Erik Oldberg

After 3 years of attending college part-time, working full-time, and developing a kids’ music leadership and mentoring program, I decided with my wife of six months to start our own business. Because I enjoy a challenge and like to grow in new areas, I chose a field in which I had absolutely no experience. As a missionary kid growing up in Africa, I never had to work with snow or grass. We did not have snow or grass. And so Sarik Lawncare and Snow Removal was born in 2010 in Topeka, KS. From 2010-2014, I worked hard to grow our client list. From 2015-2018, our business significantly grew. We acquired two other companies and expanded our services to Colorado, Missouri, Indiana, and Ohio. Our annual gross income ballooned to 4.2 million and our full-time team grew to over 50 members, with additional seasonal teammates. During this time, I also started a second business with a friend, and it continues to thrive as one of the premier landscape companies in Topeka.

Growing a business from nothing to over four dozen employees in five different states was difficult but invigorating. I was able to learn to utilize my leadership skills, develop managers, and create systems and problem solving strategies without the knowledge many gain from formal education. My work ethic and passion, matched with my ability to pivot, change tactics, and/or assign new roles when something wasn't working was a chance for me to put my skill of thinking outside the box to good use. I learned I truly thrive when given the opportunity to help spur growth, whether in individuals, teams, or systems.

After joining KADA Outdoors as Operations Manager, I worked to adapt to feedback and effectively and efficiently delegate tasks. My ability to identify strengths in people and weaknesses in systems propelled me to excel in my position.

I joined Advisors Excel in early 2024 as a business scaling coach. I was certified in the Scaling Up methodology as well as exit planning. In 2025 I was also certified in Patrick Lencioni's Working Genius and use this and other Table Group methods while coaching. I worked directly with 11 offices in 2025 that had great success. I developed a growth strategy for each and along with their leadership teams created a clear plan for each quarter, year, 3, 5 and 10 years.

Since leaving Advisors Excel in 2026 I have launched my own coaching firm specializing in deep relationship and team synergy. I work with CEO's and leadership teams to develop clear, scalable strategy's that are built for longevity. The keys to this mindset and success are around the 10 Rockefeller Habits.

Scaling Up Certified Coach

Exit Planning Certification

Working Genius Facilitator