Operating Partner
We work in your business, not on a slide deck.
What it is
A working partnership. We sit with you on the floor, in the truck, at the kitchen table, in the supplier negotiation. Whatever the work is, we're in it. We treat the plant, the herd, or the brand like we'd treat our own.
Who it's for
- USDA-inspected processors planning a build, expansion, or operational reset
- Ranchers exploring vertical integration — finishing, processing, brand, retail
- Meat-related brands moving from idea to launch, or from launch to scale
- Plants stuck in the middle — too big to be small, too small to be efficient
What we actually do
- Plant design — kill floor through fab, packaging, and cold storage
- Operational diagnostics — throughput, yield, labor, waste
- Build management — equipment, contractors, USDA approvals, food-safety plans
- Brand and product strategy — conventional, grass-fed, natural, niche programs
- Channel strategy — wholesale, food-service, retail, DTC
How it works
We don't sell hours. We sell outcomes you can point to a year later. Engagements run 3–12 months — retainer plus milestones. We quote after one conversation about what you're trying to do.