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For Manila's Artisan & Wellness Brands

Your brand deserves an operator as intentional as you are.

You built something beautiful. Your sourdough, your rituals, your studio. But behind the scenes? The bakery, the wellness line, that morning pop-up queue... it's chaos. And that chaos is quietly costing you clients, money, and sleep.

Artisanal Bakeries Spas & Wellness Pilates & Yoga Studios Wellness Product Brands Pop-Up Coffee & Beverage
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📍 Based in the Philippines · Serving Manila's finest brands · Available remotely

Is this you?

Built for brands that lead with soul.

You didn't start your business to spend your days chasing vendors, answering the same DMs over and over, and fixing what broke again. You started it because you care. Like, really care about the experience you create.

These brands all have
one thing in common.
They're feeling businesses.

Nobody buys sourdough because they did a cost-benefit analysis. Nobody signs up for pilates because of a feature comparison chart. They buy because something felt right. The aesthetic, the warmth, the person behind it.

So your whole business lives or dies on how you show up. In your messages, your follow-through, the way clients feel. Every dropped ball, every late reply, every chaotic launch chips away at the exact thing that made them choose you in the first place.

That is the problem I fix.

→ Scroll down to see exactly what that looks like

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Artisan Bakeries

"I didn't open a bakery to become an admin."

You're up at 4am so the sourdough's ready by open. Then it starts:

  • "Still available po?" DMs the second you sell out
  • "Pa-reserve po for Saturday" lost in your Google Form
  • The Grab rider waiting while your flour delivery slips again

Your bread is perfect. The back-end isn't. Yet.

🌿

Spas & Wellness Spaces

"I hold space for everyone. So who holds it for me?"

You built a place where people finally exhale. Behind the desk? Not so much:

  • Bookings scattered across IG DMs and Viber
  • No-shows who never sent their GCash deposit
  • Double-booked therapists and a client list stuck in a notebook

You're everyone's calm. Your booking system should be too.

🧘

Pilates & Yoga Studios

"My studio is growing, but I can't keep up."

Classes sell out, the reformer waitlist is real. But quietly:

  • Renewals lapse because nobody followed up
  • Class-pack credits live only in your head
  • An instructor calls in sick and it's a group-chat scramble

You built the community. Now build the systems to hold it.

✨

Wellness Product Brands

"The product is beautiful. The process is not."

You obsess over every formula, label, and unboxing. Then a TikTok blows up:

  • "How much po?" and "COD po ba?" flood your inbox
  • A J&T parcel goes missing; your stock count is a guess
  • Reviews slip because replies took three days

Your product deserves a back-end as intentional as the craft.

☕

Pop-Up Coffee & Beverage Brands

"The line outside is long. My DMs are longer. And I'm running both completely on my own."

You built a brand people line up for at Salcedo and every weekend pop-up. But behind the aesthetic:

  • "Where's your next pop-up po?" fills your inbox
  • Vendor coordination lives in one chaotic group chat
  • Cups arrive late; Grab and collab requests pile up
  • Your DMs have become a second full-time job

A cult following in Manila, and nothing behind the scenes to match it. That's the gap I fill.

The Real Problem

You're wearing every hat. And honestly? It's starting to show.

The Honest Part

Who this is (and isn't) for.

I'd rather be upfront than oversell. Here's who I do my best work with, and who I'm honestly not the right fit for.

This is for you if…

  • ✓You've got real customers and real growing pains, not just an idea.
  • ✓You care deeply about the experience, but your back-end hasn't caught up.
  • ✓You're ready to hand things off and trust a real process.
  • ✓You want to build something that lasts, not just chase one viral moment.

This probably isn't for you if…

  • ✕You just want someone to do random tasks with no strategy (that's a VA).
  • ✕You're hoping for overnight virality with nothing solid underneath.
  • ✕You're not quite ready to invest in your operations yet.
  • ✕You'd genuinely rather keep doing it all yourself (and hey, that's okay).

