Welcome to the Page Where You Decide If We Know Our Stuff
Let’s be real—you didn’t come here for another vague, inspirational business quote. You came here to see if we actually know what we’re talking about. Spoiler: We do.
At Levership, we believe that great businesses aren’t built on theories—they’re built on clear strategies, strong leadership, and operational excellence. We help organizations refine their processes, develop their teams, and execute strategies that drive measurable success. Our focus is on practical solutions that help businesses scale, evolve, and thrive.
We’re Not Instagram Business Gurus, We Build Real Businesses
At Levership, we take business theory and turn it into practical, measurable growth. We don’t just hand you a strategy and wish you luck, we help you implement it so your business doesn’t just survive, but thrives.
Our Portfolio: We Don’t Just Talk Business, We Build It
Levership isn’t just about advice—we’ve built, scaled, and invested in real businesses. Here are a few of our portfolio companies where we practice what we preach:
Evolve Integrated Health: A multidisciplinary health clinic dedicated to patient-centric, 1-on-1 care. Evolve focuses on preventative healthcare and collaboration between practitioners to help individuals achieve optimal health, well-being, and longevity. Their mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based care that enhances lives, one step at a time.
MDW Law: A leading law firm with a strong reputation for exceptional client service. Founded in 2008, MDW Law has expanded across multiple locations while maintaining its commitment to outstanding legal representation. Specializing in family law, personal injury, and more, MDW Law is dedicated to guiding clients through their legal matters with expertise and care.
Epoch Chemistry: What started as frustration with uninspiring coffee options turned into a passionate journey of craftsmanship. Founded in 2019, this thriving roastery in Moncton, New Brunswick, is dedicated to providing exceptional coffee solutions to offices, cafes, restaurants, and bars. With a focus on quality, education, and community, they’ve earned recognition in barista competitions, Chambers of Commerce, and environmental excellence awards from around the world.
Symplicity Designs: Experts in organizational design, Symplicity Designs teaches, trains, and coaches organizations on how to improve, innovate, and grow faster. By creating clarity of purpose and identifying key areas for improvement, Symplicity equips businesses with the tools, metrics, and capabilities to execute real, sustainable change. They don’t just hand over a strategy—they help teams build the skills to solve problems independently and drive long-term success.
Meet The People Behind Levership
Chris Johnston
Chris Johnston knows that great businesses aren’t built on buzzwords—they’re built on process, leadership, and smart decisions. As CEO of Levership, he helps small businesses attract the right clients, increase profitability, and build systems that free founders from the weeds.
With a track record of scaling, pivoting, and driving real growth, Chris has led businesses through high-impact transformations. As CEO of Bulletproof, he doubled revenue in just under three years, partnering with Levership founders Matt and Mark Symes to align leadership and execute game-changing strategies.
After two years leading cybersecurity sales at Microsoft Canada, Chris returned to his passion—helping small businesses grow smarter, faster, and more sustainably.
Matt Symes
Matt Symes is one of the Founders of Symplicity Designs and Levership. With extensive experience in business strategy, process improvement, and leadership development, Matt has spent his career transforming organizations from struggling operations to industry leaders.
He has helped scale a CPG firm from $20M to $155M, turned a $42M construction company into a $180M powerhouse, and led the transformation of a global IT firm that doubled revenue in just under three years. His work in the Francophone education system helped make it the fastest-improving system in Canada and the 8th fastest in the world.
Matt believes that smart strategy beats sheer hustle every time—and he’s here to prove it.
Mark Symes
Mark Symes is a founder of Symplicity Designs and Levership, specializing in business transformation and strategy across a wide range of sectors. With extensive experience leading large-scale transformations for organizations of all sizes, he is passionate about using his expertise to help small businesses thrive. Mark has worked with over 500 organizations, guiding them to success through strategic process improvements.
He holds Lean Six Sigma Yellow, Green, Black, and Master Black belts, along with a Business Analytics Certificate. With 15 years of experience in Performance Excellence, Mark is dedicated to continuous improvement and driving team engagement to achieve outstanding results. Mark is committed to helping small businesses unlock their full potential through practical, impactful solutions that drive long-term success.
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