From Corporate to Retreat Strategy: Kate Kurdziej's Founder Journey

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, Kate Kurdziej's, founder of Olivier Consultancy, shares her journey from corporate wealth management practice manager in the UK to building a location-independent consultancy serving female entrepreneurs and online service providers. Starting her business at her kitchen table during maternity leave in 2020, Kate reflects on the pivotal moment that pushed her to choose entrepreneurship, how her operational background shaped her approach, and what it took to evolve from done-for-you tech builds into high-impact strategic consulting.Today, through Olivier Consultancy, Kate specializes in helping experts design, launch, and sell out profitable retreats by combining clear strategy, streamlined systems, and aligned marketing. She opens up about pivoting her offers, moving from one-to-one services to scalable group programs, leveraging SEO and Instagram for organic growth, and navigating the emotional challenges of hiring and scaling. This conversation dives into sustainable growth, smart positioning, and building a business that supports both ambition and freedom.