As our client, you're not just getting a set of apps; you are gaining the intellectual property and interconnected structure of a system designed for success. The attributed value of $397 per month per user reflects the toolkit's role as a high-value asset in achieving your outcomes.
Since 2010, Tyrone Bufkin has navigated an entrepreneurial journey marked by diverse roles, hard-won lessons, and the persistent challenges of turning vision into reality. Through managing various entities and experiencing the "wrong turns" inherent in growth, Tyrone identified a universal disconnect: the gap between long-term ambition and daily execution. He founded Shepherd & Steward to solve this problem by providing the strategic clarity and consistent oversight needed to align entire teams with their ultimate outcomes. The Shepherd & Steward network serves as the bridge that converts high-level passion into structured entrepreneurial momentum.
You know passion. We know business. Together, unstoppable.
Shepherd & Steward provides entrepreneur & business management services. Long-term planning and execution are our specialty; we do not offer short-sighted fixes. We are a hands-on management firm that functions as an objective, flat-fee partner dedicated to the active realization of your entrepreneurial goals. We co-create the strategic architecture and drive the daily momentum required to turn your vision into realized results.
Our services are built on three categories: Strategic Clarity, providing the actionable knowledge and resources for informed decision-making; Implementing Your Vision Map, driving execution through our four Asset & Growth Management Levels; and a Portfolio of Solutions, leveraging our fiduciary connections to protect and execute on your goals.
Using our proprietary framework, we guide your organization through a structured progression—as defined by you—from Survival to Security, Comfort, Wealth, and, ultimately, Legacy. This transformation is fueled by our One & All Mapping Toolkit, which ensures that all stakeholders are in harmony. Through an Action Route Overview and Weekly Adaptive Navigation, we analyze relevant actionable knowledge to provide the step-by-step clarity needed to reach your Milepost Results and fulfill your vision.
Strategic Clarity provides the actionable knowledge and specialized resources for informed decision-making. We analyze high-level information to ensure every strategic move is backed by data.
Implementing Your Vision Map drives internal execution through knowledge-based long-term planning, progressing from foundational gaps to scalable growth and long-term sustainability.
Leveraging our community connections, we deliver specialized expertise—from event logistics to industrial growth—ensuring every solution aligns with your long-term vision and delivers results.
Strategic Clarity (Actionable Knowledge & Resources)
Through Insight Deliverables, Group Training, Public Speaking, and Focus Groups, we analyze high-level information and intellectual capital—utilizing our proprietary One & All Mapping Toolkit to ensure every strategic move is backed by proven data. Whether through self-paced learning or immersive consultation, we transform raw information into the "Actionable Knowledge Base" your organization needs to move from Survival to Legacy.
Topics
We offer insight and training on hundreds of topics to energize and educate your team. While these disciplines form the foundation of our Insight Deliverables, Group Training, and Public Speaking, they also serve as the research catalyst for our Focus Groups and the One & All Mapping Toolkit.
While we cover a vast range of subjects, we specialize in these five high-level strategic pillars:
Insight Deliverables
Our complementary blog, PDFs, online courses, and webinars are your window into our knowledge-creation process and are designed for self-starters. We share the foundational insights and principles we gather from our library of trusted sources and refine them into actionable tactics. Here you'll find our raw, general data and insights on leadership, strategy, and execution. While these offer valuable starting points, our partnership clients receive the full synthesis: comprehensive strategies integrated into a roadmap tailored to their unique challenges.
Group Training
Beyond one-off workshops, our implementation series spans 3–10 weeks and focuses on deep-tier training in hundreds of topics to deliver tangible, documented organizational results.
Public Speaking
Tyrone Bufkin delivers powerful presentations that translate complex business management concepts into actionable inspiration for organizations and large-scale community events across Acadiana.
Focus Groups
We collect behavioral insights through professional moderation and data analysis to create tailored action plans and ensure your strategic moves are backed by evidence.
