Burt Steingraeber Consulting

Burt Steingraeber (Wisconsin)  the founder of this consulting firm and has over 15 years of senior business and Social Media marketing experience. His specialty is inbound marketing, making your phone ring. Being knowledgeable in social media keeps your overhead lower than traditional marketing avenues.

We don't believe in blasting your message to a large group, rather target your message to the correct social media audience should be your goal. It is more effective and cost friendly. If you leverage your social media correctly you will see some direct results.

Burt will work with the largest and most recognizable companies, brands and celebrities in the world. 

Our goal is make you the "Go To Person" in your industry.

Some notable projects include:
General sales and marketing strategy
Social media marketing
Social Media - Facebook Sales
LinkedIn Branding
Twitter Marketing
Facebook Social Media Marketing
Social Media Branding in general
PPC Assistance
SEO Oversight (organic SEO)
Social Media Content Marketing

Business Development & Awareness

Social Media and Business strategists assist and help organizations generate leads, increase traffic and raise client engagement. Building organizational efficiency through brand awareness is an optimal process.

Specializing in the following:
How to use Facebooks for business and social media marketing
How to use Facebook for social Media and train for you business.
How to increase overall brand awareness and use of "opt-ins"
How to convert social media leads in paying business
Using Social Media for non-profits

Social Media Branding Strategies| Business Consultant|CEO

Burt Steingraeber Consulting LLC - www.BurtSteingraeber.Com

Wisconsin based providing superior business branding (Social Media) marketing exposure ideas (SEO |SEM) and tactics to get you or your company noticed. Have been providing business development ideas for social media for business, merging PR , social  development. I  will take you to the next level and leverage the power of Linkedin, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook. I am currently accepting  clients not only in Wisconsin but in all 50 states.

Burt also specializes in  social online-communities / social crm ,positioning, brand building, growing and managing. He offers numerous affordable plans to help you succeed and meet your business goals.

People and companies not only in Wisconsin,  hire Burt to learn about Social Media, SEO and general business consulting. 

Contact Burt via phone or email for a private consultation just mention you're a Linkedin Connection when calling!

Business Consulting & Marketing & Branding Management

Confidential Milwaukee Manufacturer

Financial Controller

WisconsinQuickbooks.com

Providing individual accounting and bookkeeping services for the small business and private sector.

Heavy experience in Quickbooks and am a Quickbooks Pro Advisor. Meaning, I can provide training and technical assistance for all  Quickbooks software for individuals or small groups. If you have a temporary vacancy, I can discuss provideing Quickbooks coverage during this time.

With the array of Intuit Quickbooks products out for 2013, Enterprise, Premier and Pro and still the main accounting software packages sold today.  Call Burt directly to discuss which option may be best for you and your company.

Owner

Local Manufacturing Firm

I oversee all accounting and marketing aspects at this medium sized Manufacturing firm. We currently have 45 employees and are in a hiring process currently. I also review the branding and Social media outlets for the firm.

Recently we have branched out into obtaining Government bid contracts.

C.F.O

First Weber Group

Assisted buyers and sellers who were in the need for commercial and residential real estate.

Realtors

NBFD

Firefighter

Why Burt Steingraeber is the Business Consultant You Need

In a business world that’s constantly evolving, finding the right partner for public relations and business consulting is crucial. Burt Steingraeber is the clear choice for companies in the Midwest and beyond, looking for a reliable, cost-effective partner. With over 24 years of experience in business accounting, branding, and general marketing, Burt offers a unique perspective on achieving success in today’s fast-paced marketplace.

The Burt Steingraeber Difference

Burt’s wealth of experience spans multiple industries, which equips him with a broad skill set that can benefit any business, whether you're focused on financial analysis, brand strategy, or growing your market presence. As a strategic business consultant, Burt leverages his battle-tested knowledge to help his clients achieve their business goals. He is dedicated to offering personalized, actionable strategies that drive results.

