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Advisory for Builders

Advisory for Builders → Clarity, direction, momentum

 

I work with founders, solo builders, and decision-makers who are building something real — and carrying the weight of important decisions, often largely on their own.

My role is to act as a thinking partner.
Not to execute. Not to consult.
But to help you see clearly, simplify what matters, and make better decisions with confidence.

My advisory work is shaped by building and operating real, connection-driven businesses myself — including DNA-Business, ClearShift, and Gigit — and by working closely with founders navigating uncertainty, trade-offs, and complexity.

If you’re building something — a business, a platform, a service, or a new direction — and you feel you’re doing a lot of the thinking alone, this work is designed to support you.

Build Smarter → Clarity • Direction • Connection

Most builders don’t need more frameworks.
They need someone to think with them.

Founder advisory through DNA-Business is about creating calm clarity, sharper priorities, and a clearer path forward — grounded in real operator experience, not theory.

If what you’re building connects people, services, opportunities, or experiences, the challenge is rarely just execution.


It’s knowing what to focus on, what to ignore, and what really matters now.

This work helps you slow the noise down enough to make decisions that hold.

How I Help Builders

I’m often helpful when you need to:

→ understand what you’re really building
→ simplify your value proposition
→ decide what matters now vs later
→ work through trade-offs with clarity
→ regain momentum without rushing
→ avoid expensive or distracting detours

 

This isn’t about having all the answers.
It’s about asking better questions and making fewer, better decisions.

Why Builder Advisory

Most builders don’t struggle because they lack ability.
They struggle because they’re building alone — or carrying responsibility without a neutral sounding board.

 

That leads to:
→ overthinking
→ unclear priorities
→ trying to do too much at once
→ second-guessing important decisions

 

Founder advisory gives you a steady thinking partner in the room — so you can move forward without guessing or spinning.

Who This Is For

This work is usually a good fit if you are:

→ a founder or solo builder shaping a business, platform, or service
→ a decision-maker trusted to move something forward
→ building largely on your own, even if you don’t call yourself a founder
→ unsure what to focus on next
→ feeling the weight of decisions more than the lack of ideas

 

If that sounds familiar, we should probably talk.

How We Start

Most people start with a single conversation.

Low commitment.
High clarity.
No obligation beyond that.

If it feels useful, we decide what comes next together.
If not, you leave with clearer thinking.

If this resonates, you’re welcome to reach out.

Ready To Get Clarity?

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Insights and Tools

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Alan's Podcast episodes​

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