You built something real. Now it's running you.
You're not failing. You're overwhelmed by your own success - too many decisions, too many fires, and not enough clarity on what actually moves the needle. That's exactly where we come in.
✔ Get Qualified Guidance & Strategy ✔ Systematize Your Success ✔ Lead with Confidence
Not Failing! You’re Overwhelmed by your own success
The business owners we work with are good at what they do.
They're making money with their business but they're working a lot harder, sacrificing time with their families, and wondering how something they built became something they can't escape.
They want to fix it. They just don't know where to start.
That's where Business Actuators comes in.
Meet Kevin May, Founder of Business Actuators
Kevin May understands the weight of running a business—the sleepless nights, the endless decisions, and the struggle to translate ambition into lasting success. With decades of experience growing, leading, and transforming hundreds of companies across a wide variety of industries, Kevin is a trusted guide for business owners looking to reclaim control, rediscover their confidence, and transform their companies.
Through Business Actuators, Kevin has redefined traditional business coaching. Rather than focusing on a single dimension, which is the typical approach, his proven approach tackles the three essential drivers of success: brand, leadership, and strategy. This customized framework enables small business owners to break free from overwhelm, replace uncertainty with clarity, and finally see results that match their vision.
If you’ve had some success but find you’re stuck in a plateau, Kevin and his team are here to help you get the tangible results you’re looking for. With his mentorship, you'll uncover a clear path to growth and master the tools to build a business that thrives while also enjoying the balance you yearn for.
Business Actuators has worked with teams of all sizes. We bring real-world expertise in brand, leadership, and strategic growth, and our clients consistently see tangible results within weeks.
Your next chapter starts with a conversation. Schedule a discovery call today, and take the first step toward transforming your business—and your future.
How we work
Reduce the Noise, Create Clarity, & Scale with Confidence.
We work at the intersection of brand, leadership, strategy, and financial awareness - staying involved through execution so clarity turns into focused action and measurable results.
Reduce the Noise
Too many priorities. Too many opinions. Too many fires. We help you cut through the overwhelm so you can clearly see what matters and stop reacting to everything that doesn't.
Create Clarity
Clarity is when everyone knows what matters and who owns it. We bring direction to your leadership, your team, and your strategy so you're not the only one carrying the business.
Scale with Confidence
Growth shouldn't feel like a gamble. We help you put the right people, systems, and decisions in place so you can scale without burning out or losing control.
“I never encountered a challenge that he couldn't help overcome. His strong work ethic and determination provided a role model for personal and professional development."
- Justin S.
What Clients Say
“A leader who consistently steers towards productive outcomes. One of Kevin's most commendable qualities is his authenticity, and his genuine concern for the well-being of those around him.”
- Carol G.
“I was a completely exhausted solopreneur doing everything myself, running on fumes, and unknowingly holding my business back. Working with Kevin changed that.”
- Charlott S.
Executive 52
A 52-week coaching program built around your business. Structured, strategic, and designed to move you from overwhelmed to in control.
Programs designed to meet you where you are
Whether you need a full-year coaching engagement, a focused discovery session, leadership training for your team, or fractional support to execute — we have a path for you.
Illuminate
A focused discovery session that surfaces what's really in the way and gives your team a unified direction forward
A dedicated team that bridges strategy and execution — so clarity doesn't stop at the whiteboard.
Fractional Support
The Confident Leader Blueprint
Programs that strengthen the bridge between leadership and execution — so your team can make decisions without running everything through you.
Your next chapter starts with one conversation.
We'll get to know you, your business, and what success actually looks like for you. No pressure. No pitch. Just clarity.
FAQ
1.s“We’re already successful. We don’t need coaching.”
This statement will sometimes reveal a denial that a business is actually in a much worse situation than the owner realizes. But more commonly, for businesses that have done reasonably well, success can be deceptive. It often hides cracks that have been forming beneath the surface. Business Actuators helps companies not just maintain success but scale it. Our coaching identifies blind spots, optimizes what's already working, and brings alignment so you don’t plateau, or worse, backslide.
2. “We don’t have time for coaching right now.”
If you don’t have an experienced strategic coach guiding you, you’re likely wasting hours of time without even realizing it. Inefficient systems, distractions, and the lack of a clear and proven strategy all waste hours of your time every week.
Time is your most valuable asset, which is exactly why coaching matters. Our approach is designed to maximize your time by focusing on what truly moves the needle. Even one strategic hour a week can generate freedom, unlock growth, and prevent wasted effort in the long run. Getting guidance from a qualified and experienced coach is an investment that pays for itself many times over.
3.“We’ve worked with consultants before, and it didn’t work.”
We get it. Many consultants and coaches give advice and then leave. And many advertise that they help with strategy and scaling, but they just aren’t qualified.
We're in it with you. Here’s how:
We build a custom roadmap unique to your business (We know how to identify problems.)
We walk with you through execution (We have real-world solutions.)
We hold you accountable to outcomes (We know how to get you to focus on what is necessary).
Our clients don’t just get ideas, they get results.
4.“We’re not sure we’re big enough.”
If you’ve seen some success, and you have a team and a vision to grow—you’re big enough. Most of our clients have more than five employees and between $1M and $60M in revenue, but if you’re thinking about the possibility of hiring an experienced and qualified coach, let's talk.
