what is a wisefellow?
Wise (wiz) adj.
Having or showing wisdom or knowledge usually from learning or many things; characterized by wisdom: marked by deep understanding, keen discernment, and a capacity for sound judgment.
Fellow (fel’o) n.
Member of a group of people who have shared interests, activities, particularly in areas of advanced study or research.
everyone needs a wisefellow
When you are running a business, one of the keys is to get clear critical thinking as you face challenges. You need someone who will give you the unvarnished truth, help you see around the corners as well as visualize new opportunities. You need crisp ideas, strategies, and thinking. Wisefellow Consulting was created to provide those needs.
Wisefellows Consulting’s focus is advisory and consulting services. We bring real world expertise through a network of “Wisefellows” who get to the heart of issues and come up with creative solutions to difficult problems to accelerate business growth.
what we do
Wisefellows Consulting provides advisory and consulting services in the areas of marketing, strategy and new business development for emerging businesses and small companies. Marc Belton is founder and Principal of the firm. We have an experienced network of professional “fellows” capable of helping you get to the crux of your business issues quickly by bringing proven, real world expertise to the table. More importantly, we will help you identify business solutions and ideas that enable success.
our services
Marketing
- Idea Identification
- Brand Positioning and Communication
- Idea Development
- Market Segmentation
- Achieving Scalable Growth
Strategy
- Opportunity Assessment
- Achieving Mission Clarity
- Creating Value
- Business Model Evaluation
- Strategic Choice-Making
New Business Development
- Growth/Risk Planning
- “Jobs-to-be-Done” Development
- Accelerated Learning / Pivoting for Growth
- Effective Launch Approaches
- Pragmatic Financial Planning
about marc belton
Marc is a nationally recognized business leader equipped with a unique blend of visionary leadership, creativity and intellect. He is known for bringing an innovative idea, or unique perspective that helps others see new opportunities and think differently about challenges and new horizons.
Marc had a distinguished 32-year career at General Mills. As Executive Vice President of Global Strategy, Growth, Marketing Innovation and New Business Development, Marc provided vision and leadership of several important areas for General Mills.... (read more)
what others have to say about marc
“Marc had the vision and commitment to lead GMI in discovering the natural organic category and acquisition of Cascadian Farm.”
“Marc, you brought your “A” game everyday. You challenged us. You never accepted the status quo and you made us better.”
“Marc brings the right conversation to the table and that is one of the most important things a leader can do.”
“A principled man of great vision, passion and intellect.”
“We could always count on Marc for an innovative idea or a unique perspective that helped us see new opportunities and think differently about problems.”
past clients
do you need a wisefellow?
Allow us the opportunity to ask the questions that lead you to discover your business potential, help refine your vision and key strategies for accomplishing your goals, and enable the results driven growth you want!
Marc Belton – Principal
Wisefellows Consulting
Direct: 612-801-4900
Fax: 612-922-1791