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Why Hire Julia

Business owners choose Julia for her ability to turn strategy into measurable performance—combining clarity, structure, and accountability to drive lasting results.

At the heart of Stanford Management Consulting is Julia S. Demkowski, MBA, CMC® — a trusted advisor, speaker, and author who partners directly with business owners to provide clarity, accountability, and measurable strategies for growth. With more than 30 years of experience advising privately held businesses, Julia helps leaders align strategy with execution, strengthen performance, and turn plans into results.

Drawing on her background as a Certified Management Consultant® (CMC®) and her proprietary PEP Business System™, Julia combines practical insight with proven methodology to deliver real-world impact. Supported by comprehensive assessments, expert tools, and additional resources when needed, she ensures that insight becomes execution—and execution drives results.

“Julia opened my eyes to what I was doing wrong and gave me specifics on how to turn it around. It’s clear analysis and hands-on direction.”
— Tracy Ann Houck, Esq., The Harris Law Firm, PLC

“Personable, knowledgeable, and committed—Julia helped us improve our structure and flow, producing measurable results.”
— Fred Cowell, COO, New Home Media

Benefits Our Clients Experience

  • Stronger strategy execution and accountability
  • Increased productivity and operational efficiency
  • Greater financial clarity and profitability
  • Organizational structures that support scalable growth
  • Leaders equipped to drive sustainable success
  • Improved communication, decision-making, and focus across teams

“Julia’s ability to combine strategic insight with practical application is unmatched. She makes complex business challenges simple—and solvable.”
— Richard D. Starkweather, CMC, Former Partner, Scott-Madden, Inc.

What Makes Julia Different

  • Owner-focused partnership – Julia works directly with business leaders, ensuring every engagement receives her expertise and guidance.
  • Proven expertise – Over 30 years advising privately held businesses; Certified Management Consultant®.
  • Practical and tailored – No one-size-fits-all; every solution is designed to meet your organization’s needs.
  • Results-driven systems – Tools and strategies that align vision with performance and profit.
  • Enduring impact – Julia helps companies not just improve—but sustain performance long after the engagement ends.

Why Hire Julia

  • Trusted leadership – Former Chair and CEO of the Institute of Management Consultants USA.
  • Certified Management Consultant® (CMC®) – Recognized globally for ethics, competence, and results.
  • Author and speaker – Creator of The 7 Deadly Sins All Business Owners Commit and the PEP Business System™.
  • Partner to leaders – Julia works side-by-side with business owners to build clarity, accountability, and measurable performance.

Julia’s Approach

  • Collaborative and transparent – Every engagement is built on trust, open communication, and shared accountability.
  • Proven process – The PEP Business System™ connects strategy, structure, and execution to deliver measurable performance.
  • Actionable insights – Julia doesn’t just advise; she helps leaders put strategies into motion and see results.
  • Long-term partnership – Her role doesn’t end with the plan; she continues to guide, measure, and refine for sustained success.

Who Julia Works With

  • Privately held small and midsized businesses
  • Owners and leadership teams ready to identify and address challenges
  • Companies committed to implementing change for long-term growth
Through a practical, disciplined approach Julia delivers the clarity, confidence, and practical strategies leaders need to align strategy with execution and drive profitable growth.