About
Jeff Donaldson specializes in helping founder CEOs who feel like their businesses are running them, rather than the other way around. As a Scaling Up growth coach, Jeff focuses on equipping leaders and their teams with the processes and tools needed to achieve sustainable growth—growth that delivers more than just financial rewards.

Jeff’s extensive entrepreneurial and corporate experience includes decades of leading teams and brands through rapid growth and transformation. His passion lies in helping companies identify and overcome bottlenecks, align their leadership teams, and set clear strategies for long-term success.

Jeff’s work spans industries ranging from private equity and tech to consumer goods, real estate, and advanced manufacturing. Over his career, he has guided businesses through start-ups, rebrands, turnarounds, and the challenges of scaling mature organizations. His expertise includes strategy development, market positioning, operational optimization, and leadership alignment.

Professional Highlights
Leadership & Transformation: With over 25 years of experience, Jeff has served as a Founder CEO, CMO, and Vice President of marketing across diverse sectors. Most recently his entrepreneurial drive led to the founding of FocusedBrands, where he delivered custom-fit freelance marketing teams to help companies connect with their audiences and grow strategically

Scaling Up Expertise: Jeff leverages proven frameworks like Scaling Up to align leadership teams, clarify goals, and create scalable strategies. This process allows for the results such as 2x cash flow and 3x profitability.

Marketing Acumen: From launching products at Crocs footwear to developing innovative campaigns at Coors Brewing Company, Jeff has a track record of driving results. He’s built global partnerships with top athletes and brands, redesigned packaging for dozens of SKUs, and increased customer lifetime value.

Personal Highlights
Jeff holds both an MBA and a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Denver. He’s a dedicated father of twins, and balances his professional pursuits with a love for the Colorado outdoors living in Boulder. His experience as a founder, executive, and coach gives him unique insight into the challenges faced by ambitious leaders seeking to grow their businesses and reclaim their time.

For Jeff, the ultimate reward is empowering CEOs to build businesses they love—without sacrificing the life they want to live.

Coaching Regions
Canada - Central Canada
Canada - West Coast
US - Midwest
US - Northeast
US - Southeast
US - Southwest
US - West

Industry of Expertise
Administrative/Clerical
Building/Construction
Coaching/Business Consulting
Computer/IT/Software Development
Creative/Design
Editorial/Writing
Food Services/Hospitality
Installation/Maintenance
Manufacturing/Production/Operations
Marketing
Retail
Other