Advisory Retainers
Most solopreneurs don’t need more information.
They need clearer judgement, cleaner priorities, and someone smart and steady to help them stop second-guessing everything at 11pm.
Because when you’re running a small business, the real problem usually isn’t effort — it’s bandwidth.
You’ve got ten ideas, six obligations, three clients asking “quick question…”, and a to-do list that keeps breeding in the dark.
So decisions get delayed. Or rushed. Or quietly avoided.
And the week turns into reaction mode again.
This Advisory Retainer is a bit like having a calm co-pilot.
Someone who’s right behind you — not to take over, not to “coach you into your purpose” — but to help you think clearly, choose cleanly, and keep moving.
A safe space to be real. A place to talk it through.
And a structure that makes the next steps Obvi-us.
What’s included
How it works
Step 1 — Diagnose
We look at what you’re trying to achieve, what’s currently in the way, and where you’re leaking time/energy — so we know exactly what to focus on.
Step 2 — Define
We set priorities, define what “done” looks like, and establish a simple cadence for calls, reviews, and decision points.
Step 3 — Support
Ongoing advisory sessions and practical guidance — helping you make better decisions, keep momentum, and stay out of the weeds.
Step 4 — Refine
As life and business shift (because they always do), we recalibrate — adjusting priorities and keeping you pointed at the work that actually moves the needle.
What ongoing clarity creates
Who this is for
Solopreneurs and small-business owners who want steady clarity and a trusted partner in the background.
If you’re good at what you do, but you’re carrying too much in your head — and you’d like your business to feel more intentional, more stable, and less chaotic — this is for you.
- Monthly or weekly advisory calls (whatever keeps you moving)
- Priority access when you need to make a call fast
- Support with planning, prioritisation, and execution (so the plan actually happens)
- Review of offers, proposals, messaging, and client plans before you hit “send”
- Decision guidance when you’re stuck between three “good” options
- Quarterly planning to reset direction without overcomplicating it
- A private communication channel for quick questions and sanity checks
How it works
Step 1 — Diagnose
We look at what you’re trying to achieve, what’s currently in the way, and where you’re leaking time/energy — so we know exactly what to focus on.
Step 2 — Define
We set priorities, define what “done” looks like, and establish a simple cadence for calls, reviews, and decision points.
Step 3 — Support
Ongoing advisory sessions and practical guidance — helping you make better decisions, keep momentum, and stay out of the weeds.
Step 4 — Refine
As life and business shift (because they always do), we recalibrate — adjusting priorities and keeping you pointed at the work that actually moves the needle.
What ongoing clarity creates
- Decisions get easier — and you make them with confidence
- You stop constantly “resetting” and start building real momentum
- Priorities stay focused (less busywork, more progress)
- Projects actually have progress
- Problems get solved earlier — before they become expensive
- Growth becomes steadier and less stressful
- You feel supported, not like you’re doing it all alone
Who this is for
Solopreneurs and small-business owners who want steady clarity and a trusted partner in the background.
If you’re good at what you do, but you’re carrying too much in your head — and you’d like your business to feel more intentional, more stable, and less chaotic — this is for you.
FYI
Why a second brain works
Decision time is eating the week
Leaders spend ~40% of time making decisions
Obvi-us advisory reduces decision drag by clarifying priorities, sequencing next steps, and pressure-testing choices - so you reclaim time where it actually leaks.
Source: McKinsey & Company.
Obvi-us advisory reduces decision drag by clarifying priorities, sequencing next steps, and pressure-testing choices - so you reclaim time where it actually leaks.
Source: McKinsey & Company.
40%
Most decision time is ineffective
61% say at least half of decision time is ineffective
This is why advisory works: you don’t need more input—you need cleaner judgement, faster alignment, and fewer “decision loops.”
Source: McKinsey & Company.
This is why advisory works: you don’t need more input—you need cleaner judgement, faster alignment, and fewer “decision loops.”
Source: McKinsey & Company.
61%
Timely + high-quality decisions are rare
Only 37% say decisions are both timely and high quality
Obvi-us retainer support is built to increase “decision quality per hour” - the combination that actually moves delivery and growth.
Source: McKinsey & Company.
Obvi-us retainer support is built to increase “decision quality per hour” - the combination that actually moves delivery and growth.
Source: McKinsey & Company.
37%
Meetings remain a major time sink
14.8 hours/week in meetings (reported average)
Obvi-us advisory aims to reduce unnecessary meetings by tightening what matters: next actions, owners, timing, and follow-through.
Source: Reclaim.ai reporting.
Obvi-us advisory aims to reduce unnecessary meetings by tightening what matters: next actions, owners, timing, and follow-through.
Source: Reclaim.ai reporting.
14hrs
FAQs
Some quick answers to quick questions...
No. This isn’t “let’s uncover your purpose” coaching.
It’s practical advisory: clearer judgement, cleaner priorities, and a calm co-pilot when you’re stuck between three good options at 11pm.
It’s practical advisory: clearer judgement, cleaner priorities, and a calm co-pilot when you’re stuck between three good options at 11pm.
We work on whatever makes the next steps Obvi-us: priorities, decisions, planning, unblocking, and getting the work moving again - without overcomplicating it.
Either. You choose the rhythm that keeps momentum.
Weekly if you want more structure and faster decisions. Monthly if you’re steady, but want a trusted brain in the background (plus support between calls).
Weekly if you want more structure and faster decisions. Monthly if you’re steady, but want a trusted brain in the background (plus support between calls).
Yes. You’ll have a private channel for quick questions and sanity checks — and priority access when something needs a fast call (proposal, client situation, decision wobble).
Anything you’re about to send or commit to: offers, proposals, messaging, client plans — plus decision guidance when you’re stuck.
Think of it as: better calls, sooner… before things get expensive.
Think of it as: better calls, sooner… before things get expensive.