Hire the Best Consultants in Kalispell, MT

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "12/10 recommend Ali to anyone looking to work smarter rather than harder...Ali led us to become an industry leader, grow revenue, and create unprecedented client experiences with super-aligned team members. She supported me in becoming a better CEO and leader…better managing my energy, time and focus...she is your woman, no questions asked." Lauren Butler ⚠️ When operational gaps pile up, leaders become prisoners. You step away and fires start. Quality slips. Customers complain. Projects stall. The team asks constant questions. Delegation takes longer than doing it yourself. If this is you, you're not alone. The best leaders I know have been here, but they owned it. The truth: your results are reflecting what the business is designed to produce, and what you’ve tolerated. The good news: we can fix it. For 15+ years I've scaled orgs across Agencies, SaaS, eCommerce, B2B/B2C Services, Coaching, Info Products, Construction, Home Services, Nonprofits, Real Estate, and Hospitality. 🔥 As an award-winning marketing and business strategist and 7-fig owner turned leadership coach, fractional COO, and EOS Integrator, I identify the 3–5 things holding the business and team back (not the 47 symptoms most chase). Then we fix them in the right order so progress compounds. The result: I simplify your business, grow it more profitably, empower your team to own it, and help you become the leader who can run a machine instead of being trapped inside one 🚀 A FEW RECEIPTS 🎯 Took 3 companies from stuck to 550%-1500% REVENUE GROWTH by fixing friction in the business models, marketing strategy, sales operations, and service fulfillment 📈 FREED UP 30 hrs/wk for agency leader drowning in delivery - went from 15hr days to mornings OFF and Friday friend lunches! 🏆 Transformed a $30M SALES TEAM from burned out to RECORD-BREAKING by coaching managers to lead instead of babysit 💎 ELIMINATED $240k of ANNUAL WASTE in 60 days - eComm CEO went from "where is the $ going!?" to clarity and breathing room 💰 DOUBLED CASH in bank in 3 months by implementing boundaries founder was terrified would lose clients (gasp - they bought more!) ⚡ CUT client ONBOARDING TIME 50% and team labor 20% by remapping the client journey and CRM - customers got results faster and the team stopped redoing work ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wow! 10/10....I don't know if you can pick a more experienced, thoughtful, and high-level business advisor on this platform. You will not be disappointed. You will be blown away. I plan to work with her for as long as I can." Sam D. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I've hired many but none delivered as much clarity this fast…She's the ninja you hope exists but doubt you can find." Chris Angell *more in Portfolio WHO I WORK WITH ✔ $800k–$30M founders & leadership teams ready to scale or sustain without burnout ✔ Leaders who believe that how you lead matters as much as what you build ✔ Teams committed to solving root causes, not patching symptoms ✔ Leaders who want someone who GETS IT, not another person to manage ❌ NOT the right fit if you're: pre-revenue, building for quantity over quality; defensive about feedback; a venter vs fixer; unwilling to take radical ownership If this is resonating, let’s talk. TWO SUPPORT LEVELS ⚜️ The Advisor $150/hr Sharp executive coaching and strategy consulting to surface blind spots and accelerate results. Dubbed "business therapy" by clients. For leaders who need a trusted thought partner without operational commitment. ⚜️ The Operator $99–$140/hr High-hour engagements for leaders who need strategic clarity and hands-on traction. From roadmap sprints to fully embedded partnerships where I own outcomes, empower the team, and lead cross-functional alignment. *pkgs avail based on scope & commitment FOCUS AREAS ✅ Operations & Systems Architecture: Optimizing infrastructure and workflows so your team executes better consistently - without you ✅ Team Structure & Coaching: Effective org design - clear roles, delegation, accountability, and leadership coaching so teams own their lanes and managers lead instead of babysit ✅ Acquisition, Sales, Customer Experience & Retention: Funnels, onboarding, and fulfillment that grow sales, referrals, and retention ✅ Project Management & Launches: Key initiatives designed and executed with quality precision ✅ Revenue & Profit Optimization: Identify the right growth levers, plug leaks, and remove invisible drag to build predictable, scalable growth ✅ Financial Clarity: KPIs, dashboards and 90-day+ forecasting that turn numbers into action ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Alison Walter is a one-of-a-kind, one woman army...She never settled for business as usual and she never accepted mediocrity. She's one of those rare shooting stars you feel lucky to have caught a glimpse of. And if you can catch her to be a part of your company, well then you're the luckiest of us all." Ashley Glass ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "LIFE CHANGING…Best investment I've ever made." Steve Bernstein 💬 Trust the pull. Message me.

