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Build a High-Performing Company and a Successful Future with Cliff K. Locks

Mentorship and strategic guidance for CEOs, founders, and executives seeking clarity, growth, and a business that runs smoothly and scales. Leverage expert board advisory, proven systems, and Agentic AI Agents to prepare, test, and implement strategies that elevate leadership and maximize company value.

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 Ask Yourself, Are You Struggling With…

Independent Board of Director Member

Entrepreneurs are typically strong-willed people, and for many the thought of having to answer to similarly strong willed independent board members about the decisions they make for their businesses is not particularly appealing.

 

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Executive Mentoring

CEOs and Senior Managers frequently get caught up in daily management, neglecting to prioritize key business issues. ICG provides an objective partner to aid in “big picture” discussions and assist in decision making capacities.

 

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Strategic & Operational Planning

Defining the strategic direction of your business leads to proper resource allocation, streamlined decision making, control mechanisms for implementation and clear KPIs – benchmarks from which you can measure success.


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Strategic Planning

To make your business successful, you need to understand the needs and requirements of your customers. You should be able to assess your strengths and weaknesses as compared to your competitors. Whether examining your long-term strategic goals or annual operating plan, ICG consultants can help guide your planning process with actionable insights and execution.

 

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Team Coaching & Leadership Development

CEO’s and Executives frequently get caught up in the daily management of the business and fail to prioritize key issues. We can provide an objective partner to aid in discussions and assist in decision making capacities.

 

 

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Representative Engagements

A digital health manufacturer was marginally profitable due to challenges in supply chain. We collaborated with senior management to identify issues conceive of a new line of product, and partner with a new supply channel. The result was increased revenues and profitability.

 

Discover a Proven Plan To
Build a Better Business and
a Better Life

What Makes Us Different?

When it comes to growing a business, most entrepreneurs tend to get stuck at a certain point and become frustrated, as they don’t know what to do or how to fix it. I will help you implement a proven system to break through that growth ceiling and get to the next level. This will give you better control of your company, increased cash flow and ultimately a more durable, valuable, and smoother running business.

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I Get It.

“As a former CEO and CFO, I’ve been in your shoes and know the challenges you face every day as a leader of your business.”
— Cliff K. locks
  • Executive Strategy Mentor | Board Advisor | Chief Learning & Succession Officer | Serial Founder (3x) with 3 Successful Exits | Private Equity Podcast Host | Author | Global Mentor to CEOs & Executives | Trusted Independent Board Director – Driving Strategic Clarity & Organizational Growth

Management & Financial Consulting

$297
/hour
  • Coaching & Mentoring
  • Operational Planning
  • Sales Channel Development
  • Energy Efficiency Initiatives

Marketing & Technology Support

$297
/hour
  • Inbound Marketing
  • Online Advertising
  • Social Media Strategies
  • Website Audits

Fundraising & Investment Support

$8,000 + 8% of the Raise + 8% warrants

Or purchase my client/prospect list of Funders for $1,595
  • Financial Consulting
  • Strategic Planning
  • Exit Strategies
  • Investment Opportunities

ICG Consulting Engagements are affordable, with a 100% money-back guarantee: We can work together through Zoom. Learn More

Millionaire Life Services is the education and coaching division of Investment Capital Growth

Welcome to Millionaire Life Services – the pinnacle of education and coaching excellence brought to you by Investment Capital Growth. Our mission is to empower individuals like you to reach new heights of personal and professional success through our carefully curated courses and coaching programs.

How It Works

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1. Contact Cliff

Reach out and schedule a free call to talk about the challenges you are currently facing.

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2. Discovery Call

Together we’ll discuss your business, your needs, and the next steps you need to take.

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3. Follow a Proven Plan

Watch your business grow to levels you never thought possible!

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4. Grow Your Business

Learn and implement our proven methods to take your company to the next level.

What People Are Saying
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“Cliff’s greatest asset is the integrity he brings, the type of integrity earned only through years of sitting in the top seat and making the tough decisions.”

“He took the time to earn my trust, which allowed me to discover my vision and set my goals for the business. My company is now strong with 3 years of growth and value success in a row. My role as leader has changed. What can I say? It worked. Life changing.”
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“Cliff does an outstanding job of building relationships, “peeling the onion” to get at the root cause of issues and leveraging his experience to help focus our leadership team’s efforts on the highest-value opportunities for our company.”

