Bob Manley

Strategic Partner & Capital Advisor

Strategic Capital & Advisory for Founders Ready to Scale

I partner with founders and small businesses to drive growth, modernize operations, and unlock long-term value through investment, hands-on strategic advisory, or both.

How I Work

I don’t prefer to bill by the hour or just drop in for a one-time whiteboard session. I get in the trenches with companies I believe in, offering strategic guidance, operational expertise, and growth capital where needed to take the organization to the next level.

I take on a limited number of roles each year as a:

  • Fractional executive or strategic advisor

  • Active or passive equity partner

  • Capital connector or board-level contributor

Whether you need a capital partner, a big-picture strategist, or both, I bring a direct and operationally focused approach based on real-world experience.

Who I Work With

I work best with founder-led or family-run businesses ready to level up, especially:

  • Small to mid-sized companies seeking growth capital and strategic leadership

  • Legacy businesses preparing for a new chapter or succession

  • Startups with traction looking to avoid common scaling mistakes

Most of my partners have been in financial services, logistics, niche manufacturing, real estate, or consumer services, but I’m industry-agnostic if the business fundamentals are strong.

Experience that moves the needle in financial strategy, operational efficiency, logistics, and scalable systems for small businesses and founder-led teams.

Some of my recent ventures and partners include:

  • Turning Point Capital - Scaled and sold a financial services company in 3 years

  • Will Foods - Acquired and modernized a $75M food distribution company

  • R.P. Manley & Co. - Partnered with Amazon Logistics, the fastest growing logistics company in the world, to launch a regional last mile delivery operation

  • Hounds & Hops - Co-founded an innovative pet services concept in a high-growth downtown market

What I Bring to the Table

Let’s Talk

Looking for more than a consultant?

If you're looking for a strategic capital partner who brings both operational expertise and a founder’s mindset, let’s have a conversation.