At Brenner Consulting, our mission is to empower entrepreneurs through business consulting with the clarity, discipline, and resilience needed to build enduring businesses. Grounded in Stoic principles, we help small businesses create firm foundations—not just to launch, but to withstand challenges, grow with intention, and lead with purpose. We believe that strength lies in simplicity, progress begins with action, and the most successful ventures are guided by wisdom as much as strategy.
Our consulting approach blends practical systems, thoughtful planning, and mindset coaching to help business owners stay grounded in uncertain times. We don’t offer one-size-fits-all advice—we create tailored strategies based on your unique goals and challenges. Whether you’re just starting out, scaling your operations, or realigning your business for sustainability, we walk alongside you as a committed partner. Our goal is to make entrepreneurship not only achievable, but fulfilling—built on a foundation that lasts.
Meet the Team
Ellie Brenner is the founder of Brenner Consulting, bringing a powerful blend of academic excellence, real-world experience, and unshakable determination to her work with entrepreneurs. She is a Certified Business Consultant and holds a Master’s in Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship and Management from Wayne State University . With over seven years of experience in operations and business management, Ellie specializes in building strong, sustainable business foundations.
A former Division 1 NCAA fencing team captain at Wayne State and a finisher of the grueling Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, Ellie is no stranger to perseverance, leadership, and high performance. She brings that same drive and focus into her business consulting—helping clients turn ideas into impactful, purpose-driven businesses with clarity, structure, and confidence. Her approach combines strategic thinking, real-world experience, and unwavering support to help entrepreneurs overcome obstacles, make sound decisions, and build businesses that last. Ellie believes that with the right systems and mindset, any founder can grow with intention and lead with integrity—no matter where they’re starting from.