FAQ
I need action, not generic theoretical solutions. Won't a consultant just slow everything down?
All consultants are not the same. In fact, it’s one of the reasons Thoughtgro focuses so much on Collaboration and Communication, along with Consulting. We listen deeply to your challenges. Then, we develop recommendations with input from you and your team, including a plan for implementation and clear accountability. We can also act as the accountable party for implementation if desired.
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Grounded with experience in fast-paced, people-centric companies, we work at your pace. Clients tell us we speed things up with our ability to provide strategic and hands-on support infused with clear, impactful communication.
How do I know I'm getting a return on my investment?
Thoughtgro provides clients with experienced, high-value leadership for a fraction of the cost of a full-time employee. We design our engagements to deliver actionable recommendations and measurable results, while also aligning our scope to your budget.
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Regular checkpoints, transparent milestones, and collaboratively defined deliverables ensure that both value and progress are visible throughout our work together. Depending on the engagement, clients typically see increases in profit margins, time saved personally, and team efficiency.
I'm worried that a fractional or part-time executive won't care as much as I do about my business and my people.
At Thoughtgro, part-time doesn’t mean less committed. We measure our success by whether you achieve your goals for the business. We report directly to you, the business owner. We work alongside your existing leadership team and/or top performers, enabling them to succeed faster and with less friction, ultimately protecting your investment in them.
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We can also serve as a bridge during a transition, when searching for the right leader, or to complete a particular initiative. This helps you prevent costly gaps or unnecessary turnover.
I like being in control. How can I trust that you're keeping in mind what I want if you're not my full-time employee?
Our approach is built on partnership and collaboration. We customize our level of involvement to ensure that you, the business owner, maintain control over the vision and strategic direction of the company, while removing bottlenecks that slow growth or create stress.
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Our goal is to empower you to focus on the future while empowering your team to achieve current goals. This is especially important when you’re considering the sale of your company. We’re not worried about “keeping our job.” Instead, we want to ensure you get the most out of your exit.
If I just get more sales, won't that solve everything?
The short answer: no. Increasing revenue is only one factor in creating a scalable company. Plus, what sometimes seems like a sales issue may actually be rooted in unclear roles or broken processes. We dig deep and help you figure out what’s really preventing growth.
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In addition to sales, you need the people in the right seats, processes that increase efficiency, and a culture that embraces alignment, accountability, and communication. Otherwise, you run the risk of losing your best employees and decreasing your profit.
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Our solutions place equal priority on driving growth and building the foundation to support it. As sales increase, your team is ready, willing, and able to meet, if not exceed, your clients’ expectations.
My team and I already have enough to do. Won't changing the existing structure or processes require more time and create unnecessary stress?
Change is hard, but necessary when you want to scale or prepare your company for sale. We prioritize implementing change where the disruption brings the biggest, lasting benefit. Our approach relies heavily on clear communication, supporting your team through transitions with empathy and appropriate transparency.
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We understand there are only so many hours in the day, and we pride ourselves on being flexible. We take care to right-size our solutions and design timelines that make sense for your business. Together, we’re able to execute plans effectively without undue burden.
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Our clients have found that thoughtful, guided execution reduces resistance and increases both long-term efficiency and productivity.
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There are a lot of nuances and specific knowledge required to run my business. I don't want to pay you to learn what I already know. Can you still help me?
Yes. We’re not going to replace your subject-matter expertise. Instead, we collaborate with you or your in-house specialists to ensure that our operational improvements easily integrate with your unique regulatory or niche-specific requirements.
Our goal is to help your business operate at a higher level. We do that by creating alignment with accountability and efficiency that are effective within your organization, rather than providing generic solutions.