Andy Clark

Andy Clark
Clarkie Consulting (external website)
English
Andy Clark is President of Clarkie Consulting, a pragmatic and results-based consulting firm serving small business owners in Atlantic Canada. Andy has over 20 years of professional experience in the areas of corporate law, entrepreneurship, business management, process improvement, strategic planning, and operational excellence. He has led professional and personal development workshops across Canada and the United States, and is a skilled facilitator, author, and certified change management practitioner. Andy is the creator of The Whole PIE Business Management System™ designed to help small business owners reach higher levels of profit, impact, and enjoyment in their business. Andy created the Whole PIE System after observing how many businesses have a missing structure between their high-level strategy and their daily operations — resulting in a cycle of inefficiency, frustration, and unmet objectives. Andy was born and raised in Fredericton, New Brunswick, and after studying and working across Canada for several years, returned to Fredericton in 2008 with his wife, Shelley (also a business owner), to raise their four children. Yes, that’s right…FOUR children! Who does that these days? Andy is an active volunteer in the community, currently serving as Past Chair of the Fredericton Community Foundation and as a member of the Government Relations Committee of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce. He is also the founder of an annual event that has raised over $100,000 for the IWK Health Foundation.

Expertise

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Operations Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Productivity Improvement

Workshops

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Slay Your Monkeys

Think of every unresolved issue in your business as a monkey swinging around causing chaos. You can lock them in a room and ignore them—but they’re still there.

In this practical and engaging online workshop, you will learn how to eliminate those issues permanently and drive real results.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Create a meeting structure that allows time to resolve issues effectively
  • Prioritize and tackle your most pressing business challenges
  • Address the root causes—not just the symptoms
Get Results Faster (Online Series - Workshops and Coaching)

Create Clarity. Boost Performance. Get Results.

If you're not seeing the progress you want — and your team is feeling the frustration — lack of accountability could be the root cause. This workshop and coaching series with Andy Clarke will help you shift your organization toward a culture of ownership and measurable results.

You’ll learn to:

  • Build an accountability chart that clarifies roles and responsibilities
  • Assign ownership of key objectives
  • Identify, track, and act on performance metrics
  • Establish a meeting rhythm that drives progress

Important: Participants must be ready and willing to implement change to see real results.

Slay Your Monkeys for Non-Profits

Think of every issue in your organization as a monkey jumping around causing chaos. Sure, you can lock them in a room and pretend they’re not there—but they’re still causing trouble behind the scenes.

In this practical workshop, you will learn how to deal with those monkeys once and for all so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

You will learn how to:

  • Build a meeting structure that gives space for real problem-solving
  • Identify and prioritize the issues that matter most
  • Get to the root cause of problems instead of reacting to symptoms

Stop Wasting Time and Money: Small Business Efficiency Workshop

This workshop is designed for small business owners who are frustrated by inefficiency—and the wasted time, energy, and money that come with it. You’ll learn a proven 4-part operating structure that drives efficiency and supports sustainable growth.

This structure is often missing in small businesses, and without it, long-term growth becomes a constant uphill battle.

You’ll learn to:

  • Understand what efficiency truly means and where it originates
  • Identify the difference between urgent tasks and important priorities
  • Recognize how most small business structures contribute to inefficiency
  • Implement a practical 4-part system to streamline operations and achieve better results
Identifying and Monitoring Key Performance Metrics

This workshop takes the guesswork out of KPIs. Learn how to identify the most important performance metrics for your organization — and how to track them effectively to drive better results.
You’ll learn how to:

  • Find the right balance between too much data and not enough
  • Avoid common KPI mistakes and identify key metrics for your organization
  • Use a simple weekly tool to monitor what really matters
The New "Triple Bottom Line" for Successful Small Businesses

Truly successful small businesses don’t just make money — they also create meaningful impact in their communities and are fulfilling to run. In this workshop, you’ll discover how to apply the “Profit-Impact-Enjoyment” framework to measure success in all three areas, set goals that matter, and align your strategy for sustainable growth.

You’ll learn to:

  • Understand how profit, impact, and enjoyment influence each other
  • Set clear, measurable goals in all three areas
  • Monitor and track progress toward those goals
  • Reignite your motivation by rediscovering the joy in your business


Perfect for entrepreneurs ready to grow a business that’s profitable, meaningful, and enjoyable to run.