About

Founded in 2002, F.O.C.U.S. Resources℠ is a woman-owned consulting firm led by Founder, CEO/President, and Principal Consultant Lea A. Strickland (MBA, MA, CMA, CFM, CBM, GMC, CDE). Our mission is to empower businesses through tailored private and small group consulting, equipping clients with the tools and strategies needed to thrive in a dynamic global market. With a proven track record of serving over 600 clients, we have facilitated raising more than $1 billion in government grants, angel, and private equity funding. By combining real-time learning, mentoring, and coaching, F.O.C.U.S. Resources℠ delivers robust systems and processes to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and competitiveness for clients ranging from solo entrepreneurs to multinational corporations.

Our Client Industries

We serve a diverse range of industries, providing customized solutions to meet unique business needs:

  • Manufacturing: Consumer goods, commercial products, industrial textiles, automotive OEM and Tier 1 suppliers, electronics, polymers, biomedical devices
  • Professional Services: Accounting, engineering, product development, architecture, interior design, human resources, PEO, recruiting, coaching
  • Alternative Energy: Solar, wind, batteries, fuel cells, biofuels, waste, and recycling
  • Health and Human Services: Biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical devices, contract research organizations (CRO)
  • Other Sectors: Financial services, banking, FinTech, non-profits, faith-based organizations, education, retail, restaurants/food services/food trucks, private security, local government, quasi-government entities, HVAC, electronic medical records, SaaS, publishing, marketing/PR/media

Our Services

F.O.C.U.S. Resources℠ offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to support businesses at every stage of their journey:

  • C.O.R.E. Business Systems℠: Business design, scalability, and value creation
  • C.O.R.E. Genesis℠: From idea to founding
  • C.O.R.E. S.T.A.R.T.℠: Pre-revenue to first customers, bridging founding to growth
  • C.O.R.E. Growth℠: Growth strategy and business continuity
  • C.O.R.E. Value℠: Value creation and exit strategy
  • C.O.R.E. P.A.C.E.S.℠: Funding your business, including crowdfunding support
  • C.O.R.E. Mastermind℠: Facilitated strategic peer group
  • C.O.R.E. C.P.R.℠: Business intervention and turnaround
  • C.O.R.E. M.A.G.N.I.F.Y.℠: Specialized support for non-profits and faith-based organizations
  • À La Carte and Expanded Services:
    • Technovation Entrepreneur℠: Support for university spinouts and technology innovators
    • Board Services: Independent board member, board education, audit and finance committee support
    • Government Contracts and Funding Compliance: Expertise in SBIR, STTR, OTAs, and other research awards and acquisition programs

At F.O.C.U.S. Resources℠, we are committed to driving your success by providing strategic guidance and practical solutions tailored to your unique goals. Let us help you focus on what matters most—building a sustainable, competitive, and thriving business.