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MODEL ENTERPRISES

Discover The Way To Purposeful Growth™

We equip leaders and organizations with the tools to secure lasting success.

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Our Firm

Shaping Future

ABOUT US

Model Enterprises is a purpose-driven advisory firm that partners with minority founders and small business enterprises, as well as the broader sports ecosystem—including athletic departments, youth sports nonprofits, community sports organizations and fitness facilities—to elevate leadership, accelerate growth, and secure lasting success.Through integrated leadership development, organizational consulting, and risk-and-impact solutions, we strengthen people, support sustainable growth, and protect their long-term future.

Our Expertise

ACCELERATING GROWTH

THREE DIFFERENT WAYS WE CAN HELP YOU

1. Leadership Development → Shaping Leaders in Business and SportsWe help leaders, teams, and organizations FIND clarity, FOSTER growth, and FULFILL their vision. Through a blend of executive coaching, live events, retreats, and thought leadership, we equip individuals and institutions to create transformative cultures, operational excellence, and lasting impact.What We Offer:• Executive Coaching
• Live Events & Retreats
• The Healthy Leader Newsletter
_____2. Organizational Consulting → Designing High-Performance Systems & TeamsWe partner with minority founders and small business leaders, sports organizations, and community programs to design strategies, build culture, and implement performance systems that drive sustainable growth. Our consulting services help organizations operate efficiently, foster collaboration, and achieve long-term success.What We Offer:• Strategic Planning & Roadmapping
• Culture Design & Team Building
• Program Development & Performance Systems
_____COMING SOON3. Legacy, Risk & Impact Solutions → Protecting People, Programs, and PurposeWe provide visibility, tools, and solutions to manage and mitigate risk while maximizing impact. From risk assessments and impact advising to insurance solutions, we help leaders safeguard their people, programs, and long-term vision.What We Offer:• Risk Assessment & Management Tools
• Impact Advising
• Insurance Solutions

Our Experience

Valued Partners


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Success Stories

"Working with George has been a game changer for Turtle Mountain College. His guidance helped us design and launch new athletic programs that not only fit our community but also raised the standard for what we believe is possible. George’s expertise went beyond strategy, he helped us shape a true championship culture built on accountability, leadership, and purpose. Today, our teams are stronger, our vision is clearer, and we’re positioned to grow for years to come. I can’t thank him enough for the impact he’s had on our athletes, coaches, and campus community."Roger Ross, Athletic Director, Turtle Mountain College"Partnering with George and Model Enterprises was one of the best decisions we made for the Elite Sports Complex project. Their team led a comprehensive feasibility study that gave us the clarity and confidence we needed to move forward. George didn’t just deliver numbers, he provided a vision for how this facility could impact our community for generations to come. Thanks to his expertise, we’re building more than a sports complex, we’re creating a legacy."KB Balla, Founder, NextGen Legacy FoundationGeorge brought incredible insight and expertise to our team at the National Sports Center. Their feasibility study gave us a clear roadmap to launch our basketball and court sports department with confidence. George didn’t just analyze the data, he understood our mission and helped us design programs that align with both our business objectives and our commitment to the community."Neil Ladd, Deputy Executive Director, National Sports Center"Working with George has been a true catalyst for innovation in our basketball development initiatives. Together, we’ve been able to bring unique and impactful events like Frozen Few and Seize the Season to life, programs that have energized athletes, inspired communities, and strengthened our connection to the game. George has a rare ability to combine creativity with strategic execution, ensuring every event not only delivers a memorable experience but also aligns with our long-term vision. His partnership has helped us elevate what’s possible for youth basketball and the broader sports community."John Thomas, VP of Basketball Development, Minnesota Timberwolves & Lynx

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Building Together

Whether you’re looking to grow as a leader, strengthen your organization, or bring a sports or community initiative to life, we help you FIND clarity, FOSTER growth, and FULFILL your vision. Through our Leadership Development, Organizational Consulting, and Legacy, Risk & Impact solutions, we partner with leaders, teams, and communities to turn vision into impact while building transformative cultures, sustainable operations, and purpose-driven programs that create lasting success.Ready to take the next step? Fill out the form below to connect with us and start shaping the future of business and sports together.Bonus: As a thank you for connecting with us, we're sending you a FREE copy of
The Healthy Athletic Leader Assessment to discover your strengths, blind spots, and next steps toward thriving as a leader in sports.

Our LEADERSHIP

Crafting Legacy

George ElIis is Founder & Advisor of Model Enterprises and helps purpose-driven leaders, teams, and organizations to gain clarity, build transformative cultures, and deliver meaningful impact. His work blends leadership development, organizational consulting, and risk-and-impact solutions to strengthen people, support sustainable growth, and safeguard the future. He serves minority founders, small businesses, and the sports and recreation ecosystem—helping them accelerate growth, elevate performance, and achieve long-term success.His journey spans over two decades at the intersection of sports, business, and community impact. He has supported individuals and organizations through significant stages of evolution, reinvention, and legacy-building. His experience ranges from coaching championship-level teams to growing the game abroad in Tanzania and Istanbul, to leading strategic initiatives with the Minnesota Timberwolves & Lynx, The National Sports Center, and PGC Basketball.In addition to his advisory work, he is committed to simplifying nutrition for athletes and high-performance leaders as the Co-Founder of LONU, Inc.—a wellness-tech company creating AI-powered tools that make nutrition simple, personal, and accessible. He also serves on the Executive Board of ACES (Athletes Committed to Educating Students), a nonprofit helping close the opportunity gap for youth through math and social-emotional learning.When he's not helping leaders grow, he's enjoying quality time with his wife Gabre, their 3 children Isaiah, Genesis and Justice and their energetic pit bull, Skyler.

"My mission is to continually collaborate with great people, live life abundantly, create opportunities for others and passionately develop the power within people to reach the level of success they truly desire.I look forward to the opportunity to guide you to a new pathway to growth and continue your journey to CRAFT YOUR LEGACY!"

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George Ellis - Founder and Advisor, Model Enterprises

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