Who We Are..

We are the bridge

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About the firm

We exist because I needed this first.

After pivoting my own company and acquiring businesses across several industries, I built the firm I wished existed. My job is simple: help you build a business designed to outlast you.

Christina Renteria · Founder

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Our Impact & COMMITMENT

Our Impact: From emerging firms building their first management structure to multimillion-dollar companies optimizing for scale, CLR Advising has become the go-to partner for businesses ready to build longevity.
We work across industries—education, entertainment, hospitality, tech, construction, and professional services—providing the clarity, accountability, and leadership development needed to build strong, future-ready companies.

Our Commitment: We are the bridge between vision and execution, strategy and structure, ideas and implementation.
Every business we advise is treated as a partnership built on integrity, innovation, and long-term growth.

At CLR Advising, we don’t just help you grow your business. We help you build an ecosystem that thrives—no matter the economy, industry, or generation.

Our people

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Christina renteria- CEo of CLR Advising

Christina Renteria, Harvard-educated strategist and 13+ year entrepreneur, founded CLR Advising after advising over 933 businesses across multiple industries to reach profitable, sustainable growth.
With her background in business, law, and executive leadership, Christina bridges corporate intelligence with real-world entrepreneurship—helping business owners move from survival mode to strategic dominance.

Her mission is clear:

“To create a business ecosystem so complete that entrepreneurs never have to leave to find what they need to grow.”

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ELias Hendricks - President of Operations

Elias Hendricks, an SMU-educated global entrepreneur, brings a world-class perspective to business operations and growth strategy. With entrepreneurial experience on every continent, Elias has built, led, and advised ventures across diverse industries—giving him a rare ability to identify scalable systems that work anywhere in the world.

As President of Operations at CLR Advising, he oversees the firm’s infrastructure, performance systems, and strategic implementation—ensuring every client engagement runs with precision, excellence, and measurable results.

FAQs ABOUT CLR

  • CLR Advising is a business management and strategy firm that helps established companies build long-term, scalable systems. We advise leaders through the Renteria 7 Pillars of Business Ecosystem Framework, focusing on structure, strategy, revenue and sustainability—so your business grows profitably, operates efficiently, and performs consistently, no matter the market.

  • We work with CEOs, founders, and executive teams of businesses generating between $100K and $10M+ in annual revenue who are ready to transition from hands-on operators to strategic leaders.
    Our clients typically know how to make money—but they’re ready to learn how to build a business that runs without them through systems, leadership, and structure.

  • Our clients experience clarity, control, and consistent growth.
    From improved profit margins and stronger leadership teams to streamlined operations and scalable systems, our work creates measurable impact. We don’t just deliver plans—we deliver transformation inside your organization.

  • Start with a Business Ecosystem Consultation, where we assess your current business structure, systems, and leadership gaps. From there, we design a tailored strategy roadmap to help you strengthen your foundation and prepare for long-term growth.
    You can schedule a consultation directly through our website or contact our team for more information.

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