About Darlene Ziebell

Q: Who is Darlene Ziebell and what is her background?

Darlene Ziebell is a veteran entrepreneur, CEO, author, and consultant who has built and exited multiple 7‑ and 8‑figure companies and advised more than 20% of the Fortune 1000.

Q: What industries has Darlene Ziebell worked with?

Darlene Ziebell has advised across a wide range of industries, including those represented within the Fortune 1000, and uses proven enterprise‑level consulting methods.

Q: How does Darlene Ziebell help business owners grow?

Darlene Ziebell helps entrepreneurs by teaching customized business systems and strategic techniques she built from growing four businesses and consulting for enterprise‑level companies.

Q: What outcomes can I expect working with Darlene Ziebell?

You can expect sustainable growth, clarity in scaling strategy, and business transformation—using tactics she implemented in her own companies that reached seven and eight figures.

Q: What does Darlene’s experience bring to my business?

With over 30 years of expertise, Darlene brings deep consulting experience, author credentials, and practical leadership as your expert Co‑CEO guide to help fix broken systems and build scalable business solutions.

Executive Business Consultant & Fortune 1000 Advisor

Darlene Ziebell is an executive business consultant and coach who has built and exited multiple 7‑ and 8‑figure businesses and advised over 20% of the Fortune 1000.

With decades of executive consulting to Fortune 1000-level businesses and entrepreneurs, Darlene offers proven strategic mentorship for scaling brands.

With over 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur, CEO, and Fortune 1000 consultant, I help business owners fix what’s not working—fast. She's built four successful companies (three from scratch), scaled them to 8-figure revenues, and led them through exits including mergers, sales, and ESOPs. Darlene also advised more than 20% of the Fortune 1000, guiding companies through complex growth and recovery challenges.

Her clients don’t come to her for theory—they come for results. Whether you’re facing stagnant sales, team dysfunction, or a business crisis, she helps you diagnose the root problems, build a clear strategy, and execute a plan to move forward with confidence.

“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." - Darlene M. Ziebell

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Why Work with Business Consultant Darlene Ziebell.

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.

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Let'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

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Experience with Fortune 1000 Companies

As a former management consultant, my consulting firms have an extensive list of clients.

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Trusted by Leaders in Corporate and Small Business.

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!

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