I believe every business owner should have the tools to effectively transmit their vision to their teams, foster employee engagement, and drive business success with purpose and a simple plan.
Meet Jonathan
I help leaders find their 'why' and guide businesses to clarity with a straightforward plan and execution framework that drives focus, alignment, and measurable results.
I grew up in a family of entrepreneurs going back three generations. My Dad had dreams of me becoming part of the family business, but I wasn't quite ready to make that life-altering commitment at the time. Instead, I embarked on a journey, working multiple jobs to save enough money to backpack through Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. I even had the opportunity to live in the picturesque mountains of Italy. It was a quest for purpose and meaning, a voyage of self-discovery.
During this extraordinary journey, my passion for purpose and entrepreneurship began to take root.
Over time, I joined three start-ups and started two companies, fully understanding that embracing failure is a natural part of the journey toward success. I established a company and developed it into a renowned brand with solutions that reached every corner of the globe. With operations spanning over 30 countries, I prioritized clarity, focus, and purpose, promoting an inclusive message within and beyond our organization. Our steadfast values not only attracted strategic buyers but also resulted in the successful sale of the business in 2019. Throughout this journey, we strived to create value that surpassed geographical boundaries, leaving a lasting impact on our team and the communities we served.
I'm Jonathan Stanley, an author, speaker, and entrepreneur on a personal quest for purpose, growth, and meaning. With my deep-seated family history of entrepreneurship and the transformative experiences that have shaped my life, my mission is to help others grow their businesses and reach their full potential with purpose and meaning.
I'm here to offer you a simple strategic planning framework that can cut through the chaos of small business operations, helping you rise above the mundane and focus on transformative growth. This is where Simple Plans comes into play – a commitment to meaningful work that impacts your customers, community, and employees' lives. I now have the pleasure of working with aspiring business owners and entrepreneurs, sharing insights and strategies that unlock the full potential of their ventures.
Join me on this incredible journey towards business growth. Say goodbye to uncertainty and frustration and welcome a new strategic clarity and purpose era. Your business deserves it, and so do you.
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Our Values
With simple plans, we empower business owners to connect with their purpose, infusing meaning into the workplace with every venture. Inspired by personal loss, 10% of our profits support mental health causes. Through our purpose-driven initiatives, we strive to contribute to a world where mental well-being is a right, not a privilege.
How I can help.
CREATE A SIMPLE PLAN
It all begins with a simple plan. Learn the framework to create a clear vision, guiding principles, and a roadmap to get there. Eliminate worry and wasted time.
LEAD AND APPLY THE PLAN
Get everyone involved in creating pathways to achievement and success. Create meaningful work that empowers people to be their best versions and win.
EXPAND YOUR POTENTIAL
Help your business reach its maximum potential, cut through the chaos of small business operations, rise above the mundane, and focus on transformative growth.
