About
Renea Hanks
Founder, Solid Solutions Today
I've watched money get wasted. I've watched momentum disappear. I've watched good businesses get buried under bad advice, bad vendors, and strategies that sounded right but never were.
That's what shaped how I work now.
Seeing what actually happens when small business owners trust the wrong people with something they worked hard to build — that's not an abstraction for me. It's the reason this business exists and the reason every engagement is built the way it is.
I come from a place of rebuilding. Not just business-wise — personally. I've had to rethink what works, who to trust, and what help is actually supposed to look like. That changes how you see everything.
I don't chase trends. I don't care about what sounds impressive. I care about what's true, what's clear, and what actually works. That's what I bring into every client conversation.
How I Got Here
I've been close enough to the damage caused by bad marketing, bad strategy, and the wrong experts to know the difference between real help and noise. That proximity isn't something I learned in a course. It's something I lived through — and it became the foundation of everything built here.
When AI came into the picture, I didn't see hype. I saw clarity. I dove in at a depth most people don't reach — logging enough time with the tools to rank in the top 1% of ChatGPT users globally by messages sent and the top 10% of global users overall. I became a member of the Google Developer Program, earned Gemini Enterprise Agent Ready certification, and have been trusted with early access to AI builds that are still under NDA.
I realized most small business owners don't need more tools. They need direction. They need someone who can look at what is actually going on and say: this matters, this doesn't, do this next.
So that is what I do.
What I Believe
They don't need complicated systems. They need clarity they can actually use. They need someone who speaks plainly, builds carefully, and doesn't disappear once the invoice is paid.
I don't believe in building dependency. I believe in helping you understand what you're doing — so you're not stuck relying on someone else forever. Every client I work with walks away owning their assets, understanding their infrastructure, and knowing how to move forward with or without me.
That is not how most of this industry works. It is how this engagement works.
What I Won't Tolerate
They hide behind jargon. They lock business owners into systems they don't understand and can't escape. They make people feel small for asking questions that deserve straight answers.
That is not how this should work. You deserve to know what is being done, why it matters, and how it affects your business. Not in a follow-up email three days later. In the conversation, while it's happening.
Every engagement here is built on that standard. No jargon without explanation. No deliverables without context. No decisions made on your behalf without your understanding.
What It's Like to Work With Me
We look at what is actually happening in your business — no fluff — and we get to the point. When you leave a conversation with me, you will know what to do, what to stop doing, and why it matters. That level of direction is what most people have been missing.
On hard days, I don't disappear. I am steady, direct, and focused. I will tell you the truth even when it isn't convenient — and I will help you move forward with it. You will not be left guessing where things stand.
Outside of Work
I spend time in Scripture — studying deeply, not skimming. I care about meaning, language, and truth. I take time to think, reflect, and pay attention to what is actually being said, not just what sounds good.
That is not incidental to how I work. It is the foundation of it. I am not here to rush you into decisions. I am here to help you see clearly — and move with confidence once you do.
You've probably already tried a few things that didn't work.
You're not looking for hype. You're looking for direction that actually makes sense. That's exactly what you'll get here.
Schedule a Consultation — $150Hello. I'm Soli — I know this business inside and out. What can I help you figure out today?