How Burt Works

It all starts with a complimentary 30-minute strategy session. This is an opportunity for you to discuss your public relations or business challenges and goals. Burt uses this time to assess what’s affecting your company’s growth, offering a high-level evaluation of your current strategies. From there, Burt will recommend the best next steps to help your business or personal brand reach its full potential. His recommendations are rooted in over two decades of firsthand business experience and strategic insight.

What Makes Burt Steingraeber Stand Out

When you work with Burt, you’re getting more than just advice — you’re receiving one-on-one service directly from him. Unlike larger consulting firms, where your file may be passed along to an associate or third party, Burt ensures you get his personal attention and expertise. With over 21 years of experience as a CFO, Controller, Realtor, and private business owner, Burt has the hands-on knowledge to deliver the results you need.

Ready to Talk?

Whether you're looking to solve specific business challenges or simply need guidance on your next steps, Burt Steingraeber is the consultant who can take your business to the next level. Schedule your complimentary business strategy session today to start turning your challenges into opportunities.

Burt Steingraeber -Global Business Operator

True or False  (but why?)

42% of companies scrapped their AI projects this year, a sharp rise from 17% last year. 

This highlights a trend in project initiation and abandonment.

Burt Steingraeber

You built the expertise. I’ll build the audience. | Making executives impossible to ignore | Owner of @DirectSourceAI | Top 4% on LI

Chasing trends feels like momentum, but it’s often just distraction. 

Real influence comes from aligning your content with your core principles and the challenges your audience actually faces. 

Write less about what’s new — write more about what works. That’s how you build lasting influence.

Most professionals don’t lack expertise — they lack visibility.

 What sets leaders apart isn’t talent, it’s the willingness to show their work consistently.

 If your peers know you’re good but the market doesn’t, you don’t have a skill problem — you have an exposure problem.

 Fix that, and everything else moves with it.

Reputation used to spread by word-of-mouth.

 Today it spreads by what people see you say and watch you do online.
 A strong reputation can shorten sales cycles, open doors you didn’t knock on, and attract opportunities you never pitched.

 It’s the most valuable asset you’ll build in your career — treat it that way.

Everyone talks about posting more — but the real win isn’t frequency, it’s depth. 

Shares that teach something, comments that spark conversations, and insights that only you could write are the currency of trust. 

When your posts feel like consulting instead of noise, LinkedIn stops being a platform and starts being a pipeline.

The Silent Crisis in AI: Thousands of Abandoned Projects—And the Opportunity They Create

The AI boom has unleashed a wave of innovation unlike anything we’ve seen in decades. New tools, models, automations, dashboards, and micro-SaaS ideas appear every single day. Yet behind the excitement lies a growing and often overlooked reality: an enormous number of AI projects are abandoned before they ever reach their potential.

Developers and founders worldwide have half-finished tools sitting in private repos, early-stage agents left untouched for months, and powerful ideas trapped at 70% completion. Not because the creators lack skill—far from it—but because life, timing, resources, get in the way.
This phenomenon has quietly become one of the most significant missed opportunities in today’s AI landscape.
The truth is clear: AI creators don’t have the time, structure, or business support to finish, package, and monetize what they’ve built. 

Unfinished Doesn’t Mean Unvaluable
Most abandoned AI tools already contain tremendous value:
Functioning back-end logic
Niche use-cases with real market demand
Core automation workflows
Working models needing only refinement
Tools that solve problems founders originally built just for themselves
These aren’t failures. They’re assets waiting for direction, structure, and representation.

Finishing an AI project requires more than code. It requires:
Positioning
Market alignment
Business modeling
Packaging
Messaging
Strategic buyer outreach
And that’s exactly where I come in.

Where I Fit Into This Hidden Market
I work directly with AI developers, founders, and technical creators to help them complete, position, and potentially sell or scale their unfinished projects. With my background in business consulting, operations, PR, valuation strategy, and developer outreach, I act as the bridge between raw innovation and commercial opportunity.

