Katie Soule is a consultant with Lean East, where she supports marketing and business development efforts while partnering with teams to strengthen systems and implement practical strategies for sustainable growth. She is known for her thoughtful approach to problem-solving, strong communication skills, and ability to translate complex ideas into clear, actionable steps.
Prior to working with Lean East, Katie built her career in luxury retail, hospitality, and service-based organizations. Within these businesses and institutions, she fostered initiatives related to pricing strategy, customer outreach, workflow improvement, and digital growth for both established and early-stage businesses. Katie brings a unique blend of instinct, experience, and data-driven thinking. Her approach emphasizes learning through iteration, refining processes over time, and creating systems that support both people and performance.
A Graduate Gemologist (GIA), Katie has served in leadership roles within professional and nonprofit organizations, including Rotary International. Beyond her professional work, Katie is an avid traveler and lifelong learner who values cultural connections, craftsmanship, and community. She is deeply committed to Maine’s small-business, hospitality, and agricultural communities and values work that supports resilient local economies. She believes looking at life through a lens of curiosity, empathy, and openness to the unexpected are essential not only to meaningful improvement, but to a meaningful life.
Testimonials about Katie:
- “Katie is a dedicated and talented sales professional with an aptitude for creating innovative sales plans and strategies that are uniquely geared towards her clients’ needs. She is an excellent asset to her team, and I’ve greatly enjoyed learning from and working with her.”
- “Katie asks the right questions, using the customer journey as her guiding lens. She’s thorough in her approach, pressure-testing to ensure goals align with our business vision. Katie consistently provides clear, constructive feedback paired with creative ideas and resources. She digs deep to uncover the best solutions, beginning with a broad perspective and then drilling down into details, ensuring her recommendations meet both our business objectives and the ideal customer experience. She’s a quick thinker who seamlessly pivots as needed, offering holistic solutions. Katie’s insights have revealed potential impacts I would have missed on my own. Her attention to detail and dedication have been invaluable to our success.”
