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Business Development Advisory Services

 

Dorian Dickinson, LLC provides senior-level business development, growth strategy, and capital readiness advisory services. Each engagement is designed to deliver clear decisions, tangible work product, and execution clarity, not abstract advice.


We work with founders and leadership teams who value preparation, discipline, and experienced perspective.

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Business & Growth Strategy SERVICES

Business Readiness & Growth Assessment

Typical engagement: starting at $2,500

This engagement provides an objective, senior-level assessment of your business and growth readiness.

What this includes

 A structured review of your business model, revenue drivers, positioning, traction, team structure, and current growth constraints. 

What you receive

  •  A written Business Readiness Assessment
     
  • A prioritized list of growth constraints and opportunities
     
  • Clear near-term strategic priorities
     
  • A roadmap outlining what should be addressed next and what can wait

What this enables

 Focused decision-making around where to invest time, capital, and leadership attention. 


Growth Strategy & Go-to-Market Advisory

Typical engagement: $5,000–$6,000

 This engagement refines how your company grows and executes. 

What this includes

 Strategic advisory focused on customer strategy, revenue model, go-to-market approach, partnerships, and messaging alignment. 

What you receive

  •  A defined growth strategy aligned to your current stage
     
  • Clear articulation of target customers and value proposition
     
  • Guidance on go-to-market priorities and execution focus
     
  • A concise strategy summary leadership can act on

What this enables

 Alignment between strategy and execution, reducing wasted effort and unfocused growth. 


Partnership & Ecosystem Strategy

Typical engagement starting at $4,000

  This engagement is designed for companies pursuing growth through partnerships rather than pure customer acquisition. 

What this includes

 Advisory support to design and structure a partnership-led growth approach. 

What you receive

  •  A partnership strategy aligned with business objectives
     
  • Defined ideal partner profiles and value propositions
     
  • Guidance on partnership structures and evaluation criteria
     
  • A practical plan for pursuing and prioritizing partnerships

What this enables

 Intentional, scalable partnerships that support long-term growth rather than opportunistic deals. 

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Capital Readiness Advisory SERVICES

Capital Readiness Advisory

Typical engagement: $4,500–$7,500

 This engagement prepares your business and leadership team for future capital conversations without engaging in fundraising or investor solicitation. 

What this includes

 Preparation-focused advisory covering business fundamentals, narrative clarity, transparency, and readiness. 

What you receive

  •  A capital-readiness assessment of business fundamentals
     
  • Refined business and growth narrative suitable for capital discussions
     
  • Review and alignment of pitch materials and supporting documents
     
  • A readiness roadmap outlining next steps before engaging capital providers

What this enables

 Confidence and control when entering capital conversations, without scrambling or repositioning under pressure.


This engagement does not include raising capital, investor introductions, valuation advice, or securities-related activity.

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Strategic Storytelling & Executive Messaging SERVICES

Strategic Storytelling & Executive Messaging

Typical engagement: starting at $3,500

 This engagement focuses on how leadership communicates the company’s purpose, strategy, and direction.  

What this includes

 Advisory support to clarify and align executive-level messaging across audiences. 

What you receive

  •  A clear and consistent company narrative
     
  • Refined founder and executive messaging
     
  • Messaging frameworks usable across customers, partners, hiring, and stakeholders
     
  • Guidance on articulating strategy in high-stakes conversations

What this enables

 Stronger leadership credibility and clearer communication across the organization and externally.

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Founder & Executive Advisory SERVICES

Strategic Planning Intensive

Typical engagement: $6,000–$8,000

 A short, high-impact engagement designed to reset priorities and align leadership around strategy. 

What this includes

 Focused working sessions to synthesize inputs, clarify direction, and establish priorities. 

What you receive

  •  A documented strategic plan
     
  • Defined priorities and success metrics for the next 6–12 months
     
  • Leadership alignment around what the company will focus on and why
     
  • A clear execution roadmap

What this enables

 Organizational alignment and decisive action at key inflection points. 


Executive Advisory Retainers

Monthly advisory: $2,500–$10,000

  Ongoing advisory support for founders and executives navigating growth, capital readiness, and strategic decisions. 

What this includes

 Regular access to senior-level perspective and decision support. 

What you receive

  •  Ongoing strategy discussions and prioritization support
     
  • Review of plans, materials, and key initiatives
     
  • Thought partnership on complex or time-sensitive decisions

What this enables

 Better decisions over time without relying on episodic consulting. 

Advisory experience supporting founders across fintech, infrastructure, consumer products, and impact-driven enterprises


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