Investing in People, Purpose, and Potential - Reignite the Art of Honest Business.
Guiding entrepreneurs, creators and visionaries to build sustainable, ethical, and thriving businesses - from purpose to profit.
At Promethean Investing, we help small businesses discover what makes them exceptional and translate it into sustainable growth. Our boutique, hands-on approach blends strategy, creativity, and human insight to elevate your business beyond the ordinary.
THE SPARK BEHIND PROMETHEAN
Where Business, Creativity, and Purpose Converge.
Promethean Investing was born from a simple belief: the true power of any business lies not in its products or services, but in the people behind it.
Derek Miller brings decades of experience across entrepreneurship, finance, and hands-on consulting to help small business owners uncover hidden value, refine their strategies, and achieve sustainable growth.
Our approach is boutique, human-centered, and results-oriented: we work directly with clients, crafting solutions that align with their vision and values.
TAILORED SOLUTIONS FOR PURPOSE-DRIVEN BUSINESSES
Consulting Designed for Growth that Matters
Promethean Consulting helps business owners create clarity of vision, structure their operations, and grow with integrity. We work with entrepreneurs, artists, and educators who want to build something real - not just profitable.
Business Insight & Discovery
Strategic Growth Planning
Human-Centered Consulting
Brand Illumination • Messaging
Identify your business's hidden value and unique differentiators. We help you understand why clients choose you, what they're really looking for, and how to attract the right audience.
Personalized roadmaps for sustainable, authentic growth. From pricing strategies to team building, we align every decision with your vision and purpose.
Hands-on guidance that optimizes leadership, communication, and operational workflow. We bring strategy to life without losing the personal touch.
Articulate the story behind your business.
We help craft messaging and positioning that resonates with the clients who matter most.
THE PROMETHEAN PROCESS
From Insight to Impact, Every Step is Hands-On and Purpose-Driven
Discover
Understand your vision, clients, and market opportunities.
Continuous support to refine and scale sustainability
Evolve
Evaluate operations, team dynamics, and growth potential
Analyze
Implement
Hands-on execution and operational refinement
Strategize
Build a tailored growth plan aligned with your purpose
UNDERSTANDING YOUR FINANCES
Build Your Financial Foundation Before Building Your Empire
Financial clarity is the missing link in most entrepreneurial journeys. Derek believes that creating a business without understanding how much money you truly need to achieve your goals will leave you forever chasing
"enough." Through his courses, he teaches the art and strategy of managing your money
- so your financial plan serves your vision, not the other way around.
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Create your roadmap for financial freedom
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Discover how much money you actually need to reach your goals
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Learn to invest wisely - not emotionally
RESULTS THAT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
Transformation Through Clarity and Discipline
From boutique studios to startups, Derek's consulting has helped clients redefine their purpose and multiply their results.
Example:
Zenki Dojo Los Angeles
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Rebranded and restructured into a 4,800 sq. ft. wellness center
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Increased revenue by 300% while cutting operational workload by 50%
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Established a business model focused on wellness and personal growth
RECENT PROJECT (ZENKI DOJO, LA)
Challenge
Transformation
A traditional martial arts studio struggling to scale.
A 4,800 sq.ft. elite training & wellness center in Los Feliz.
Outdated branding, no strategic advantage or target market.
Full rebrand with clear value proposition & targeted strategy.
Facility constraints holding back growth.
Advanced amenities
High operational workload with little leverage.
Operational workload cut in half.
Limited market visibility.
New partnerships and expanded team to sustain growth.
TEACHING THE NEXT GENERATION OF THINKERS
Building the Future Through Montessori Principles and Entrepreneurial Education
Derek teaches economics, finance, and sustainable small business building at Creo Montessori School in Gilbert, AZ. His mission is to help students rediscover critical thinking and independence through hands-on learning
— the foundation of true innovation.
"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever." -
Mahatma Gandhi
