A little about me

Celebrating every woman’s potential- my approach is all about understanding your vision, valuing your voice, and achieving your version of success.

Lauren Schaff Marketing Strategist, pointing in white blazer and pink shirt

Hi I’m Lauren Schaff!

I’m a business coach, local marketing strategist, and former Realtor.

I help women business owners who work with clients in their local communities build fulfilling, sustainable businesses — ones that bring in clients and feel good to run.

Before becoming a coach, I spent nearly a decade in corporate marketing helping brands like Hilton Hotels and Burger King reach millions. But when I left that world to start my own real estate business — with a newborn at home and very little time — I learned quickly that most of the business advice out there wasn’t made for people like me.

I tried to follow what the “top producers” were doing — posting constantly, sounding polished, acting like I had it all together. But underneath the surface, I felt scattered, burned out, and disconnected from the kind of business I actually wanted to build.

So I stopped trying to follow someone else’s formula.

I simplified. I showed up in my community. I leaned into my strengths, built real relationships, and focused on what made me different — not what made me blend in.

And that’s when things clicked.

People started reaching out, referring me, and saying, “You’re the first person I thought of.” I became the go-to in my area — not by doing more, but by doing more what worked for me.

People got to know me, trust me, and refer me. I became the go-to in my area — not by doing more, but by doing what worked for my strengths, energy, and style.

Then other local business owners started coming to me, asking how I did it.

Now I coach women across the country — realtors, therapists, interior designers, event planners, physicians, and more — who want to grow their business in a way that’s smart, simple, and brings in the right clients.

Because women I work with aren’t trying to be famous. They’re trying to be fully booked, trusted, and known in their community.

Here’s how I can help:

  • Get more steady word-of-mouth and repeat clients — so you’re not constantly chasing the next one.
  • Strengthen your online presence — so the right people can find you, trust you, and feel confident reaching out.
  • Streamline your behind-the-scenes systems — like scheduling, inquiries, and follow-up — so everything runs smoother for both you and your clients.

Because you don’t need to do everything — you just need to do what works for you.

Let’s build a business that reflects who you are and draws in the clients who are meant for you.

LET’S TALK

A few fun fact about me:

  • I’m obsessed with personality psychology, neuroscience StrengthsFinder, and anything that helps people understand how they’re wired because I believe business should fit who you are.
  • I’m based in the Chicagoland suburbs and run a women’s entrepreneur group that meets in person because community is everything!
  • I’m a super curious (okay, nosey) person, so people watching is one of my favorite pastimes!
  • If I wasn’t doing what I’m doing now, I’d be a private detective or tour guide.
  • I’m all about providing extra value whenever I can, hence my tendency for using parentheses in my writing (have you noticed yet?!).
  • Keeping my little human alive & happy for over seven years is one of my proudest accomplishments to date.

I never show up to work without:

Connection

Alignment

Optimism

Simplicity

(Plus coffee. Always coffee.)