Who we are
Creative Core Consulting is a boutique consulting firm specializing in operational excellence and talent management strategies for architecture and design firms. We partner with creative businesses to streamline their operations, optimize workflows, and align compensation packages with industry standards, empowering firms to attract and retain top talent.
Our personalized, hands-on approach begins with an in-depth insight phase, where we immerse ourselves in your daily operations to understand your processes and unique challenges. We then develop tailored, actionable strategies to save time, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency.
At Creative Core Consulting, we free up creative visionaries to focus on what they do best—designing innovative spaces—while we handle the operational and talent management details to help their businesses thrive.
The Story Behind Creative Core Consulting
Sarah Grace's career is a testament to determination, adaptability, and a deep understanding of what it takes to run a successful business. Beginning her professional journey at Michael Smith Inc., she quickly rose from receptionist to Director of Corporate Operations, learning firsthand the importance of balancing creativity with structure. During her tenure, she became an expert in streamlining operations, managing diverse teams, and fostering a culture of excellence.
Seeking new challenges, Sarah joined Wired Custom Lighting | Alger-Triton as the right hand to the CEO. In just 18 months, she opened three new showrooms and conducted in-depth financial analyses that transformed business operations. Her natural ability to balance big-picture strategy with attention to detail further honed her skills as a dynamic leader.
For the past five years, Sarah has been the Managing Director of Johnson Favaro, LLP, a highly respected architecture firm. Here, she took on the responsibility of managing all aspects of the business—financial control, operations, talent strategy, and marketing—allowing the architects to focus on their craft. By leveraging practical experience and innovative thinking, Sarah successfully doubled the firm's revenue in just four years. Her leadership turned challenges like debt reduction and resource allocation into opportunities for growth.
Sarah's innovative approach to business management is matched by her passion for helping creative professionals succeed. She is not just a problem-solver; she is a partner who empowers others to focus on their creative vision. Alongside these achievements, Sarah pursued a Certificate in Human Resources Management from UCLA Extension, further solidifying her expertise in operational and team management.
Through these experiences, Sarah realized her calling: to serve creative firms as a trusted advisor and operational strategist. Combining her love for organization, efficiency, and the creative industry, she founded Creative Core Consulting to support architecture and design businesses. With a hands-on, discovery-based process, she delivers tailored solutions that save time, reduce costs, and build stronger teams.
Sarah’s journey to entrepreneurship has been shaped by her ability to adapt, her passion for creative industries, and her unwavering commitment to excellence. Creative Core Consulting is the culmination of this journey—a business built on experience, insight, and a deep understanding of what it takes to help creative firms thrive.
