Who We Are
With over 20 years of experience in senior leadership roles in Learning & Development (L&D) and entrepreneurial ventures, our team brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to help you succeed. We offer personalized support and innovative solutions tailored to your unique needs, ensuring you thrive in today's competitive landscape.
We are Future Ready Consulting
Vision:
Our vision is to empower individuals and organizations to achieve their ideas and success, creating positive impact while gaining the freedom to shape their future and opportunities. Through inclusive, powerful experiences that honor all identities and cultures, we help entrepreneurs and businesses reach their goals and drive economic mobility. By delivering results in education and career opportunities, we strive to build a more equitable and innovative world for all.
Everyone deserves to have access to the knowledge and information they need to impact the world in a positive way through a business or personal mission.
We provide fuel to the passionate, and inspiration to those that doubt.
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Mission:
Empower diverse, impact-driven entrepreneurs and organizations by delivering strategic and digital solutions that foster the launch, growth, and scaling of enduring legacies.
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Core Values:
*Provide compassionate radical candor:
Foster open, honest communication while demonstrating empathy and understanding.
*Be better than yesterday:
Strive to surpass yesterday's achievements and embrace personal and professional growth to not just check a box but make sure to achieve the goal.
*Think entrepreneurially to solve problems:
Approach challenges with an entrepreneurial mindset to drive creative and effective system-level solutions.
*Be socially impactful in positive ways:
Commit to making a meaningful difference through inclusive and socially responsible actions.
*Leave nothing unchallenged:
Challenge the status quo and pursue excellence in every endeavor, leaving no opportunity unexamined to play the long game.
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Equity Statement
At Future Ready Consulting, we champion equitable access and the empowerment of individuals and organizations to achieve their ideas and success. We celebrate and respect every identity, perspective, and culture, believing that education is a fundamental civil right. Our dedication to collaborating with education leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs, and developers drives us to harness the power of technology and innovation. This approach enables us to create impactful solutions that ensure everyone can shape their future, gain control over their mobility, and reach their fullest potential, ultimately contributing to a more equitable and innovative world.
What Makes Us Unique & Different
At Future Ready Consulting, no business or individual is too small or too big to benefit from our expertise. We dedicate our time to organizations and people committed to making a positive impact. As a proud women-owned business with a unique understanding of your challenges and needs, we bring firsthand experience in launching startup ventures and brands from the ground up. Our leaders have built award-winning, highly successful business teams, equipping us with the insights to help you succeed. We specialize in empowering overwhelmed online entrepreneurs to reclaim their time and mental space, enabling them to focus on scaling their ventures. From nurturing initial ideas to guiding you through the full scaling lifecycle, our comprehensive expertise includes Course Creation, Tech Coaching, Knowledge Management, Learning & Development Consulting, and Education-Based Business Mentoring. Let us help you achieve your vision with our tailored, strategic approach.
Our Team
A team of talented educators, strategists and impact driven entrepreneurs.
We’ve got a toolbox full of strategery to help you transition from reactive to proactive in your business. Our team's deep expertise in strategy and backend operations is key to driving sustainable growth and making a meaningful impact. Meet the founders who bring their unique skills and passions to the table:
Owners
Janet Hurn
Co-Founder & Owner
Janet is an educator/entrepreneur with an insatiable curiosity and a proven ability to solve complex problems. Her career began as a tenured faculty member in Physics, and she has since become a leader in online education and instructional design. Janet has earned numerous grants and awards for her innovative work in technology and learning, including launching digital credentials and leading impactful workforce projects. With over 30 years of experience, her diverse background also includes a notable role as a firefighter and paramedic, where she served as a captain and literally put out fires. Janet’s achievements in authorship, keynote speaking, and transformative workforce initiatives highlight her commitment to continuous learning and making a meaningful impact in education and beyond.
Julie Straub
Co-Founder & Owner
Julie is a lifelong learner and dedicated educator with over 20 years of experience in K-12, career technical education, and higher education. As a serial entrepreneur, she has successfully launched and grown multiple private and public ventures with nationally recognized organizations. Julie’s entrepreneurial spirit sparked at age 12 when she started her first business, and she continues to drive innovation as a consultant and fractional C-Suite executive. Her passion for education and commitment to creating impactful learning experiences are at the heart of everything she does.
Consultants
Lindsey Newland
Partner - The Newland Company
Lindsey is the owner of The Newland Company in Ottumwa, Iowa. "People say I’m ambitious, resourceful and a great problem solver. Graphic design, website design, and coaching entrepreneurs are just a few puzzles that I love to solve."
Projects
Website/Brand Development
We love to sit down with new businesses and help them develop their design elements and their website presence. There is nothing like seeing your new logo and business ideas come to life on the web as your dreams become a reality. You want conversions, awareness, sales. We can help you reach your goals or increase your web traffic with SEO work or design optimization. Establishing your non-profit and need a website? Let's get it done for you. We provide hosting as well as design and copy work to make your organization shine!
Business Development
Need a CRM? How about a social media plan? Want to understand AI better and how it can serve you? Maybe you are ready to get started with email campaigns, offers or course creation. We have you covered. We can look at your current plans and make recommendations. We can provide a system for you to run your CRM, social media, courses all in one system without breaking the bank. Don't be afraid to ask....we have answers to make your business more profitable, more impactful and even more fun!
Want to work with us?
Cincinnati, OH, 45215
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