Ari Jason
Succession, exit and growth coach for business owners
| Hourly rate range | $125 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Scaling and growthExit planning and successionLeadership and team buildingOperations and systemsLeadership developmentAssessments (360, DISC, CliftonStrengths)CEO and founder coaching |
| Works with | Founders and business owners, Executives and Managers |
| Also coaches | Executive coach and Career coach |
| Based in | Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States |
| Practice | Mind Shift |
Ari Jason is the founder of Mind Shift, a strategic advisory and coaching firm for business owners, executives and team leaders. He coaches on succession, exit and growth. He worked as COO of a consumer goods company that grew from $5M to $150M in 14 years. He has more than 1,800 coaching hours and over 20 years of experience across the US, UK and Middle East. He is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
What Ari helps with
Ari works with owners and leaders on growing, turning around and handing on their businesses. He also coaches managers and individuals on leadership and careers.
- Planning a business exit
- Succession planning for owners
- Turning around a struggling company
- Scaling a business with clear metrics
- Developing managers and team leaders
- Building accountability into weekly work
- Moving up in a career
Who Ari works with
Ari works with business owners, executives and team leaders. His strategic advisory work is aimed at companies with $5M to $50M in revenue. He also coaches managers one on one and runs workshops for leadership teams and HR leaders.
How Ari works
Ari uses a framework called the Business Operating Suite, tailored to each client's stage, numbers and goals. Clients get weekly coaching and live KPI tracking. Accountability is built into every stage. The aim is to set up systems that keep working after the engagement ends. Leadership development for managers uses the Lumina Leader 360 assessment.
Background and qualifications
Ari Jason is a British-born executive with more than 20 years of experience leading and coaching. He was COO of a consumer goods company that grew from $5M to $150M in 14 years. He held VP roles at multinationals and led infrastructure cost reductions of 50% at Bloomberg LP, Citigroup Europe and Ford Motors Europe. He worked on a $2Bn, 13-country restructuring at Colt Telecom. He also chaired an NGO and rebuilt its board in 18 months, and he built a digital mental fitness startup.
Ari Jason pricing
Programs and services
- Strategic advisory through the Business Operating Suite
- Leadership Lab one-on-one development for managers
- Leadership team workshops
- Career Accelerator coaching track
- Executive Edge coaching track
- Founder Mode coaching track
Ari Jason reviews
The CoachVouch take
Ari coaches from experience as a COO who grew a consumer goods company from $5M to $150M.
Best for owners of $5M to $50M companies who are planning growth, a turnaround or an exit.
Common questions
How much does Ari Jason charge?
Coaching with Ari runs $125 to $300 an hour. Message Ari from this page for an exact quote.
What does Ari Jason help with?
Ari Jason helps with planning a business exit, succession planning for owners, turning around a struggling company and scaling a business with clear metrics.
What size of business does Ari Jason advise?
His strategic advisory work is for companies with $5M to $50M in revenue. He also coaches individual leaders and managers.
Does Ari Jason offer a free first session?
Yes. He offers a free Clarity Session where you leave with a plan.
How do I contact Ari Jason?
Send Ari a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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