Your Business Advisor Who's Actually Built, Scaled, and Sold Real Companies

Most consultants offer theory. J5 gives you hands-on help from someone who's been in your exact position.

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(214) 649-9317

Your Business Advisor Who's Actually Built, Scaled, and Sold Real Companies

Most consultants offer theory. J5 gives you hands-on help from someone who's been in your exact position.

Book a Consultation

(214) 649-9317

Running a business isn't hard because you're doing something wrong.

It's hard because at some point, you're doing everything right, and still feeling stuck.

Maybe your revenue has flatlined, and you're spending more time putting out fires than building the future.
Maybe your team looks to you for every answer... and you're wondering who you can turn to for yours.
Or maybe you've started thinking about what's next: stepping back, handing it off, or selling the business you've built.

You've outgrown vague frameworks and templated advice.

What you need now is real insight. Rooted in experience. Tailored to your business. Delivered by someone who's lived the uncertainty you're facing and knows how to turn it into clarity, structure, and momentum.

That's what we do at J5 Business Advisors.

Advisory Built on Experience, Not Guesswork

I'm Chris Jarrard, founder of J5 and a lifelong entrepreneur. I've spent 25+ years starting, scaling, acquiring, and successfully exiting companies across a range of industries.

I've sat in every seat at the table: CEO, CFO, COO.

I've built tech startups, turned around distressed assets, and guided multi-generational family businesses through complex transitions.

At J5, we bring that experience directly to you so you can move forward with confidence, not confusion.

What You Can Expect Working With J5

When we work together, you're not buying a service package. You're gaining a strategic partner.

Here's what that looks like in real terms:

Clarity about where your business is headed and how to get there
Structure to support your goals, team, and long-term vision
Growth that's sustainable, not chaotic
Confidence to lead, delegate, exit, or evolve

What Happens When Things Start Working Again

Most of the business owners we work with aren't looking for quick wins. They're looking for clarity, control, and a way forward that actually fits the business they've built.

Here's what that shift can look like:

Before working with J5:

Every day feels like triage... you're stuck in the weeds, reacting more than leading
Your team looks to you for every decision, and it's wearing then
It's hard to tell whether you're headed in the right direction or what your options even are
The idea of stepping back or selling someday feels murky at best-overwhelming at worst

After working with J5:

You're operating from a clear, strategic roadmap, not instinct and fire drills
Your team knows where they're going and how to get there without leaning on you for everything
You have visibility into your numbers, systems, and risks and know how to act on them
Whether you're scaling or preparing to exit, you're doing it on your terms, and you're doing it confidently.

You built this business for freedom, not friction. Let's get it moving in the right direction again!

What We Work On Together

Strategic Planning & Business Coaching

Find your focus again. We build long-term plans that align with your goals, resources, and values, so every move you make is intentional.

Growth Strategy & Business Development

Growth without burnout. We create scalable, process-driven systems to help you expand sustainability without losing control.

Exit & Succession Planning

Start preparing now, even if you're years away. We'll work through leadership transitions, valuation strategy, and buyer readiness so you leave on YOUR terms.

Fractional CFO & Financial Advisory

Big-picture financial clarity without the full-time hire. From cash flow to capital planning, we help you make numbers-driven decisions with confidence.

Explore the full service lineup:

Fractional CFO
Strategic Planning
Executive Support
Financial Planning & Analysis
Problem Resolution
Mergers & Acquisitions
Exit & Succession Planning
Business Transformation
Owner Level Support
Business Start Up Support
Leadership Development
Capital Planning
Banking & Lending
Operational Metrics
Regulatory Compliance

Problem Resolution

We have a combined 60 years of experience in business and have experienced every sort of problem, disaster, and challenge along the way. We provide specific problem resolution or crises management solutions.

Why Other Business Owners Trust J5

Performance Improvement at Every Level

Get More Done, Make Better Decisions

Financial Leadership Horsepower

Merger & Acquistion, Exit

"XO" - Protect and Defend So You Can Run Your Business!

Ready for a Clear Next Step?

You've built something real. Now it's time to figure out what's next and make it happen!

Book your free 30-minute strategy session to:

Get expert insight on your growth, exit, or restructure
Uncover blind spots that are holding your business back
Leave with a clear action plan

More About J5 Business Advisors

Learn more about the journey behind J5 and how 25+ years of real world entrepreneurship turned into a business built to support yours.

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Who We Help

Not sure if you're a fit? Explore the profiles of the business owners, founders, and firms we support, plus the industries we know best.

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Explore Services

From strategy and leadership coaching to operations and exit planning, get a full view of how we can help your grow, evolve, or transition.

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Contact Us

Better yet, see us in person!

We will schedule an appointment with you at your offices...

J5 Business Advisors

2560 King Arthur Boulevard, Lewisville, TX, USA

(214) 649-9317

Hours

Mon	09:00 am – 05:00 pm
Tue	09:00 am – 05:00 pm
Wed	09:00 am – 05:00 pm
Thu	09:00 am – 05:00 pm
Fri	09:00 am – 05:00 pm
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Your Business Advisor Who's Actually Built, Scaled, and Sold Real Companies

Your Business Advisor Who's Actually Built, Scaled, and Sold Real Companies

Running a business isn't hard because you're doing something wrong.

Advisory Built on Experience, Not Guesswork

I'm Chris Jarrard, founder of J5 and a lifelong entrepreneur. I've spent 25+ years starting, scaling, acquiring, and successfully exiting companies across a range of industries.

What You Can Expect Working With J5

When we work together, you're not buying a service package. You're gaining a strategic partner.

What Happens When Things Start Working Again

What We Work On Together

Explore the full service lineup:

Problem Resolution

Why Other Business Owners Trust J5

Performance Improvement at Every Level

Get More Done, Make Better Decisions

Financial Leadership Horsepower

Merger & Acquistion, Exit

"XO" - Protect and Defend So You Can Run Your Business!

Ready for a Clear Next Step?

You've built something real. Now it's time to figure out what's next and make it happen!

More About J5 Business Advisors

Who We Help

Explore Services

Contact Us

Drop us a line!

Better yet, see us in person!

J5 Business Advisors

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