Start Here

Not ready for a retainer? Start with a reset.

In about four weeks (basically a month), I fix the two systems quietly costing you the most clients, money, and sleep. Built, installed, and written down so it actually sticks. Think of it as a low-key way to feel what a calm back-end does for your week.

✓

The Ops Reset Sprint

  • A full look at your backend and client experience
  • Your 2 highest-impact systems, built and installed
  • Written SOPs so it runs without you
  • A prioritized 90-day ops roadmap
  • One 60-minute live handover call

₱35,000 ₱30,000 FOUNDING · ONE-TIME · 4 WEEKS

Think of it as a paid trial. No retainer, no strings. And if we click, you get first dibs on founding rates.

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The Offer

The Clarity Operator Retainer

The Clarity Operator is my flagship retainer. It's a done-with-you setup that quietly installs a calm, professional operations backbone into your brand, so you can get back to the craft people fell in love with.

01

Client Experience System

A complete onboarding-to-offboarding client flow: inquiry templates, booking confirmations, follow-up sequences, feedback collection, and re-engagement cadences. Your clients will feel taken care of, every single step.

ESTIMATED VALUE: ₱18,000

02

Operations SOPs & Playbook

Clear step-by-step guides for your top 5 recurring tasks, so your team knows exactly what to do and you stop being the human instruction manual. Built around how your brand actually works.

ESTIMATED VALUE: ₱22,000

03

Weekly Priority Review

Every week I go through your messages, flag what's urgent, and draft replies to the high-stakes ones so nothing important slips through. Want me fully running the inbox and vendors? That lives in The Partner tier.

INCLUDED IN YOUR RETAINER

04

Crisis De-escalation & Client Recovery

When a client's upset, a review goes sideways, or something breaks, I write the response, help you read the situation, and turn a near-miss into someone who loves you even more. Fast 24-hour turnaround, promise.

ESTIMATED VALUE: ₱12,000

05

Launch Coordination Support

Planning a new menu drop, a studio expansion, a product launch, a promo event? I build the checklist, assign timelines, manage your comms calendar, and make sure nothing falls through the cracks.

ESTIMATED VALUE: ₱20,000 per launch

06

Brand Voice & Communication Audit

A one-time look at how your brand talks, from your DMs all the way to your email footers, plus a clean voice guide so every touchpoint sounds as premium as your product.

ESTIMATED VALUE: ₱15,000

07

Monthly Operations Report

A clean, easy monthly recap of what's working, what needs attention, and what to do next. In plain human language, not corporate jargon. Your whole business, at a glance.

ESTIMATED VALUE: ₱8,000 / month

08

Priority Slack / WhatsApp Access

Direct line to me during Philippine business hours. No ticket systems. No waiting 3 business days. Real answers from a real person who knows your business inside out.

INCLUDED

What Happens Next

Your first 90 days with me.

No mystery, no "we'll figure it out as we go." Here's exactly how we get you from chaos to calm.

01

Week 1 · Discovery & Audit

  • A deep-dive call to map your goals and bottlenecks
  • A full audit of your backend and client journey
  • We pinpoint the 2 systems leaking the most time and money
  • A clear priority plan before we build a thing

The foundation

02

Weeks 2–4 · Build & Install

  • Your 2 highest-impact systems, built and installed
  • Ready-to-use templates for DMs, bookings, and follow-ups
  • Written SOPs so your team runs it without you
  • Set up inside the tools you already use

The heavy lifting

03

Days 30–90 · Refine & Roadmap

  • We fine-tune everything using your real results
  • Your next priority systems, layered in
  • A 90-day ops roadmap that's yours to keep
  • A back-end that finally matches your brand

The calm

Founding Client Bonuses

Founding clients get these too.

Bonus 1

90-Day Onboarding Sprint

We don't just dive in. We spend the first 90 days building a proper foundation: a deep brand audit, your priority systems set up, and a full ops roadmap made for your business. Honestly, this part alone is worth it.