Resources

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Discover a Proven Plan to Build a Better Business and a Better Life

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When your business faces a major challenge, what’s your move? Do you sit back, hoping it resolves itself, or do you confront it head-on, leveraging strategy, decisiveness, and leadership to navigate the storm? With the support of Cliff K. Locks guidance with Agentic AI Agents, you can analyze complex data in real time, model multiple outcomes, and uncover hidden opportunities faster than ever. Combine that with Cliff’s proven expertise in building and scaling businesses through disciplined execution, operational planning, and high-performing teams, and you don’t just survive challenges-you turn them into growth engines.

 What’s My Investment?
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Have you become the bottle neck of your own company? 

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How much time and energy are you wasting trying to get your business to the next level? 

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How much money are you leaving on the table because you can’t sell your business for what you want? 

Don’t Settle!

A lack of a Proven Plan may already be costing you and your company a great deal! Schedule a free call today and see how we can help.

 It’s Time To Get More of What You Want From Your Business!
Testimonials

Review from our clients

“Cliff’s coaching is incisive and extremely helpful. He quickly gets to the heart of the matter in a manner that is energizing and productive”

Rick Eberle
CEO, Nutpress & Co.

“Cliff Locks is an “idea guy” who not only creates concept but implements in a timely and cost efficient manner.”

Amanda Hartman
CEO, M&G.

“Cliff Locks’ deep industry insight and original approach to solving problems is well recognized with long list of Fortune 500 clients.”

Dave Huculak
Founder, FigGrowth.

 Cliff K. Locks Services 

Executive Coaching & Mentoring

Personalized guidance to accelerate leadership growth, enhance decision-making, and unlock high-level performance.       

Strategic Operational Planning

Designing and implementing operational frameworks that scale efficiently while maximizing productivity and profitability.

Sales Channel Development & Optimization

Identifying, developing, and expanding profitable sales channels to drive sustainable revenue growth.

Board Advisory & Governance

Providing actionable insights and oversight to improve corporate strategy, risk management, and long-term value creation.

Business Growth Strategy

Crafting actionable growth plans, including market expansion, product development, and revenue optimization strategies.

Mergers, Acquisitions & Exit Planning

Guiding businesses through acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and successful exit strategies to maximize return on investment.

Leadership Development Programs

Designing programs to cultivate high-performing teams, strengthen executive presence, and foster succession planning.

Performance & Metrics Management

Establishing key performance indicators, dashboards, and accountability systems to track growth and operational effectiveness.

Family Legacy Planning & Mentorship

Guiding executives and entrepreneurs to intentionally build, protect, and pass on a lasting family legacy through wealth, leadership, and values.

Family Dynamics & Conflict Resolution Coaching

Helping families navigate complex relationships, repair dysfunction, and create a culture of communication, growth, and mutual support.

Achieve Breakthrough Clarity and Leadership with Trust-Based Coaching

Elite executive coaching for CEOs, founders, and high-performing leaders who want stronger decisions, clearer strategies, and real growth. You choose the price. I deliver full value.

Book your session. Pay whatever you want.

Executive Coaching Designed for Growth and Built on Integrity

A unique coaching experience grounded in honesty and mutual respect. You pay what feels right. I bring the same world-class strategic guidance that has helped leaders scale companies, improved performance, and elevated their leadership.

Executive Coaching with Cliff K. Locks — You Choose the Price

A trust based coaching experience designed to help you grow faster, lead stronger, and make smarter decisions, all on a pay whatever you want model.

Most coaches charge fixed rates. I usually charge 297 dollars per hour.
Today, you choose the price.

Inspired by a café that trusted its customers to pay what felt right, I am offering my coaching with the same principle. You decide what each session is worth. No contracts. No pressure. No minimum fee.

You get elite executive coaching with proven results.
You bring honesty and integrity.
Together, we create growth built on trust.

If you want clarity, better decisions, more effective leadership, and support from someone who has built and exited three companies, this offer is for you.

Book your session. Pay whatever you want.

The Story Behind the Offer

I recently visited a café with a simple model. No fixed prices. A chalkboard that said: 1 dollar, 2 dollars, 5 dollars, pay whatever you like.

