Kimberley A. Smith

FOUNDER & LEAD CONSULTANT

You just met me. Here's how I help founders launch, get found, and grow.

Product Strategy · Digital Launch Infrastructure · E-commerce Operations · Commercial Real Estate


The problem

Launching a business is hard enough without the tech chaos.

Most founders spend more time agonizing over tech platforms — all claiming to be the best — than managing their build-out, staffing, and inventory. Then, instead of serving customers, they're fighting systems they barely understand and won’t have time to oversee.

The result: wrong POS, generic setups, no online presence, zero visibility in search, and data no one's actually using. Everything half-built, nobody holding it together.

That's where I come in.

I help founders build and manage the digital foundation that gets them open, discoverable, and operating like a real business — from day one.


what i do

4 phases. one path to launch.

Whether you need the full build or just one missing piece — every phase is designed to meet you where you are in any industry you operate in.

  • Tech stack, brand foundation & OCM-ready operations

    $4,500–$9,250

    Build the operational foundation before doors open. I guide POS selection, ecommerce platform decisions, loyalty systems, and compliance-ready marketing — plus brand identity if you need it.

    WHAT’S INCLUDED

    • Tech stack discovery + POS selection

    • Ecommerce platform decisions

    • Marketing compliance review

    • Business case + brand concept document

    • Logo + brand guidelines (add-on)

    ⏱ 4–8 WEEKS

  • Get discovered on Google, Yelp, Social & industry-relevant platforms (ie: Weedmaps)

    $1,750

    The fastest way to get found. I set up and optimize every platform your customers will use to discover you — and make sure your presence is consistent, compelling, and complete.

    • Google Business Profile setup + optimization

    • Yelp + Weedmaps profile setup

    • Social platform setup + launch creative

    • Google Review QR signage (lucite or plaque)

    • Hours, location, menu, and service info across all platforms

    ⏱ 1–2 WEEKS

  • Set up your digital storefront and start taking orders

    $2,550–$3,500

    Once you're discoverable, it's time to sell. I oversee ecommerce setup, POS implementation, pricing strategy, loyalty programs, and analytics — so you open ready to convert.

    • Ecommerce storefront design oversight

    • POS system + hardware procurement

    • Product categories + menu configuration and design oversight

    • Loyalty program + email/SMS setup and launch strategy

    • Coordinate and oversee implementation with tech partners

    ⏱ 4–8 WEEKS

  • Ongoing operations, SEO, Loyalty & Marketing — monthly retainer

    From $2,550/mo

    After launch, your business needs a strategic partner — not just a vendor. I manage your ecommerce, marketing, loyalty campaigns, and local SEO so you can focus on running the business.

    • Ecommerce updates + product promotions

    • Loyalty + email/SMS campaign management

    • Analytics monitoring + reporting

    • Social + marketing coordination (may require additional fees for video/photography)

    • Local SEO + Google Business Profile management (+$950/mo)

    ⏱ ONGOING MONTHLY RETAINER


who this is for

sound like you?

  • 🌿 Cannabis dispensary founders in New York navigating OCM licensing and pre-launch setup

  • 🚀 Small business owners and entrepreneurs preparing to launch a brick-and-mortar or digital storefront

  • 📍 Founders who are open — but invisible. No Google presence, no ecommerce, no discovery strategy

  • 🔧 Business owners drowning in tech decisions who need one expert to coordinate it all

  • 📈 Established small businesses ready to grow revenue through digital operations and local SEO


free resources

start here

Tools and resources to help you determine where you are — and what to do next.

7 phases, 50+ action items — from business identity, OCM compliance to post-launch growth. Built for New York cannabis founders.

A one-page breakdown of every phase critical for launch and ongoing operation; what’s included, timelines and investment ranges - shareable with your team.

NY ramps up pot production to snuff out potential massive weed shortage (NY Post, 3/6/2026) - 100 new licenses may be issued this year to growers.


LET’s TALK

REady to get to work?

Book a free 30-minute strategy call. We'll talk about where you are, where you want to go, and exactly how I can help you get there.