I did not take the traditional path. I built my own.
ABOUT Me
Hi, I'm Leslie!
Through consulting and working inside creator and influencer businesses, I kept seeing the same gap. Talented, hardworking people who were incredible at what they did but did not know how to position themselves for partnerships, monetize their expertise, or see the full picture of what was possible.
That is where The Leslie Collective was born.
Today I bring everything together. The hospitality background, the sports and university experience, the years of building and selling my own business, the affiliate and influencer brand management and partnership expertise, and a commitment to staying current on what is working in business right now.
I am not a coach who gives you homework. I am a business growth consultant who looks at your actual business and tells you exactly where the opportunities are in your revenue, your partnerships, your visibility, and your growth strategy. Then we build a plan and go get them.
My goal is not just to help you grow your business. It is to help you see what is possible.
I am so glad you are here.
When I launched my professional organizing business in 2018, I had no playbook. I taught myself marketing, sales, client experience, branding, and operations one step at a time. Every challenge became a lesson. I grew that business into something I was incredibly proud of and in 2023, I made the decision to sell it and step into a new season as a mother.
But the entrepreneurial chapter did not close. It evolved.
I became obsessed with the business side of growth. Partnerships, affiliate marketing and influencer brand management, the creator economy, brand collaborations, LTK, ShopMy, Amazon Creator. I started learning everything I could, staying current on trends, and understanding what was actually working for businesses right now.
I also made a decision that changed everything. I stopped going it alone. I sought out community, other entrepreneurs, creators, and organizers who were figuring it out just like I was. Instead of competing, we collaborated. I showed up, shared resources, asked questions, and invested in real relationships.
What I found was that the most successful people were not guarding their secrets. They were sharing them. That belief is at the core of everything I do.
Hi, I am Leslie, business growth strategist and founder of The Leslie Collective.
I have been building things from scratch since before it had a name. In high school I was already selling clothes from vendors at house shows and running my own little hair tie business. That creative, entrepreneurial instinct was always there. It just took a career's worth of experience to turn it into something.
My path took me through luxury private golf clubs, university athletics, membership services, activities programs, and major gift fundraising at the University of Tennessee. On paper those roles look unrelated. But every single one was teaching me the same things: how to build relationships, how to understand what people need, how to create experiences, and how to grow something from the ground up.
Helping Organizers, Creators, & Businesses grow with intention.
What I Do
"Meeting people, making connections, and sharing the resources that move you forward, that's my favorite part."
AS SEEN IN:
A clear focus on growth, visibility, and revenue opportunities tailored to where you want to go.
COMMUNICATION
Strategic, customized recommendations with personalized support and guidance every step of the way.
AUTHENTICITY
Real-world experience building businesses, plus deep expertise in affiliate marketing and influencer brand management.
COMMUNITY
The things that matter the most to me
ARE WE A PERFECT MATCH?
Today, through The Leslie Collective, I now help organizers, creators, and entrepreneurs grow with intention, drawing on experience that spans entrepreneurship, partnerships, and the luxury hospitality and lifestyle space.
Today: Founder, The Leslie Collective
I missed being creative and helping remotely. I started learning all about brand partnership outreach, negotiation, and campaign execution, developing and optimizing affiliate strategy across LTK and ShopMy to increase monetization.
2026: Next Chapter
As Assistant Director of Development, I led annual and major gift donor prospecting and cultivation to support revenue, student, and departmental goals.
2025: Development, University of Tennessee
I advised organizing businesses on marketing strategy, pricing, and growth planning, building optimized sales funnels and CRM systems to improve lead conversion.
2023: Business Consultant, LM Consulting
I founded and scaled my own residential professional organizing business from the ground up, leading business development, client acquisition, pricing, and service design through to a successful sale in 2023.
2018: Founder, The Marshall Concept
From founding my own professional organizing company to managing influencer brand management and consulting for creators, every step has shaped how I help clients grow today.
How I got here
My journey
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