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Case Studies
Leadership · Strategy · Daily Management
National construction and consulting company — built to grow beyond the owner
Challenge
A small hometown construction company with strong client relationships but no structure or leadership depth to grow. The owner was the lead field person, carrying much of the business personally.
What 5L discovered
Before it could grow, the company needed to define who it wanted to be, set collective goals, build a communication cadence, and create an organization with defined roles and accountability so the business no longer depended on one or two people.
What was implemented
Written annual and quarterly goals; quarterly planning sessions with clear metrics; weekly leadership meetings on a set agenda; an organizational structure for growth with defined roles and handoff plans; individual coaching and leadership training that developed field employees into leaders.
Measurable result
Revenue grew from $2 million in 2023 to $4 million in 2024 and $7 million in 2025, and the company is on track for $16 million in 2026. Field employees now take ownership of crews, projects, and results.
Timeframe
2022 to 2026, ongoing engagement.
“We could not have scaled as quickly as we have without them.”
— President and Owner
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“With their guidance, we not only more than doubled our sales but also significantly improved our profit margins. They didn’t just improve our company; they helped us rediscover our vision.”
Ross GlennPresident, ProTech — Council Bluffs, Iowa