J5 Business Advisors

About Us

J5 Business Advisors Founder

I'm Chris Jarrard. For over 25 years, I've lived in the trenches by starting, acquiring, building, and selling businesses.

The last 15 years have been entirely entrepreneurial, focusing on small businesses (under $50M revenue).

I've served as CEO, CFO, COO, President, and even Chairman of the Board.

Before entrepreneurship, I refined my skills at CSC Supply Chain Consulting, Raytheon, American Airlines, and BNSF Railroad.

I hold a degree in Logistics (UNT), am a Certified Entrepreneur (SMU), and completing my FP&A coursework (Wharton).

But... this journey wasn't always smooth, I've led through explosive growth and navigated fires and failures along the way.

I've gained clarity through hard lessons and now help other founders build businesses that match their ambition and their values.

Our Philosophy

Here is what we believe:

Everything starts with fit. The best advice aligns with your context, your people, and your goals
Experience beats theory. We don't offer cookie-cutter frameworks; we apply what's been battle-tested.
Action builds momentum. Insight without execution is worthless, so we embed into your partnership until the plan is in motion.
Clarity reduces friction. The clearer the roadmap, the less stress there is at decision points.
Growth means freedom. Whether scaling or exiting, our job is to help you build transition-proof systems and options.

Maybe...

You poured years into building systems, people, and revenue, but growth stalled.
You're facing key transitions, leadership, ownership, or preparing for exit and the path forward isn't clear.
You crave strategic clarity that lets you lead with confidence instead of running on instinct.

At J5 Business Advisors, we know this journey because we've walked it.

We help experienced entrepreneurs like you discover the next level by connecting real-world experience with smart, actionable support

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Follow a Step-by-Step Process That Removes Bottlenecks!

Here's how collaboration unfolds:

We start by making sure there's a fit, and if not, we'll point you in the right direction.
We get clear on your biggest priorities and what's actually holding things back.
We learn how your business operates, then build a practical plan that fits how you work.
We stay involved while that plan gets executed so you're not left figuring it out alone.
We track results and adjust as needed, always protecting what you've built along the way.

Fix What's Not Working

We've seen it all and helped fix it.

Strategic Planning & Financial Leadership

We align strategy, numbers, and systems so you can act with intention, not habit.

Crises Management & Problem Resolution

When operations hit a wall, we assess, respond, and guide you back to stability.

M&A, Exit, & Succession Planning

From preparing financials to structural leadership, we set you up to transition profitably and gracefully

Operational Optimization & KPI Management

Build lean processes that work, so you can work less on them.

We've executed each in small businesses, startups, and legacy enterprises across verticals.

See How We've Helped Stakeholders

WebTransport

Worth Steel Fabrication

WebTransport

Crafted investor-ready plans, pitch decks, and financials, and secured seed funding from scratch.

TBL Group

Worth Steel Fabrication

WebTransport

Board leadership, strategic planning, financial planning & analysis, private equity, investment planning and strategy, problem resolution, and litigation support.

Worth Steel Fabrication

United States Field Services

Investment planning, startup, growth, operations, manufacturing, logistics, litigation support, bankruptcy planning / exit, capital planning

United States Field Services

Risk mitigation, government compliance, corporate governance, solvency during Covid, financial planning, banking, lending, litigation support, general business oversight, problem resolution.

American Airlines

United States Field Services

American Airlines

Sales management, brand management, strategic planning, project management, systems and processes implementation, leadership development and strategic marketing

Raytheon

United States Field Services

American Airlines

Government contracting, administrative support, foreign military liaison, logistics and supply chain management

Each instance reflects pragmatic, outcome-driven guidance tailored to the business in front of me

Our Core Values

Clarity Above All: Know your path before taking the first step.
Experience-First: If we haven't lived it, we don't prescribe it.
Collaboration Over Checklist: Your business goals shape our process, not the other way around.
Long-Term Lens: We're not here for the quick win; we're here for your long-term success.
Integrity Always: We're selective about who we work with and honest about fit from day one.

Your Next Move Starts Here

Let's build the clarity and direction you've earned.

If you're ready to break through plateaus, prepare for change, or scale with intention, learn more about how we can help:

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