Your built your business with your own two hands.

You’ve got the skills, the crew, and the reputation to back it up. Clients trust you. Revenue’s rolling. The work is solid.

But now the business is bigger than you.

And if you’re being honest, it’s getting harder to keep all the plates spinning.

You’ve tried hiring help, but now you’re stuck training and managing.

You’ve looked at systems other businesses use, but they don’t fit how you work.

You’re working longer hours just to keep eyes on everything, and you’re starting to wonder how long that’ll keep things going.

Here’s the thing:

Scaling a hands-on business isn’t the same as scaling an office type business.

Corporate-style consultants don’t get that.

They’ll hand you templated systems that ignore what makes your business work:

  • The skill in your craft

  • The trust of your crew

  • The loyalty of your customers

  • Your own judgment, grit, and leadership

They’ll tell you to “step out of the business” without understanding that you are the business.

That’s where I come in.

I build systems that keep your business grounded in the real world, not some spreadsheet fantasy.

My approach isn’t about replacing you. It’s about freeing you to lead, scale, and build something that lasts - without losing the heart and soul of what made it work in the first place.

Because blue collar businesses aren’t just smaller corporations. They are their own beast.

And scaling one takes a different kind of thinking.

Hey, I’m Lori - and I built Dark Horse Business Solutions LLC for owners like us.

We’re the ones who know our trade inside out. We’ve built something with our own hands — no trust funds, no shortcuts, just hustle and know-how.

But building it is one thing. Scaling it? That’s a whole different game.

Most systems out there are made for corporate teams and desk jockeys - not for hands-on operators running lean and leading from the field. That’s where I come in.

I don’t do cookie-cutter or coddling. I work with serious business owners who are done duct-taping their backend together and ready to tighten up their ops, sharpen their strategy, and grow with intention.

If you’re looking for someone who gets where you’ve been and knows how to get you where you're going, we should talk.

Let’s get your business running like the powerhouse it was built to be.

Services Overview

  • We’ll map out where you’re going, what needs to shift, and how to get you there - without corporate fluff or copy-paste plans.

    • Set clear short- and long-term targets rooted in your reality

    • Lock in your niche and market position

    • Build client strategies that align with your capacity and goals

    • Spot trends early and adapt with confidence

    • Identify and track KPIs that actually matter to your growth

  • If your business is humming but still grinding your gears, it’s time to streamline. We’ll fine-tune your backend so it runs faster, smoother, and smarter.

    • Simplify and strengthen systems & workflows

    • Build custom SOPs your crew can actually follow

    • Introduce productivity tools without the tech overwhelm

    • Add smart automations that save time without sacrificing control

  • You bring the vision. I’ll lead the planning, coordination, and execution so nothing falls through the cracks.

    • Strategic project mapping and milestone design

    • Modern project management tools tailored to your team

    • Task delegation and timeline enforcement

    • Clear communication and stakeholder updates

    • Deliverables oversight — no guesswork, no chaos

  • Your business should run smooth - even when you’re off the clock. I’ll build backend systems that keep your crew, customers, and cashflow aligned.

    • Day-to-day operations oversight with accountability built in

    • Team leadership tools and training systems

    • Program and service delivery structure

    • File, data, and documentation systems

    • Creative input for new ideas, offers, or directions

  • For business owners who want to stay in charge — but don’t need to be buried in inboxes, invoices, or admin chaos.

    • Email and calendar management (without hand-holding)

    • Streamlined scheduling support

    • Data and compliance tasks, handled quietly and accurately

    • Light bookkeeping and invoice follow-up

    • Admin systems that keep your business organized and on-point

Let’s work together.

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