Rooted - Strategic - Human

Entrepreneurs, real estate developers, and hospitality leaders hire me to build resilient, community-driven businesses that create real-world impact and long-term profitability — because most are stuck chasing short-term wins without a clear path to sustainable growth.

They’re overwhelmed, scattered, exhausted, firefighting, frustrated, frazzled, adrift, disillusioned, vacillating, disappointed in their slow progress, craving real traction — and they know what’s at stake. They’re done settling for chaos. They’re ready, truly ready, to finally build something that lasts.

So I help them develop powerful business ecosystems, structure strategic deals, and build authority that endures.

Bottom line: I help visionaries turn bold ideas into lasting legacies.

Why Should You Listen to Me?

I’ve worn a lot of hats — author, strategist, real estate investor, small business advocate — but at the core, I’m someone who sees both the beauty and the grit in building something that lasts.

I’ve helped leaders clarify their direction, structure smarter deals, and reconnect with the reason they started in the first place. But I didn’t get here through theory — I got here by doing the work, learning what doesn’t work, and never letting go of the bigger mission.

One of my favorite examples? There’s a stunning log-built hotel in my area — once breathtaking, then left to molder through a string of owners. I couldn’t acquire it myself, but I heard something in the seller’s voice, so I passed that spark to the right people. The women who ultimately acquired it took that thread and turned it into a partnership. Now, the place is being brought back to life.

My role was small — but I helped. And that’s what this is all about.

This is the promise I bring into every project I touch — and why it might matter to you.

Big Promise: The Why

If you’re exhausted from running in circles, chasing your tail for short-term wins, and you're craving a business that actually lasts — you’re in the right place.

Because here's the truth: the real world isn’t kind to dreamers who only dabble.

So when vision meets structure, everything changes.

Skye (technically, Skye 2)
Rooted in real life. Fueled by vision...

Between fares, I built a business education one book at a time. This wasn’t just a job — it was a classroom on wheels

Here’s where it all started...

The Origin Story: Where It All Began

I was raised in business — quite literally.

My dad ran a greenhouse right in our front yard, and from the time I could sit by myself, I was part of it. Whether we (voluntarily) volunteered or not, us kids learned what it meant to build something, care for it daily, and sell what we grew.

That planted a seed.

Fast forward to the '90s — I was driving taxi, with plenty of time between fares some days. So I did what any entrepreneur-in-the-making might do: I hit the library.

Business books became my mentors. Jay Conrad Levinson. Peter Drucker. Seth Godin. The shelves held the strategies. The streets were my classroom.

All of it — the dirt-under-the-fingernails lessons from the greenhouse, and the theory and thought leadership from business legends — shaped the way I see value, work, and growth.

So when I help entrepreneurs and developers untangle the chaos, I’m not offering fluff or trends. I’m offering the

lived-in, hard-won insight that comes from growing businesses at the roots.

That’s why I do what I do:

To help leaders like you build resilient, community-rooted ventures that thrive — for real, and for the long haul.

The Expertise:

Why People Trust Me

Whether I’m structuring strategic deals, advising real estate transformations, writing books or coaching authors and experts…

I don’t just bring ideas. I bring clarity, systems, and a bias for real-world results.

Published Author & Strategic Ghostwriter

Real Estate Strategy Advisor focused on long-term resilience

Destination Developer for hospitality-centric properties

Deal Architect who connects people, capital, and purpose

I don’t just help businesses grow.. I help them grow roots.

Learned leadership, listening, and dressage from Sparky.

He passed in 2014, and I miss him every day.

Good businesses, like good riders, know when to lead and when to listen.

Every one of these started as a messy draft or a bold idea. Together, we turned them into real influence.

That brings us to the bookshelf...

Published Author

Writing and publishing aren’t just skills — they’re power tools. And here's a secret many authors aren't sharing... they had HELP writing their book.. they didn't do it on their own!

For many, a well-written book is the gateway to influence, clarity, and industry authority.

Since 2014, I’ve written and ghostwritten books that do just that — both under my name and for clients with powerful stories to tell.

With every project, I bring systems, process, and precision — so that what’s in your head becomes a high-impact asset on the page.

Want to collaborate on a book that builds your brand and your legacy?

Where Do We Go From Here?

Whether you're here to hire, collaborate, invest, or just explore — the doors are open.

Start with what speaks to you below, or reach out directly.

Why Should You Listen to Me?

I’ve worn a lot of hats — author, strategist, real estate investor, small business advocate — but at the core, I’m someone who sees both the beauty and the grit in building something that lasts.

I’ve helped leaders clarify their direction, structure smarter deals, and reconnect with the reason they started in the first place. But I didn’t get here through theory — I got here by doing the work, learning what doesn’t work, and never letting go of the bigger mission.

