William Wilder
Management consulting coach for veterans and search fund entrepreneurs
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Veterans and Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Executive coach |
| Credentials | MBA in Entrepreneurship, UCLA Anderson School of Management; Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Bowdoin College |
William Wilder is a management consulting coach who helps people with consulting careers, military transitions, and search fund and ETA paths. William worked at McKinsey & Company and later ran New Image Leasing as CEO and owner. William led blue-collar turnarounds focused on procurement and operations. Before business school at UCLA Anderson, William served as a Marine Corps platoon commander, including a deployment to Afghanistan.
What William helps with
William works with people who want to move into management consulting, leave the military for civilian work, or buy a small business through a search fund or ETA.
- Breaking into management consulting
- Moving from the military into a business career
- Searching for a company to buy through a search fund
- Entrepreneurship through acquisition
- Going from consulting to small business ownership
- Improving procurement and operational efficiency
Background and qualifications
William studied at UCLA Anderson School of Management, where William earned an MBA in Entrepreneurship. William worked at McKinsey & Company as a Senior Implementation Coach from 2017 to 2020. From December 2020 to September 2023 William was CEO and owner of New Image Leasing, a furniture provider for corporate and temporary housing markets. Earlier William interned at BeyondCurious and Makena Capital Management. William began their career as a Marine Corps rifle and mortar platoon commander.
William Wilder pricing
Programs and services
- Management consulting coaching
- Military transition coaching
- Search fund and ETA coaching
- Leland+ resources and recorded AMA
William Wilder reviews
William Wilder has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
William is a former Marine officer and McKinsey consultant who also ran their own small business.
Best for veterans and aspiring consultants who want to move into consulting or buy a small business.
Common questions
How much does William Wilder charge?
Coaching with William runs $90 to $175 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does William Wilder help with?
William Wilder helps with breaking into management consulting, moving from the military into a business career, searching for a company to buy through a search fund and entrepreneurship through acquisition.
Does William Wilder have reviews?
William Wilder has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is William Wilder certified?
William Wilder lists: MBA in Entrepreneurship, UCLA Anderson School of Management; Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Bowdoin College.
Does William Wilder help with the move from the military to civilian work?
Yes. William offers coaching on transitioning from the military. William served as a Marine Corps platoon commander themselves.
Does William Wilder coach on search funds and ETA?
Yes. Search fund and ETA is one of William's three coaching categories. William also ran a company as CEO and owner.
How do I contact William Wilder?
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