Most businesses would fear abuse, but what I witnessed was the opposite.
People paid fairly. Many paid more. Everyone felt trusted.

Trust became the business model.
And it worked.

That experience made me rethink how I serve leaders.

So for a limited time, I am offering my coaching on a pay whatever you want basis. My standard rate is 297 dollars per hour, but during this offer, you decide what each session is worth.

What You Get
Elite Level Coaching

I bring decades of experience building and scaling companies, mentoring CEOs and executives worldwide, and guiding leaders to multi millionaire results.

You receive the same level of strategic insight, tactical clarity, and personal leadership support that my private clients rely on.

No Fixed Price

You choose the price for every session.
You pay based on the value you receive.
You stay in control.

No Barriers, No Pressure

No contracts.
No minimums.
No long commitment.

Just powerful coaching, complete transparency, and a trust first approach.

This Coaching Is Perfect If You Want To

* Make faster and more confident decisions
* Build a clearer business strategy
* Strengthen your leadership and executive presence
* Improve team performance and accountability
* Navigate challenges with an experienced mentor
* Build a personal and family legacy
* Scale your company with someone who has done it successfully
* Access board level insights without board level cost

Why Trust Based Coaching Works

People rise to the level of trust given to them. When leaders feel trusted, they operate with integrity. When they feel controlled, they shrink.

This model invites you to participate fully, invest honestly, and receive value without friction.

You choose what feels right.
I deliver results that move you forward.
We grow through trust.

The Trust Pledge

* I provide full value in every session
* You pay only what feels right
* If you did not get value, you pay zero
* No questions asked

Ready to Get Started?

Step 1: Book your session.
Step 2: Experience the coaching.
Step 3: Pay whatever you want.

Schedule now and experience what trust based coaching can do for your business, leadership, and long term success.

The Cliff K. Locks Trust Pledge

You choose the price. I honor the trust.

My commitment to you:

  • I bring the same expertise I provide to top CEOs and founders worldwide
  • Every session delivers clarity, strategy, and stronger decision-making
  • No minimum fee and no obligation to continue
  • You pay only what feels right based on the value you receive
  • If you do not receive value, you can pay zero without explanation

Trust creates better results. You decide your investment.

Why This Exists, and How Trust Became the Model

  • This approach was inspired by a café that replaced fixed prices with a simple message inviting people to pay what they felt right.
  • Customers responded with fairness, generosity, and loyalty.
  • The result was more trust, more value, and a thriving community.

That experience changed how I coach. Today, you decide the value of each session. No contracts. No pressure. Just trust and commitment to your growth.

High-Level Coaching, Clear Insight, and Proven Leadership Strategy

You receive:

  • Executive-level insight from someone who has built and exited three companies
  • Strategic clarity that improves decisions, direction, and leadership
  • Objective feedback that accelerates growth
  • A partner who helps strengthen your team, operations, and long-term vision

This is elite coaching with no financial barriers.

Support, Strategy, and Accountability at the Highest Level

This coaching is ideal for leaders who want to:

  • Make faster, more confident decisions
  • Gain clarity on strategy and direction
  •  Strengthen leadership presence
  • Improve team performance and accountability
  • Navigate challenges with a seasoned mentor
  • Build a strong business and family legacy
  • Access board-level insight without board-level cost

Simple, Flexible, and Completely Transparent

  • No fixed price
  • You choose what to pay, typically monthly
  • No minimums or contracts
  • Trust first, results driven

You control your investment. I bring full commitment.

Trust Creates Better Leaders and Better Outcomes

When leaders are trusted, they show up openly and powerfully. This model invites honesty, growth, and accountability.

You choose your investment.
I commit to delivering results.

Together, we create meaningful progress.

My Commitment to You

  • I always bring full value
  • You pay what feels right based on the value you received
  • If you feel you did not receive value, you pay zero

Zero pressure. Full integrity.

Ready to Begin?

  • Schedule your session.
  • Experience the coaching.
  • Pay whatever you want.

Unlock Your Next Level of Leadership

Let trust be the foundation of your growth. Your next breakthrough in clarity, performance, and leadership begins with one conversation.

Book Your Session Today