I work With Business Owners 50+
who want to know what to say and do to run or grow a business in today’s world.
Yet feel:
- Isolated
- Overwhelmed
- Not making enough revenue

You’re doing this alone. And it’s simply too much.
Shelly works with a limited number of clients because real results require real attention. As a Master Certified Business Management Consultant and sought-after expert for established entrepreneurs over 50, she’s your trusted advisor who gets it—and knows how to help you through it.
Coffee Talk with Shelly
Once a month, a small group of business owners sits down for an honest conversation about one real challenge. Attendees call it the conversation of their week.
Business Health Check
Your diagnostic session, a comprehensive analysis that reveals exactly what’s holding your business back and what actions will move the needle fastest.
Work With Me
For owners who know what needs to change and want a senior strategist in their corner to make it happen. Hourly or project-based — built around your business.
Where Shelly Comes In
After decades in business, you know what you’re doing—but the isolation is brutal. No coworkers to bounce ideas off. Technology moving faster than you can keep up. Revenue plateaus you can’t break through alone.
With five decades of entrepreneurial experience building four successful businesses and coaching over 1,000 small business owners, Shelly understands what you’re not saying out loud: the isolation, the overwhelm, the fear of irrelevance.
Clients trust her completely
Because she creates a space where you can tell the truth about what’s really happening—then gives you proven strategies to fix it
She has the business frameworks that work
U.S. Trademark holder for “The Truth About Succeeding in Small Business®
She understands the blocks keeping you stuck
Emotionally Intelligent Certified
She spots revenue gaps fast
And creates implementation plans that generate results
My commitment is to move you from chaos to productivity and bring you the wisdom to achieve real business results.
Shelly Berman
Business & Communication Strategist
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The Truth About Succeeding In Small BusinessTM
Building a successful business is harder than ever. This trademarked framework breaks through frustrations and missteps to deliver the wisdom you need to succeed.

Testimonials
Shelly has such a beautiful depth to her expertise, especially in the areas of sales and business development. She has a generous spirit in sharing tools and creating space to help others. I was part of her Revenue Now group, which is designed to help women and now men over the age of 50 improve their revenue. Revenue Now is a place to connect, learn, and help each other.
Sharon K. Summerfield
Founder, The Nourished Executive
“Shelly met with my team and was great. We appreciated her authentic way of connecting. She went through “The Truth About Succeeding in Small Business” and her own life experiences which were inspiring & insightful. Thank you, Shelly!”
Sandra
Considine
“I recently landed two clients who are starting with me this month. Shelly’s advice helped me describe my services in a way that I believe will be helpful in forging long-term relationships with them and future clients. Thank you, Shelly.”
Jane Hirschhon
Writing Tutor
“Shelly is an amazing small business coach and helps her clients for their marketing and business development needs. Apart from her knowledge and experience, she truly cares for her clients and always looks out for their best interests. I highly recommend her!”
Donato Dandreo
Web Designer
“As a business coach, Shelly has provided accurate advice and guidance to help my clients achieve their marketing goals. She develops strategic business plans that work to improve productivity and profitability, while also helping clients to better manage their time and resources.”
Mark Collins
SEO
“Shelly has a gift of taking the chaos in your brain, breaking it down, and converting it into simple compartmentalized steps to achieve the end goal. We have gained direction with accountability from all parties.”
Lindsey Couture
VP Operations
“Working with SBR is the best investment you can make to grow your business quickly and sustainably. Her analysis of where you can make improvements is generally spot on, and her advice is both practical and achievable. I’ve known Shelly for many years, and I continue to be in awe of her drive and success in whatever she undertakes.”
Andy Willinger
Consultant
“Thank you for laying out the foundation and framework to succeed in small business. Focus, commitment and accountability are the three takeaways that I plan to implement in my everyday work.”
Nora Simonian
Pioneer Financial Group
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