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About Robert Carey

Robert Carey is the business strategy consultant behind Hopium Island. He works directly with small service business owners who are frustrated, overwhelmed, or unsure what to do next — and helps them get clear on their numbers and build a practical plan.

What Robert does

Robert helps owners of service businesses understand what is really happening inside the company. That means looking at the actual numbers — bank statements, revenue, expenses, payroll, overhead, debt, and pricing — and explaining them in plain language. The goal is simple: stop guessing, find where the business is leaking money, and build a clear path forward.

He gives direct, practical guidance instead of vague theory or motivational speeches. If something is wrong, he will tell you. If something is working, he will tell you that too. Either way, you leave with clarity and a plan.

What he understands

Hopium Island is built for owners who are tired of working harder and getting nowhere. Robert understands the day-to-day pressure of running a service company:

What it feels like to be busy but still short on cash
Owner stress when payroll is due and the bank balance is low
Pricing, overhead, and job costing on real service work
Break-even, debt pressure, and cash-flow timing
Hiring, equipment, and growth that outruns the numbers
Field service realities — crews, trucks, materials, and estimates

How he works with owners

Most of Robert's work happens through Saturday strategy sessions, offered at $295 per hour, because many owners simply cannot step away from the shop, the field, or customer work during the week. Sessions can be remote or local to Naples and Southwest Florida. Before reviewing sensitive financial information, Robert can use a confidentiality agreement so you can share openly.

Let's look at the numbers together

Tell Robert a little about your business and he will determine whether a strategy session is a fit.