For investors & owners

An operator's view of the schools you invest in

Financial models show what a school earned. They don't always show whether its enrollment engine and operations will hold up. I've run campuses, owned P&Ls and managed budgets up to $25M. I'll look at a school the way an operator would.

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How I help

Before the deal, after it, and when results slip

Plain-language findings you can act on, with red flags and upside stated clearly.

1

Before the deal

Operational review

A short, plain-language report with red flags, upside and questions for management.

  • Enrollment funnel health: lead sources, conversion, cost per start, retention
  • Admissions team capability and process
  • Operating structure, staffing and cost base against enrollment
  • Accreditation and regulatory standing, and risks to watch
2

After the deal

First 100 days

A practical plan that turns the investment thesis into weekly action.

  • Enrollment and operations priorities, with owners and targets
  • Leadership and team assessment
  • KPI dashboard and review rhythm
  • Quick wins in lead response, conversion and cost control
3

When performance slips

Turnaround support

Fast diagnosis and hands-on work with campus leaders to reset the plan.

  • Enrollment and operating gaps identified quickly
  • Reset plan with clear milestones
  • Interim leadership where needed
4

Multi-campus portfolios

Shared KPIs and playbooks

One set of measures and admissions playbooks across schools, building on my regional work supporting 16 schools.

Why an operator

I've done the work your returns depend on

I've doubled a campus, launched a new one, met accreditation standards with several accreditors, and run large budgets with full P&L accountability. I know which numbers matter, and which problems are fixable in months versus years.

  • 2× student population in two years (Kaplan International)
  • +71% student population at a newly launched campus (Amerigo Education)
  • $25M operating budget with full compliance (UTI)
  • −50% cost per lead with qualified leads doubled (Miami Ad School)
  • ACCSC, ACCET, COE, CIE accreditation and compliance experience

Next step

Looking at a school, or a portfolio that needs a lift?

Share what you can about the opportunity. Conversations are kept confidential.

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