At MasterManaging.com

We are here for those who open the doors, restock the shelves, and keep everything running—day in, day out.

Built for family-run food stores, small manufacturers, and the people who keep business alive behind the scenes.

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People driven businesses

need practical ways to improve their “HOW” to free up time for what matters and profit more.

Online Training

Focusing on the things that matter most to your business. 

Flipped Consulting

Learn how to profit more, and enjoy doing it.

Live in-person workshops

In-depth learning that is fun, interactive, and personalized.

about us

We bring decades of hands-on business experience to help you grow—without the chaos.

We’ve spent decades working side by side with small and medium-sized businesses—especially in food, retail, and manufacturing. We've helped owners simplify the way they manage people, stock, and cash flow, using systems they can run themselves. Our work spans from single-location family shops to regional chains with millions in weekly sales. Whether you're running a neighborhood store with three staff or managing a multi-location operation, we tailor systems that scale with your reality.


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What makes us unique

Discover how we make a difference with your company

"Business schools do not teach business; they teach corporate survival."  Dan Strongin

Most advice for small businesses comes from big business thinking. But the day-to-day reality for family-run stores and small manufacturers is different. It's not about pleasing shareholders—it’s about making payroll, serving your customers, and staying sane.

  1. Employee turnover
  2. Cash flow pressure
  3. Inventory confusion
  4. Pricing and discounting traps
  5. Firefighting instead of planning
  6. People challenges and role confusion
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testimonials

Check what our clients say about us

‘Dan is a first-rate professional who takes technical information and turns it into good business and good cultural development. His work is impeccable and his standards the very highest. I can always count on what he says and what he does as benchmark.’

Clark Wolf

Marketing expert

...brilliant and innovative, full of good ideas. His background in management and marketing makes him an invaluable resource. He has a great sense of humor and is fun to work with!

Susan Patton Fox

Designer ui/ux

...one of the rare people that can listen, learn and draw a picture of the system at play with great understanding where problem areas may be occurring.
My great respect for Dan can't be measured, He may not be able to solve every problem, but he can work to help on the important ones.

Jeff Galas

onPurpose Growth

We have achieved a level of teamwork and enjoyment of work that I don’t believe would ever have been possible without Dan’s help. And we did it by learning, I would have never thought.

James Manning

Edco Foods

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Case Studies

Real Examples from the Workfloor

The Disconnect in Management: How to Keep It Real and Lead Effectively

Make Your Business Visual: A Dialogue on Designing Amazing Success

Operational Excellence? Clear Communication Through Operational Definitions

No One is Keeping the Books the Same Way: Accounting that Works for SME´s

Managing FAQ

How long does it take to see results?

Results vary depending on your situation, but most of my clients see noticeable improvement almost immediately. Many achieve 20% more profit dollars on the same sales—just by focusing on the right things. A few have seen even greater gains, but I hesitate to share those numbers here because, frankly, they sound unbelievable (even though they’re real).

What kind of businesses do you work with?

I work with independently owned businesses—mostly food stores, small manufacturers, and family-run operations. Whether you’re running a single shop or managing multiple locations, if you’re overwhelmed by daily chaos and looking for more clarity and more profit dollars, we’ll probably be a good fit.

Do I need special software?

No. I work with what you already have. My approach is about using your existing tools better—not making you buy new ones. Whether you're using spreadsheets, clipboards, or a POS system, we adapt the method to your reality.

Can this work even if my team is stretched thin?

That’s exactly when it works best. The systems we build reduce firefighting and give your team clearer routines and priorities. Most clients tell me they finally have breathing room—and their staff feels the difference too.

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