BETTER OPERATING IS THE BEST STRATEGY
Operating with John Brewton is exclusive coaching and advisory for ambitious founders and operators. Together, we’ll turn overwhelm into clarity, bottlenecks into momentum, and vision into results.

30,000+
Operators reached
$500M+
Revenue scaled
Harvard & UChicago
Trained Expertise
Limited Spots Available – Secure Your Future Now!
Join The Operator's Co-Pilot (Only 10 Seats!)
Nice To Meet You
I'm John, a Harvard and University of Chicago trained economist and strategist, turned company Operator.
Over the last 15 years, I've built, operated and optimized companies to more than $500 million in revenues and multiple exits. I've scaled organizations across the United States and Latin America. I've won (and exhaustively negotiated) eight-figure, multi-year contracts with Fortune 500 companies. I've assembled world-class teams (that WIN) and hired hundreds of team members.
30,000 Operators follow my insights on LinkedIn and read Operating by John Brewton each week on Substack.
I typically share what I've learned through my writing and with the clients of my consulting firm, 6A East Partners, but I've decided to carve out time to work directly with a small group of ambitious, highly curious, operators and founders.
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The Operator's Co-Pilot
Coaching for Immediate Impact
Designed for founders and operators who need a trusted partner to navigate day-to-day challenges and unlock performance improvements quickly.
2 × 50-minute 1:1 coaching sessions per month
Focused, actionable guidance tailored to your specific context and immediate challenges
Real-time operational problem-solving
Navigate team dynamics, execution bottlenecks, and critical decision points with confidence
Skill-building frameworks & mindset shifts
Develop the mental models and practical tools that accelerate your effectiveness
Access to private operator community
Connect with peers facing similar challenges and exchange valuable insights

$499/month
Monthly live Q&A + case study workout included
No long-term commitment required
The Operating Session
Advisory for Breakthrough Growth
A comprehensive partnership for leaders facing complex strategic challenges that require deeper analysis, custom frameworks, and transformational approaches.
6 × 90-minute bi-weekly strategy sessions
In-depth work on your most significant growth and operational challenges
Custom frameworks, playbooks & execution plans
Tailored strategic assets you can implement immediately and evolve as you grow
Market & historical analysis
Contextualize your challenges within broader market dynamics and proven patterns
Team alignment sessions
Include up to 3 team members to ensure strategic coherence and execution readiness

$7,500/quarter
Direct access as your operating partner
Quarterly commitment, billed upfront
Schedule a fit assessment call to discuss your specific needs before pushing GO!
Which Path is Right for You?
Both offerings provide direct access to John's 15+ years of operational expertise, but differ in depth, scope, and approach. Not sure which is right for you? Schedule a fit assessment call to discuss your specific needs.
How My Approach Creates Lasting Results
Diagnostic Deep Dive
I start by understanding the complete picture – not just symptoms but underlying patterns and opportunities that others miss.
Custom Toolkit Development
Together we build frameworks and approaches tailored to your specific context, not generic "best practices" that ignore your reality.
Implementation Support
Unlike traditional advisors who leave after strategy, I stay engaged through execution, helping you navigate the inevitable obstacles.
This methodology has helped leaders across industries break through plateaus, resolve operational bottlenecks, and accelerate growth trajectories even in challenging market conditions.
Meet John Brewton: Strategic Operating Advisor
Executive Summary
Strategic consulting and partnership leader with over 15 years of exceptional experience in architecting growth, optimizing operations, and unlocking the full potential of companies across various sectors. Proven ability to scale organizations to over $500M in revenue, navigate complex market dynamics, and orchestrate successful exits. An economist and strategist, blending rigorous academic training from Harvard and the University of Chicago with hands-on, real-world business acumen.
Key Credentials & Background
  • Harvard University & University of Chicago trained economist and strategist.
  • Over 15 years of hands-on experience in building, operating, and optimizing companies.
  • Directly contributed to scaling businesses to over $500M in revenue.
  • Successfully navigated multiple company exits.
  • Directed numerous eight-figure contract negotiations with Fortune 500 companies.
  • Adept at assembling world-class teams that drive performance and strategic alignment.
  • Founder of 6A East Partners, specializing in operational optimization, strategic market entry, organizational design, and financial growth strategies.

Current Influence & Reach
30,000+ leaders follow John's insights on LinkedIn and subscribe to his research-driven Substack "Operating by John Brewton" for actionable strategies and cutting-edge analysis.
Common Challenges I Help Solve
Scaling Bottlenecks
Breaking through revenue plateaus and operational constraints that limit growth, particularly in the $5-50M range where many companies stall.
Team Alignment
Creating coherence between leadership vision and day-to-day execution, resolving cross-functional conflicts that slow progress.
Decision Frameworks
Developing systematic approaches to make high-stakes decisions with incomplete information and competing priorities.
My approach is particularly effective for challenges in the high-impact quadrants, where the stakes are highest and traditional approaches often fall short. These situations require both strategic insight and operational pragmatism, the intersection where my methodology excels.
Launch Process
To ensure maximum benefit for my clients, I maintain a fastidious launch process for both offerings. Here's what to expect:
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1. Initial Engagement
Once you've chosen a path, you will be asked to complete a brief questionnaire about your business, current challenges, and desired outcomes so I can understand your context.
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2. Launch Call
A 30-minute conversation that is in addition to the weekly sessions to explore your specific needs and prepare me to be of maximum help.
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3. Engagement Proposal
Following the launch call, and before our first working session, you will receive a detailed outline of the working structure for our session
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4. The First Session
Our work commences and your change begins.
Ready to transform your operating effectiveness? Choose your path below.
Which path is your best fit?
Choose the path that fits your journey as an operator today. Both options provide direct access to my expertise, frameworks, and proven methodologies, just at different depths and investment levels.

The Operator's Co-Pilot
$499/month
  • 2 monthly coaching sessions
  • Tactical guidance & frameworks
  • Private community access
  • Monthly live Q&A sessions

The Operating Session
$7,500/quarter
  • 6 bi-weekly strategy sessions
  • Custom frameworks & playbooks
  • Team alignment (up to 3 members)
  • Direct access as operating partner
Not sure which option is right for you? Email me directly or schedule a 15-minute consultation to discuss your specific needs.

Limited Availability: To maintain quality and results, I work with a maximum of 10 Co-Pilot clients and 5 Operating Session partners per quarter. Spots fill quickly and I don't currently have plans to open more slots.