You shape the mission.
We amplify the impact.

Strategic marketing, development and leadership support for businesses, nonprofits, and founders building what matters.

Businesses

For Businesses Feeling the Pressure to Grow or Stabilize

Scattered marketing and development stalls momentum.

We bring strategic clarity, lead-gen systems, and messaging that converts—so you can grow faster, smarter, and with integrity.

Nonprofits

For Nonprofits Struggling With Capacity, and Systems

Unclear focus and messaging limits funding, reach, and trust.
We deliver high-level strategy and communications leadership—so your mission lands, your team breathes, and impact grows.

Founders

For Founders, Solopreneurs and Creatives Doing It All

Wearing every hat drains your vision and your time.

We provide marketing strategy, messaging, and growth planning that gets results—so you can focus on building, not burning out.

Welcome to Biz Hero, where strategy meets soul—and you don’t have to do it alone.

Meet Your Main Biz Hero Strategist.

Hi, I’m JPH — Co-Founder of Biz Hero, and your behind-the-scenes partner in building a business that doesn’t just look good, but actually works.

Hi, I’m JPH — Co-Founder of Biz Hero, and your behind-the-scenes partner in building a business that doesn’t just look good, but actually works.

For more than 15 years, I’ve helped founders, nonprofits, and purpose-driven brands grow with integrity—leading strategies across sectors like renewable energy, tech, mental health, and the arts. That work has helped generate $150M+ in qualified leads, $25M+ in revenue, and countless mission-aligned partnerships, grants, and campaigns.

But here’s the truth: my path didn’t start in boardrooms or spreadsheets.
It started backstage.

Early in my career, I worked with artists, performers, and changemakers—opening venues, doing marketing and publicity for local Arts Councils, and working festivals that brought me behind the scenes with icons like John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin), Trey Anastasio (Phish), Macy Gray, Billy Strings, Xavier Rudd, Charles Bradley, and Bootsy Collins (Parliament Funkadelic)—plus so many more extraordinary creators. I’ve been the creative support for TEDx events, the strategist building marketing departments from the ground up, and yes… the one in the bathtub surrounded by books asking: How do we make this work better—for everyone involved?

And like many of the clients I serve now, I’ve stalled out before. My first business burned me out. I was doing too much without the structure to support the mission I cared about. That experience didn’t break me—it became the foundation for the Mission Critical Method™, a strategic system designed to turn scattered effort into clear, confident, and scalable growth.

Today, I bring that method—paired with deep expertise in marketing, development, and communications—to help bold, socially conscious organizations cut through noise and grow with purpose. In my work as a fractional marketing and development strategist—blending market positioning with sales strategy, partnership development, funding pathways, and team growth—I’ve helped:

  • Generate over $150M in qualified leads

  • Secure second-round seed funding for a SaaS company

  • Achieve a 100% increase in user onboarding after launching a new training platform

All through strategy-driven marketing and development.

Because here’s what I believe: you can do good and do it well.
And when your message, model, and mission align?
That’s when everything starts to click.

Are you ready to build the organization your mission deserves?

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We partner with mission-driven leaders and organizations who are ready to grow with integrity, including:

  • Ethical tech and renewable energy companies translating innovation into meaningful human connection

  • Sustainable brands committed to growth without compromising their values

  • Creative entrepreneurs and artists building real business infrastructure without losing their unique voice

  • Wellness and mental health professionals communicating care with clarity and authenticity

  • Nonprofits, cooperatives, and community organizations seeking grant-ready storytelling and brand messaging built on trust

Need sharper messaging, stronger lead generation, or expert support to secure funding? We provide strategic marketing, development, and communications leadership—from brand positioning and lead generation to campaign strategy and grant writing—so your mission drives measurable, sustainable growth.

Inside Biz Hero.

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Every hero has an origin story — and ours begins with two visionary entrepreneurs who have spent over 35 years collectively championing creative, mission-driven businesses.

At Biz Hero, we believe business should be a force for good — which is why we donate 10% of our revenue to internal client scholarships and external impact initiatives aligned with our values.

From early lessons to bold reinventions, Our Co-Founders journeys prove that our greatest power often lies in what makes us different.

Meet the hearts and minds behind Biz Hero — and see how our journey might just spark your own.

Curious about the secret superpowers behind Biz Hero?

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  1. A. Phillips, Founder of Amp’d Designs® a Branding and Website Agency:

“ Johanna always takes the time to listen and distill information into realistic conclusions and recommendations.”

Y. Jives, Founder of HERS, LLC a Health Care Navigation Organization

“You are the glue that helps keep things in line and moving forward.“

Ready to Stop Spinning and Start Moving Forward?

You’re wearing every hat.
Sales, marketing, admin, delivery—it’s all on your plate.

Some days, you’re too busy putting out fires to even think about growth.
Other days, you’re staring at the numbers wondering why all your effort still isn’t adding up.

It’s exhausting.
And worse? You can feel your mission slipping through the cracks.

You don’t need another “how-to” course.
You need a clear diagnosis of what’s holding you back—and a plan you can start using right now.

That’s exactly what the Biz Hero Mission Critical Method™ was built for.

Two Ways to Get Unstuck Fast

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Who We Serve.

At Biz Hero, we specialize in marketing and development strategy and execution for mission-driven leaders, ethical businesses, and creative change-makers who want to stand out in a noisy world of generic, AI-generated content or marketing and development plans that are not tailored to your specific needs. Whether you're scaling impact, launching a rebrand, or building something deeply personal — we speak fluent vision.

We know our clients don’t fit neatly into boxes. But to give you a sense of who we serve — and what kind of support they tend to seek — here’s a general overview.

  • Heart-Led Founder. Community Builder. Change-Maker in Action.

    Your business or nonprofit is rooted in values—and you’re ready to grow without losing sight of your mission. We provide strategic marketing and development support that amplifies your impact, deepens community connections, and drives sustainable revenue. Whether you need integrated marketing campaigns, donor cultivation strategies, SEO-optimized content marketing, or full-scale growth consulting, we help you engage the right audiences and move them to action.

    → Strategic marketing and development that advance your mission.

  • Sustainable Builder. Visionary Innovator. Impact-Driven Changemaker.

    You’re growing a business that serves people and the planet—not just the bottom line. We help purpose-led companies in renewable energy, green building, ethical technology, and other values-driven industries strengthen their brand, expand their reach, and scale with integrity. From marketing strategy to partnership development, lead generation to brand positioning, we deliver the clarity, systems, and momentum you need for your next stage of growth.

    → Marketing and development strategies for conscious growth.

  • Healer. Artist. Conscious Creator. Visionary with a Thousand Tabs Open.

    You’re here to shift culture, spark healing, or make meaning—and you need a marketing and development partner who gets it. We collaborate with wellness leaders, artists, coaches, and creative entrepreneurs to create values-aligned strategies that grow your audience, generate income, and sustain your work. From brand messaging to social media strategy, event promotion to fundraising campaigns, we help you share your story in ways that feel true to you—and truly connect.

    → Marketing and development that nourish, inspire, and connect.

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Come Find JPH on Instagram

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