Bonus 2

Competitor Landscape Research (Manila niche-specific)

A handpicked look at what your top 3 competitors are doing with their client communication, social presence, and offers, so you can spot the gaps and stand out.

Bonus 3

Client Retention Playbook Template

A plug-and-play template for turning one-time buyers into regulars, complete with timing, messaging, and incentives. Built on proven retention frameworks, tuned for local wellness and food brands.

Bonus 4

Rate Lock Guarantee

As a founding client, your rate is locked for 12 months. My rates go up as my roster fills, but yours stays put for as long as you're with me.

Why Not Just Hire a VA?

Three ways to get help. Only one installs a system.

A VA does the tasks you hand over. An operator builds the machine so those tasks stop landing on you in the first place. Here's the honest difference, and where I fit in.

General VA OBM The Akin Studios
Typical monthly cost₱15k–40k₱40k–90k₱15k–45k/mo · founding rate
What they actually doExecute tasks you assignManage your operationsBuild systems so ops run without you
Needs daily managing?Yes, you direct themSomeBarely, it's done-with-you
Systems & SOPsRarelySometimesCore deliverable
Strategy & crisis de-escalationNoSometimesIncluded
Built for Manila artisan & wellnessVariesVariesYes, it's all I do

Rates reflect typical Philippine market ranges. The Akin Studios shown at founding rates.

The Numbers

Everything you get. What it's worth.

Client Experience System (one-time setup) ₱18,000
Operations SOPs & Playbook (one-time) ₱22,000
Weekly Priority Review (in your retainer) Included
Crisis De-escalation & Client Recovery ₱12,000
Launch Coordination Support (per launch) ₱20,000
Brand Voice & Communication Audit ₱15,000
Monthly Operations Reports ₱8,000/mo
Priority Direct Access (async, during PH hours) Included
BONUS: 90-Day Onboarding Sprint ₱15,000
BONUS: Competitor Landscape Research ₱8,000
BONUS: Client Retention Playbook Template ₱6,000
BONUS: 12-Month Rate Lock Guarantee Included
What you'd pay to piece this together ₱60,000–90,000/mo

Hire all this separately (a VA, a project manager, a comms/ops consultant) and you're looking at roughly ₱60,000 to 90,000 a month, plus managing three different people. This is one operator, one relationship, for a fraction of that.

Your Founding Client Investment

₱38,000 / mo standard

₱28,000

per month · 3-month minimum · Founding rate

Founding clients keep this rate for 12 months · standard rate is ₱38,000/mo



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Choose Your Level

Three ways to work together.

Starter

The Essentials

Best for emerging brands (~500–5k followers). For solo founders who need structure, not a full team yet. Async support, one flagship deliverable.

₱15,000 /mo

Standard ₱18,000/mo · founding rate

  • 2 SOPs or communication templates
  • Monthly operations report
  • Async Slack/WhatsApp access
  • Weekly priority email review
  • One launch checklist/quarter
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The Operator

Best for growing brands (~5k–15k followers) with steady revenue. The full Clarity Operator package, for when you're ready to actually run like a premium business, not just look like one.

₱28,000 /mo

Standard ₱38,000/mo · founding rate

  • Everything in Essentials
  • Full client experience system setup
  • Crisis de-escalation coverage
  • Launch coordination included
  • Brand voice & comms audit
  • Priority response within 4 hrs
  • All 4 founding bonuses included
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Full Service

The Partner

Best for scaling brands (~15k–20k+ followers) that need a true right hand. Strategy, operations, and execution, all under one roof.

₱45,000 /mo

Standard ₱58,000/mo · founding rate

  • Everything in The Operator
  • Hands-on weekly comms + inbox management
  • Weekly 1-hour strategy call
  • Competitor monitoring (ongoing)
  • Staff communication frameworks
  • Vendor & supplier coordination
  • Quarterly business review
  • First right of refusal on availability
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Your Operator

About Your Operator

Hi, I'm Denise Allison, your person behind the scenes.

