Manufacturing
We work with manufacturers in extraction, production and consumer packaged goods on the operations, sales channels and leadership a growing plant and brand need.
- Typical work: operating rhythm and KPIs, production planning, wholesale and retail channels, quality and compliance systems, and fractional operations leadership.
- Related services: Business Consulting, Business Management.
Trades
We work with trades businesses in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, construction and general contracting, helping them grow beyond the owner's truck and the owner's phone.
- Typical work: sales and estimating process, scheduling and field operations, KPIs and job costing, hiring and developing crew and office leaders, and fractional growth and operations leadership.
- Related services: Business Consulting, Business Management, M&A.
Business & Finance
We work with financial services firms, private equity and venture capital investors, and the companies they back.
- Typical work: operating support for portfolio companies, board and investor reporting, capital readiness, interim leadership and transaction support.
- Related services: Advisory, M&A, Business Management.
Transportation
We work with distribution and logistics companies on the systems, routes, accounts and teams that let them scale.
- Typical work: stabilizing and growing distribution operations, account and channel strategy, multi-site operating systems and leadership.
- Related services: Business Consulting, Business Management.
Marketing & Sales
We work with marketing and branding firms, professional sales organizations, entrepreneurs and startups.
- Typical work: go-to-market and revenue plans, sales process and CRM, brand and positioning, and senior advisory for founders building their first or next company.
- Related services: Business Consulting, Advisory.
Agriculture
We work with agricultural businesses and produce companies on operations, distribution and growth.
- Typical work: operating plans and KPIs, wholesale and distribution channels, compliance and recordkeeping, and growth strategy.
- Related services: Business Consulting, Advisory.
Emerging Industries
We work with companies in regulated consumer products, climate tech, e-commerce, clean tech, renewable energy and data analytics. In these markets, the rules, the technology or both are still changing.
- Typical work: operating through regulatory change, compliance programs, building new channels, capital readiness and M&A in consolidating markets.
- Related services: Business Consulting, Advisory, M&A.
Frequently asked questions
Do you only work in these industries?
No. These are the industries we work in, but the problems we solve are common to growing companies in any industry. Growth, operations, leadership and transactions look similar everywhere. If yours isn't listed, tell us about it in a consultation.
Do you work with companies in highly regulated industries?
Yes. We work with companies in regulated consumer products and other highly regulated industries, including on compliance programs, recordkeeping and operating through regulatory change.
Do you work with investors as well as operating companies?
Yes. We work with private equity and venture capital investors on operating support, reporting and transactions for the companies they back. M2 Ventures also invests at the angel, pre-seed and seed stages itself. See Ventures.
Which services do companies in these industries use most?
Most start with Business Consulting or Business Management. Companies preparing for a raise or a sale add Advisory or M&A.
Can you name clients in my industry?
We name only clients who have given permission. You can see them on our About page. In a consultation, we can describe relevant experience without naming anyone.