Business performance & operations partnerBuild a Better Business.
Build a Better Business.
Not Just a Bigger One.
IronAxis helps owners and leadership teams turn complexity into a stronger operating business—with clearer priorities, practical systems, accountable execution, and measurable growth.
590 business controls10 performance domains90-day impact planning
Built for the real business
When growth creates friction, IronAxis creates the operating structure.
We work across the connected parts of performance—not in isolated silos—so recommendations hold up in the day-to-day reality of your company.
Flagship engagements
A clear path from insight to execution.
Start where the business needs you to start. Each engagement is value-priced after discovery, with scope and investment tied to the outcome.
01
Business Performance Assessment™
A structured diagnosis of performance, risk, and the opportunities most worth acting on.
$2,500–$4,000Typical engagement range
- 590-control performance assessment
- Business Performance Index™
- Executive findings and priority map
- 90-Day Impact Plan™
02Most complete transformation
Performance Implementation Partnership™
Hands-on support to turn priority recommendations into processes, measures, and accountable execution.
$7,500–$15,000Typical engagement range
- Focused initiative implementation
- Process, KPI, and control development
- Leadership accountability cadence
- Change and adoption support
03
Executive Performance Partnership™
A recurring executive cadence for clearer decisions, stronger operating discipline, and sustained progress.
$1,000–$3,000 / monthOngoing partnership
- Recurring executive advisory
- KPI and priority reviews
- Decision and accountability support
- Continuous performance improvement
FOUNDING CLIENT PROGRAM
Preferred pricing is available for a limited number of early engagements in exchange for structured feedback and potential case-study participation.
Ask about availability →Monthly partnership options
Choose the level of operating support you need.
These plans separate strategic guidance from hands-on implementation, so the monthly fee reflects the actual meeting cadence, access, and operating involvement.
01
Advisory Essentials
$750 / monthOwners who need a disciplined monthly operating review
- Monthly executive performance review
- KPI and priority review
- Decision support between meetings
- Updated action summary
02Best fit for growing teams
Operating Partner
$1,500 / monthLeadership teams building stronger execution habits
- Two leadership working sessions each month
- KPI monitoring and exception review
- Process improvement coaching
- 90-day action tracking
03
Fractional Operations Leadership
$3,000 / monthBusinesses that need hands-on operating leadership
- Weekly leadership cadence
- Hands-on implementation support
- Cross-functional accountability
- Executive dashboard and monthly brief
HOW PRICING WORKS
Fixed project fees cover discovery, design, configuration, implementation, and training. Monthly fees begin with ongoing advisory or managed support and cover the agreed review cadence, updates, and continuous improvement. Final scope and terms are confirmed in a written statement of work.
Individual services
Buy the focused support you need.
Every capability can be scoped as a standalone engagement or combined with a flagship package. The ranges below show the typical investment; final pricing follows discovery.
01Standalone or add-on
Operational Excellence
Remove friction, clarify handoffs, and build repeatable operating routines.
$3,500–$7,50002Standalone or add-on
Strategic Growth Advisory
Translate growth goals into priorities, choices, owners, and a practical roadmap.
$2,000–$4,50003Standalone or add-on
Fractional COO Support
Add experienced operating leadership without hiring a full-time executive.
$2,000–$5,000 / month04Standalone or add-on
Leadership Advisory & Workshops
Strengthen decision rights, accountability, meeting rhythms, and leadership alignment.
$1,250–$3,00005Standalone or add-on
KPI Dashboard Development
Give leadership a focused scorecard for performance, targets, trends, and action.
$2,500–$5,50006Standalone or add-on
Business Systems Development
Create the management tools, controls, and workflows a growing company needs.
$4,000–$10,00007Standalone or add-on
SOP & Process Development
Capture critical work, quality gates, responsibilities, and measures in usable playbooks.
$2,000–$5,00008Standalone or add-on
Business Launch Services
Organize the formation, documentation, operating setup, and go-to-market work for a new business.
$1,500–$4,000Tools & systems
Put the IronAxis operating tools inside your business.
Choose one focused module or install the complete Executive Growth OS with branded configuration and guided implementation. Setup and managed-support pricing are shown separately.
01Deployable module
Performance Assessment System
A deployable diagnostic system for strengths, risks, and highest-value opportunities.
$1,500 setup- 10-domain assessment
- Priority map
- Executive summary
02Deployable module
KPI Command Center
One clear executive view of performance, targets, trends, and required action.
$2,000 setup + $199/month- Executive scorecard
- Trend signals
- Monthly review
03Deployable module
90-Day Execution Board
Turn strategy into owned, dated, measurable priorities with visible follow-through.
