Kedia Consultants

A founder recently told me, “We’re growing faster than ever — but I feel like we’re constantly one mistake away from breaking everything.” It’s a familiar story. Many businesses hit a “$10M bottleneck”  — that stage where sales are up, the team is bigger, but operations start straining under the pressure. The good news? It’s not a dead end. It’s a signal. The Hidden Friction Points in Fast Growth When companies scale quickly, a few things tend to happen behind the scenes: Tea

In the rush to grow, most companies obsess over sales targets, funding rounds, and marketing campaigns. But here’s the truth — none of it matters if your operations can’t keep up. I’ve seen brilliant founders burn out because their teams were chasing fires instead of strategy. The turning point? Clarity. Operational clarity is the hidden superpower that separates fast-growing chaos from sustainable success. The Problem Isn’t Growth — It’s Misalignment When a company scales fr

Every business wants to scale — but few actually do. The problem isn’t the lack of strategy; it’s the lack of execution. Growth often stalls not because leaders don’t have the right vision, but because they don’t have the operational bandwidth or systems to make it real. That’s where a Fractional COO comes in — turning plans into performance. The Hidden Reason Growth Strategies Fail Most businesses hit a plateau when leadership is stretched thin across too many priorities. Te

Every founder dreams of hitting record sales — but very few are ready when it happens. Without the right systems, surging demand can overwhelm production, drain cash flow, and damage customer trust. That’s where demand planning  becomes your most valuable growth tool. At Kedia Consultants , we help businesses turn unpredictable sales into predictable success — by aligning data, teams, and strategy. 1. From Guesswork to Strategy Demand planning replaces “gut feeling” with data

Every growing company faces the same challenge: how to increase revenue without watching profits disappear . Scaling too quickly without managing costs can quietly drain resources, leaving even the most promising businesses struggling with cash flow. That’s where strategic cost management  comes in — not as a one-time fix, but as an ongoing discipline that fuels long-term growth. 1. Move from Cost Cutting to Cost Optimization Many founders think “cost management” means cuttin

Most growing companies focus heavily on sales — but sustainable growth isn’t just about how much you sell. It’s about how well you plan, track, and use your money. That’s where Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)  becomes a game-changer. At Kedia Consultants, we help founders bridge the gap between vision and numbers — transforming financial data into clear strategies for scaling efficiently and profitably. 1. Turning Data Into Decisions FP&A is more than budgeting — it’s

Taking your brand from DTC or regional sales into retail sounds like the dream—but it’s also one of the biggest operational tests a company will ever face. Retail can multiply your reach, but if the backend isn’t ready, it can also magnify your weaknesses. So how do you know if your business is truly retail-ready? 1. Your Operations Can Handle Predictable Scale Retail demands consistency. Orders come in bulk, with strict delivery schedules, packaging standards, and compliance

Every business knows the pain of a late shipment or a stockout. But behind these small disruptions often lies a much bigger problem: poor supply chain planning. It’s one of the most expensive—and avoidable—mistakes a growing company can make. When Growth Outpaces Planning Fast-growing brands often focus on sales, leaving supply chain strategy to “figure out later.” But when orders spike, the cracks appear: Excess inventory tying up cash Shortages of top-selling SKUs Distribut

Many businesses grow by accident, not by design. They start strong, win clients, and expand — until they hit a wall where operations can’t keep up with opportunity. Scaling isn’t just about doing more; it’s about building smarter systems that can grow with you. Growth vs. Scalability Growth means adding more resources to increase output — more people, more time, more cost. Scalability, however, means increasing output without proportionally increasing effort or expense. The d