Most creators don’t need more hours in the day—they need someone who can:
Evaluate what they’ve built
Identify the fastest path to completion
Determine its market value
Package the project professionally
Help secure users, buyers, or partners
Increase visibility and credibility
Guide the project toward real-world traction

AI creators shouldn’t feel stuck or overwhelmed. With the right support, these tools can move from abandoned to acquired, from good ideas to revenue-producing assets.

The Market Is Ready—But Developers Need a Partner
Businesses want AI solutions now. They aren’t waiting for perfection; they’re waiting for functionality. If your tool solves a problem, even partially, there is a market for it. Investors and operators are actively searching for projects they can revive and grow. That’s why this moment matters.The industry isn’t suffering from a lack of innovation.

If you're a developer or founder with an unfinished AI tool—or if you want help positioning a project for acquisition or strategic exposure—I’m here to help guide the process.

Burt Steingraeber

You’ll never “hack” your way to authority with one viral post. 

What works long-term is showing up with consistent, relevant insights that make your audience think differently. 

When people start saying “Finally someone who gets it,” that’s when momentum begins — even without paid tools.

Most buyers don’t like, comment, or engage.

 But they see your posts, read your insights, and form an opinion long before they reach out.

 This is why consistency matters — your silent audience is often your most valuable one.

 Speak to them even if you can’t see them.

AI is moving so fast that thousands of tools and projects get abandoned before they ever reach the market. 

Most are 60–90% finished and full of untapped value. I help developers and founders evaluate, position, and revive these assets—turning idle code into real opportunities and revenue. 

If you’ve built something but never finished it, I can help you bring it to the finish line.

I'm sure many people have used AI for holiday shopping suggestions.

According to an Associated Press poll, most Americans have noticed higher prices on everything from groceries to utilities, and they're planning to spend less this holiday season as a result.

Cash-strapped Americans turn to AI for holiday shopping help

People don’t buy services from strangers — they buy from people they feel they know. 

Real authority is built when your content feels like a conversation, not a sales pitch. Share challenges you’ve solved, decisions you’ve wrestled with, and lessons that changed how you work. 

That’s where real dialogue starts.

Founder | Workflow Automation | Follow for daily posts about Process Improvement & Effective Leadership | ex-Amazon

Hi, I’m a former brand marketer who’s now an expert in process improvement.

At Amazon, I led big marketing operations projects and saw firsthand how improving processes can make a huge impact. Today, through my consulting firm, I help marketing teams grow more efficiently by using smart management methods like Kaizen.

I work with CMOs of mid-to-large companies, especially those with teams of 10 or more, to streamline workflows, improve teamwork, and get the most out of their marketing tools. By spotting inefficiencies and turning them into productive actions, I help teams achieve more with less effort.

My goal is simple: save time, cut waste, and create a culture that’s always improving. With my experience in brand marketing and process optimisation, I’m here to help you scale your marketing operations smoothly and effectively.

In short: I help marketers improve their processes by removing inefficiencies, automating tasks and eliminating wasteful activities.

Oliver Ramirez G.

Leaders who punish mistakes also punish progress.

(here’s what most leaders miss)

When leaders obsess over avoiding mistakes, 
they unknowingly block innovation.

Here’s what happens when “no mistakes allowed” becomes the culture:

❌ 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀
↳ Teams stop taking risks.
➞ Innovation shrinks to safe, incremental tweaks.

❌ 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻
↳ Fear of failure keeps people quiet.
➞ The best ideas never see the light of day.

❌ 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆
↳ While you’re busy avoiding errors, competitors are busy learning.
➞ They adapt faster and win faster.

❌ 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲
↳ High performers won’t stay in a punishment place.
➞ You end up with compliance, not creativity.

