Ditch the overwhelm and quit second-guessing.
When you’re launching or running a business, it can be easy to get stuck in your own head. I offer my clients a fresh perspective, honest feedback, and actionable plans to break through plateaus in launching, growing, and evolving their businesses for today’s digital landscape.
See below for a full list of services and grant opportunities.
Level up with a solid plan.
Coaching
1:1 CONSULTING FOR ENTREPRENEURS
I offer ongoing coaching to help Canadian entrepreneurs break through the status quo and figure out their next big moves.
My fortes include fundamental small business literacy, marketing, branding, sales, customer experience, and digital plans.
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Pre-meeting research conducted as needed to better understand your business, target customer, market, industry, and existing programs
An initial 60-minute meeting, in-person, video, phone (whichever works best for you)
Applicable e-introductions to Ryan’s professional network
Measurable and attainable milestones
Supplementary email support
Customized rates for ongoing coaching
BRAND + MARKETING STRATEGY
Bring your brand to life with a best-in-class brand and marketing team.
At Wild Idea Co., we bring big-brand expertise to growing Canadian SMEs, helping businesses craft compelling strategies and creative that stand out, with experience spanning Fortune 500s and start-ups. Our lean and agile model makes us great for SMEs.
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Copywriting: Brand Story, Content Strategy. Website Copywriting, Articles + Blogs, Social Copywriting, Scripts, Campaigns
Brand Strategy: Target Audience. Unique Value Proposition, Purpose & Vision, Values & Personality, Name Generation, Brand Experience Design
Design: Brand Identity, Packaging Design, Graphic Design, Website Design, Environmental Design, Print Design
Startup Hubs
FREE SESSIONS & WORKSHOPS
If you live in Ontario and run a small business, you may be eligible for a free advisory session through one of the Ontario Small Business Centres I’m affiliated with.
I lead group workshops and provide 1:1 coaching sessions.If you live in a qualifying region, you can apply for an advisory session.
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If you live in the qualifying region, you can apply at the links below. Just be sure to mention my name in your application to choose me as your advisor.
Work With Me Through Grant Programs
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
If you run a business in Ontario that hits over $500,000 in annual revenue, you can apply to the Digital Modernization Adoption Plan (DMAP).
For your DMAP, you can receive up to 50% of total eligible projected costs, up to $15,000 in non-repayable funding.
I’m an approved OCI advisor.
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Click here to visit the official OCI website to learn more about apply
i.d.e.a. fund
THROUGH WETech, Windsor-Essex
The i.d.e.a. fund offers high potential Ontario businesses the opportunity to receive non-repayable grant money (up to $30,000 matched) and business advisory supports to develop new or redesign existing products, services, processes, and technologies to reduce their impact on the environment.
I’m an approved advisor through WETech.
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Click here to learn more and apply to the i.d.e.a. fund program through WEtech
Hands-On Workshops
I develop and lead highly-rated interactive workshops in all things marketing and sales for entrepreneurs, from developing a strong brand to content strategy.
If you’re looking for a workshop leader or panelist for your accelerator program, entrepreneurial event, or team, get in touch.
Let’s Connect