Foundry Solutions | Escape the Chaos. Scale with Confidence.

And take back 5-10 hours of every week.

You built something real.

But right now, you're in the way.

Find out what it’s actually costing you to be the only one who can make your business run.

5 minutes. No email required. Just a number you need to see.

Not theory. Not templates. Not guesswork.

Not theory

You don't need another book recommendation or a whiteboard full of ideas you don't have time to execute. Everything we do is grounded in what's actually happening inside your business right now.

Not Templates

Your business didn't come from a template and neither does the work we do together. What gets built is built around your people, your problems, and your specific situation.

Not Guesswork

Every recommendation comes from real operational experience, not a certification or a methodology someone else developed. We identify the right lever and we pull it together.

real, side-by-side work

This isn't consulting from a distance. When we work together I'm in it with you, building the systems, solving the fires, and making sure something real gets made. You won't be handed a deck & well wishes.

You’re wearing too many hats, so the last thing you need is another consultant
who delivers a pricey framework but expects you to do all of the heavy lifting.

You’re not even sure where your time is going, and if you’re lucky,
you see “current” numbers at the end of every month.  

Foundry Solutions exists for founders in the thick of it.  I have been there.  I’ve lived the long hours, the sleepless nights, wondering why I don’t have the visibility into my business that I need to make decisions.  Now I help business owners and leaders overcome that struggle with personalized solutions. 

Systems that work for them, not the other way around.

55% of owners

are too overwhelmed to grow.

Wherever you are, YOU CAN GET STARTED.

Choose what speaks to you most.

5 Signs You've Outgrown Your Ops

The systems that got you here may be holding you back. Use this quick guide to spot operational breakdowns before they stall your momentum.

Leadership Energy Leak Audit

When you're running on empty, it's time to find what’s draining you. This printable audit helps identify invisible energy leaks so you can lead with more clarity and calm.

The Systems Survival Kit

A powerful set of printables to help you assess what’s working, build weekly structure, and regain control without the overwhelm.

The Founder Tax Calculation

Take this 5-minute self-assessment to find out what being the ceiling to your business is costing you.

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I was in your shoes...

Jake Lair

Founder & Fractional COO

I started FOUNDRY because I know what it’s like to be the decision-maker, the culture holder, and the system all in one. From managing nuclear ops to leading teams across manufacturing and hospitality.  I’ve lived through systems breaking, clarity vanishing, and chaos creeping in.

If you’re anything like me, the last thing I want to hear is another set of leadership buzzwords or (even worse) some plug-and-play, one-size-fits-all shiny strategy that someone is promising will “fix” all my problems. In fact, bring that used-car salesman, guru sounding jargon my way and I’m out.

I just wanted something that would work for me.  A solution that met me where I was at, worked for the team I was leading, and ultimately helped me find three things: real numbers (fast), a team that knew what they needed to do and why, and systems that actually supported me (instead of getting in my way as they so often did before).

That’s the mission behind FOUNDRY Solutions.  The tools I offer I designed for myself directly from the lessons I’ve learned throughout my career.  I meet you where you are at, make sure I have a solid understanding of your team and business, and then work by your side to find the right solutions to the challenges slowing your growth.

What's slowing your growth?

Take the Friction Finder Quiz to identify what’s
blocking your momentum and what to do next.

The Library

Hard Earned Lessons, Shared Freely.

Hurricane Season Small Business Impact: 2025 Storms & Tariffs

Hurricane season’s small business impact extends far beyond coastal regions, especially in 2025. If you’re running a small business in the Midwest, you might think…

Revenge Bedtime Procrastination: It’s Sabotaging Your Business

Revenge Bedtime Procrastination: It’s Sabotaging Your Business

TL;DR That late-night “you” who stays up for just one more episode is sabotaging the early-morning “you” who has to lead. It’s not about willpower. …

Strengthening Your Entrepreneur Mindset Through Bad Days

How One Bad Day Almost Ruined My Business When I decided to venture out on my own, I promised myself I’d lead with authenticity. It’s…