The DTC Growth Blueprint
A 4-Week Operator-Led Forensic Diagnostic to Isolate Structural P&L Leakage, Compress Blended CAC, and Reclaim Net Profitability.
Engineered specifically for CEOs, Founders, and PE Operating Partners running 8-figure CPG brands spending $100k+/month on marketing.
Audited P&L Friction & Recovery Ledger
Meta Retargeting Overlap & Brand Cannibalization
Redundant ad spend bidding on organic brand search & existing customers
Mobile Checkout Velocity Friction (Step 2 Drop)
Technical latency & forced address validation failing mobile shoppers
Month-4 Subscription Cohort Decay
Zero automated churn mitigation prior to recurring rebill drop-off
Identified Net Recoverable EBITDA
+$164,500/mo+18.4%
EBITDA Contribution
-26%
Blended CAC Reduction
The Structural Valuation Trap
Top-Line Revenue Without Margin Expansion Is a Structural Valuation Trap.
Many 8-figure CPG brands scale paid acquisition budgets while net profitability compresses—trapped by rising blended CAC, conversion friction, and decay in repeat cohort margins. You do not need another marketing agency managing ad spend; you need an operator-led diagnostic to pinpoint structural P&L leakage and reclaim your profit.
Leak 01
Rising Blended CAC Compression
Paid acquisition channels scaling while net efficiency decays across Meta, Google, and Amazon.
Leak 02
Conversion Velocity Friction
Hidden technical and psychological checkout bottlenecks draining high-intent traffic before purchase.
Leak 03
Repeat Cohort Margin Decay
Under-monetized lifecycle retention and subscription churn capping enterprise value and multi-year LTV.
The Difference
Operator Audit vs. Traditional Media Agency
Traditional Marketing Agency
- Incentivized to scale ad spend budgets to collect retainer fees
- Surface-level platform ROAS metrics disconnected from net contribution margin
- Junior account managers and media buyers managing day-to-day accounts
- Siloed channel execution without holistic P&L accountability
GHMA Operator Diagnostic
- Pure forensic audit focused on recovering bottom-line cash flow and EBITDA
- Deconstructs true blended CAC, cohort decay, and contribution margins
- Direct strategic leadership from senior operators and managing partners
- Full-funnel P&L integration aligning acquisition, retention, and enterprise value
Qualification Criteria
Who This Is Engineered For
Revenue Tier
Established 8-Figure Consumer Brands ($10M to $100M+ ARR).
Media Scale
Brands actively deploying $100k+/month in paid marketing spend.
Decision Makers
CEOs, Founders, and Private Equity Operating Partners seeking margin turnaround.
Strategic Outcome
Systematic EBITDA expansion prior to a major liquidity event, recapitalization, or scale phase.
Process
The 4-Week Sprint Framework
- 01
Week 01
Onboarding & Acquisition Analysis
Full-funnel audit of paid media channels (Meta, Google, Amazon) to isolate immediate wasted spend and baseline unit economics.
- 02
Week 02
Conversion & Funnel Optimization
End-to-end evaluation of the customer journey from landing page to checkout, isolating conversion friction points.
- 03
Week 03
LTV & Retention Deep Dive
Analysis of customer cohorts, email/SMS lifecycle flows, and subscription models to uncover repeat purchase levers.
- 04
Week 04
Growth Blueprint Synthesis & Delivery
Synthesis of all diagnostic findings into an actionable execution plan and preparation of the executive presentation.
Contractual Deliverables
What You Walk Away With
01
A Clear Diagnosis
Identification of the top 3–5 specific areas where your business is currently leaking profit.
02
Actionable Recommendations
A prioritized list of specific, data-backed initiatives required to systematically repair these leaks.
03
Quantified Financial Impact
A realistic projection of the potential cost savings and revenue opportunities our recommendations will unlock.
Core Climax Feature
1-Hour Executive Leadership Presentation
Conducted directly with your leadership team detailing all diagnostic findings and execution priorities.
Alternative Tracks
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Engagements Starting at $10,000
Scoped to data complexity, SKU breadth, and active advertising channel footprint.
Contractual Deliverables & Scope
Detailed Strategic Diagnostic Document — Identifying the top 3–5 specific areas currently leaking profit.
Actionable Recommendations — Prioritized list of specific, data-backed initiatives to repair leaks.
Quantified Financial Impact — Realistic projection of potential cost savings and revenue opportunities.
1-Hour Executive Presentation — Direct briefing to your leadership team detailing all findings.
Sprint Engagement Parameters
The 4-week sprint begins upon receipt of full data access and onboarding materials. All diagnostic fees are non-refundable and governed by the total confirmed at scope approval.
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