Most service-based founders didn’t start their business to run spreadsheets, chase team issues, or babysit backend chaos.

But that’s where they end up—wearing the COO hat, buried in operations, and stuck running a business they never meant to build.

That’s where I come in.

I work hands-on with founders to:
- Plug profit leaks
- Create clarity with cash
- Build simple systems that scale
- Reclaim time, margin, and control

My 8-week Profitable Growth Accelerator™ is built for service businesses doing $300K–$2M who are ready to grow on purpose, get paid properly, and stop the chaos—without adding more hours.

📊 We start with your numbers
📈 We fix what’s broken
🧠 You get your business—and your life—back

If that sounds like the kind of help you’ve been hunting for, DM me or visit the link above.

Damien Foglio

Speaking with some very successful business minds this week, I noticed one common key missing ingredient. 

It's not about sales, revenue, growth, or even success in their business. 

It's alignment on their goals with their spouse.

They don't agree on goals.
They're misaligned on finances.
They have their own priorities.

And that makes even small decisions feel huge.

Should we take that trip?
Invest in the business?
Go out this weekend?

When you're not aligned, every choice becomes a debate.
But when you are aligned, everything shifts.

Goals become achievable.
You have someone in the trenches with you.
A real accountability partner.

My wife and I do this too.

We set big goals.
We've delayed some travel plans, cut back on spending.
All to build a stronger safety net.

And to ask: "What would make our lives better?"

This year, it's a new family SUV.

No loans.
Just one certified check.

Not because we're rich.
But, because two years ago, we built a plan.

We saved every penny.

First, a safety cushion.
Then, the car.

𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆.
𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲.

It's about knowing you're in this together, no matter what.

The biggest decisions don't need to be stressful.
They become victories.

When both of you are on the same page.

Ready to get aligned?

Stop debating every small thing.
Start building your shared future today.

We use a Christian faith-driven document called "Reverse Engineering our Dream Life". If you would like a link to it, comment below and I will send it over.

I help $300k-900k service owners fix profit & cash flow by installing the operating system their business should’ve had from day one — So they grow on a plan, not hope | 8-Week Profitable Growth Accelerator™

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After coaching 30+ small business owners, one thing stands out: 
High performers do things differently.

They don't get caught up in the chaos. They have clarity. 

Every move they make is backed by a clear vision and sharp goals. 
They're not just waiting for opportunities; they create them.

Delegation? They master it. 

Instead of micromanaging, they trust their team. They empower others to own their work, innovate, and grow. That's how scalable businesses thrive.

They are perpetual learners. Whether it's industry events, online courses, or self-study, they stay ahead. They evolve. That's how they dodge the trap of stagnation.

Failure? They see it as fuel. 

Mistakes aren't setbacks, they're lessons that help them pivot faster. They don't fear failure; they embrace it.

Networking isn't just about exchanging cards. It's about building genuine relationships that open doors to new opportunities and fresh insights.

And they don't sacrifice life for work. They get that balance fuels sustained success. Family, health, passions, these are part of the game plan.

This is the blueprint for real growth, not just hustle.

One thing I wish more business owners understood: 
Growing revenue is not the same as scaling a business.

 More revenue can often be achieved. 
However, the real challenge kicks in once that number starts climbing.

More people.
More questions.
More meetings.
More emails.
More calls.
More texts.

Every single one of these eats up time.
And if you're not careful, you'll drown in busywork without moving forward.

That's why productivity isn't a luxury.
It's the foundation.

How you use your time determines if your growth is sustainable or just more chaos.

Focus on that first.
Your future depends on it.

Stop chasing numbers.
Start mastering your time.

Two and a half years ago, I bet on myself. 

Quit the corporate safety net and started my own business coaching other entrepreneurs.

I had the confidence:

- BA in Business Management (Education)
- Over 20 years running and scaling companies (Personal Experience)
- The ability to guide others to their goals
- A passion for reading, learning, and talking about business

But I lacked one thing:

- Clients
- Lead funnels
- Credibility as a coach

Building from zero forced me to learn quickly. 
It taught me things no book or degree ever could. 

Now I've helped over 30 business owners reshape their companies. 

I've improved my own skills, built a schedule I control, and finally eliminated the commute. 

But it hasn't been easy. 

No more paycheck security. 
No office chatter. 
Working with people who aren't as motivated as I am. 
Stress over every sale.

Yet, I'd do it again in a heartbeat. 
Because the freedom of building my own thing outweighs the costs.

If you're thinking about taking that leap, don't wait. 
The only way to grow is to jump.

What's the bet you need to make?

I've been thinking a lot about relationships lately.
Personal and professional ones. 

There's a clear difference between the ones that drain me and the ones that energize me.

I'm in my mid-40s now. I don't have time for the former.
My focus is doubling down on the latter.

You know those people who only call when they want something?
The ones who always need, never give.
The ones who never ask how you're doing, who are okay with you not being okay.

