The Numbers...


What's Inside...


1. It's Raining Metrics

15% increase in profit...

200% increase in cash flow...

1 new operating model to drive $50m growth...

100% on-time delivery...

1 acquisition...

Doubled revenue...

1 strategic pivot...

3 new service lines...

1 new total compensation model...

100% leadership team retention...

1 national award...

These are just a few wins I'm celebrating with my clients this year.


2. Celebrate Success

Having a strategy is just the beginning.

Implementation is where the rubber meets the road.

Metrics, KPIs, dashboard - whatever you call them - hold you accountable.

They also highlight when a shift in strategy is needed.

And they create space to celebrate success.

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The reality is that these kinds of successes don't happen overnight.

They take focus, time, and a lot of hard work.

But before we rush into 2025 to set new goals, targets, metrics, and more...

Make time to celebrate success & rest.

There will always be a new target to chase.

"The next big thing."

Enjoy the waning days of 2024.

Celebrate.

Rest.

And then, when you're ready, Jumpstart Your Strategy.

Schedule a call for help with your company's growth.


3. Ways to Work Together

Here are some ways we can partner.

  • Leadership Offsite: One or two-day offsite to define your growth strategy & priorities, clarify roles & responsibilities, and improve your team's communication. (Learn More)
  • Strategy Power Hour: 60-min virtual session to tackle a specific challenge your business is facing. (Schedule)
  • 1:1 Private Strategic Advisor: Develop long-term vision & near-term priorities and goals. Meet 2x/month during virtual sessions. (Learn More)
  • VIP Strategy Session for Growth: Virtual half-day session to leverage your expertise for growth. Develop your North Star & go-to market plan. (Learn More)

As always, thanks for reading.

To your strategic success,

Susan


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