The truth is simple:

✅ Mistakes can be fixed.
❌ Missed opportunities can’t.

Just ask Blockbuster, Kodak, or Nokia. 
Playing it safe was their biggest mistake.

💭 Has fear of mistakes ever hold you back?

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♻️ Repost to help other leaders.
➕ Oliver Ramirez G. for leadership & process improvement.

Working with people smarter than you
is a blessing, not a threat.

I've seen too many leaders protect their ego by
choosing "manageable" candidates over top talent.

The cost:

❌ You avoid people who might question your decisions
❌ Every major decision becomes a bottleneck through you 
❌ Innovation dies because nobody challenges your thinking

Harvard Business Journal found that bad hires 
drive 80% of employee turnover.

But when you hire up, everything scales:
✅ Smart hires spot problems before they explode
✅ They bring solutions, not just execution
✅ High-performers attract other high-performers

The fastest-growing companies are led by founders
who know their gaps and hire exceptional talent to fill them.

"Try never to be the smartest person in the room.
And if you are, find a different room."
-Michael Dell

💭 Which part resonated with you most?

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If blame is your reaction to mistakes,
you shouldn't be in management. 

The only way to avoid repeating mistakes
is to allow the space and security to self-reflect.

Here are 4 tips to learn from mistakes:

1️⃣ Start with safety
↳ Focus on learning, not blaming
↳ Fear kills honest feedback
↳ Begin with wins before discussing challenges

2️⃣ Focus on systems, not people
↳ Look at processes, not personalities
↳ Prevents defensive reactions
↳ Ask "what caused this?" not "who did this?"

3️⃣ Make it actionable
↳ Turn insights into concrete next steps
↳ Good ideas disappear without ownership
↳ Assign owners and review progress next time

4️⃣ Deep dive to uncover underlying issues
↳ Use the fishbone framework and 5 whys
↳ See the problem from different angles
↳ Document first the event and then deep dive

Teams that learn naturally outperform:

✅ Structured reviews deliver results
↳ Using retrospectives show +39% team performance
↳ Regular reflection cycles allow to improve faster

✅ Psychological safety promotes honesty
↳ High-trust places = more breakthrough ideas
↳ Fear-free zones encourage people to speak up sooner

✅ Documentation prevents repeat failures
↳ Tracked improvements compound over time
↳ Shared knowledge helps the whole team level up

The teams that win don't make fewer mistakes,
they learn from them faster. 

💭 What's your favourite tip?

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♻️ Repost to help your network learn faster.
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Sources: GoRemotely (2023), BusinessMap (2024)

85% of people believe they're over-performers.

(how your ego can kill your growth)

An unchecked ego can sabotage your growth:

1️⃣ The Feedback Filter
↳ You dismiss criticism as "they don't understand"
↳ Only hear praise, ignore improvement areas

💡Escape it by regularly asking for 360 feedback

2️⃣ The Fixed Mindset Trap
↳ Challenges threaten your "smart" identity
↳ You avoid situations where you might fail

💡A growth mindset requires you to challenge yourself 

3️⃣ The Comparison Obsession
↳ Focus shifts from learning to looking good
↳ Energy goes to protecting image, not developing skills

💡Keeping up appearances only fools yourself

4️⃣ The Knowledge Ceiling
↳ "I already know this" blocks new information
↳ You stop asking questions that reveal gaps

💡 Studies show curiosity drives career advancement

The answer is to develop a "quiet ego".

It's not about suppressing confidence,
it's right-sizing your self-perception.

Research shows that individuals with quiet egos have:
✅ More authentic relationships
✅ Higher wellbeing and life satisfaction
✅ Greater learning capacity under pressure

How to develop a quiet ego for growth:

1️⃣ The Reality Check
↳ Ask "What don't I know?" before every project
↳ Seek feedback from 3 different perspectives 

2️⃣ The Growth Challenge
↳ Choose 1 task monthly that makes you uncomfortable
↳ Document what you learned from failures

3️⃣ The Authentic Leadership
↳ Celebrate others' wins publicly
↳ Share your mistakes and lessons learned openly

The strongest leaders aren't those who never fail.
They're those who learn fastest from discomfort.