Group Training
Starting at $97 Per Person
- 10-person Minimum
- Customized curriculum
- Interactive workshops
- Post-session Resources
Public Speaking
$7,500 Average Per Talk
- Unlimited number of attendees
- Tailored keynote session
- Pre-event consultation
- Energize your audience
Focus Groups
$9,750 Average Per Series
- 3-6 ppl In-Person | 6-10 ppl Virtually
- Unbiased market feedback
- Professional moderation
- Actionable insights report
Knowldgeable
I attended a luncheon where Tyrone was the speaker on the Business Model Canvas. He was very knowledgeable, but I like how he asked us questions and used our information as examples, which helped me understand it better. "
— John McCarthy, McCarthy Consulting
Know your numbers
"Tyrone put on a workshop about reading financial reports. I wasn't excited to go because I hate math and finance. However, I can't afford help, so I figure I need to go. I was pleasantly surprised. I don't think he uses any jargon, and he spoke from the perspective of the business owner. Helped me understand that knowing my numbers is the only way to know my business. Thanks, Tyrone!"
— Jessica Richard
No Jail Time
"I reached out to Tyrone because my business partners were pissing me off. We were fighting about every decision, and I was close to quitting. Tyrone listened to what I had to say, but he didn't give me his opinion the first time we met. Instead, he scheduled a meeting with me & my other two partners. He was able to identify the heart of our arguments and helped us develop a new working relationship. Tyrone literally kept me out of jail :)."
— Anonymous
Behind the Scenes:
The One & All Mapping Toolkit
In a world of constant change, the greatest challenge is keeping your high-level strategy connected to your team's daily actions. The One & All Mapping Toolkit is designed to bridge that gap. It's a personalized GPS for your life and business that transforms your vision into a clear, actionable roadmap.
This toolkit is more than just software; it's a complete, pre-built methodology designed to:
- Provide Absolute Clarity: By connecting your core "Driving Force" to every project and task, you and your team will always know the "why" behind your work.
- Ensure Team Alignment: It connects big-picture strategists (executives, investors) with on-the-ground operators (managers, employees) in a single, unified environment.
- Create a Single Source of Truth: The principle of entering data only once eliminates confusion, duplicate work, and conflicting information.
- Validate What Works: Build a living library of your most effective strategies, proven by the results they've actually produced.
Ready to find out more?
Start Your Journey Here: The Spatial Results Mapping
For new clients, our engagement begins with this foundational, fixed-price session. In this intensive 2-4 week process, we work directly with your leadership team to build your initial strategic plan using the One & All Mapping Toolkit.
The single deliverable is your comprehensive roadmap—a high-value asset that provides immediate clarity and a unified plan. More than just an internal document, your roadmap becomes a powerful tool you can use to:
This series is the perfect opportunity to experience our methodology firsthand and lay the foundation for a successful, long-term partnership.
Our Management Model: How It Works
The Challenge: A local manufacturing firm was two years into a five-year business plan but saw declining productivity, and its daily operations were disconnected from its strategic goals.
Our Partnership: Through the Growth Horizon management level, we initially utilized the One & All Mapping Toolkit to create a clear and unified roadmap. Then, we worked directly with their team to implement new efficiency processes and align daily tasks with their top-level objectives.
The Result: In 16 months, they increased production efficiency by 22%, successfully launched a new product line—a key part of their original vision, and were far ahead of the five-year goal.
Implementing Your Vision Map
(Long-Term Planning & Unified Implementation)
Each management level is designed to meet you where you are. We move beyond theory to drive the daily momentum required for transformation. Whether you require a high-intensity Strategic Sprint for rapid objectives, a Growth Horizon partnership for long-term collaboration, or the deep-tier alignment of a Legacy Portfolio, our management model ensures your vision is realized. Every level utilizes our proprietary methodology to bridge the gap between high-level ambition and the "Milepost Results" that define your success.
