Senior-level expertise. Ready-to-use tools. Built for how you actually work.
Built for the backbone of America.
We don't just advise — we bring the tools and frameworks senior leaders build, already built, and tailor them to your business fast.
Small and mid-sized businesses, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations rarely have room to hire senior executives — or the time to build the systems those executives would create. We bring both, quickly, one priority at a time.
30 minutes • No obligation • Leave with clearer priorities
A practical starting point to identify where the organization may need attention.
Scale follows structure.
What you get
- Senior expertise
- Ready-to-use frameworks
- Fractional engagement
- Practical implementation
What you get
- Senior expertise
- Ready-to-use frameworks
- Fractional engagement
- Practical implementation
Most organizations hire based on what they can afford — not what would actually move them forward.
A part-time coordinator instead of a strategist. A generalist instead of someone who's done the job before. It's not a lack of ambition — it's a lack of options.
The gap we close
Senior-level expertise, without the overhead of a full executive team.
Small and mid-sized businesses, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations — the backbone of America — deserve the same caliber of leadership that Fortune 500s take for granted. We quickly evaluate where you stand, prioritize what matters most right now, and bring in exactly the expertise you need.
Built from the ground up. Not theory — done it.
- Legal practices
- Nonprofit & business operations
- Marketing & PR departments
- IT infrastructure
We've stepped into organizations facing culture breakdowns, operational chaos, HR compliance gaps, and leadership misalignment — and fixed them.
One integrated team
Four disciplines. One coordinated advisory team.
Operations
Structure & governance — documented workflows, clear ownership, board-ready governance.
Led by Thania ClevengerClear ownership. Stronger processes. Fewer dropped balls.
From undocumented processes → clear workflows and ownership
Explore OperationsTechnology
Systems & automation — right-sized tech stacks, CRM, cybersecurity, reporting.
Led by Ashley ClevengerLess manual work. Better visibility. Smarter systems.
From disconnected tools → a coordinated operating stack
Explore TechnologyCommunications
Messaging & reputation — executive readiness, stakeholder communication, brand voice.
Led by Michelle Griffith, APRClearer messaging. Stronger reputation. Better stakeholder alignment.
From inconsistent messaging → a clearer, more aligned voice
Explore Communications See the V.I.T.A.L.™ methodologyLeadership
Alignment & strategy — strategic planning, facilitation, team alignment.
Led by Nestor OrtizBetter decisions. Stronger accountability. Clearer direction.
From competing priorities → clearer direction and accountability
Explore LeadershipHow you can work with us
Bring us in where you need us.
Project-Based
Focused expertise around a defined initiative or problem.
Fractional
Ongoing senior-level support without another full-time executive.
Advisory
Strategic guidance, prioritization, and decision support.
Implementation Support
Hands-on help putting the plan, systems, and processes into practice.
Who we serve
The backbone of America.
Small & Mid-Sized Businesses
You need senior-level expertise but can't justify — or aren't ready for — a full executive team. We plug in exactly where you need us.
Nonprofits
Boards, funders, and communities are watching. We help you build governance, systems, and messaging that hold up under scrutiny.
Law Firms
Reputation is the product. We help firms modernize operations and technology while keeping partner communication and client trust intact.
Mission-Driven Organizations
Purpose-first organizations outside traditional nonprofit structure. We help mission-led teams build discipline to match their ambition.
You may need YMBS if...
You've outgrown the way your organization currently operates.
Your systems don't work together.
Leadership is stuck in day-to-day execution.
Important work depends too heavily on one person.
You know something needs to change, but you're not sure what to fix first.
You need senior expertise, but another full-time executive doesn't make sense.
How we work
The right resources. The right tools. The right time.
Get clarity
A 30-minute conversation to understand what's changing and where progress is stuck.
Set priorities
We identify which operational, technology, communications, or leadership needs matter most right now.
Bring in the right expertise
The appropriate specialist — or coordinated team — is engaged around your priorities.
Implement & improve
Practical follow-through, then ongoing fractional guidance to sustain the gains.
What the work can produce
Practical outputs. Not just recommendations.
Deliverables depend on the organization, priorities, and scope of engagement.
The connective methodology
SCALE™ — the framework behind everything we do.
Structure
Roles, workflows, accountability
Culture
Values, behavior, trust
Alignment
Priorities, people, systems
Liability & Governance
Risk, controls, decision rights
Execution
Implementation, measurement, review
Technology, operations, leadership and communications work best when they support the same organization rather than operating in separate silos. SCALE™ gives YMBS a common framework for evaluating where an organization is today, identifying gaps and prioritizing what should happen next.
For Communications specifically: every campaign runs on Discovery → V.I.T.A.L.™ (Visibility → Interest → Trial → Acceptance → Loyalty) — Michelle Griffith's methodology for putting SCALE™ into action in PR and marketing work.
Legal & Governance Disclosure: YMBS does not provide legal advice or act as legal counsel. Through our business and operational consulting services, we help business owners and organizational leaders identify potential legal, regulatory, governance, and compliance considerations and develop processes that support responsible operations. When a matter requires legal interpretation, legal advice, or representation, YMBS will recommend that the client engage qualified legal counsel.
The team
Senior specialists. One coordinated team.
Your next breakthrough may start with one conversation.
A fit conversation. No obligation. No hard pitch. Just clarity.
Start with one priority. Bring us in where you need us.




