Why I Built Workplaces -
And Who It’s For

Bruce Baker - Bringing World-Class Business Support to the Owners Who Need It Most

If you're working six days a week and still wondering where the reward went, you're not doing it wrong. You're doing it without a system. I spent over 25 years leading growth for Fortune 50 and Fortune 500 companies, and I kept seeing the same problem: small business owners couldn't get that calibre of help without $400-an-hour retainers or abstract frameworks that don't match real-world pressures.

So I created Workplaces, a company designed specifically to bring powerful, proven business building strategies to entrepreneurs, trades, and owners who needed more than theory. Through a blend of coaching and consulting, I work hands-on with small business leaders to help them implement systems, improve profitability, manage people, and take control of their business again. That work runs on the Seven Stages of Growth methodology from The ReWild Group, where I hold the Certified Organizational ReWilding Adviser (CORA™) designation.

This isn’t about whiteboards and binders. It’s about helping you solve the things keeping you up at night. Whether you’re starting up, scaling up, or fixing what’s stuck, you don’t need to do it alone.

What Makes Workplaces Different?

• Hands-on implementation, not just advice.

• Real-world tools built for small business, not theory.

• Profit-focused, people-first strategy.

• Flexible, founder-friendly pricing.

Jen Garrison

Jen is a business strategist and communication expert who's worked nearly every role in a small business - from trades and dispatch to bookkeeping, sales, and team development. She's sold everything from real estate to electrical contracts, built multiple businesses, and ran a company alongside her husband.

This breadth of experience means she doesn't just advise - she understands the reality of what business owners and their teams actually face. Jen implements alongside her clients, staying until systems actually work.