Practical strategies and emotional support for the overwhelmed restaurateur.
Being an independent restaurant owner means you are responsible for every part of your business.
One minute you’re focused on food and hospitality, the next you’re making marketing decisions, managing cash flow and navigating staffing challenges.
At a certain point, you hit the limits of what you can teach yourself - and that’s where things start to feel stuck.
Having the right kind of support and guidance can change everything.
TOGETHER, WE CAN:
IMPROVE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT - Build strong, easy-to-implement financial systems that tell you the messages you most need to hear & help improve your bottom line
BUILD STAFFING SYSTEMS - Create a hiring process that gives you the best chance of finding staff who are both a skill & culture fit
DEVELOP CONFLICT MANAGEMENT TOOLS - to help both you and your management team lead your team from a grounded, respectful space
ANALYZE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES - from both a financial and emotional perspective so you have clarity on how to invest your time and resources
IDENTIFY BLOCKS - both personal and emotional, that may be holding you back from stabilizing or growing your business
ASSESS YOUR TIME - and how it’s best spent, ultimately creating a role where you thrive and enjoy your business
RECEIVE FEEDBACK - and support so you can make decisions with confidence and clarity
SHARE YOUR FEARS - and worries with a seasoned entrepreneur (who is walking in your shoes) so they don’t quietly control and limit you and your business
… AND SO MUCH MORE.
SERVICES
COACHING
Customized, integrated technical and emotional solutions to help restaurateurs & entrepreneurs thrive in their business.
CLASSES
In partnership with the Kentucky Small Business Development Center.
Introduces financial, staffing and marketing tools to help existing or aspiring restaurant owners start or stabilize their business.
ROUNDTABLE GROUPS
Connect with industry peers to share ideas, challenges and opportunities while receiving support and accountability.
BOOK
Shares both technical and emotional lessons that Anne Shadle, Left Brain Solutions owner, has experienced in her two-decade career in the restaurant industry.
Release Date: Oct 25, 2026
I’m Anne Shadle, owner of Left Brain Solutions and co-owner of the Mayan Cafe.
I am a spreadsheet lover, a great manager of people and a seasoned entrepreneur. I am casual by nature with just a touch of irreverence and yet, deeply motivated to help you find greater meaning on your entrepreneurial journey.
HI, IT’S A PLEASURE TO MEET YOU!
“I didn’t get into the restaurant business to do paperwork, but as the owner, and the one ultimately responsible for HR and finances, it’s part of the job. I was genuinely excited to work with Anne at Left Brain Solutions because I knew I needed structure and support to tackle the kind of work I tend to push aside. With her guidance, I now have a clearer handle on where the business stands financially at any given time, and I’m making more intentional, informed decisions because of it.
Beyond the systems, though, Anne had a real impact on me as a leader. She helped me build confidence in trusting my own instincts, tuning out the noise and negativity, and staying grounded in my vision and mission. She reinforced the importance of hiring slowly and intentionally—and not being afraid to make tough calls quickly when something isn’t working.
Working with Anne wasn’t just helpful—it created structure, clarity, and confidence that continue to shape how I run my business every day.”