One of my favorite examples? There’s a stunning log-built hotel in my area — once breathtaking, then left to molder through a string of owners. I couldn’t acquire it myself, but I heard something in the seller’s voice, so I passed that spark to the right people. The women who ultimately acquired it took that thread and turned it into a partnership. Now, the place is being brought back to life.

My role was small — but I helped. And that’s what this is all about.

This is the promise I bring into every project I touch — and why it might matter to you.

Big Promise: The Why

Skye (technically, Skye 2)
Rooted in real life. Fueled by vision...

If you’re exhausted from running in circles, chasing your tail for short-term wins, and you're craving a business that actually lasts — you’re in the right place.

Because here's the truth: the real world isn’t kind to dreamers who only dabble.

So when vision meets structure, everything changes.

Here’s where it all started...

The Origin Story: Where It All Began

Between fares, I built a business education one book at a time. This wasn’t just a job — it was a classroom on wheels

I was raised in business — quite literally.

My dad ran a greenhouse right in our front yard, and from the time I could sit by myself, I was part of it. Whether we (voluntarily) volunteered or not, us kids learned what it meant to build something, care for it daily, and sell what we grew.

That planted a seed.

Fast forward to the '90s — I was driving taxi, with plenty of time between fares some days. So I did what any entrepreneur-in-the-making might do: I hit the library.

Business books became my mentors. Jay Conrad Levinson. Peter Drucker. Seth Godin. The shelves held the strategies. The streets were my classroom.

All of it — the dirt-under-the-fingernails lessons from the greenhouse, and the theory and thought leadership from business legends — shaped the way I see value, work, and growth.

So when I help entrepreneurs and developers untangle the chaos, I’m not offering fluff or trends. I’m offering the

lived-in, hard-won insight that comes from growing businesses at the roots.

That’s why I do what I do:

To help leaders like you build resilient, community-rooted ventures that thrive — for real, and for the long haul.

The Expertise:

Why People Trust Me

Learned leadership, listening, and dressage from Sparky.

He passed in 2014, and I miss him every day.

Good businesses, like good riders, know when to lead and when to listen.

Whether I’m structuring strategic deals, advising real estate transformations, writing books or coaching authors and experts…

I don’t just bring ideas. I bring clarity, systems, and a bias for real-world results.

Published Author & Strategic Ghostwriter

Real Estate Strategy Advisor focused on long-term resilience

Destination Developer for hospitality-centric properties

Deal Architect who connects people, capital, and purpose

I don’t just help businesses grow.. I help them grow roots.

That brings us to the bookshelf...

Published Author

Every one of these started as a messy draft or a bold idea. Together, we turned them into real influence.

Writing and publishing aren’t just skills — they’re power tools. And here's a secret many authors aren't sharing... they had HELP writing their book.. they didn't do it on their own!

For many, a well-written book is the gateway to influence, clarity, and industry authority.

Since 2014, I’ve written and ghostwritten books that do just that — both under my name and for clients with powerful stories to tell.

With every project, I bring systems, process, and precision — so that what’s in your head becomes a high-impact asset on the page.

Want to collaborate on a book that builds your brand and your legacy?

Patricia Unfiltered: The FrameWork

Why I Do What I Do

I believe bold ideas deserve strong roots. My mission is to help entrepreneurs and investors build ventures that create jobs, revive communities, and position local economies to thrive — for real, and for the long haul.

A Vision Built for Legacy

My work isn’t about flashy wins — it’s about building the kind of ventures that still matter a decade from now. I envision a future where entrepreneurs like you drive prosperity, not just profit. Real communities. Real outcomes. Real staying power.

Words That Build What Matters

I write like I build — with clarity, purpose, and a bias toward action. My books tackle the real struggles entrepreneurs face, and offer practical, strategic guidance grounded in experience. No fluff. Just the tools to move forward.

Strategy That Respects

the Real World

I help business owners turn messy realities into clear paths forward. Whether it’s structuring a partnership, pricing for real profit, or designing a venture that actually fits your life — I care about solutions that work. For you. For your team. For the long haul.

Strategy That Rebuilds Communities

I specialize in real estate that brings places back to life — from rural hotels and glamping destinations to hybrid-use projects that anchor local economies. My focus? Long-term value, strategic redevelopment, and hospitality that serves both guests and the ground it stands on.

Rooted in Land.

Designed for People.

I don’t just develop properties — I build places with meaning. That includes honoring the land itself. Much of my work takes place in northern Minnesota, in and around Ojibwa land — and I carry that awareness into how I plan, partner, and build. From glamping sites to rural venues, I think in seasons, legacies, and ecosystems.

Because when you build with heart, you build something that lasts.

Much of my work takes place on the traditional and contemporary lands of the Ojibwa people. I honor their ongoing connection to land, water, and community, and I strive to carry it on in all my projects.