Intuitive Growth, Rooted in Strategy
The Woods Collective
The Woods Collective offers customized solutions, intuitive websites, and operational support for small businesses, creatives, and side hustlers, along with strategic AI consulting for growing teams and enterprise clients. Whether you're building something from scratch or scaling what already exists, we help you streamline, show up, and grow with clarity.
About Me
Hi, I'm Lauren Woods
I help small business owners, founders, and creatives build beautiful backends that make their businesses run smoother.The Woods Collective was born from a belief that small businesses deserve more than rushed websites and confusing tech tools. We partner with entrepreneurs, creatives, and family-run shops to build intentional digital systems, ones that reflect your values, support your growth, and actually work for you.With over 7 years of experience in customer success, operations, and automation strategy, including leading AI and platform integration at a fast-scaling mental health company, I bring big-business knowledge to small business dreams. My background spans onboarding, retention strategy, cross-functional leadership, and consulting on AI & automation tools.Whether it’s a clean, modern website, stronger local SEO, or AI systems that help you capture leads and respond while you sleep, I bring warmth, structure, and strategy to your vision, so you can grow with clarity and ease.
Clientele
Who I Work With
For small businesses & solopreneursI support creative founders, community-rooted businesses, and service providers who want to grow without burning out. Whether you're running a mechanic shop, launching a podcast, or expanding your private practice, I help you build systems that make your work easier to find and easier to manage.For growing teams & enterprise clientsI advise mid-sized to enterprise companies exploring automation and AI adoption. From evaluating tools like Ada, Kodif, Anthropic, Luminai, Automation Anywhere, OpenAI, and more to mapping workflows and guiding change management, I help teams choose and implement the right solutions, tailored to their goals, industry, and infrastructure.
Rooted in Simplicity, Built for Growth
Services
Whether you're just getting started or ready to scale, The Woods Collective offers intentional, hands-on support to help you grow with clarity. From boosting visibility and streamlining operations to implementing smart systems that work behind the scenes, we help you spend less time stuck and more time building what matters.
Website Setups
Lead Systems
Operational Support
🔧 Website SetupsCustom SEO-optimized landing pages and simple sites for small business owners, solopreneurs, service providers, and small teams. Clean, intentional design that helps your work shine.
📬 Lead SystemsScheduling tools, intake forms, and CRMs that do the heavy lifting. We'll build a system to collect and convert inquiries—so you don’t miss an opportunity.
🧠 Operational SupportStreamlined workflows, backend systems, and SOPs tailored to your business. Spend less time troubleshooting and more time doing what you love.
AI Strategy for Scalable Teams
AI is not one-size-fits-all
I help companies navigate the noise to choose the right automation and AI tools based on their goals, team needs, and industry context.Whether you're just beginning to explore automation or refining your AI infrastructure, I offer strategic guidance on platforms like Ada, Kodif, Luminai, UiPath, OpenAI, Claude, and more, so your investment drives real results.Advisory services include:
→ Toolset evaluation & platform comparisons
→ Workflow mapping & integration strategy
→ Internal enablement & change management
→ Long-term automation planning & scalabilityThe right tools matter—but the right fit matters more.
Work with me!
Request Form
Interested in working together? Whether you need help simplifying your backend, building visibility, or exploring AI solutions, I’d love to hear more about your project.
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Free Consultation
Curious if we're a good fit? I’m currently offering free 15-minute consults to chat through your project, answer questions, and explore how I can support your next move. No pressure, no pitch, just a thoughtful conversation to see what’s possible.
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