Turn Left helps smart people find a better path for growth.

I work with founders, tech companies, scientists, engineers, architects, and growing businesses that are ready to think differently, take action, and turn big ideas into momentum.

Part Fractional CRO, part Brand Strategist, part Business Development Partner, I help clients clarify their direction, build practical growth strategies, and create new revenue opportunities without overcomplicating the path forward.

Fractional CRO, Advisor, Brand Strategist, Author

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Sometimes the best move is not to keep going straight.

Turn Left exists for founders and teams who are ready to look at the business differently, make smarter decisions, and move with more intention.

I work with clients who are building, scaling, repositioning, or commercializing something meaningful. Some need help turning complex expertise into a clear market opportunity. Others need a business development strategy, a go-to-market plan, a stronger sales and marketing system, or a clearer way to prioritize the next stage of growth.

My work often includes market research, positioning, commercialization strategy, business development planning, sales and marketing alignment, and tech stack recommendations that help support growth without overwhelming the team.

Over the years, I’ve advised thousands of businesses, led marketing and sales strategy, supported early-stage and growth-stage companies, and worked with entrepreneurs across technology, science, architecture, engineering, and professional services.

The goal is not more noise, more tactics, or another plan that sits in a folder. The goal is clarity, momentum, and a growth strategy your team can actually use.

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  • "I am so grateful to have Suzi as a mentor in my life. I've taken group classes that she has instructed, as well as had many one-on-one conversations of support. Her guidance is always kind, uplifting, and truthful. Suzi is a valuable teacher with a wealth of knowledge that is able to create a space of collaboration and community.

    —Monica F.

  • "In addition to being one of the most supportive, smart, and kind people I've had the pleasure of working with, Suzi Bahnsen is a seasoned professional who has much to offer anyone looking to grow their business, get an idea off the ground, or network among talented people doing incredible things! I highly recommend her, always!"

    —Denise D.

  • "Suzi is so very talented!! She helped me recreate my business image online and she did a lot of research to make just the right recommendations. My business is really seeing an uptick in the number of calls for the most profitable offering of my business. She is a natural marketer and she is really fun to work with. I am a woman-owned/operated business and Suzi is always my choice for marketing challenges. I promise you will be so happy you chose to work with her."

    —Jenneye S.

  • "Suzi has always been supportive of my many ideas I've thrown at her over the years. Her support is unwavering and one thing she always says is to charge what you are worth...  If you have that target price yet tend to lower it because of self-doubt, Suzi will help you to understand that your first instinct to charge what you want was correct. I recently increased my rates across the board by 50%. It was long overdue. I felt fear of losing clients but was relieved, and happy to find my clients didn't doubt the increase. It seems they agree I'm worth more too!"

    —Michele F.

  • "Suzi helped me break through my conceptual stuck place while I was trying to craft the key messaging for my new consulting company. She is clearly a master marketing mind with deep expertise that she brings in service to her clients with precision and humor both. She got exactly what I was about, what I wanted to say and helped guide me there. Thank you Suzi!"

    —Susan D.

Meet Suzi Bahnsen

The best way to know me is to talk to me.

Here’s what I can share in the short time that you will linger on site:

  • Over 20 years of sales and marketing leadership including being previous co-founder and owner of LaunchPad Interactive

  • Previous roles as an award-winning sales professional, mentor and trainer

  • Lover of rescue dogs. If you see any presentation of mine, there will always be one picture of my beloved rescue pup, Mike.

  • Lover of travel, cooking, books, the outdoors and sharing time with friends and family

  • My “why” has not changed since I started my entrepreneur journey. I simply love to help businesses to grow and help inspire my clients so they can grow with confidence.

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