Fractional COO · Fractional Sales · Deal Flow
Serving PE-backed operators, mid-market CEOs & growth-stage founders · $1M–$150M revenue · Chicago & National
Where others offer frameworks, Toni delivers results. Embedded into complex, high-stakes environments — and accountable for the outcome.
Retainer-based engagements sized to your growth stage — never a fixed deck, never a deliverable that lands in a drawer.
Embedded executive leadership, KPI ownership, and accountability systems for PE portcos and growth-stage operators.
Outbound prospecting, ICP definition, CRM build-out, and revenue messaging that runs while you focus on delivery.
Buy-side and sell-side advisory, operational diligence, and warm PE/family-office introductions for founders.
Every month without the right operational and revenue leadership is compounding cost — missed pipeline, operational waste, deferred growth.
$90K–$180K+ salary, benefits, 3–6 month ramp, and high turnover risk. And you still have to manage them.
Strategy decks and recommendations that land in a drawer. No one to actually execute the plays.
Compounding cost — missed pipeline, operational waste, and growth deferred month after month.
Anonymized, composite examples from real engagement patterns.
Great retention, zero BD. Bizlocity defined the ICP, built the target account list, and launched outbound in parallel with CRM stand-up.
No documented workflows, no dual-facility inventory system, no internal operator available. Toni ran layout redesign in parallel with AI-powered inventory implementation.
For PE sponsors, mid-market CEOs, and operators in manufacturing, distribution, industrial, and AI-curious companies. $1M–$150M revenue. Real complexity, real urgency.
See how engagements work →For CRE brokers, M&A advisors, PE operating partners, equipment & tech vendors, ERP consultants, and industrial attorneys. Warm intros that move.
See the Partner Overview →No pitch. No obligation. Just an honest conversation.
612-298-6298 · toni@bizlocity.com · LinkedIn
Bizlocity packages senior operational and revenue leadership into flexible, retainer-based engagements — never a fixed deck, never a deliverable that lands in a drawer.
Embedded executive leadership for PE portcos and growth-stage operators who need an operator in the seat, not an advisor on the deck.
Pipeline that runs while you focus on delivery. Outbound prospecting, partner activation, ICP definition, and CRM build-out in a single embedded motion.
Buy-side and sell-side advisory, pre- and post-deal operational diligence, and warm PE/family-office introductions for growth-stage founders.
For PE sponsors, mid-market CEOs, and operators in manufacturing, distribution, industrial, and AI-curious companies. $1M–$150M revenue. Real complexity, real urgency.
Engagements are sized to firms with real operational and revenue complexity — established enough to have the problem, growth-oriented enough to invest in fixing it.
Throughput constraints, facility transitions, quality issues, or capacity expansion. Toni has run the playbook across mid-market manufacturers from $10M to $80M.
Inventory management, supply chain optimization, and operational restructuring for distributors navigating margin pressure and customer complexity.
Facility moves, equipment changes, leadership gaps, or M&A integration. Toni provides the operational continuity that prevents expensive disruption.
Value creation plans, 100-day roadmaps, post-close operational accountability, and the cross-portfolio intelligence layer that most PE sponsors lack.
Companies that know AI can help but don't have the internal capability to identify, prioritize, and implement automation without buying the hype.
Growth-stage companies preparing for a funding round or exit. Toni strengthens the operational narrative, aligns KPIs to investor expectations, and opens the right doors.
Revenue stage: $1M–$150M annual revenue — established enough for real operational complexity, growth-oriented enough to invest in fractional executive talent.
| Dimension | What That Means |
|---|---|
| Retainer-Based | Monthly retainer, not hourly billing. Toni is incentivized to drive outcomes, not extend engagements. The meter isn't running. |
| Embedded, Not External | Toni attends your leadership meetings, owns your KPIs, and operates inside your team — not from a desk across town writing you reports. |
| Flexible Commitment | Engagements typically run 10–15 hrs/week to start, scaling to 25–30 hrs/week as needed. Duration is scoped to the initiative — not indefinite. |
| Transparent Accountability | Clear deliverables, defined milestones, and regular reporting. You always know what's being worked on and what's been completed. |
Rapid assessment of the business — operations, pipeline, people, data. Priority-ranked issue map and 90-day roadmap delivered by end of week two.
Execute on the highest-priority initiatives in parallel. Systems stood up, processes documented, pipeline moving, and early wins visible by week six.
Deeper work on structural improvements. Accountability transferred to the internal team. Engagement right-sized as the firm builds its own capability.
No pitch. No obligation. Just an honest look at where you stand.
612-298-6298 · toni@bizlocity.com
Toni optimizes facilities, technology, and operations — so industrial companies can move, expand, and scale. When your client has an operational problem, Bizlocity closes the gap.
These are the phrases that signal a Bizlocity engagement — pulled directly from conversations partners have had with their clients.
"We're growing, but our operations haven't kept up with the revenue."
