Take It
JD Westport (JDW) is a boutique consultancy for trailblazers paving new ways. Disrupters creating exceptional products and services. Innovators tackling strong headwinds. Leaders, like you, that desire candid discussions rather than templated processes or predefined frameworks to resolve critical issues.
We are executives with decades of real-world experience. We share wisdom and knowledge derived from our many years of entrepreneurial leadership. We offer insight into decision-making processes and best practices that work for you. Below are a few ways we help you take it to a higher level:
External Sounding Board
Many times, new ideas or strategies need to be flushed out before sharing your thoughts and potential changes with executive staff and board members.
We are an affective sounding board. We help catalyze discovering of new ideas and building better strategies. Simply, we help you find ways of accelerating your growth and driving immediate and long-term impact.
Corporate Mindset Balance
As your company grows, entrepreneurial leaders must transition to having more of a corporate mindset that staying true to your company’s DNA. This is required for taking your business to its fullest potential.
On the flipside, your company may be becoming too rigid, moving far from your entrepreneurial roots. We help you re-ignite the “special sauce” that made your company great.
Entrepreneurial M&A
There comes a time when businesses need to be sold, merged, or do you start acquiring other companies. We help you plan and prepare your company to be attractive to buyers and sellers. This is not the time to leave money on the table. Your future self will thank you.
Resonating Circumstances
Your company’s revenue plateaued which is frustrating when there is huge growth potential. Time is ticking as expenses increase and cash burns.
Internally, assistance is limited as your Board of Directors and Management Team are lacking the knowledge and experience your organization now requires.
Externally, your accountant, lawyer, and banker are trusted confidants, but each is offering anecdotal experience running a company. Mentors, business books, conferences, and professional groups give valuable insight, but none are providing the answers you need.
As imposter syndrome is becoming louder, you repeatedly ask yourself, “How am I going to take this organization to the next level?”
We help you take it.
“Becoming a CEO is unexpectedly lonely.”
— Mary Barra, CEO, General Motors”