$1,250 setup + $149/month- Initiative board
- Owner tracking
- 90-day rhythm
04Deployable module
Process Playbook Builder
Capture how critical work should run and make quality repeatable across the business.
$1,500 setup + $99/month- SOP templates
- Process library
- Control points
05Deployable module
Financial Visibility Center
Track cash, margin, operating profit, and risk signals without unnecessary noise.
$2,000 setup + $199/month- Cash snapshot
- Margin view
- Risk alerts
06Complete suite
Executive Growth OS
The complete leadership operating system with all five modules and guided implementation.
$5,500 setup + $499/month- All five modules
- Branded deployment
- Executive cadence
CONSULTING + TECHNOLOGY
The setup fee covers discovery, configuration, implementation, and team onboarding. The monthly managed plan covers support, updates, monitoring, and the review rhythm listed for that system.
Client growth storiesPractical work.
Practical work.
Stronger businesses.
Early engagements show how IronAxis works across different industries while staying focused on the same outcome: a healthier, better-run company.
LEGAL SERVICES
Holler Law
The challenge
A growing professional-services firm needed stronger operational structure, clearer internal processes, and a more deliberate foundation for long-term performance.
The IronAxis work
IronAxis reviewed how work moved through the firm, examined organizational responsibilities, identified process gaps, and translated the findings into practical recommendations leadership could act on.
ClarityGreater visibility into responsibilities, handoffs, and operating prioritiesStructureProcess and organizational recommendations built for a growing law firmRoadmapA practical direction for stronger operations and long-term performance
From professional expertise to a stronger operating firm
The engagement went beyond isolated process fixes. IronAxis helped frame how the firm could reduce operational ambiguity, support more consistent execution, and make decisions with a clearer view of organizational needs. The resulting recommendations connected day-to-day workflow improvements with the firm’s broader business strategy and future growth.
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
Delaware Auto Repair
The focus
Shop operations, vendor optimization, KPI implementation, digital marketing, customer engagement, and business development.
The work
IronAxis reviewed vendor relationships and operating processes, implemented practical KPI tracking, and gave leadership a clearer view of performance, costs, customer activity, and follow-through.
50%+Savings achieved across targeted vendor and operating processesKPIPerformance measures implemented for clearer operating decisionsGrowthStronger customer engagement and business-development visibility
How KPI implementation helped
The new KPI structure translated day-to-day shop activity into visible management signals. Leadership could track the measures that mattered, compare performance with expectations, identify exceptions earlier, and assign clear follow-up actions.
What clients receive
Executive-level clarity with implementation built in.
Business Performance Index™
A concise view of overall performance and the domains that need attention.
Executive Dashboard™
The measures, targets, trends, and signals leaders need to manage the business.
Opportunity Matrix™
Prioritized improvements based on impact, urgency, effort, and business value.
Executive Risk Register™
Visible risks, controls, ownership, and next actions—not a list that sits on a shelf.
90-Day Impact Plan™
A focused implementation plan with initiatives, owners, milestones, and measures.
12-Month Strategic Roadmap
A practical sequence for building capability beyond the first 90 days.
About IronAxisBoardroom-ready thinking.
Boardroom-ready thinking.
Built for everyday execution.
Iron Axis Business Growth Partners is a business performance consulting firm founded by Bailey VanLoan. We help small and mid-sized organizations improve leadership, operations, financial performance, and sustainable growth.
Our recommendations are evidence-based, our reports are executive-ready, and our work is designed to become part of how your business actually runs.
BAILEY VANLOANFounder & Managing Director
Frequently asked questions
Know what to expect before we begin.
Every engagement starts with a focused conversation about the business, the outcome, and the smallest credible scope that can create measurable progress.
Who is IronAxis best suited for?+
Owner-led and leadership-led small to mid-sized businesses that have real growth potential but need clearer priorities, stronger processes, better measures, or more consistent execution.
Do we have to start with the full assessment?+
No. The assessment is the strongest starting point when problems cross several areas, but a focused service or system can be scoped when the need is already clear.
How quickly can an engagement begin?+
Focused advisory and diagnostic work can typically begin after discovery and a signed statement of work. Larger implementations are scheduled around leadership availability and the required rollout sequence.
Are the prices final?+
The website shows typical introductory investment ranges. Final pricing is confirmed after discovery based on complexity, number of locations, team involvement, data readiness, and implementation scope.
Does IronAxis replace our attorney, accountant, or financial adviser?+
No. IronAxis provides business performance and operational advisory. Legal, tax, accounting, and regulated financial decisions remain with appropriately qualified professionals.
What happens after implementation?+
Clients can operate the delivered system independently or continue with a managed plan for performance reviews, support, updates, and continuous improvement.
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