Meet Darlene M. Ziebell
Business Turnaround Strategist | Crisis Management Expert | 8-Figure Entrepreneur
“When you hire an architect, you’re paying for the blueprint, not just the hours it took to create it. My expertise is your business blueprint for success—solutions refined over decades to save you time and drive measurable growth.”
With over 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur, CEO, and Fortune 1000 consultant, I help business owners fix what’s not working—fast. I’ve built four successful companies (three from scratch), scaled them to 8-figure revenues, and led them through exits including mergers, sales, and ESOPs. I’ve also advised more than 20% of the Fortune 1000, guiding companies through complex growth and recovery challenges.
My clients don’t come to me for theory—they come for results. Whether you’re facing stagnant sales, team dysfunction, or a business crisis, I help you diagnose the root problems, build a clear strategy, and execute a plan to move forward with confidence.
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Real-World Experience You Can Trust
I’ve been in your shoes. I’ve faced what most business owners fear:
* Survived a multi-million-dollar lawsuit filed by a state government
* Recovered from bank embezzlement
* Navigated rapid market shifts during the COVID-19 shutdown
* Rescued business owners from the brink of bankruptcy
I don’t just help businesses survive—I help them achieve their next 7-figures.
Schedule Time With Me TodayLet's Talk If . . .
- Your sales are stagnant
- Your marketing spend isn't generating results
- You're stuck in a saturated market
- You don't know how to differentiate your business
- You're preparing for an exit —or a comeback
- Or . . . you just don't know what to do next.
I’ve been there—and I know how to help.
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What I Offer
Through my private consulting practice, live workshops, webinars, digital programs, I deliver clear, actionable strategies to:
- Grow revenues quickly with my 7 Figure Sales Audit
- Stabilize operations with my Crisis Recovery Audit
- Restore profitability with Strategic Turnaround Planning
Credentials
- MBA, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
- Founder & CEO of multiple 7 & 8 figure businesses
- Management consultant to over 20% of the Fortune-1000
- Creator of the proprietary Business Growth Methodology
- Founder of Center For Women Business Owners
A Blend of Entrepreneurship and Management Consulting . . .
As a former management consultant, my consulting firms have an extensive list of clients.
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What Business Owners Are Saying . . .
Mark Seven
CEO, Get Away With Murder, Inc.
“Darlene has a remarkable instinct for business strategy of not only knowing WHAT improvements to make, but WHEN and HOW to implement them. In the 20+ years I’ve known her, she has always provided us with useful management advice including accounting methodology, personnel and legal issues, contemporary marketing foresight, even spot-on location suggestions.
Kathy Ameche
CEO, Micci Micci
"Why didn't I meet you earlier?Darlene has helped me focus on my value proposition, identifying customers and most importantly howto make money. Regardless of the level of business ownership you are at, her no nonsense approach is of great value.
Hayward Harris, Jr.
CEO & Founder, The Rib Doctor
I hired Darlene to help me develop and implement marketing strategies. She has worked tirelessly to help separate me from my competitors in a competitive marketplace and encouraged me to cover every detail. The greatest compliment I can give anyone is trust, Darlene has indeed earned my trust!
