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The idea for The Advisory Labs was born out of the struggle for businesses, and their stories, to break away from caution. To be told genuinely. To be experienced as they are. Filled with every sense, not only through imagery, but heard, touched, smelled and, at times, tasted. Out of the haze of Covid, connection became more difficult for all of us. Solving for the challenge needed to be direct, between people and experiences. We knew data and insights would be the centerpiece to accelerate critical decisions. Combining them together would bring the trust and connection people were craving.

But, the most important step in our development was the last: that is, the best way to solve challenges is to be inside of them by also operating them. To understand, to create, design and operate. So, we made the decision to start up two others the owners were deeply passionate about: Adventure Explorations, an adventure-based outfitter and TeamBuilding company serving the area from DC to Boston. Second, Vintage Classic Instruments, operating from Nashville, provides a boutique atelier retail experience for players and collectors of custom and vintage guitars. We weren’t seeking dozens
of clients as we intended to remain private, not repeating past mistakes, with a small number of clients. We saw the benefits early on for clients to work with peers who were not only experts but leaders who were working inside organizations with similar challenges.

Problem-solving and experimenting happens when people have the tools, empowerment and a wicked independent streak to take them on. Then, collaboration can thrive. And, it’s what clients are paying for:

Experts with real-world, everyday experience.

A Beehive of testing, learning, sharing and problem-solving.

That’s difference and real accountability.