01 / CONSULTING
Business & Operations Consulting
Operational assessments, process improvement, leadership coaching, accountability systems, and practical growth support.
Business Consulting · Workforce Strategy · Talent Solutions
Stronger teams.
Better business.
Your people are the heart of your business. We help you uncover what's holding your organization back, strengthen your workforce, and find the talent to move forward.
The Crown Advantage™
More than hiring.
Real business solutions.
At Crown & Co. Solutions, we look beyond open positions to understand the people, processes, and leadership practices shaping your results. From operational roadblocks to employee turnover, we help identify opportunities and build practical plans for improvement.
Founded by Samantha Kouns, MAOM, Crown & Co. brings more than 15 years of experience in talent acquisition, HR, staffing operations, and workforce leadership to practical, business-first consulting.
Our philosophy
We don't just fill positions. We help fix what's behind the vacancies.
Thoughtful diagnostics. Actionable recommendations. Talent solutions tailored to the way your business actually works.
Meet the founder
Experienced leadership.
A personal approach.
Samantha Kouns, MAOM, founded Crown & Co. Solutions to help businesses look beyond the vacancy and address the workforce challenges behind it.
With 15+ years of experience across recruiting, HR, staffing, and workforce operations, Samantha has partnered with employers to strengthen hiring practices, guide teams, address employee relations concerns, and improve workforce processes.
Her background spans manufacturing, industrial operations, logistics, healthcare, and other people-intensive environments. Crown & Co. brings that hands-on perspective to every engagement—combining thoughtful discovery with recommendations businesses can put to work.
Meet With SamanthaWhat we do
Solutions built around your business
Whether you need clarity, a stronger team, or the right hire, we'll help you choose a service that fits your goals.
02 / PEOPLE STRATEGY
HR & Employee Retention
Turnover analysis, onboarding improvements, employee listening, workplace culture reviews, and retention strategy.
03 / TALENT
Direct-Hire Recruiting
Flexible recruiting support, candidate sourcing, full-cycle hiring, specialized searches, and executive talent acquisition.
04 / ONGOING SUPPORT
Fractional Workforce Advisory
Ongoing strategic support for companies that need an experienced workforce partner without a full-time executive hire.
05 / DIAGNOSTICS
Crown Workforce X-Ray™
A structured look at retention, hiring, onboarding, supervision, attendance, and employee trust—with a prioritized improvement roadmap.
06 / EMPLOYEE VOICE
Crown Confidential™
Thoughtfully designed employee listening and feedback programs to help leaders better understand workplace challenges.
Ways to work together
Signature consulting packages
START WITH CLARITY
The Crown Assessment
$995
Focused discovery, process review, leadership discussion, and a written action plan with prioritized recommendations.
GO DEEPER
The Crown Transformation
$2,995+
Deeper workforce and operational assessment, customized improvement strategy, and an implementation roadmap.
GROW TOGETHER
The Crown Partnership
$1,500+/mo
Ongoing advisory support, leadership guidance, workforce strategy, retention reviews, and recruiting process improvement.
Starting prices are illustrative and subject to an agreed scope of work. Consulting engagements are customized.
Services & investment
Clear starting points.
Solutions tailored to you.
Every organization is different. These published starting prices help you plan; we'll recommend a scope based on your goals, complexity, and available information.
Signature consulting packages
01 / START WITH CLARITY
The Crown Assessment
$995
Focused review of a priority workforce or operational concern.
- Discovery meeting
- Targeted process and information review
- Leadership discussion
- Written prioritized action plan
02 / BUILD THE ROADMAP
The Crown Transformation
$2,995+
Deeper analysis and an actionable improvement roadmap.
- Workforce and process assessment
- Review of turnover, hiring, and onboarding
- Leadership and employee experience themes, as agreed
- Customized recommendations and implementation roadmap
03 / ONGOING PARTNERSHIP
The Crown Partnership
$1,500+/mo
Flexible advisory support that evolves with your business.
- Monthly workforce strategy meetings
- Leadership and process guidance
- Retention and recruiting reviews
- Defined monthly hours and deliverables
Additional consulting & customized support
Business & Operations Consulting
$125–$175/hourProcess improvement, operational assessments, manager coaching, and accountability systems. Project engagements generally start at $1,500.
HR & Retention Consulting
$125–$175/hourTurnover assessments, employee listening, onboarding, and retention strategy. Assessment projects generally start at $1,500.
Fractional HR & Workforce Support
$1,500–$4,500+/monthRecurring workforce planning, recruiting process support, leadership guidance, and HR process advisory within an agreed scope.
Custom Crown Solutions
Custom proposalCombine consulting, retention diagnostics, leadership support, and recruiting services into one coordinated engagement.
How pricing works: Rates and package amounts are proposed launch prices, not guaranteed quotes. Deliverables, time commitments, expenses, payment milestones, and any applicable recruiting fees are defined in a written agreement. Consulting is advisory and does not replace legal counsel.
CrownMatch™ Talent Solutions
Your business. Your hiring needs. Your CrownMatch.
Choose the level of direct-hire recruiting support that makes sense for your organization—from candidate introductions to high-touch executive search.
Crown Essential10%Candidate introduction
Crown Select12%Focused recruiting support
Crown Professional15%Full-cycle recruiting
Crown Premier18%Enhanced search partnership
Crown Executive20%Strategic talent acquisition
Crown Elite Search25%Executive and specialized search
Placement fee percentages are proposed tiers based on the hired candidate's first-year base salary. The specific deliverables at each tier, search exclusivity, payment trigger, candidate ownership, and any replacement terms are agreed in writing before work begins. Lower percentages may be best suited to limited-scope or volume arrangements.
Estimate your investment
Direct-hire fee calculator
See an illustrative fee before expenses or taxes. A completed, billable placement and signed agreement are required.
Illustrative placement fee$14,000
Our approach
Discover. Diagnose. Transform. Sustain.
01
Discover
Understand your goals, concerns, and business priorities.
02
Diagnose
Examine workforce patterns, processes, and available evidence.
03
Transform
Develop practical recommendations and an actionable roadmap.
04
Sustain
Support implementation and review progress over time.
The Crown Challenge · Complimentary Discovery Call
Let's build a stronger business together.
Tell us a little about your organization and what you'd like to improve. We'll review your request and follow up to discuss a complimentary 30-minute discovery conversation.
What happens next?
Share your business needs, receive a personal follow-up, and explore practical next steps. No obligation to purchase services.
Prefer to reach us directly?
samantha@crownandcosolutions.com
(615) 968-0666
The Crown Challenge
Let's talk about what's possible.
Start with a complimentary 30-minute discovery conversation. Tell us what's happening in your business, and let's explore where Crown & Co. may be able to help.