Hester Consulting Services
Trusted Business Network for Growth, Compliance, and Strategic Connection
Hester Consulting is the entry point to a trusted ecosystem of advisors, operators, and specialized partners. We connect business leaders to the right expertise across strategy, regulation, technology, education, and execution.
How the Network Works
We provide high-level strategic advisory and execution support for businesses seeking to adapt,
scale, and lead in increasingly competitive markets. Our work is grounded in practical insight,
disciplined strategy, and a clear focus on sustainable growth. From market expansion and
regulatory complexity to digital transformation and revenue acceleration, we help organizations
make better decisions, move with confidence, and achieve meaningful results.
Trusted Advisors
Specialized Partners
Connected Ecosystem
Core Layers of the Network
Gordon Hester is a strategic problem solver and change management expert with deep experience in the direct selling and network marketing profession. He helps organizations and field leaders navigate periods of transition, restore momentum, and build sustainable growth grounded in fundamentals.
With a data-driven and people-centric approach, Gordon works at the intersection of strategy, systems, and culture—translating complexity into practical, executable solutions that strengthen organizations from the inside out.
What Gordon Brings
- Deep expertise in direct selling & network marketing
- Change management during growth or disruption
- Root-cause diagnosis of organizational challenges
- Alignment of strategy, systems, and culture
Areas of Focus
- Leadership development & engagement
- Trust, communication, and operational clarity
- Sustainable, fundamentals-based growth
- Accountability, consistency, and execution
Ryan Chamberlin brings more than 30 years of experience in direct sales leadership, having built high-performing organizations, served on company boards, and advised both emerging and established companies.
He currently serves in the Florida House of Representatives and is widely recognized as the only sitting U.S. elected official with a full-time professional background in direct sales.
Ryan works assist companies in developing their strategic growth plan, navigating a complex regulatory environment, and helping elevate their credibility through government relations, — bringing a rare combination of field experience, executive insight, and legislative perspective.
What Ryan Brings
- 30+ years in direct sales leadership and field development
- Real legislative insight as a sitting Member of the House of Representatives - Florida
- Board-level advisory experience across multiple organizations
- Direct involvement with DSA, ANMP, and Florida Direct Sellers Coalition
- Industry representation and positioning
Areas of Focus
- Government relations & regulatory navigation
- Compliance strategy and risk awareness
- Board and executive advisory support
- Growth strategy and implementation
- Leadership development and organizational alignment
Connor Hester leads ShapeTech Solutions, bringing a dedicated technology layer into the Hester network focused on complex commerce, direct selling, and affiliate-driven business models.
He works with companies that have outgrown standard platforms—designing and implementing custom-built systems, integrations, and infrastructure that support scale, operational efficiency, and long-term growth.
Connor’s approach centers on solving technical complexity at its root—bridging fragmented systems, enabling smarter data flow, and building the underlying architecture required for modern, high-performance organizations.
What Connor Brings
- Deep experience in direct selling, D2C, and affiliate-based systems
- Custom-built technology solutions beyond standard SaaS limitations
- Integration of complex platforms, legacy systems, and data environments
- Scalable infrastructure designed for growth and global operations
- Long-term engineering partnership, not one-off development
Areas of Focus
- Custom commerce infrastructure
- Middleware and system integrations
- Subscription and recurring revenue systems
- Commission and incentive architecture
- Data synchronization and operational intelligence
- Technology strategy for scaling organizations
William Murphy brings over three decades of experience in enterprise technology, cybersecurity, and risk management—working across finance, healthcare, and government sectors.
He has led IT strategy, system integration, and risk initiatives for complex organizations, including oversight of mergers, acquisitions, and large-scale infrastructure environments.
William’s work focuses on identifying and mitigating risk at the system level—ensuring that organizations operate with secure, resilient, and scalable infrastructure that supports long-term growth and stability.
What William Brings
- Over 30 years in enterprise technology, cybersecurity, and risk
- Ph.D. in Business Administration and four master’s degrees across cybersecurity, finance, and economics
- Deep experience across finance, healthcare, and government sectors
- IT strategy, systems integration, and infrastructure leadership
- M&A due diligence and post-integration systems execution
Areas of Focus
- Cybersecurity strategy and risk mitigation
- Enterprise systems architecture and integration
- Risk modeling and operational resilience
- IT strategy for complex organizations
- Data security and infrastructure governance
- Technology risk in regulated environments
Who We Work With
We work with organizations that need more than generic advice – especially businesses operating in complex, regulated, or evolving commercial environments.
Direct selling companies
Independent contractor-driven businesses
Growth-stage and mid-sized companies
Organizations navigating regulatory complexity
Core Areas of Support
Strategic advisory and execution support to help you adapt, scale and stay ahead of the competition.
Business & Growth Strategy
Government, Policy & Compliance
Technology & Digital Transformation
Marketing & Brand Growth
Omnichannel & Sales Enablement
Product Strategy & Innovation
Training, Speaking & Enablement
Advisory & Ongoing Support
Education, Events and Strategic Connection
Hester is expanding into education, training, certifications, and live business engagement – helping leaders and organizations build stronger capability, alignment, and practical operating knowledge.
Our Companies & Ecosystem
Hester Consulting operates as an integrated advisory ecosystem, connecting clients with specialized expertise through a carefully curated network of associated organizations and trusted partners.
Let’s Start the Right Conversation
Whether you need strategic advisory, regulatory insight, technology support, or help navigating growth, Hester serves as the entry point to the right people, capabilities, and next steps.
Our Companies & Ecosystem
Hester Consulting operates as an integrated advisory ecosystem, connecting clients with specialized expertise through a carefully curated network of associated organizations and trusted partners.