I'm a Filipino freelance operations specialist. Basically, I've been the unofficial swiss-army-knife for fast-growing businesses: managing projects, calming clients, building processes from scratch, and keeping everything running when the wheels started to wobble.

Before any of this, I was a customer. A really passionate, detail-obsessed one. The person who lights up at weekend markets, notices the craft behind every artisan label, lingers at pop-up beverage carts, leaves pilates feeling like a whole new person, and books spa days because that stillness is non-negotiable.

I care about these businesses because I've been on the receiving end of what they create at their best. And I know exactly what it costs, in trust, in reputation, in revenue, when the operations don't match the experience.

That's why I do this work. And that's who I do it for.

  • Project Manager & Operations Lead with multi-year experience
  • Expertise in client communication, de-escalation & relationship management
  • Adaptable, fast-learning, and high-context across industries
  • Filipino-based with sharp understanding of Manila's business culture
  • Worked cross-functionally with US-based clients and teams

Founding Clients

Building this roster intentionally.

The founding rate holds till August 15, 2026. After that, new clients move to the standard rate, though founding clients keep theirs locked for 12 months (see the Rate Lock). No pressure games, just a real date and a small cohort. If it feels like a fit, let's talk soon.

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Proof It Works

Proof that systems and content actually sell.

Before The Akin Studios, I helped a luxury land development in rural Missouri build their entire digital presence from zero, and turn it into their main sales channel.

$65K+

Per Lot, Starting Price

10+

Lots Closed

$650K+

Min. Attributed Revenue

Built their social accounts from zero. Created content around lifestyle, FOMO, and investment framing. Ran email campaigns and coordinated community events. When buyers were asked how they found the development? They said social media.

If smart content and community can sell luxury land in rural Missouri to people who'd never set foot in the state, imagine what that same intentional approach does for a Manila studio, spa, or wellness brand that already has people walking through the door every week.

Questions

You're probably wondering...

Is this only for Manila-based businesses?

I mostly work with Manila and Metro Manila brands who know the local market, but I'm 100% remote. If you're a Filipino wellness or artisan brand anywhere in the country, or even internationally, reach out and let's talk.

I'm a very small business. Is this for me?

If you're serious about growing and already feeling the growing pains, then yes, absolutely. The Essentials tier was made exactly for early-stage founders who need real structure without the big price tag.

What does a typical week look like?

We kick off with a 90-day onboarding sprint to build your foundation. After that, I work async: reviewing your messages, flagging priorities, building and updating systems, and jumping on fast-turnaround tasks within our scope. You'll get a weekly update and a monthly report.

Do I need to sign a long contract?

The minimum is 3 months, because that's honestly the least amount of time it takes to build something that works and actually see results. After that, we go month-to-month. No lock-in, no surprise fees.

What if I'm not happy?

We start every engagement with a discovery call and a clear scope of work. If something isn't working after the first month, we talk about it, openly. I'm after a long-term relationship here, not a quick transaction.

Is there a deadline?

Yes, a real one: the founding rate holds till August 15, 2026. After that, new clients start on the standard rate, though founding clients keep theirs for a full 12 months. I keep the cohort small on purpose, so if it feels like a fit, the sooner we talk, the better.

Your move.

Stop running on exhaustion.
Start running on systems.

You've built something worth protecting. Let's give it the operational backbone it deserves, so you can finally get back to the work that lights you up.

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30 minutes. No pitch. Just a real conversation about your business.

Income Disclaimer: Results shared on this page reflect individual experience and are not guarantees of income or business outcomes. Client results vary based on business size, industry, implementation, and other factors outside our control. The income targets mentioned represent personal goals, not promises of what you will earn. This service provides operational and communications support only. Your results depend on your effort, your market, and the decisions you make as a business owner.


All prices listed are in Philippine Peso (PHP) unless otherwise noted. USD equivalents are approximate and based on current exchange rates. Founding rates are held for the current founding cohort and are subject to change once it is full.

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