Struggling with exhaustion and founder-dependency in your business?
Build a business that runs smoothly — with strong leadership, scalable systems, and smart AI supporting your growth.
Go from overwhelmed operator → confident founder with time, freedom, and growth back on your side.
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Meet Craig Carden
Founder Transition & Scale-Up Coach | Leadership Specialist | Creator of Exit Smart & IMPACT Methodology
For founders ready to step out of the weeds, level up their team, and build a business that grows without constant firefighting.
With 33+ years of experience across entrepreneurship, leadership education, and operational strategy, Craig coaches founders to break free from the daily grind and build companies that run with clarity, consistency, and intelligent automation.
He combines battle-tested leadership principles with modern systemisation and AI-powered efficiency — giving you a pathway to scale without burnout, reclaim your time, and create a business that doesn’t depend on you to survive.
You don’t need to work harder. You need better systems, stronger leaders, and smarter tools.
Testimonials
Craig has integrity. For over 11 years he’s helped me simplify complex business and life challenges with timeless wisdom.
William Thompson - Business Founder
Craig’s breadth of experience in business, military and academia makes his coaching incredibly practical and valuable.
Phil Mylotte - Business Founder
In just two months, Craig’s coaching has helped me stay focused, make key decisions, and keep pushing toward success.
Aycan Demiric - Business Founder
Ready to build a self‑sustaining business?
Here’s The Plan:
We’ll eliminate bottlenecks, prioritise what truly moves the needle, and bring calm to the chaos.
Scale (Human + AI)
We design systems, processes, and intelligent AI automations that reduce workload, speed up operations, and empower your team to perform at their best.
Confidence
We’ll strengthen your leadership team, build self-sufficiency across the business, and create a strategy that frees up your time while increasing the company’s value.
Ready to Finally Step Out of the Daily Grind?
Build a high-performing team you trust
Work on the business, not in it
Reclaim more time for family, health, or your next chapter
Grow faster without adding more hours to your week
Frequently Asked Questions
Question 1: What exactly is founder transition coaching?
It’s a structured, proven process that helps founders remove themselves from the day-to-day operations by implementing leadership development, systemisation, and AI-supported workflows — so the business runs smoothly without constant oversight.
Question 2: Is this programme right for me?
If you’re a founder (typically 32–42) who feels overloaded, stuck in the weeds, or unable to step away without things falling apart — this is for you. You’ll get the tools, mindset, and systems to regain control and scale confidently.
Question 3: How is your coaching programme structured?
Across 26 weeks, you’ll receive focused coaching, practical frameworks, and hands-on guidance to build a business that performs without you. We combine leadership development, system building, and AI implementation to create lasting change.
Imagine a business that runs smoothly — and a life that gives you space to breathe again.
Start your transition to freedom, clarity, and sustainable growth.
