"I Didn't Just Build Businesses —I Beat the Odds and Built a Legacy."

Discover the real story behind Darlene Ziebell—entrepreneur, strategist, and trusted advisor to high-growth companies across the country.

Darlene Ziebell didn't start with an MBA . . . 

or a silver spoon. She started with a dream — to become a commercial airline pilot — and faced discrimination before she even had the chance to fly. That rejection lit a fire. 

Instead of settling, she launched her first business, The Card Stop, a small card and gift shop—and quickly grew it into a profitable venture. One business turned into four. Each built from the ground up. Each scaled with strategy, not guesswork.

Along the way, she founded:
Professional Solutions, offering technology consulting to Fortune 500 clients.
Actoras Consulting Group, delivering IT strategy services to over 20% of the Fortune 1000 growing to an 8 figure ESOP.
The Center for Women Business Owners, helping hundreds of women scale smarter.
Arch Vacations, which she grew to 7 figures in record time.

Today, Darlene teaches entrepreneurs how to create, grow, and exit businesses that thrive. She’s lived every high and low of business ownership—lawsuits, theft, rapid growth, unexpected collapse—and still came back stronger.

Her story is proof: You don’t have to go it alone. You just need the right guide.

The Journey to 8 Figures . . . 

 

Why My Experience Can't Be Bought

Zyan Williams-Crain, my Director of Marketing, recently asked about the value of my brand. He calculated it would cost someone $52.8 million to achieve my skill level. As a founding member of the First Generation of a New Breed, I’m proud to state that my experience goes beyond a lifetime of knowledge. 

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Real Results. Real Leaders. Real Stories.

These entrepreneurs didn’t guess their way to growth—they partnered with a strategist who’s been there.

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Whether you’re stuck, scaling, or starting over, Darlene has helped business owners just like you. Explore her strategic programs or book a private session.

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