Build a business that grows without running your life.
Building Business U gives Florida small business owners a real plan, the right funding and an on demand advisory team. You work one on one with Orlando business consultant Chris Poff, backed by the Wizard Brain Trust.
- Free
- first business evaluation
- $500
- CEO on Call, up to 2 hours
- 30 days
- to a launch ready plan
Chris Poff, founder of Building Business U and the Wizard Brain Trust
How working with Chris works
Let me get you there.
- 01Free evaluationA conversation about your goals, numbers and roadblocks.
- 02Find the weak linksFunding, the business model or the team.
- 03Build the planPriorities, funding needs and a timeline you can follow.
- 04Launch and fill gapsChris and Brain Trust specialists help you execute.
What does Building Business U do for Florida business owners?
Most owners try to wear every hat. Chris builds the team around you.
Building Business U is an Orlando business consulting and coaching practice. Chris Poff helps owners write a business plan, secure funding, grow profitably, and buy or sell a business, then fills skill gaps with Wizard Brain Trust specialists such as a fractional CFO, marketer or lead generation expert.
- One on one with Chris, not a call center or a course
- Strategy and execution together, not just advice
- Specialists on a fractional basis when you need them
What services does Building Business U offer?
Six ways to work with Chris, from your first business plan to selling the company you built. Every one starts with a free business evaluation.
Not sure which fits? Find your starting point or book a free evaluation.
Why do so many small businesses fail?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Business Employment Dynamics: Establishment Age and Survival Data. Rounded from recent releases.
Most small businesses that close run into the same three problems. Each one is fixable when you see it early.
Under capitalized
Not enough funding for operations and growth. Chris builds a funding plan before cash runs short.
Faulty business model
Pricing, margins or sales that do not add up. A plan with real numbers shows it before it gets expensive.
Missing skills on the team
One owner cannot be the expert in everything. The Wizard Brain Trust fills the gap, fractionally.
Wizard Brain Trust
What is the Wizard Brain Trust?
The Wizard Brain Trust is Building Business U’s team of specialists. Once Chris finds the missing piece in your business, you bring in an expert on a fractional basis instead of hiring full time.
Meet the Brain Trust- 01Fractional CFO and accounting
- 02Funding and credit partners
- 03Marketing
- 04Lead generation
- 05Business development
- 06Business brokerage
- 07Financial planning
- 08Virtual assistants
- 09Partner on Call
Meet Chris Poff, the CEO who sees around corners.
Chris Poff is an Orlando business strategist and the founder of Building Business U and the Wizard Brain Trust. He helps owners scale to the next level, build an effective management team and predict the best way forward.
He spent thousands of hours on research, testing, trial and error to build the Wizard Brain Trust, because he believes every small business owner can create exponential growth by using the mindsets, skill sets and knowledge elite businesses use every day.
Founder, Wizard Brain Trust ▲ 20+ years in the Florida market ▲ Building Wealth podcast guest
Chris Poff, Orlando, Florida
Find your starting point
Three quick questions point you to the right place to start. Whatever the result, the next step is a free evaluation where Chris recommends the right level of help.
What do clients say about Chris Poff?
“When I launched I made more in the first month than I did the previous 6 months, using a real tailored strategy that had nothing to do with working harder, just working smarter.”
“He has this amazing ability to pinpoint exactly what’s holding a business back from hitting its revenue goals.”
“With his help, I revamped my business plan, created launch strategies for various marketing campaigns, and developed metrics to track my results.”
“Chris helped me to build my real estate holdings from 0 to 5 homes worth almost $1 million in just over 3 years.”
Business consulting questions
Straight answers to what Florida business owners ask before working with Chris.
More answers on the FAQ page, or call or text 407-908-8023.
What does a business consultant in Orlando do?
A business consultant looks at how your company makes money, where it gets stuck and what to fix first. Chris Poff works with Orlando and Florida owners on business plans, funding, growth strategy, buying or selling a business, and filling skill gaps through the Wizard Brain Trust.
Is Chris a business coach or a business consultant?
Both. Coaching covers accountability, mindset and decision making. Consulting covers the plan, the numbers, funding and execution. Most clients use a mix, and the free evaluation shows which you need right now.
How much does business coaching with Chris cost?
CEO on Call is $500 for up to 2 hours with Chris. The 30 Day Launch Plan is $1,997. The Full Business Launch is $9,997. The first business evaluation is free.
Do you only work with Orlando businesses?
Chris is based in Orlando and works with owners across Central Florida and the rest of the state. Sessions run by phone or video, so clients elsewhere in Florida (and outside it) can work with him too.
What happens in the free business evaluation?
You talk with Chris about your goals, your numbers and what is holding you back. You leave with the top issues to fix and a recommended next step, whether or not you hire him.
What kinds of businesses do you help?
Startups, side hustles turning into full time companies, and established small businesses that have hit a ceiling. Chris also helps people decide whether to buy an existing business or start one from scratch.
Free business evaluation