Where Better Vendors Are Built
Your talent is extraordinary.
Your systems…shouldn’t be holding you back.
You’re a high-achieving creative with big demand, big vision, and a business that keeps growing but behind the scenes, it’s getting harder to keep all the pieces together.
At The Vendor Lab, we build the operational backbone for creative CEOs so you can scale without drowning.
PMP-led • 15+ years operations
• Former Microsoft Program Manager
• Operational strategy and systems implementation for creative business owners who’ve outgrown DIY.
• Trusted by high-performing florists, planners, designers, restaurateurs, photographers, and multi-offer creatives
You’re amazing at what you do. So why does the backend feel like chaos?
Your clients rave about your work.
Your calendar stays full.
Your reputation is solid.
But behind the scenes?
• Projects keep overlapping
• You’re answering emails at 10 PM
• You’re working harder, not smarter
• You’ve outgrown your own systems
• Everything is in your head, texts, or 17 different apps
• Your team (or contractors) depend too heavily on you
• You’re constantly one busy week away from burnout
You didn’t build your creative business to spend your days firefighting.
You built it because you’re exceptional at what you do.
We help your business operate at the same level.
Sound familiar?
You’re reactive, not proactive because no one built the system that helps you anticipate demand.
You’re doing repetitive tasks manually because automation feels overwhelming or unclear.
You’re making decisions based on vibes — not data, capacity, or operational logic.
You can’t take time off because the business relies too heavily on you to function.
Here's what changes everything:
Strategic, CEO-level systems that remove bottlenecks, create capacity, and let your business run like the successful company it already is and not like the DIY version you outgrew years ago.
Here’s what changes everything:
Strategic systems that handle the predictable parts of your business so you can focus on the creative work only you can do.
How We Work Together
Custom operational strategy + implementation for creative CEOs who want ease, clarity, and a business that can scale.
Quick Wins:
Strategy Intensives
Deep-dive 60-minute sessions to untangle your biggest operational blocks. Best for owners who need clarity before making their next big move.
Starting at $250/session.
Targeted Intensives: Strategic Deep Dives
High-impact sessions to diagnose your most urgent operational blocks and give you a clear, confident plan forward. For specific bottlenecks like pricing, capacity, or workflow breakdowns.
Starting at $400/session.
Premium Consulting: Operational Overhaul
A full-scale rebuild of your backend: client journey, capacity planning, workflows, automations, team roles, pricing logic, and the systems that support sustainable growth. For established businesses ready to rebuild their backend for scale.
Starting at $2,500/month.
Team Optimization: Systems That Stick
Workshops and implementation support for studios and teams who need alignment, structure, and consistent execution. For studios and teams struggling with execution and alignment.
Custom Pricing
Real Results for Real Creative CEOs
"Working with The Vendor Lab has been one of the best decisions I've made for my business. They helped me build a customized system to better understand how much produce I need, track what I've sold, and organize my time more efficiently."
— Edith V., Garden of Edith & Jus' Tacos
Case Study Results:
-
Eliminated dual-system chaos (from 2 platforms to 1 streamlined flow)
-
Reduced emergency supply runs by 80%
-
Increased profit visibility through automated inventory tracking
-
Cut admin time by 40% within first month
Real Results for Real Creative CEOs
“I got 15% more business in only 30 days after she helped me recreate my systems. I'm grateful and I recommend her highly.”
— Heidy T., Pilates Unleashed Studio
Case Study Results:
-
Rebuilt the website from the ground up to support booking and conversion
-
Introduced clear new-client offers and entry points
-
Eliminated the need for manual back-and-forth to book sessions
-
Clarified offerings, pricing structure, and client pathways
-
Created a scalable foundation for email marketing and ads
Built by Someone Who Thinks the Way You Work
Hi, I'm Martine Dardignac—PMP-certified strategist, former Microsoft Program Manager, and the operational mind behind three successful creative businesses.
The credentials:
-
15+ years managing high-stakes technical programs
-
Saved Fortune 500 companies 100+ hours monthly through strategic workflows
-
Built and scaled Wedding M.D.™, Taste Buds Required®, and The Capable Bride®
The difference:
I build systems that hold up under real pressure — from Fortune 500 workflows to 2AM wedding-day emergencies to fast-scaling creative studios.
Your business deserves a partner who understands excellence, complexity, and the pace you move at.
Why Strategic Operations Matter More Than
Pretty Branding
Your Instagram can be perfect, but if your backend is broken, you’ll cap out at survival level.
Growth comes from scalable operations, not just more marketing.