I have incredibly broad experience, including - digital, content, and brand marketing management and strategy - Integrator/COO/Team Management - social media strategy and management -agency ownership and operations management - remote team management - hiring and candidate vetting - course and curriculum development (instructional design) - project management - copywriting - community management I have managed virtual teams of more than ten to twenty at a time, and know what it takes to keep clients happy and team members motivated to do their best work consistently.

Senior Analytics & Marketing Insights Leader | Data Visualization | Business Intelligence | Brand Strategy Senior marketing, data analytics, and insights leader with 20+ years of experience driving data-driven growth across e-commerce, advertising, manufacturing, and software industries. Currently a Scaled Insights Manager at Microsoft (through Simplicity Consulting), where I develop actionable analytical data stories and advanced visualizations across retail, financial services, travel, and automotive verticals to support client engagements and sales initiatives. I specialize in translating complex data into compelling business intelligence — from building Power BI dashboards and predictive analytics models to crafting executive-ready insight decks that drive strategic decisions. My background bridges deep technical analytics with full-funnel marketing strategy, making me uniquely effective at helping businesses act on their data, not just report it. Whether you need market research synthesized into a clear narrative, a custom analytics framework, or brand strategy grounded in performance data, I bring rigor, clarity, and creativity to every engagement.

Accomplished Quickbase Senior Developer and business owner with 15+ years of experience in low-code/no-code environments. Founder and Operator of Rapid Code Crafters LLC since 2013, delivering scalable, integrated solutions for high-profile clients, including Google and Johnson & Johnson. Recognized Power BI expert with a proven track record of integrating analytics, dashboards, and business intelligence tools across diverse platforms. Skilled in connecting Quickbase with Microsoft tools, telephony systems, and other enterprise applications. Self-taught and certified in multiple programming languages and technologies, with a commitment to staying ahead of industry best practices. ⸻ Core Skills & Technologies • Low-Code/No-Code Platforms: Quickbase, Airtable, Cognito Forms, and more • Data & Analytics: Power BI (expert), advanced reporting, real-time dashboards, data modeling & manipulation • Microsoft Ecosystem: Office 365, SharePoint, Outlook, Teams, integrated with Quickbase • Programming Languages: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (Vanilla), C#, Ruby on Rails, Vue.js, Angular, and others • Integration Tools: Workato (Pro 1 & 2 Certified, SDK Certified), Zapier, Power Automate, and more • Telephony & Messaging: Phone and SMS integrations with Quickbase and other platforms • Tools & Platforms: Google Cloud, Upwork, REST API development & integration • Development Focus: Custom workflows, automation pipelines, backend logic, UI/UX enhancements ⸻ Certifications • Quickbase Certified Developer • Quickbase Expert Builder Certification • Quickbase Expert Pipeline Builder Certification • Workato Pro 1 & 2 • Workato SDK Certified • Airtable Certified • Cognito Forms Certified • Certified in HTML, CSS, Vanilla JavaScript, C#, Ruby on Rails, Vue.js, Angular, and more • All certifications renewed annually • Ongoing self-directed study in emerging technologies and industry best practices ⸻ Professional Experience Owner & Senior Developer Rapid Code Crafters LLC – Kalispell, MT 2013 – Present Clients: Google, Johnson & Johnson, The Workforce Group, Quandary Consulting, Lemoine, and others • Founded and operate a consulting business delivering enterprise-grade low-code and integration solutions • Developed and maintained advanced Quickbase applications for diverse industries • Designed and deployed Power BI dashboards integrated with Quickbase and other sources for advanced reporting • Delivered Microsoft ecosystem integrations (Office 365, SharePoint, Outlook, Teams) with Quickbase • Built custom API services for telephony and SMS capabilities within business workflows • Managed full development lifecycle from design to deployment and long-term support • Provided client training, consulting, and ongoing technical support to ensure adoption and scalability ⸻ Lead Systems Developer The Workforce Group 2006 – 2013 • Started as a contract Quickbase developer, hired full-time within six months due to exceptional performance • Advanced from entry-level to Lead Systems Developer, managing large-scale projects and mentoring junior staff • Led development of business process automation, reporting solutions, and system integrations • Played a key role in embedding Quickbase into core operations and scaling technical infrastructure ⸻ Education Self-Taught Developer – Extensive independent study and hands-on project experience in software development, low-code platforms, and modern programming languages.

