.