For five years, I played a key leadership role in driving community, tourism, and economic development efforts in Newburyport through my work with the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce and the City of Newburyport. I was responsible for planning and executing some of the community’s largest and most beloved events, including Spring Fest, Fall Fest, the Annual Classic Car Show, and the city’s holiday decorating and Christmas tree lighting celebrations. In addition to these cornerstone events, I organized countless networking gatherings, ribbon cuttings, and small business support initiatives — all designed to strengthen local commerce, foster collaboration, and enhance Newburyport’s reputation as a vibrant destination to live, work, and visit.

"As a small business based in Newburyport, we were looking for clarity, direction, and a concrete plan to move our company forward. Partnering with Shook Strategies proved to be one of the most valuable decisions we’ve made. From the outset, Nate took the time to understand not just our business, but also our local context, values, and long-term aspirations.

Thanks to Shook's insight and support, we now have a clear roadmap for the future—and we feel more energized and aligned than ever before. I highly recommend Nate and Shook to any small business seeking to elevate its strategy and achieve meaningful results."

From day one, Nate made the process feel approachable and real. He helped us get crystal clear on what we offer, tighten up our social media presence, and build a system that actually made sense — not just in theory, but in practice. His sales audit gave us instant insight into what wasn’t working, and the campaign he built with us laid out a path we could actually follow.

What really clicked for us was how values-driven the whole experience was. Nate didn’t just teach us how to “close deals” — he showed us how to connect with the right people in a way that felt authentic to who we are. His tools, templates, and coaching gave us the structure and confidence to stop winging it and start selling with clarity.