Those drain me.
(And honestly, I'm sure I can be that person to someone else too.)

But I want to spend my time with the ones who call to check in.

Who follow up if I don't pick up.
Who genuinely want to know how I'm doing.
How my business is growing.

The ones who have my best interest in mind, not just theirs.

Maybe it's time for some pruning.
But it might also be a season for planting.

I am a firm believer in that it's okay to let people know where they stand.
If someone wants a different kind of relationship, tell them how.

Life's too short to waste with the wrong people and ignore the right ones.

In the end, it's our faith and our relationships that matter most.

I'm choosing to invest wisely.
Who are you investing in today?

Here is why your internal staff promotions are killing your business. 

Leadership is about direction, alignment, and influence. 

Direction for the team to hit their goals. 
Alignment with leadership to the front lines. 
Influence through relationships. 

When you promote the best performer in a position, 
None of these are accomplished. 

Communication, relationships, and follow up are the necessary quality characteristics for leadership. 

When you promote the best performer you actually lose twice. 
1. You lose your top performer. 
2. Your team doesn't have the best leader. 

Stop promoting based upon performance and/or tenure. 

Do this instead: Create a comp plan that allows the best people to remain in their position, without a requirement of a promotion. 

For reference, Mike MacDonald didn't play football past high school, yet he just led the Seattle Seahawks to a Superbowl Championship. 

They chose character and leadership over individual performance. 
And you should too.

I was tired all the time. Showed up drained for work, trying to force my body into gear it wasn't ready for.

It hurt my work.
It hurt my family.
It made handling problems feel impossible.

Then I realized something: 
𝗦𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲.

Getting a good nights sleep was more important than more hours at my desk. 

A well-rested person outperforms the smartest, most talented one tired out of their mind.

I'd rather work focused and sharp for 8 hours than stretch into 16 hours of exhaustion.

Because tired equals irritability.
Energy drops.
Problems seem bigger.
People like you less.

Getting good sleep isn't a luxury. 
It's a game changer.

Are you risking your success by ignoring your sleep?

Make rest your secret weapon. Start today.

DM me "Sleep" if you would like to know the items that I have made a part of my routine every single night.

I hated to hear from my employees "I was too busy" or "I didn't have time" as if they weren't in charge of their time throughout the week. 

The truth? 
Everyone only has 40 hours a week.

And by the end of it, most of us look back and wonder what we actually accomplished.

Here's the reality: Each employee is a self-manager. 
They're managing their own time, their to-do lists, their priorities.

They add, do, subtract to it throughout the week, without checking in, verifying, that the right things are getting done. 

But if your to-do list keeps growing, that's not the problem. 
The problem is you're not prioritizing correctly.

If you only have 40 hours, those hours should go to the right things. 
Not just the urgent stuff, but the impactful stuff.

Here's a trick I recommend, whether you're the owner or the employee:

Review this week's to-do list every Monday. 
Look at what absolutely must get done before the weekend.

Then, decide: 
- Prioritize those items 
- Re-assign tasks that don't need your direct input 
- Discard the noise

Reset your priorities. 
Make sure the right things get done. 

The rest? Put on hold. 
Because doing everything means doing nothing.

Stop fooling yourself. 
You don't need more time, you need better focus.

You'll be surprised what gets accomplished when you cut the clutter.

What's the one thing you're going to prioritize next week?

“Stop managing people!”

That's the title of the book I'm in the middle of writing. 
It's also the core of how I coach my clients on leadership.

All business owners hire people to perform tasks, processes, and responsibilities in their business. 

They hire them, train them, and manage them. 

When things don’t go as planned, they go directly to the people. 
They make it a “people problem”. 

When, most often, it is not. 

Instead of managing the task, process, or responsibility...
Instead of managing the training and SOP's....

...They manage the people. 

Hiring isn't just about filling a seat. 
It's about finding a match. 
A real match between the role and the person. 

Here is what you can do instead: 

Write out your processes for your business, step by step. 
Train each individual to perform the processes they need to perform. 

When there is an issue with the process, review the process first. 
Solve it WITH the person performing it. Not AGAINSTthem. 

Only if responsibilities are right and training has been given, set up a performance plan. 

Give them 30 days. Weekly check-ins. Hold them accountable. 

Because managing people? That's a losing game. 

Leading them? That's what drives real growth. 

Stop managing. Start leading. 

And watch how your team transforms.

SpearMC Consulting

Managing Director

Astute Business Solutions

Pioneered and executed product and service strategies for Astute’s business powered by Oracle Cloud. Led initiatives that increased cloud service engagements by 20% and improved delivery quality by 25%.

Key Achievements:

Launched five new services, including an Analytics Cloud package, increasing client onboarding by 40%.

Created a Zero Cost Migration service, reducing migration times by 50% and eliminating financial barriers for clients transitioning to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.

