Who am I?
Mission
Rule 57 Consulting empowers Main Street retail and service businesses to foster growth and strengthen community ties.
I are committed to helping local enterprises flourish, ensuring they remain cornerstones of vibrant neighborhoods.
Vision
I see a future where every local business not only succeeds but thrives, catalyzing a renaissance of Main Street. In this future, communities are thriving, self-sustaining, and characterized by a spirit of innovation and collaboration.
Values
Cherish and prioritize my clients as my greatest assets. I committed to understanding their unique challenges and needs, ensuring my approach is always client-centered and results-driven.
Embrace and celebrate our uniqueness and that of my clients. I believe in being genuine and transparent, fostering a culture where diversity is valued and leveraged for collective improvement and innovation.
Uphold the highest standards of honesty and integrity in all my actions. I conduct my business with unwavering ethical principles, ensuring trust and respect are at the core of all my relationships.
Maintain an unwavering belief in the potential of Main Street businesses. I am optimistic about the future and dedicated to inspiring my clients to aspire to greater heights, envisioning success even in the face of challenges.
Strengthen and elevate the communities I serve. I am committed to creating lasting impacts that go beyond business success, fostering community ties and contributing to the economic and social vitality of Main Street.
What is Rule 57?
Rule of Acquisition #57 – “Good customers are as rare as latinum. Treasure them.”
This is where my geek flag flies. Rule of Aquisition #57 is from Star Trek. Of all the sci-fi that we love, Star Trek really sees the good in humanity and believes that we can solve our biggest problems by working together. It’s aspirational. It’s optimistic. It’s the kind of future that I’m working towards.
The Story of Rule 57
Rule 57 Consulting grew from real small business experience, not just theory. Before I became a consultant, I was a small business owner myself. I knows what it feels like to make tough decisions, wear too many hats, and try to keep moving forward without always having the support you need. That experience shaped the way I work today.
In 2019, I had the opportunity to help a nonprofit strengthen its operations and move toward its strategic goals. To support that work, I launched my consulting practice under the name García Advising. What started with one contract quickly became something bigger. During the pandemic, I helped lead the nonprofit’s operations, navigate constant change, and stay focused on its mission.
As the work grew, so did the vision. In 2021, I stepped back from a fractional leadership role and began supporting more organizations with strategy, operations, and growth. Along the way, one thing became clear: small businesses and mission-driven organizations often need expert support, but they also need that support to be practical, personal, and grounded in the real world.
In 2023, García Advising became Rule 57 Consulting. The new brand reflected a clearer sense of purpose and a stronger commitment to the people the business exists to serve. Today, Rule 57 Consulting helps small businesses get clear, grow with purpose, and build stronger customer experiences, all with the goal of creating stronger businesses and stronger communities.
I came into consulting through real experience. Before I was helping other businesses work through strategy, operations, and growth, I was navigating those same challenges myself as a small business owner. That experience shaped the way I work today. I know how hard it can be to make big decisions, juggle competing priorities, and keep moving forward when time and resources are tight.
My background includes work in corporate operations, small business consulting, and community-based advising. I bring both practical experience and a strong foundation in business strategy to the work I do. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management from the University of Northern Colorado and an MBA from Colorado State University, along with graduate certificates in Entrepreneurship & Innovation and Organizational Leadership.
I also stay active in the entrepreneurial community through involvement with local networking groups, entrepreneurial events, and by teaching business, accounting, marketing, and management at our local community college. These experiences keep me engaged with the ideas, challenges, and opportunities that small businesses are facing right now and connected to the forefront of business theory, research, and practice.
At the end of the day, I enjoy helping people make sense of what feels messy, find a clearer path forward, and build businesses that are stronger, more sustainable, and more connected to the communities they serve.
Talk to me
Have any questions? I am always open to talk about your business, new projects, creative opportunities and how I can help you.
