You built a successful business.
Now it's running you.
You’ve done the hard part – you built something from nothing.
Now it’s time for a system that supports your freedom instead of demanding your presence.
The Lever gives you the leverage to lead a business that works for you, pairing you with a Business Operations Manager and expert support that shifts you from operator to leader.
Success shouldn't feel like this
You didn't build your business to feel this stretched, but right now:
- Decisions wait for youEvery client, every project, every change still needs your input, so momentum stalls the moment you’re not on the call.
- Work comes back needing fixes You delegate, then find yourself re-briefing, rewriting and thinking, “it would’ve been quicker to just do this myself.”
- Stepping away feels riskyYou book time off, but end up checking in from your phone because things feel too fragile to run without you.
It’s no wonder you’re exhausted. You’re not the problem, your business is still built around you. And that’s something we can change.
You've already tried adding more:
You’ve hired more people, tried new tools and said yes to another round of advice. All while pushing yourself harder.
But without someone beside you whose job is to own the plan and the outcomes with you, you still don’t get room to breathe. Everything finds its way back to your desk.
That’s the real change: moving from “more hands helping you cope” to a partner who helps you build a business that can run without you.
The cost of staying stuck
If nothing changes, staying where you are becomes the biggest risk. Over time, it shows up as:
Work bleeding into nights, weekends and holidays: you can’t remember the last time you truly switched off.
The business leaning on you harder, not less: you’re still the default problem-solver for everything, even with more people around you.
Growth feeling heavier, not exciting: new work arrives and your first reaction is, “How on earth are we going to cope with this?”
Pressure spilling into home: the stress you carry at work follows you into your relationships and health.
This is how founders end up feeling “beyond help” in businesses they worked so hard to build.
The solution
You need operational ownership, not more hands
Our Business Operations Managers (BOMs) build and run the operational backbone of your business. They own the plan, keep your team aligned, and make sure delivery and accountability happen without everything being routed through you.
You gain a strategic operator, a sounding board, and an accountability partner whose job is to protect your time and headspace while caring for your clients and team the way you do.
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For example: instead of managing five direct reports who each need your input, your BOM manages the team, runs key meetings and keeps projects moving while you focus on your biggest opportunities, relationships and ideas.
Your role shifts from exhausted traffic-controller to focused founder.
You get to lead the business forward … and have it keep working for you, even when you’re not in the room.
What success will look like
When your business works for you, it feels like this
When your business works for you, you’re not lying awake running cashflow in your head. You have a simple dashboard of your numbers and operations, so you can make informed decisions … and actually have the space to think them through.
You’re in the leader’s seat now: looking ahead, shaping the future, feeling excited about where you’re going.
When issues arise (and they will), you talk them through with your BOM. She keeps you grounded in the plan, accountable to what only you can do, and focused on the work that really moves the needle. Your systems, team and tools are doing the lifting … not just your willpower.
Your relationships are thriving. Family really can come first, without everything falling apart. You can close your laptop at 3pm for the school pick-up, or go away for a long weekend, knowing work will keep moving without you.
And, quietly but importantly, you’re living a life that feels like yours again. You put yourself first sometimes, and the business keeps running anyway.
This doesn’t happen overnight. It happens one small structural shift at a time … and that’s the work we do with you.
Your path to leadership freedom
You don’t have to fix everything at once. Start small, get your bearings, and choose the kind of support that feels right for where you are right now.
A short diagnostic to pinpoint where your business is pulling you back in, and what to change first.
Right for you if:
- You’re curious but not ready to commit
- You want clarity before taking action
- You prefer to explore on your own time
A focused 45-minute working session to unpack what’s stuck and map your first moves toward a self-managing business.
Right for you if:
- You’re ready to talk through your situation
- You want expert guidance now
- You learn best through conversation
Not sure where to start? Begin with the quiz. It’s free, takes about 10 minutes, and gives you a clear snapshot of what's getting in your way the most.
The Lever effect
Sandra Julian
Auaha events
Challenge:Trapped in operations, unable to step back.
Transformation: Within 18 months, her business ran so effectively without her that she sold it and moved into consulting.
Impact: Reclaimed her time and created true freedom of choice.
Graham Hart
Mantle Leadership
Challenge: Needed operational support to scale.
Transformation: His BOM created the systems and accountability that freed him to focus on growth.
Impact: Now leads strategy instead of firefighting daily operations.
Lianne Fraser
Celebrants Aotearoa
Challenge: National organisation needing structure and support.
Transformation: Nearly 10 years of partnership building operational excellence.
Impact: The operational structure and team support to grow with confidence.