Who We Serve
Built for Owners Who Are Ready to Think Like Buyers
We work with a specific kind of business owner — one who has built something real and is ready to make it worth more than their own effort.
Mastodon Consulting Group works exclusively with privately held businesses generating $2M–$50M in annual revenue. Our clients are not startups chasing growth at any cost. They are operators who have built durable businesses and are now asking a harder question: what does this business look like without me?
That question — and the discipline required to answer it — is where we do our best work.
Client Profiles
The Founder Approaching Exit
You have built a profitable business over 10–25 years. A sale or transition is on the horizon — 2 to 5 years out — and you want to arrive at that moment with a business that commands a premium, not a discount. You need a clear-eyed assessment of what buyers will see and a plan to close the gap.
The Owner-Operator Trapped in the Business
Revenue is strong, but the business runs on you. Every key relationship, every critical decision, every operational exception flows through your desk. You know this is a ceiling — on value, on freedom, and on what you can eventually sell. You are ready to build the infrastructure that changes that.
The Second-Generation Successor
You have taken the reins of a family business and inherited both its strengths and its blind spots. You need to professionalize operations, establish your own leadership credibility, and position the business for the next chapter — whether that means growth, partnership, or an eventual sale.
The Acquirer Building a Platform
You are assembling a portfolio of businesses and need each acquisition to operate independently and predictably. We help you install the management infrastructure, reporting systems, and leadership structures that let you scale without becoming the operator of every business you own.
Industries We Know Well
We are not generalists. Our work concentrates in industries where owner-dependency is endemic and where operational discipline creates measurable valuation lift.
- Professional Services
- Business Services & Outsourcing
- Light Manufacturing & Distribution
- Healthcare Services
- Construction & Specialty Trades
- Technology-Enabled Services
Who We Are Not the Right Fit For
We are selective about who we work with because the engagement requires real commitment from ownership. We are not the right partner if you are looking for a quick fix, a report to file away, or a consultant to validate decisions already made.
Not Sure If You Qualify?
The best way to find out is a direct conversation. We will tell you honestly whether we can move the needle for your business.