Working with TeachingIntoTheFuture.com provided a realistic small business consulting experience with a client who had clear values and expertise but needed strategic guidance on operationalizing growth plans. Diane's genuine commitment to human-centered education created authentic strategic challenges around balancing philosophical integrity with business scalability. The project successfully bridged academic strategic management frameworks with real-world implementation challenges, requiring the team to develop practical solutions for founder dependency, market positioning, and competitive differentiation in a rapidly evolving industry.