Indianapolis
Our Mission Statement:
To inspire others to take the necessary actions required to reach the highest degree of success.
A Partner in Your Success:
We are more than just consultants, we are dedicated partners in your success. When we collaborate, we view your goals as our own. Your achievements are our achievements, and your challenges are ours to overcome together. Our commitment is to empower our partners to excel, thrive, and achieve sustained, long-term success. We don’t just aim for wins, we strive for unparalleled growth and excellence.
Meet The Executive Team
Isaiah Salgado
Founder / CEO / Consultant
Isaiah is a proven leader with 9 years of high-level leadership experience, including multi-unit management and 6 years of Grand Opening Operations expertise. In just about 2 years, he successfully launched and scaled his own business to over $600K in revenue and growing to this day, demonstrating his ability to drive growth and operational excellence.
Isaiah holds an Executive Coach Certification from IAP Career College, along with certifications in Business Coaching and Management Mastery Consulting. Bringing a unique analytical skill set to his consulting approach. Isaiah also brings extensive experience in the hospitality and food service industry, holding a Serv Safe Instructor Certification and Proctor Certification that highlights his commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. His ability to implement high operational standards ensures businesses maintain excellence in their industry.
What sets Isaiah apart is his combination of hands-on experience, strategic thinking, and a solutions-oriented mindset. He excels at building strong teams, streamlining processes, and driving sustainable success. With a proven track record in leadership and business growth, Isaiah is ready to help businesses achieve their full potential.
Conner Shearer
Co-Founder / Financial Consultant
Coming from 8 years in the restaurant industry, from fast food to fine dining, Conner brings valuable expertise in both customer service and leadership which allowed him to seamlessly transition into the finance sector where he now works alongside business owners and high-net-worth individuals, ensuring service needs are met and providing financial guidance
Conner is a dedicated financial professional and strategic leader, bringing a wealth of expertise in investment products, securities, and insurance. As the COO of Signature Strategies LLC, he plays a pivotal role in driving operational efficiency and ensuring financial success for the businesses we serve.
He holds multiple certifications from FINRA, including SIE (Securities Industry Essentials), Series 6 (Investment Company Products / Variable Contracts Representative), and Series 63 (Uniform Securities Agent State Law Exam). Additionally, he is a licensed Life, Health, Variable Life & Variable Annuities Agent through the Indiana Department of Insurance.
Outside of work, Conner cherishes spending time with his family and indulges in his passion for sports, whether playing, watching, or discussing the latest games.
Why Signature Strategies?
With a combined 10+ years of high-level leadership experience and a track record of managing multi-unit operations totaling $30-35 million, we understand what it takes to build and scale a successful business. Our strategies are tested, refined, and proven to drive sustainable growth across multiple industries.
We don’t just provide advice—we bring real-world experience. From successfully launching a business that generated over $600K in 1.5 - 2 years to managing multi-million-dollar operations, we have firsthand knowledge of the complexities of business leadership. Having navigated the daily challenges that business owners face, our primary objective is to support your goals and help you achieve exceptional, sustained success.
With over 10+ years of hands-on Grand Opening experience in Operations and 4+ years in Marketing Grand Openings, we know what it takes to launch a business successfully. From staffing and training to marketing strategies that drive traffic and revenue, we ensure every detail is executed flawlessly. Whether you're opening your first location or expanding to new markets, we bring the expertise, strategy, and leadership needed to make your growth a success and establish an impact in your community.
Our experience is further strengthened by a deep commitment to continuous growth and professional development. With certifications in Executive Coaching, Business Coaching, and Management Mastery Consulting, as well as financial services expertise from our COO, we recognize that every business has its own distinct needs. That’s why we provide customized solutions that align with your unique business structure and objectives. We are dedicated to continually investing in our own development to ensure we are equipped to offer the highest level of support and guidance to help your business succeed.
Proven Training Success: We’ve taught over 13 individuals in Serv Safe with a 100% pass rate and an average score of 90%.
Industry Experience: We've coached over 8 restaurants across various sectors, from fast food to fine dining, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
Cost Savings: Our guidance has saved restaurants over $36K in compliance corrections, preventing costly fines and penalties.
Leadership Success: We've helped restaurant leaders excel in their operations, achieving top scores in quarterly audits.We understand that every business has a budget, and we're committed to providing high-quality consulting and coaching that’s affordable and effective.
Practical Solutions: We work with you to create strategies that fit your needs and your budget, ensuring you get the best results without unnecessary costs.
Affordable Expertise: With our hands-on experience and industry certifications, we offer high-value services at a fraction of the price you'd pay elsewhere.
Long-Term Impact: Our focus is on helping you achieve real growth and efficiency, ensuring that every dollar you invest leads to meaningful returns.
When you partner with us, you get the support you need, without breaking the bank. We're here to help your business thrive—affordably.