Established a comprehensive information security framework in accordance with ISO 27002, achieving SOC1/SOC2 audits and ISO 27002 certification readiness.

Championed an audit readiness program, securing a successful third-party audit within 90 days, improving service quality metrics by 28% and compliance adherence by 17%.

Spearheaded high-profile deals across the USA, Canada, and Europe, driving a 15% year-over-year revenue growth, contributing $3M in additional revenue.

Chief Technology Officer | Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Product Management

Intermountain Healthcare

Promoted to lead all technical aspects of the business applications portfolio, including developing and executing the strategy and vision for business applications across all channels. Partnered closely with senior leaders, providing technical leadership for new systems evaluation, acquisition, implementation, and support. Collaborated with peers to ensure seamless integrations. Managed and mentored a large group of onshore and offshore technical resources as well as vendor partnerships.

Notable Achievements:

Saved over $10M in the last 4 years by implementing and customizing new solutions to cut costs, reduce FTEs, and eliminate maintenance fees.

Managed the PeopleSoft FSCM 9.2 upgrade project, delivering it within budget and on time by implementing automated functional testing.

Upgraded the Oracle SOA Suite 12c with minimal business interruption.

Led a team that built 8 mobile logistic applications on iOS in 1 year, reducing processing time by 70% using agile and DevOps methods.

Director of Business Applications Technology | IT Strategy, Agile Development, Shared Services, ERP

Developed and led all technical aspects of Intermountain’s PeopleSoft FSCM implementation. Built and directed a team of onshore and offshore resources to support the project.

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

Executed a $40M PeopleSoft implementation, delivering the project within an 18-month timeframe and on-budget.

Contracted with Oracle Managed Cloud Services (OMCS) for cloud hosting, ensuring reliable and scalable infrastructure.

Led the technical team through the design and development of 42 business-level PeopleSoft customizations, enhancing system functionality.

Designed and implemented over 140 interfaces between various systems, ensuring seamless integration and data flow.

ERP IT Manager | PeopleSoft FSCM, Managed Services, Cloud Hosting, Technical Leadership

Technical lead developing web applications for Accounts Payable and Financial Controls. Partnered with business sponsors to prioritize development activities, define business processes, design project requirements, and build project plans.

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

Established and led a 10-member development team, improving code quality by 35% and reducing bug reports by 20%.

Scheduled and managed development projects to ensure proper staffing and meet project milestones.

Engineered software based on detailed design specifications, ensuring high-quality delivery.

Coordinated software testing with the Quality Assurance team, achieving a 30% decrease in post-release defects.

Developed and automated the APOnline system, reducing manual processes and saving 20 full-time positions.

Directed the development of a T&E expense settlement system, managing $6M in monthly transactions and ensuring efficient approval and reconciliation.

Principal Software Engineer | Web Development, Accounts Payable, Financial Controls, General Ledger

Led testing and validation for the Accounts Payable (AP) Product. Collaborated with development and business teams to ensure software changes met requirements and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

Validated and tested software changes, ensuring high-quality releases with minimal defects.
Served as the primary QA analyst for centralizing the AP 1099 reporting process, improving accuracy and efficiency.

Facilitated the centralization of the AP EFT and check writing processes, streamlining operations and reducing processing time.

Influenced the Standard Vendor initiative, centralizing Intermountain’s AP vendor file and enhancing vendor management.

Reduced software defects by 25% through rigorous testing and validation processes, ensuring reliable and efficient systems.

Quality Assurance Analyst | Software Testing, AP Systems, Process Improvement, Product Management

I specialize in Managed Services and PeopleSoft, bringing a deep understanding of this technology both as a customer and a provider. My career has been shaped by a passion for improving systems, leading teams, and delivering tailored solutions that empower organizations to achieve more.

At Intermountain Health, I grew from a quality analyst to a software engineer and eventually led teams responsible for a diverse portfolio of applications, including Workday, PeopleSoft, Oracle E-Business, Kronos, Hyperion, and custom systems built with APEX, Java, and iOS. These experiences taught me the importance of aligning technology with organizational goals and delivering consistent, high-quality outcomes.

As a provider of Managed Services, I’ve worked with clients to optimize their PeopleSoft environments, ensuring smooth operations and enabling continuous improvement. Whether it’s enhancing system performance, managing upgrades, or providing strategic guidance, I thrive on helping organizations get the most from their technology investments.

I hold a Master’s degree in Computer Information Systems with a focus on Cybersecurity from Boston University and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Utah. I’ve also earned certifications including CISSP and ITIL Foundation.

Skills:
	•	Managed Services
	•	PeopleSoft
	•	ERP Projects
	•	Team Leadership
	•	Cloud Services
	•	Cybersecurity
	•	Digital Transformation

If you’re exploring Managed Services or looking to enhance your PeopleSoft environment, I’d love to connect. Feel free to reach out!

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