We've seen what running a business really costs.
Our Passion from the beginning!
Kevin didn't start Business Actuators because he read about the problem in a book. He saw it firsthand as a business owner himself for over 30 years, across hundreds of businesses he has worked with, in every industry, at every stage of growth.
The pattern was always the same. Smart, capable owners who were good at what they did, working harder than ever, and still feeling like the business was slipping out of their control. Not because they lacked talent. Because no one had ever helped them build the clarity, the leadership, and the strategy to match the business they were building.
Business Actuators exists to help owners build the clarity, leadership, financial awareness, and strategic discipline their growth now requires.
Kevin works at the intersection of brand, leadership, and strategy, not as an advisor who hands you a plan and walks away, but as a partner who stays involved through execution. His clients don't just get ideas. They get results.
R. Kevin May
Founder and CEO
Growth happens when brand, strategy, and leadership move together.
Most coaches focus on one thing. Goals. Accountability. Marketing. Systems. We've found that when those pieces aren't connected, when a business has a great strategy but unclear leadership, or strong execution but a weak brand, growth stalls.
Integrity
We do what we say, honor commitments, and build trust through honesty and transparency.
Innovation
We stay ahead of the curve with modern tools, insights, and strategies that create measurable, lasting outcomes.
Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest standard of care and professionalism, ensuring every client experience delivers clarity, energy, and results.
Our Mission
"Help growing small businesses to scale confidently through coaching, training and fractional expertise."
Our Values
Growth
We are committed to growth for our clients, our communities, and ourselves—driving progress that inspires lasting transformation.
MEET THE TEAM
The people behind the work.
Kevin May
Founder & CEO / Lead Coach
Kevin May is a business owner, executive coach, and leadership strategist with more than four decades of experience building, leading, and advising growing companies. His background includes helping grow a construction business to $40 million, leading organizations through operational and leadership challenges, and guiding owners across a range of established service industries. Through Business Actuators, Kevin helps owners replace reactive decision-making with clearer strategy, stronger leadership, better financial awareness, and disciplined execution.
Amanda Kersey
Leadership Trainer
Amanda is a leadership coach and instructor with a passion for helping professionals unlock their full potential. With a background in organizational leadership, training, and team development, she brings a hands-on, practical approach to leadership growth focused on real behavior change, not theory.
Rachel Dorsey
Leadership Trainer
Rachel Dorsey leads strategic operations for Business Actuators, bringing structure and precision to the systems that keep the business running smoothly. As a Certified Leadership Consultant, she brings a sharp eye for operational clarity and a hands-on approach to program development, client experience, and day-to-day execution, ensuring that strategy translates into real, measurable results.
Rosa Pelayo
Marketing Management
Rosa is a marketing strategist with a passion for helping businesses grow through clear communication and thoughtful marketing. With experience in branding, social media, content strategy, and visual storytelling, she creates marketing that builds trust, strengthens brands, and connects with the right audience.
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