Build with Precision. Scale with Soul.
Revenue Climbing, Cash Disappearing... There's a Way Through.
FOR OUR CLIENTS
Challenges We Solve
If you're a CPG founder in the messy middle, you've probably felt this:
- Cash disappearing while revenue climbs
- Margins that aren’t what you think
- Midnight spreadsheets, morning exhaustion
- Afraid to say yes to growth opportunities
We call these The Four Symptoms of the Messy Middle.
“Our books are messy and unreliable, and take too long to close.”
“We need visibility into our financial performance and accurate, real-time financial reporting.”
“Our cash flow is erratic, leaving us scrambling at times.”
“Our forecasts are never accurate. We need a better system to plan for the future.”
“We need someone experienced to help shape our business strategy and guide us.”
“We’re concerned about financial risks and need a plan to handle uncertainties.”
“Our costs are too high, and we need help finding areas to cut back without hurting the business.“
”We want to increase our profitability but don’t know where to begin.”
“We don’t have the data we need to properly manage our business.”
“Our data and/or financial systems are outdated and slow. We need to upgrade our technology to keep up with our growth.“
“Everything is chaos. Disorganized processes are hurting our productivity and profitability.”
“We’re overwhelmed; things are falling through the cracks.”
“Our team structure is unclear. We need a clear organizational structure and role clarity for team cohesion.”
Most wellness founders believe their margins are around 50%. After trade spend, promotions, and hidden costs, reality is often closer to 23%.
Client Success Stories
Shinto Landscaping
The Challenge
Shinto Landscaping was struggling with misaligned financial strategies and inefficient processes and accounting/data systems and reporting, making growth difficult.
Our Solution
We conducted a thorough assessment, streamlined their financial systems, and aligned their strategies with their business goals.
The Result
With our help, Shinto Landscaping saw their revenue grow from $8M to $18M in just four years and successfully achieved a high-valuation exit.
Miri Piri Academy
The Challenge
Miri Piri Academy faced incomplete financial awareness and operational inefficiencies, impacting their overall performance.
The Result
We developed comprehensive financial models and integrated operational processes to give them a clearer financial picture.
Our Solution
Our work led to sustained tuition increases over 8 straight years, improved financial management and enhanced operational efficiency, setting them up for budget success.
Kindred Cultures
The Challenge
Despite their incredible probiotic drink, Kindred Cultures faced an unclear financial strategy, unreliable data, and chaotic cash flows, severely limiting their growth.
Our Solution
We cleaned up their books, built a drive-based predictive financial model, supported significant strategic pivots, and helped align their cost/pricing strategy.
The Result
Kindred Cultures experienced a 30% growth in revenue and 35% increase in Gross Margin over the prior year, as well as enhanced operational efficiencies and strategic levers identified, and are set for significant growth in the near future.
Echo Storytelling Agency
The Challenge
Echo Storytelling Agency was dealing with overwhelmed teams, chaotic processes and a lack of strategic alignment, hindering their growth.
Our Solution
We performed a holistic assessment, reconfigured their process, structure and tech stack, and aligned their financial strategies with their business objectives.
The Result
Echo experienced enhanced operational efficiencies and established a foundation of happy and focused team members, and are set for significant growth milestones in the near future.
BUSINESS OWNERS
Who We Serve
Mission-driven founders in functional foods & beverages, natural beauty, and supplements navigating the $500K to $5M messy middle.
Typically selling through DTC, wholesale, and retail. Managing co-packers, trade spend, and channel complexity.
You started this to help people. Now you’re wondering why cash keeps disappearing while revenue climbs.
The Traction Founder
18-36 months in, product works, drowning in complexity
The Retail Expander
Pursuing or just landed retail, trade spend about to blindside you
The Growth Questioner
Revenue climbing, bank account shrinking, questioning everything
The Values Guardian
Pressure to cut corners, refusing to compromise on what matters
BUSINESS OWNERS
We Might be a Good Fit if...
- You just landed retail and trade spend is about to blindside you
- Revenue is climbing but your bank account tells a different story
- You're 18-36 months in with real traction but drowning in operational complexity
- You refuse to compromise on what makes your product special
WORKING WITH US
Partnership Journey
Four Step Journey into Your Business
See the Truth
We surface your real margins by product, channel, and customer. No more flying blind.
Name the Gap
We diagnose the root causes creating your symptoms. You finally understand what’s actually happening.
Chart the Path
We build decision frameworks, cash flow forecasts, and strategic clarity. You know what to do next.
Sustain Flow
Ongoing partnership to implement, adjust, and scale with integrity. Your business finally breathes.