I work with adults who want to understand their patterns, build emotional intelligence, and make clearer decisions across relationships, career direction, productivity, and life transitions. People often come to this work because something feels stuck or unsettled. Dating or isn’t working the way they want. A relationship or marriage is at a crossroads. A career decision or transition feels heavy or obscure. Productivity and follow-through are inconsistent. While the surface issue varies, the underlying work is the same: understanding how internal patterns and needs shape direction, communication, boundaries, and decision-making. My work is attachment-informed, but not limited to romantic attachment. I look at how people become attached to familiar patterns, coping strategies, insecurities, and conditioned ways of responding. What once helped you adapt or stay safe can later become the very thing that keeps you stuck. These attachments show up across family dynamics, work environments, relationships, and decision-making. The focus is not labels or diagnoses, but increasing clarity, flexibility, and skill so new choices, growth, and connection become possible. At the core of my work, I act as a thinking and communication partner. We engage in focused conversations and dialogue that surface what is already present but often obscured by noise, habit, or self-doubt. I don’t give answers or tell you what to do. Instead, I ask clear, incisive questions, provide tactical workflows and offer grounded reflections that help you reach clarity, make decisions, and move forward with greater confidence and self-trust. I primarily support three types of clients: Personal development and productivity Clients who want clearer boundaries, stronger self-trust, better communication, and more consistent follow-through. This often includes productivity challenges, emotional regulation, and learning how to respond rather than react in everyday life, work dynamics, friendships, and family relationships. Men navigating modern dating Men who feel stuck, confused, or frustrated in today’s dating landscape. This work often includes identifying repeating relational patterns, building emotional intelligence, practicing real conversations, and adapting to changing social norms without scripts, shame, or performance. Life transitions, career direction, and decision-making Clients who are at a moment of inflection and need help thinking clearly. This can include career confusion, role changes, burnout, relocation, identity shifts, or major life decisions where there is no obvious right answer. We focus on understanding internal conflict, clarifying values and needs, and making grounded decisions without avoidance, overthinking, or outsourcing authority. Please note: I don’t provide couples therapy. However, partners may work with me individually using the same framework to support shared language, insight, and long-term relational understanding. Working style and fit My style is direct, structured, and active. I ask honest, challenging questions, name patterns I see, and offer clear feedback. This is not a passive or purely supportive container. Think coach-on-the-field rather than full-time cheerleader. Sessions are practical and focused on real-world application, not diagnosis or emotional processing for its own sake. We’re likely a good fit if you: • are open to respectful challenge • want accountability, not just insight • can reflect on feedback without becoming defensive • are willing to do light reflection or practice between sessions • prefer clarity and progress over comfort Important note I’m not a fit for crisis situations, active trauma processing, domestic violence, or PTSD-focused work. If you’re in an unsafe situation or need trauma-specific or clinical support, working with a licensed mental health professional is important. I offer short-term, clearly defined sessions and workshops designed to start and end cleanly. I also offer an optional 20-minute fit consultation for questions, clarity, and mutual assessment of fit.