IS OWNING A STRATEGIC LEADERS ACADEMY BUSINESS RIGHT FOR YOU?
SLA is the ONLY Leadership consulting franchise EXCLUSIVE to former senior military leaders.
We help select non-profits and small businesses grow sustainably by working with them to get the 3 BIG things right: Leadership, Culture & Strategy. Like a stool, every organization needs all 3 legs in place and aligned to have a stable platform to grow.
If you answer YES to these questions, owning a Strategic Leaders Academy business could be right for you.

“As I quickly approached the crossroads of transitioning from the military, Chris Kolenda’s Strategic Leader’s Academy provided the exact opportunity I was seeking as an entrepreneur looking to serve my next chapter in a meaningful and dynamic way! The business runway I developed with Chris’ support, experience, and personal insights, in concert with the 6-day immersive training seminar provided all the strategic, operational, marketing and business development tools and support necessary for me to hit the ground running!”
9 GREAT REASONS TO BECOME AN SLA BUSINESS OWNER
Credibility
Gain the instant credibility that comes with an established brand and a proven business concept and operation model, so that you can focus on building relationships and delivering value to your clients.
Training
Be set up for success by training that certifies you in SLA’s business concepts; gain best practices and follow-on coaching to develop your authentic value and network of relationships; learn ways to translate your experiences into practical and valuable business insights.
Support
Receive recurring training, on-going support, and innovation from the SLA team of owners and champions so that you continually increase your skills and value to your clients.
Network
Be part of a network of people who share your values and standards and will help you succeed.
Success
Enjoy a statistically higher rate of success and likely lower costs and risks than striking out on your own consulting business. See here.
Resources
Share marketing with SLA and other franchisees, so that you benefit from the scale and experience without incurring all the costs and suffering the expensive mistakes.
Affordability
Low overhead so that your costs are much lower than other franchises.
Control
Be in full control of your time, talent, and energy; work with clients you enjoy; take time off when you wish; work where you want.
Relationships
Build lasting relationships with clients so that you can make a real impact on leaders, their people, and their missions.