Case Study: Mark’s Strategic Growth with Darlene’s Guidance
Jun 04, 2025
Case Study: Mark’s Strategic Growth with Darlene’s Guidance
🧭 Client Snapshot
Name: Mark Seven
Title: President and Founder, Get Away With Murder, Inc.
Industry: Entertainment (immersive, interactive experiences)
Core Challenge: Navigating sustainable national growth while managing complex internal operations
Objective: To receive consistent, high-level strategic counsel across business functions during expansion
🔄 REALIGN – The Shift in Perspective
Mark had built a strong foundation for Get Away With Murder, Inc., but as the company scaled nationally, operational complexity grew. From managing financial frameworks to legal compliance and team dynamics, Mark recognized he needed more than intuition—he needed expert guidance.
What stood out was not a singular crisis, but the accumulated weight of cross-functional decisions that required timing, strategy, and trust. This ongoing need for executive-level strategic input became the driving force for seeking Darlene’s counsel. Her ability to realign strategic vision with practical, timely execution was a game changer.
🛠️ APPLY – Strategy & Execution
Over a span of nearly 25 years, Darlene became a trusted advisor across every phase of the business. Her involvement went beyond periodic consulting—she became a strategic partner.
Her input included:
- Refining accounting and financial methodologies to support scalable growth
- Advising on legal frameworks and risk management
- Guiding hiring decisions and personnel development strategies
- Forecasting market and audience shifts for effective marketing campaigns
- Identifying strategic location choices aligned with growth goals
Darlene's clarity, honesty, and professional integrity made her an indispensable part of the company's expansion journey.
📈 YIELD – Results & Transformation
The impact of Darlene’s work is embedded in the longevity and national success of Get Away With Murder, Inc. Her strategic insights didn’t just solve problems—they built resilience.
Key outcomes:
- Sustained business growth over two decades
- Increased operational efficiency across departments
- Greater clarity in decision-making and reduced executive overwhelm
- A trusted advisory relationship that evolved with the company
“Darlene has a remarkable instinct for business strategy—not only knowing WHAT improvements to make, but WHEN and HOW to implement them.” — Mark Seven
💡 Final Insight
For entrepreneurs aiming to grow sustainably, long-term strategic partnerships are essential. Darlene’s story with Get Away With Murder, Inc. demonstrates how one advisor's steady, cross-disciplinary guidance can shape the trajectory of an entire enterprise.
Connect with Darlene M. Ziebell by clicking here.
Connect with Mark Seven, Get Away With Murder Inc. by clicking here.
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