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The Forge

Forge the Path

Small business and scaling consultation, where creativity meets strategy.

I know what it takes to turn an idea into a place people return to. Liquid Lunch and GROW taught me that from the inside out.

I bring that experience to small-business and scaling consultation: a careful look at what’s working, honest conversation about what isn’t, and a practical way forward. Growth doesn’t have to mean losing yourself in the process.

Michele, in this corner of the village

I founded Liquid Lunch with my husband Fred and helped grow it from a luncheonette into a multi-location restaurant brand with a distribution business. Community participation wasn’t an extra; it was part of how we built it. After a fire, we rebuilt and shaped GROW into a farm-to-table experience. I’ve worked on the whole business: identity, kitchen flow, customer experience, finances, and the systems behind the scenes. My consulting brings that lived experience to small businesses ready to find their footing or scale without losing their heart.

Offerings

Path-Finding Session

A focused session to name the goal, map the obstacles, and leave with clear next steps.

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Scaling Consultation

A practical look at what growth asks of your business: operations, team, finances, and customer experience, so the next chapter keeps the heart of what you built.

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Ongoing Guidance

Regular check-ins to keep momentum, sharpen decisions and hold you to the plan.

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Questions first? Call or text (203) 645-0735.

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