Fractional Operations · AI-Powered

Get Found. Get Organized. Get Ahead.

Enterprise-level systems. SMB price point. AI made that possible.

Your operations should run themselves. I build the systems and intelligence that make that real — the kind Fortune 500s pay six figures for, running daily for businesses with five employees.

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What People Say

15+ years building operations at Apple, Tesla, and high-growth startups.

Keith is strategic, creative and results oriented. He always seems to find a path forward where others wouldn't have found one. He has an excellent ability to simplify complex situations, and can present issues and solutions in a way that creates consensus even among people with very different perspectives.
Zonia Santamaria
Zonia Santamaria
Senior Project Manager, dunnhumby
Strategic Results
Keith is an incredibly talented professional who takes on complex challenges with amazing confidence and skill. Not only is he a visionary, he is also a great communicator and collaborator who brings out the best in people around him. I can't recommend him highly enough.
Meredith Eisgrau
Meredith Eisgrau
Creative Business Strategist
Clear Communication
I worked with Keith while we opened 16 new locations during the Pandemic. He is comfortable getting into the weeds and has a boots-on-the-ground approach that delivers results. Keith thrives in high pressure environments and is someone you want on your team when things get hard.
Ben Bunyan
Ben Bunyan
Program Manager, Sandbox VR
Operational Execution
Keith is one of the most hands-on leaders I have ever worked with. He isn't the type to manage from behind a desk — he is on the floor, in the field, working alongside his team. His ability to build systems and processes while still staying connected to the day-to-day is rare.
Julie Schleien
Julie Schleien
MBA, Client Success
Hands-On Leadership
Keith is someone who thrives under pressure. I watched him navigate some of the most challenging operational situations I've ever seen, and he never lost focus. He has an incredible ability to stay calm, think clearly, and find solutions when everyone else is scrambling.
Eric Fernandez
Eric Fernandez
Operations Professional
Thrives Under Pressure
Keith has an exceptional range. He can go from high-level strategy to detailed execution without missing a beat. Whether it's supply chain, operations, or launching something entirely new, he adapts and delivers. He's the kind of person every organization needs but few are lucky enough to find.
Laila Atassi
Laila Atassi
Supply Chain Leader
Versatile Execution
Sound Familiar?

The problems nobody talks about until they're costing you money.

Sourced via The Pulse — our real-time competitive intelligence engine.

Customers can't find you

76% of people who search for something nearby on their phone visit a business within 24 hours. If they Google you and find nothing — or something that looks like it was built in 2012 — that visit goes to your competitor. You lose work you never knew existed.

Think with Google

Your tools don't talk to each other

You bought the CRM, the scheduling tool, the invoicing app. None of them connect. Business owners on Trustpilot report spending more time managing the tools than actually getting work done. Integrations break silently. Hidden costs pile up.

Trustpilot Reviews, 2026

Growth means more chaos

68% of small businesses rely on manual workarounds for critical operations — 17 hours every month wasted on problems that should be solved. One business owner put it plainly: stuck in a cycle of pushing for more work but unable to complete the work they already have.

r/smallbusiness

Knowledge walks out the door

Nothing is formally systemized. Everything is word of mouth. There is no manual. When your best person leaves, they take years of process knowledge with them — and new hires take months to get up to speed. One owner asked: is there such a thing as a person I can hire to create these systems while I focus on my work?

r/smallbusiness
Who We Work With

Built for businesses that build things.

Every industry has its own language, its own pain points, and its own way of doing business. We meet you in yours — not ours.

Trades & Contractors

HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, landscaping, general contractors. Get found online, stop drowning in admin, and get paid faster.

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Home Services

House cleaners, landscapers, pest control, handymen, pool service. Turn word-of-mouth into a real online presence that keeps the phone ringing.

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Real Estate

Agents, brokerages, property managers. Tighten your digital presence, capture more leads, and close deals faster with better systems.

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Fitness & Wellness

Gyms, personal trainers, yoga studios, med spas. Your community is strong — let's make your business match your mission.

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Food & Hospitality

Restaurants, cafes, hotels, event venues, food trucks, breweries. Tight ops, better guest experience, margins that don't squeeze you dry.

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Independent Consultants

Beauty, wellness, fitness, direct sales — you're running a real business. Let's give it a real presence that's yours, not a corporate template.

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How It Works

From first look to running smooth.

No long-term contracts. No mystery retainers. Every step builds on the last — and every step delivers value on its own.

The Pulse Scan

Before we even talk, I run The Pulse on your vertical — the search queries gaining momentum, the language your customers actually use, the gaps in your competitors. You walk into the consult already knowing what your market is doing.