→ Fractional COO engagement"We have great clients but no real sales motion — it's all referrals."
→ Fractional Sales & Pipeline engagement"We're preparing to raise or sell — we need to clean up operations first."
→ Deal Flow & Transactions engagement"We just closed an acquisition and need someone to run post-close integration."
→ Fractional COO + Operational DiligenceERP selection, AI automation, and systems integration that closes the gap between what the business needs and what its technology delivers.
Full operational management of facility moves, M&A integration, and organizational restructuring — with accountability for zero-disruption execution.
Process standardization, labor model redesign, and KPI architecture for companies that have grown past their current operating model.
Sourcing evaluation, contract review, and vendor performance management for companies whose supply chain has become a liability.
Operational preparation for capital raises, exits, and scale-ups — aligning operational reality with investor and acquirer expectations.
Engagements are retainer-based and outcome-measured — not billable-hour theater.
Embedded inside the client, not advising from a distance. Accountability for results, not activity.
20+ years of real operational experience across manufacturing, distribution, IT services, and industrial.
Trusted network across PE firms, family offices, and strategic acquirers — Toni opens doors that matter.
Clear ICP — you'll know exactly when a client is the right fit. No awkward mis-introductions.
Fast response and professional follow-through. Your introduction is handled with the same care you'd want.
No competing for the relationship — Toni's role is to solve the operational problem, not become the trusted advisor on everything.
Warm reciprocal introductions when appropriate — Toni's client base includes relationships worth knowing.
Copy this introduction verbatim or adapt to your voice. It's been refined to convert a problem into a conversation.
"I want to introduce you to Toni Gatz, Principal at Bizlocity. She's a fractional COO and business growth operator — she doesn't advise, she executes. She's helped manufacturers, distributors, and industrial companies solve exactly the kind of [operational/pipeline/facility] challenges you're describing. She's worth 30 minutes — she'll tell you quickly whether she can help and won't waste your time if she can't."
Suggested partner introduction · Adapt to your voiceYour clients are moving, expanding, or consolidating. Toni runs the operational side of that transition.
Pre- and post-deal operational diligence that protects your clients' value creation thesis.
An embedded operator for portcos that need more than an operating partner visit can deliver.
Toni bridges the gap between technology implementation and operational adoption.
When your M&A or real estate client needs operational guidance beyond your scope.
Your clients need operational credibility to support growth capital or acquisition financing. Toni helps them get there.
You see the numbers — Toni fixes the operations behind them. A natural pairing for clients who need more than a clean audit.
Help your sellers get exit-ready. Toni tightens operations, boosts EBITDA, and prepares the business for a clean transaction.
Anonymized, composite examples drawn from real engagement patterns. Client names and identifying details omitted. Results vary.
Exceptional client retention — nearly 95% — but zero proactive business development. All new revenue came from referrals, creating unpredictability and an inability to forecast or invest ahead of growth. No CRM. No defined ICP. No outbound motion.
Bizlocity defined the ICP, built the target account list, and launched outbound campaigns across email and LinkedIn. CRM and pipeline reporting were stood up in two weeks. Weekly cadence reporting gave the CEO visibility into pipeline for the first time. Partner activation was run in parallel.
A growth-stage industrial manufacturer was opening a second facility — but had no documented workflows, no inventory system capable of dual-facility complexity, and no internal operator available to manage the transition. The CEO was the only person who understood how the business ran.
Toni ran the full facility layout redesign and transition management in parallel with an AI-powered inventory system implementation. Workflows were documented from the ground up. The launch was sequenced to protect existing-facility output throughout the six-month engagement.
Owner & Principal Consultant, Bizlocity. Based in the Chicago Area, serving the Midwest and beyond.
Toni Gatz is a fractional COO and business growth operator with more than 20 years of experience across manufacturing, distribution, IT services, and industrial sectors. She built her career by parachuting into complex, high-stakes environments and owning the outcome — not advising on it.
Where most consultants deliver a roadmap, Toni runs the road. She embeds into leadership teams, takes accountability for operational and revenue outcomes, and builds the systems that let companies scale without her. Every engagement ends with capability transferred, not dependency created.
Bizlocity is built around a simple premise: mid-market companies deserve the same operational horsepower that large enterprises take for granted — at a cost and commitment level that fits their stage. Fractional executive talent, done right, is the highest-ROI move a growth-stage company can make.
Fractional COO, Fractional Sales, and operational advisory. Based in Chicago, serving the Midwest and nationally.
linkedin.com/in/tonigatz · toni@bizlocity.com · 612-298-6298
No pitch. No obligation. Just an honest conversation about where your pipeline or operations stand and what's possible in the next 90 days.
Toni responds personally to every inquiry — typically within one business day. If you'd prefer to talk right away, call directly.
Tell Toni a bit about your situation and the best time to connect. She'll reach out within one business day.
Toni reviews every inquiry personally and responds within one business day.
No pitch. No pressure.