HELPING YOU MAKE THE RIGHT MOVE
Strategic Planning
Keynote Speaking
Business Planning
Scenario Planning
Executive Coaching
Brand Management
Sales & Operations Planning
Leadership Development
WITH OVER 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, EXPERTISE IS GUARANTEED.
ABOUT US

Franklin Strategic Solutions (FSS) is a global consulting company focused on helping you make a difference by delivering on the things that matter to you, your employees, customers, and partners. We work with entrepreneurs, new start-ups, mid-size businesses, non-profits, and government agencies in:
- Strategic Planning
- Marketing Execution
- Branding
- Organizational Development
- Leadership Training
- Professional Development
- Executive Coaching
- Sales Operation
- Keynote Speaking
OUR FOUNDER
Founder and CEO, Cleophus (Cleo) P. Franklin Jr. is a Houston-based entrepreneur, University of Houston-Downtown Adjunct Professor, and retired award-winning agriculture global business executive. He brings more than 30 years of expertise in creating and delivering game-changing award-winning business growth strategies for start-ups, non-profits, and multi-million dollar businesses globally. Franklin is a podcast host, motivational speaker, and also the author of three leadership and professional development books: Coffee with Cleo, Lessons from our Mothers and Fathers, and Conversations with Cleo. He is also the co-author of a children’s book “What do you see when you look at me, with his son Michael J. Franklin, which can be found at www.coffeewithcleo.com. He is also the founder of the Franklin Leadership Foundation, Franklin Strategic Solutions, and the Chief Marketing Officer at Laddering Your Success. Franklin is a passionate supporter of youth leadership development and is committed to helping prepare the next generation to become purpose-driven leaders. You can find more about Franklin at Morningside University Website.


PURPOSE
We help businesses ignite their creativity. amplify their authenticity, and increase their agility…to better serve their employees, customers, and partners.
VISION
Franklin Strategic Solutions inspires businesses to innovate, create, and deliver products and services that matter to their customers, partners, and employees.


MISSION
We champion diversity of thought and challenge ourselves to think beyond what businesses are creating by stretching them to think about who they are, why they are in business, and how they can delight and serve generations to come through their core brand values.
CREED
We are anti-status quo. We ask hard questions, confront assumptions, and constantly ask why. We challenge tradition, embrace new thinking, seek and benchmark best practices. And we help you learn how to perform through rigorous testing, applying, validating, and executing. This process of rigor goes well beyond a creative brief and dives deeply into the essence of the businesses we help and support.

OUR APPROACH TO YOUR SUCCESS

Our expertise and mindset is our superpower! We work hard to understand the pain points, critical issues, challenges, and what matters most to your employees, customers, partners you work with, and the communities they reside in. Our intimate and engaging process allows us to understand your business deeply. We dive into to thoroughly understand the following:
- Who you are
- Why you do what you do
- Who you serve
- What matters to your customers
- Why what you do matters to your customers, employees, and partners
This process allows us to help you develop an informed and holistic framework of focus to help your company do more than provide customers with your services and products…but, instead make a significant difference in their lives!

PURPOSE
We help businesses ignite their creativity. amplify their authenticity, and increase their agility…to better serve their employees, customers, and partners.

VISION
Franklin Strategic Solutions inspires businesses to innovate, create, and deliver products and services that matter to their customers, partners, and employees.

MISSION
We champion diversity of thought and challenge ourselves to think beyond what businesses are creating by stretching them to think about who they are, why they are in business, and how they can delight and serve generations to come through their core brand values.

CREED
We are anti-status quo. We ask hard questions, confront assumptions, and constantly ask why. We challenge tradition, embrace new thinking, seek and benchmark best practices. And we help you learn how to perform through rigorous testing, applying, validating, and executing. This process of rigor goes well beyond a creative brief and dives deeply into the essence of the businesses we help and support.
EXPERTISE. INTUITION. INGENUITY.

Cleo Franklin
Founder, President & CEO
I bring over 30 years of expertise in designing, developing, and delivering game-changing and award-winning business growth strategies for start-ups, non-profits, and multi-million dollar businesses across many sectors and global markets. I believe in maintaining a positive mindset, creating partnerships with a purpose, and always striving for significant outcomes. When you work with me, you should expect a collaboration with transparency and consistency.
Want to learn more? Contact me today to book your free 30 min consultation.
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LET’S GROW YOUR BUSINESS
TOGETHER!

Cleo Franklin
Founder, President & CEO
cleo@franklinss.com