Free

Quick Consult

30 minutes on the phone. I walk you through what The Pulse surfaced about your market and answer your questions. No pitch, no pressure — just the facts.

Free

Strategic Session

60-90 minute deep dive. You get a written roadmap with your top 3 priorities — whether you hire me or not. Credited toward your project if we move forward.

$250 (credited if we work together)

We Build It

Get Found, Get Organized, or Get Ahead — you choose the path that fits your business. I work inside your business, not above it.

Based on package

Services

Three paths. One goal: your business runs without you.

Whether you need to be found, get organized, or stay ahead — every engagement starts with a conversation, not a contract. Pricing is published below — no demos, no “contact us for a quote.”

Get Found

For businesses ready to be seen online

$1,500–$3,000 · one-time project

76% of nearby smartphone searches turn into a business visit within 24 hours. If they can't find you, that visit goes to your competitor.

  • Professional website built for your business
  • Google Business Profile setup
  • Analytics + conversion tracking built in
  • First year hosting included
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Get Organized

For growing businesses drowning in manual work

$2,500–$5,000 · two-week sprint

You bought the software but nothing connects. 68% of small businesses rely on manual workarounds — 17 hours every month wasted.

  • Bottleneck diagnosis and system design
  • Tool integration and workflow automation
  • Knowledge base and SOP documentation
  • Team training and post-sprint support
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Get Ahead

For established businesses ready for operational intelligence

$1,500–$2,500/month · ongoing retainer

You have the basics but you are reacting instead of leading. Market shifts catch you off guard. Competitors move faster.

  • Weekly operational intelligence briefs
  • Weekly attribution reports — I read the data for you
  • Monthly session-recording deep dives
  • Quarterly strategy roadmap
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+ Monthly Maintenance · $400–$600/month

Add ongoing support to any tier. Website updates, system monitoring, monthly reports, and quarterly check-ins. Your systems stay healthy so you can stay focused.

The Approach

Here's how I work.

I don't sell software.

I build systems. Working inside your business, I design what's possible and implement what works. AI as a tool, not a gimmick.

I'm not a marketing agency.

I don't run your ads or manage your social media. I fix how your business actually runs — from the inside out.

I stay in the trenches.

15+ years at Apple, Tesla, Enjoy — leading teams from the floor, not the boardroom. I've built systems under the same pressure you face every day.

I'll tell you if it doesn't make sense.

If AI isn't the answer to your problem, I'll say so. If the timing isn't right, I'll say that too. No wasted money, no wasted time.

By the Numbers

The data behind why this matters.

0%
Visit a business within 24 hrs of a nearby search
Think with Google
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Judge credibility by website design
Stanford Web Credibility Project
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Years building operations
Apple, Tesla, Enjoy
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Risk on your first call
Free audit + free consult
Common Questions

Questions we hear from business owners like you.

An AI operations consultant helps small businesses build systems that scale — web presence, workflow automation, and knowledge documentation. At kwick.consulting, we use AI as a tool to streamline how your business runs, not as a buzzword to sell you software you don't need.

Every engagement starts with a free site audit and a free 30-minute consult. From there, services range from Get Found (web presence for businesses ready to be seen) to Get Organized (operations sprints for businesses drowning in manual work) to Get Ahead (ongoing operational intelligence for growing businesses). Monthly Maintenance is available as an add-on to any tier. You only pay for what you need, and every conversation starts with value — not a pitch.

We specialize in trades and contractors, home services, real estate, fitness and wellness, food and hospitality, and independent consultants. Each vertical has its own language and pain points — we meet you in yours, not ours.

Referrals are powerful, but most prospects still Google you before they call. When someone gets your name from a friend and Googles you, what they find either builds trust or creates doubt. A professional web presence makes referrals convert faster and opens the door to customers who don't know you yet.

No. We don't run ads, manage social media, or do content marketing. We fix how your business actually runs — from the inside out. We build websites, streamline operations, and document knowledge so your business can scale without adding chaos.

Get Found is a one-time project to build your professional web presence — website, Google Business, local SEO. Get Organized is a focused two-week sprint to fix operational bottlenecks — scheduling, invoicing, CRM, workflows. Get Ahead is an ongoing retainer for businesses that need continuous operational intelligence and optimization. Each starts with the same free conversation — the path you choose depends on where your business is and what's holding it back.

We're based on North Carolina's Crystal Coast (Beaufort, NC) and primarily serve Eastern North Carolina — including Morehead City, Emerald Isle, Atlantic Beach, New Bern, Jacksonville, and the Outer Banks. Operations consulting and knowledge base work can be done remotely for businesses anywhere.

Choose the conversation that fits where you are.

Whether you want a quick look at what's not working or a deep dive into how to fix it — every conversation starts with value, not a pitch.