Work With Me

Support that fits where your business is right now.

Whether you need a project finally finished or someone to own your operations, there is a clear place to start. Every engagement begins with understanding how your business actually runs.

Laurie J. McAleenan, Accredited Online Business Manager, at her desk in a calm home office
Laurie J. McAleenan smiling warmly on a call, discussing strategy with a client

Begin With Clarity

Business Operations Review

Most founders already know something needs to change. What's missing is a clear picture of where to start and a plan that fits how you already work. The Business Operations Review gives you both.

  • 90-minute strategy session with Laurie covering your systems, team structure, and growth goals
  • Custom 90-day action plan with your highest-impact priorities
  • About 10 hours of audit and planning work

90-minute session + 90-day plan | $750

Hands-On Support

Project Support Hours

You know what needs to get done. You just don't have the hours to do it. Project Support Hours give you skilled, reliable help without hiring a team member. You direct the work, and your hours cover any mix of services at your own pace.

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5-Hour Block

$75 per hour

$375 total

10-Hour Block

Best value

$70 per hour

$700 total

Prepaid. Hours are valid for 6 months. No contracts or monthly minimums.

Calm workspace flat lay representing a planned launch with a clear scope and finish line

Projects With a Finish Line

Launch and Funnel Projects

Some work needs a clear plan, a defined scope, and a finish line. You pay one flat price for the finished result, not by the hour. Launch Management keeps your timeline, team, and tasks moving so launch week feels steady. Launch Funnel Setup builds your pages, forms, emails, and automations so every lead gets followed up.

Flat project fee | Funnel Setup starting at $1,500

A Standing Partnership

OBM Partnership

You don't need another person to manage. You need someone who can see the whole business and take ownership of how it runs. As your Online Business Manager, Laurie leads your operations: setting priorities, managing projects and people, and building the systems that let your business run without everything going through you.

What every partnership includes

Operational leadership

Laurie owns priorities, timelines, and follow-through

Project and team management

one point of contact holding every moving piece

Systems that hold

processes documented and improved as you grow

Clear visibility

regular check-ins and reporting so you always know where things stand

Essential Operations

$1,750/month

Best for

Founders ready to hand off ownership of key operational areas

Laurie owns

Your core systems and process improvements, plus one or two priority projects at a time

Capacity: Up to 20 hours monthly

Growth Operations Support

$2,500/month

Best for

Growing businesses with multiple projects and a team that needs coordination

Laurie owns

Day-to-day operations management, team coordination, and several active projects

Capacity: Up to 30 hours monthly

Strategic Operations Partner

$3,200/month

Best for

Founders who want a true right hand for planning and execution

Laurie owns

Operational planning and priorities, key initiatives from start to finish, and leadership of your team's workflow

Capacity: Up to 40 hours monthly

Most partnerships begin with a Business Operations Review, so your first 90 days start with a clear plan.

How Pricing Works

Three ways to invest, depending on what you need

Hours when you know what you need done. Projects when you need a finished result. Partnership when you need someone to own it.

Project Support Hours

What you're buying
Time
Best for
Defined tasks and ongoing to-dos
Who directs the work
You do
How pricing works
Prepaid hour blocks, used at your pace
Commitment
None. Buy hours when you need them

Launch and Funnel Projects

What you're buying
A finished result
Best for
A launch or funnel with a clear end point
Who directs the work
We agree on the scope together, then Laurie runs it
How pricing works
One flat project fee
Commitment
Ends when the project is complete

OBM Partnership

What you're buying
Ownership and leadership
Best for
Founders who need operations handled, not just tasks done
Who directs the work
Laurie leads, sets priorities, and reports to you
How pricing works
Monthly investment based on how much you hand off
Commitment
3-month starting term, then month to month

What I Can Help With

Every service fits into one of five areas. Choose one area or combine several.

Systems That Hold

  • SOPs and process documentation
  • client onboarding workflows
  • project management setup in ClickUp or Asana
  • file and Google Drive organization
  • hiring and team onboarding workflows

Projects That Move

  • project plans and timelines
  • team coordination and follow-up
  • task tracking and status reports
  • vendor and contractor coordination

Funnels That Follow Up

  • CRM setup and maintenance
  • GoHighLevel funnels, forms, and automations
  • email nurture sequences
  • lead magnet delivery

Launches That Land

  • launch planning and timelines
  • landing and sales page setup
  • launch email scheduling
  • post-launch review

Marketing That Measures

  • creative strategy
  • newsletter setup and production
  • content calendar management
  • metrics tracking and reporting (ads management not included)

Don't see what you need? Ask. If it keeps your business running smoothly, it likely fits.

Portrait of Laurie J. McAleenan, an Accredited Online Business Manager with a background in technical illustration

Meet Laurie

Calm, steady support built on experience

Laurie spent eight years as a Technical Illustrator and Documentation Specialist supporting the NASA Space Shuttle program, where clear process was not optional. Today she brings that same precision to small businesses as an Accredited Online Business Manager. She started in hands-on support, so she knows operations from the inside out.

Accredited OBMCAIVA CertifiedCertified Creative Strategist
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Working with Laurie was very helpful. She was knowledgeable, pleasant, and was able to dig in within a short period of time so that I could focus on other key priorities to meet our deadline, which saved me time and a lot of stress.

Ellen Palmer

Founder

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Laurie is very knowledgeable and does a great job of setting up my campaigns, funnels, and other activities to make the campaigns successful. She saved me time and, most importantly, reduced my stress. I loved her calm nature and understanding of my business.

Bunmi Ajibade

Founder, Clarole Growth Results

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She has consistently been organized, responsive, and professional in her communication with both clients and other professionals, which made a noticeable difference in the day-to-day flow of operations.

Sarah Higgins

Operations Coordinator

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

With Project Support Hours, you direct the work and Laurie completes it. With an OBM Partnership, Laurie takes ownership of your operations, sets priorities, manages projects and people, and keeps the whole business moving.

Not ready for 1:1 support yet?

Start with the Founder Dependency Scorecard™. In a few minutes, you'll see where your business depends on you most and what to address first.

The Calm Growth Letter™

Practical operations ideas for founders who want steady growth without doing it all alone.

You're not behind. You're doing too much alone.

Let's find the right support for where you are right now.