Veteran-Led Small Business Consulting

It's Time to Take
Command of Your
Business.

If your business is growing but your profits aren't — or you're working more hours than ever with less to show for it — we can help. Battle-tested strategy, clear systems, and straight talk to help you scale without the grind.

Veteran-owned & operated
Free first consultation
SDVOSB certified
23yrs
Military leadership experience
100%
Veteran-owned & operated
20%
Avg. increase in client deal closings
$0
Cost for your first strategy session
SDVOSB SDVOSB Certified
MLCT MLCT Member
John Maxwell Certified
Naval Commander (Ret.)
Catawba, NC — Serving Nationally
Business owner stressed
"Growth doesn't have to feel this hard. You just need the right strategy and someone to call you on it."
Jim Hendley — Leader's Edge Consulting
Sound Familiar?

You're working harder
than you should be.

Most small business owners hit a ceiling not because they lack drive — but because they're running the business on instinct instead of strategy. The harder you push, the more the wheels spin.

At Leader's Edge Consulting, we work with service business owners who are ready to stop grinding and start scaling — with a clear plan, tight systems, and the kind of honest leadership advice that actually moves the needle.

Revenue is up but profits aren't keeping pace
Working more hours with less to show for it
Team isn't aligned and it's costing you time
Major decisions feel uncertain and isolating
Book a Free Strategy Call
What We Offer

Two Ways We Can Help You Grow

Whether you need business consulting to fix what's broken and build what's missing — or executive coaching to become the leader your business needs — we have a path for you.

For Business Owners

Business
Consulting

Strategy, systems, and execution support to help your business grow. Bundled packages that combine our most powerful services — or individual à la carte options for businesses that need just one thing.

Business Plan Development — from $1,500
Branding & Marketing Strategy — from $1,200
Website Development — from $1,500
Consulting Retainer — $750/month
Interim COO — from $3,500/month
Packages from $2,500
Launch Ready · Growth Ready · Scale Ready
See Consulting Packages
For Leaders & Executives

Executive
Coaching

Private, one-on-one leadership coaching for business owners and executives who want to lead with more confidence, clarity, and impact. Three program tiers built around your timeline and goals.

Jumpstart — 3 months · 6 private sessions
Acceleration — 6 months · 12 sessions · Most Popular
Mastery — 12 months · 24 sessions
360-degree leadership assessments
Custom development plans & playbooks
Programs from $5,250
Jumpstart · Acceleration · Mastery
See Coaching Programs
Business Consulting
$750/mo
Leadership Coaching
from $5,250
Group Coaching
$500/person/mo
Interim COO
from $3,500/mo
Public Speaking
from $500
Website Development
from $1,500
Business Plan
from $1,500
Branding & Marketing
from $1,200
Why Leader's Edge

What makes us
different.

We're not a consulting firm that hands you a report and disappears. We're a partner who rolls up their sleeves and works alongside you.

Executive Sounding Board

Gain an executive leader who provides perspective without judgment on your major decisions — at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire.

Accelerated Revenue Growth

By improving lead conversion, clearly defining your market-dominating position, and connecting with your target audience — you will see real growth.

Confident Decision Making

Work through major decisions with perspective, clarity, and a framework that affirms your leadership and moves your business forward.

Increased Operational Efficiency

Improve team alignment, reduce redundancies, and find the process improvements that free up your time to focus on what actually grows the business.

1
Free Strategy Call
2
Assess Your Business
3
Build Your Strategy
4
Execute & Grow
See Our Full Process →
Client Results

What our clients
are saying.

★★★★★
"Jim Hendley helped me make important personnel management decisions that set my roofing company up for success. His financial insights and marketing advice was exactly what we needed to increase our profitability."

★★★★★
"Jim Hendley stepped in as my interim COO and has done a fantastic job helping me and my team launch our SaaS Company. He's been integral to every decision and keeps my team focused and on track. I never could have launched without his help."

★★★★★
"I was spinning my wheels until I reached out to Leader's Edge Consulting. Jim helped build my website, establish my branding and marketing strategy, and improve my lead conversions. His help has increased the number of deals I close by 20%."

Free Tool — No Sign-Up Required
Business Health Assessment

Know exactly where
your business stands.

Take our free 5-minute self-assessment and get a personalized health score across the 6 areas that drive growth — with AI-powered recommendations built for service businesses.

Score across 6 key business categories
AI-powered, personalized recommendations
24 questions · 5–7 minutes · Instant results
Free & confidential — no commitment
Sample Report
58/100
Overall business health score
Financial
72
Marketing
48
Operations
61
Team
33
Digital
55
Customer
79
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Jim Hendley
SDVOSB
Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business
MLCT
Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member
About Jim Hendley
Jim Hendley
Founder · Naval Commander (Ret.) · Business Consultant

Jim Hendley is a retired Naval Commander with 23 years of service as a logistics and strategy expert. His military career taught him how to build high-performing teams, make confident decisions under pressure, and execute strategy in environments where failure wasn't an option.

After leaving the Navy, Jim served in senior corporate leadership roles — Sales Manager at ADS Inc. and Director of Operations at IMS Inc. — before founding Leader's Edge Consulting to bring that same level of disciplined, battle-tested thinking to small business owners.

He's not a consultant who hands you a report and disappears. He's a partner who holds you accountable, tells you the truth, and stays in the fight with you until the job is done.

23 Years Military Service
Naval Commander · Logistics & Strategy Expert
John Maxwell Certified
Leadership development & coaching methodology
Corporate Leadership
Sales Manager · Director of Operations · ADS & IMS Inc.
SDVOSB Certified
Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business
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