Operational Strategy Consultation

15-30h typical

ServicesBusiness OperationsOperational Strategy Consultation
Business Operations15-30h

Get an outside perspective on how to run your business more profitably

Strategic operational consulting that identifies inefficiencies, unlocks capacity, and builds a roadmap for sustainable growth.

Best For

  • Founders feeling stuck or overwhelmed by operations
  • Businesses with revenue growth but shrinking margins
  • Companies preparing for a new phase of growth
  • Teams that are busy but not productive

Not Ideal For

  • Businesses looking for marketing strategy (see Strategy service)
  • Companies wanting execution support without strategic input

What You'll Get

  • An honest assessment of your operational strengths and gaps
  • A prioritized roadmap of operational improvements
  • Clarity on where to focus for maximum impact

Prerequisites

  • Basic financial data (revenue, costs, margins)
  • Overview of current team and operations
  • Founder or leadership availability for consultation sessions
Deliverables

What's Included

Operational assessment and diagnostic
Efficiency gap analysis
Process bottleneck identification
Resource allocation review
Operational roadmap (90-day priorities)
Cost reduction and margin improvement recommendations
Technology and tooling recommendations
Executive summary and action plan

Final scope is prioritized in sprints, this is the standard baseline.

Capacity Planning

Time & Capacity Explainer

We don't bill hourly. We work in sprints with capacity buckets. Here's how this service fits.

Execution Coverage

40h/mo capacity bucket for ongoing execution

This Service50%

Fits within standard monthly capacity

Growth Partner

Higher capacity + priority for heavier services

Recommended for Heavy Months

Best for multi-service execution or heavy project months

AutoPilot

DIY with templates and async support

Not ideal for this service - requires hands-on execution

Typical Month Capacity

Light Month10-20h
Standard Month20-40h
Heavy Month40-80h

Heavy project months (photoshoots, launches, major campaigns) are planned in advance. We allocate capacity across sprints and coordinate with your timeline.

Expand Your Sprint

Modules & Add-ons

Common add-ons that increase scope and value. These are scoped separately and planned in advance.

Financial Operations Review

Deep dive into cost structure, margins, and financial operational efficiency

8-12hAdd to Sprint

Technology Stack Audit

Review of current tools and systems with recommendations for consolidation or upgrades

6-10hAdd to Sprint

Quarterly Check-In

Follow-up consultation session to review progress and adjust the roadmap

3-5hAdd to Sprint
How We Work

Example Sprint Month

Here's what a typical 4-week sprint looks like for this service.

W1

Discovery & Assessment

Business overview, operational data review, team interviews, and diagnostic framework

W2

Analysis & Diagnosis

Gap analysis, bottleneck identification, resource review, and opportunity mapping

W3

Strategy Development

Roadmap creation, recommendation development, and prioritization framework

W4

Presentation & Action Plan

Executive presentation, action plan delivery, and implementation guidance

Client Success

Proof

"In one sprint they identified three operational bottlenecks that were costing us 20% of our capacity. The ROI on this engagement was immediate."

Operations Consultation Client

CEO, Best Odds Corp

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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