Your ego wants to protect you from feeling small.
Growth requires embracing what you don't know yet.

💭 What tip works best for you?

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♻️ Repost to help your network embrace growth
➕ Oliver Ramirez G. for leadership & process improvement

Sources: The Quiet Ego Scale (2015), Growing a growth mindset (2020).

Take care of your team, 
and they’ll take care of your business.

Strong teams are built with training, 
motivation, and opportunities.

Here are 5 ways to build a strong team:

1/ Training is a smart investment
 ↳ Firms that train generate 3x more rev. per employee
 ↳ Stagnant teams lead to stagnant business.

💡 Make development a KPI, not a 'nice to have'.

2/ A good culture retains employees
 ↳ 62% of employees leave due to bad culture.
 ↳ Money attracts, but culture retains.

💡 Build a mission-driven, psychologically safe space.

3/ Accountability empowers employees
 ↳ Ownership fuels retention by 97%.
 ↳ People stay where they feel responsible.

💡 Give autonomy, allow mistakes.

4/ Empathy isn’t soft, it’s a superpower
 ↳ Employees with empathetic leaders are more loyal.
 ↳ People often don’t just quit jobs, they quit bad bosses.

💡 Listen, pulse check through direct/indirect channels.

5/ Well-being isn’t a perk. It boosts productivity.
 ↳ Burned-out employees cost millions in lost output.
 ↳ Happy teams outperform unhappy ones by 20%.

💡 Balance workloads, don't overwhelm your best talent.


Train people so well they can leave.
Treat them so well they won’t want to.

💭 Which point resonated most with you? 

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Sources: ATD Research, Charity Job Finder, Gallup, EY Empathy in Business Survey, University of Warwick.

Unproductive teams always display the same traits.

(spot these 8 issues & how to solve them)

Unresolved inefficiencies can cripple any team:
🚩 Tasks take longer to perform
🚩 Frustrations build up
🚩 People begin to stop caring

The worse part about work inefficiencies is that
they often go unnoticed until something big breaks.

Here are 8 common issues and how to solve them:

1/ Relying on a ‘Single Expert’
 ↳ One person trains everyone on a process
 ↳ Creates bottlenecks + knowledge gaps

💡 Document + record to share knowledge

2/ No standard way of doing things
 ↳ Everyone does the same task differently
 ↳ Leads to delays, rework, confusion
 
💡 Map, benchmark, document, align

3/ Manual-heavy onboarding
 ↳ Shadowing, 1:1s, endless presentations
 ↳ Eats up senior team time

💡 Automate; use onboarding tech

4/ Projects keep restarting
 ↳ Leadership changes direction mid-project
 ↳ Wastes time + drains morale

💡Align on success, get buy-in early

5/ Messy work environment
 ↳ Can’t find docs, assets, info
 ↳ Teams waste hours hunting for basics

💡 Organise, standardise, maintain

6/ People accept broken processes
 ↳ “That’s just how we do it”
 ↳ Innovation stalls, issues repeat

💡 Use PDCA to continuously optimise

7/ Misaligned team metrics
 ↳ Teams chase different goals
 ↳ Creates tension + competing priorities

 💡 Align everyone to a few core KPIs

8/ Underused software tools
 ↳ Features ignored or disconnected systems
 ↳ Manual work stays manual
 
 💡 Train, track adoption, integrate

Your team’s productivity is only as strong
 as the systems you've built.

Prioritise removing inefficiencies as you 
encounter them to set your team for success.

Start by auditing and optimising a key process this week.

💬 Which inefficiency trap resonated the most?

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➕ Oliver Ramirez G. for leadership & process improvement.

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