You handle the vision. I handle the rest.

DANIEL & LANE CONSULTING

Fractional Chief of Staff & Lifestyle Strategist

You built the business. You proved the concept.

Now you’re scaling—and it’s a lot to manage.

The team has questions. Your calendar’s a mess. The deals buried in your inbox? Some of them were time-sensitive—and you missed them.

Everyone’s waiting on you to make the next move… but you barely have time to think.

You’re the one holding it all together—but it’s costing you time, energy, and momentum.

That’s where I come in.

I support high-performing founders and serial entrepreneurs who are juggling growth, decisions, and life.

As your fractional Chief of Staff, I:

Bring clarity to competing priorities
Drive projects across the finish line
Keep the team aligned and accountable
Handle the personal to-dos that keep slipping

You get your time back. Your energy back. Your focus back.

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Fractional Chief of Staff Services

Strategic Ops + Lifestyle Support

Discover high-impact packages for founders needing strategic execution, operational clarity, and lifestyle management—all tailored for scaling businesses.

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Strategic Lite

$7,500/month

Foundational Chief of Staff support for high-functioning founders who need clarity, structure, and momentum—but not full-day visibility.

Core Partnership

$9,500/month

Comprehensive Chief of Staff support for founders seeking strategic leadership and operational excellence to drive their business forward.

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Happy Clients

Highly Personalized

Daniel & Lane Consulting is far from just a simple service. Amber provides a highly personalized service that has been curated to help me balance my personal, family, and professional life. Giving her the autonomy to help me navigate the murky decisions of life has probably been one of the healthiest things I could have done as an executive. Nowadays, I have more mental capacity and have relieved the pressures of decision fatigue.

Brandon J. Hurst
BJH Hospitality Group, Inc.

Meet Amber Matthews

A Strategic Partner for High-Performing Entrepreneurs

I work behind the scenes to keep high-performing founders and serial entrepreneurs focused, supported, and moving forward.

With over 20 years supporting senior leaders in high-stakes environments—from physicians to department heads—I’ve seen what happens when brilliant people overextend themselves.

Burnout.

Missed opportunities.

A personal life that always comes last.

When I entered the entrepreneurial world, I saw it again—just faster, and with higher stakes.

Most founders don’t need another task manager.

They need a strategic partner.

Someone who understands the vision, protects their time, and keeps business and life running smoothly.

When the pressure to do it all becomes unsustainable, I step in with strategic partnership, operational clarity, and trusted follow-through—whether I’m aligning your team, optimizing systems, or driving key priorities forward without constant oversight.

I don’t just execute.

I anticipate, simplify, and give you back the capacity to lead.

To date I have had the privilege of supporting:

Franchise Owner/Operators
Real Estate Investors
Angel Investors
IP Attorneys
Boutique Consulting Firms
Life Coaches
Concierge Medicine Physicians

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How a Fractional Chief of Staff Delivers ROI

💥 Speeds up your decision cycle

No more bottlenecks, backlogs, or stalled momentum.
Projects that took 3 months now move in 3 weeks.
That idea collecting dust? It’s getting launched.

⚡ Revenue gain: More offers extended, more partnerships closed, more capacity to say yes.

📈 Keeps your current team executing—without you managing

Your fCoS bridges gaps, runs point, and holds people accountable.
You stop managing 5 direct reports.
Your org runs smoother without you being in the middle.

⚡ Revenue gain: You can finally lead instead of babysit. Your team produces more, faster.

🧠 Turns ideas into strategic, trackable initiatives

That “one day” brand extension? Gets scoped, staffed, and scheduled.
That joint venture or investment opportunity? It’s no longer sitting in your inbox.

⚡ Revenue gain: You move from reactive to proactive. Your portfolio grows by design, not by default.

⏱️ Frees up your most valuable asset: your time

Reclaim 10–20 hours/month of CEO-level time.
Use it to close a deal, create content, or innovate.

⚡ Revenue gain: Even ONE new client or deal pays for the fCoS 2–3x over

Frequently Asked Questions

Working with a Fractional Chief of Staff

Have questions about what a Fractional Chief of Staff does? Learn how I support founders with strategic leadership and execution.

Do I need to have an assistant already?

These packages are designed for founders who already have administrative support in place—either in-house or virtual.

My role is not to replace an administrative assistant, but to lead above them—providing strategic oversight, operational clarity, and forward momentum across your business.

If you don’t yet have an administrative assistant, I can support you in hiring or training one as part of our early work together.

How many clients do you work with at once?

Two. That’s it. This allows me to stay deeply embedded, highly responsive, and focused on what matters most for each founder I support. You’ll never feel like just another client on a calendar.

What’s the difference between a fCoS and a VA or Executive Assistant?

Virtual assistants, administrative assistants, and executive assistants are essential. They keep the wheels turning by managing day-to-day tasks and giving you space to breathe.

A Fractional Chief of Staff goes beyond execution—we lead it.

I drive strategy, manage cross-functional projects, align your team, and protect your focus.

You don’t delegate to me. I run alongside you—clearing blockers, moving priorities forward, and making sure nothing slips through the cracks.

Is this a full-time commitment?

It’s not a full-time role—but it is high-access, strategic support.

I work on retainer, providing consistent leadership and operational oversight without billing by the hour or tracking time blocks. You’ll have regular strategic touchpoints, ongoing Slack communication during business hours, and proactive execution that keeps things moving forward.

This structure allows you to stay informed and supported—without being pulled into the weeds.

Engagements are typically structured as 6- or 12-month partnerships, providing both flexibility and long-term continuity.

What if I have a co-founder?

Great—there’s a package for that. The Elite Partnership is designed for co-founders or serial entrepreneurs who need full-spectrum business and life integration.

We’ll align on communication, priorities, and how you’d both like to be supported.

Can you also help with personal or lifestyle management?

Yes, in the Core and Elite packages, I offer optional lifestyle support—like personal travel planning, gifting, home logistics, and family coordination. Because life doesn’t stop just because business is scaling.

Ready to create a business and life where balance, focus, and fulfillment work hand in hand? Leave it to us.

Use the calendar below to schedule a free consultation, and let’s start turning this vision into your reality.