Strategic Sprint
$4,599 Upfront Retainer
- Tracking billables $225 per hour
- Ideal for rapid transformation
- Average time frame is 7-12 months
- Includes Actionable Knowledge
New Client
Growth Horizon
$1,985 Monthly Avg
- No tracking billables, only a Flat Fee
- Built for complex, high-stakes collaboration
- Average time frame is 18-40 months
- Includes Knowledge + Management
Execution Portfolio
Negotiated Percentage of Growth Rate
- No Hourly Rate or Monthly Fee
- For perpetual strategic alignment
- Exit Strategy is predetermined
- Includes Knowledge & Management + Capital
Attention To Detail
"Of all the recommendations I contacted, Tyrone was the only one to respond immediately, be professional, and demmostrate is passion for his craft. Throughout the entire process, his attention to every detail was awesome, everything was just as I needed!"
— Michelle Langlinais
Wonderful Surprise
"Thank You! Our event could not have been as successful or fun without you and your team. I loved your energy and diversity. It was a wonderful surprise that you contacted us, offering the very services we needed. Y'all came prepared, ready to go, and very professional!"
— Tiffany, UL Americorp
Portfolio of Solutions
(Fiduciary Execution & Strategic Access)
The Portfolio of Solutions provides our partners with a curated gateway to Acadiana’s most vital resources. We serve as the single point of contact, vetting and managing a diverse range of specialized service providers to ensure quality and strategic alignment. Our Fiduciary Promise is central to this category: we never accept commissions or referral fees, ensuring our recommendations and the partners we promote are selected solely for their ability to advance your ultimate outcomes.
Business + Community Ambassador Management
We serve as your strategic extension within the local business ecosystem, bridging the gap between your organization and key economic development stakeholders. Recognizing that you cannot attend every event, we act as your dedicated ambassador. We immerse ourselves in vital community gatherings via our partner network to build relationships and identify opportunities aligned with your long-term goals. We turn deep community engagement into measurable growth
Child Care + Family Support Management
Authentic community leadership begins with the family. We serve as a strategic liaison to a broad ecosystem of support, connecting organizations and individuals with vetted childcare, responsible temporary babysitting, and the regional school system. Our mission extends to family financial planning and essential resources for those in need, including foster care and teen support initiatives. By managing "Kid Zones" at events and fostering institutional partnerships, we ensure that every strategic move supports a safe, nurtured, and empowered community. This is our commitment to the future of Acadiana: protecting the family, regardless of the bottom line.
Event Logistics + Execution Management
Planning corporate travel or a local event can be a logistical challenge. We eliminate that friction. As your local advisor, in partnership with regional travel organizations, we leverage our community knowledge to vet venues, coordinate transportation, and manage the details. This saves your team countless hours and ensures your guests receive a seamless, professional experience that reflects positively on your brand.
Industrial + Energy Infrastructure Management
Acadiana’s legacy is built on energy and agriculture. We serve as your strategic filter across these complex industries, helping you navigate project management in Oil & Gas, Energy, Agriculture, and Manufacturing. Whether you are looking to optimize existing operations or vet new industrial ventures, we provide the stewardship necessary to ensure these high-stakes investments are managed with integrity and focus.
Music Talent, Audio, + Visual Management
The right entertainment can make or break an event. Through our network of vetted entertainers -including our very own DJ TBuf- we act as your single point of contact for high-quality event audio professionals. We handle the entire process—ensuring all of the talent has your perfect understanding of the desired atmosphere. Let us handle the details to ensure your corporate and social functions are memorable and flawlessly executed.
Real Estate Development + Management
Navigating the commercial real estate landscape requires deep local knowledge and a trusted partner to separate market speculation from sound investment. We act as your strategic filter, leveraging our network to actively research and vet commercial development opportunities. Our fiduciary commitment ensures we connect our partners only with projects that promise a significant and sustainable impact on Acadiana’s growth. From site selection to market analysis, we help you build lasting value for your commercial portfolio through disciplined, objective stewardship.
Technical + Specialized Markets Management
Growth in the 21st century requires a foothold in innovation. We bridge the gap for organizations entering or expanding within Healthcare, Technology, Aerospace, and Food Processing. By leveraging our network of economic development partners, we deliver specialized expertise and resources to navigate these technical landscapes. Our goal is to ensure your organization is positioned at the forefront of Acadiana’s diversifying economy.
