Cast Iron Consulting — Fort Collins, CO & CA Bay Area

Strategy. Operations. Finance.

Effective Strategies to Reduce Friction and Amplify Profitability

Proven Systems in Operations and Financial Management

Income Statement and Balance Sheet Management

Guidance

In depth one-on-one coaching and strategic support, that provides business owners with the guidance and experience needed to navigate the process of improving operations and financial management in their business.

Collaboration

Advanced level of engagement, working together through a detailed process to develop a Strategic Plan and creating tools such as Operating Manuals and SOP’s for your managers and staff to use in your business for a smoother higher functioning overall day to day operation.

Active Management

Direct Implementation and Oversight, that is hands-on and puts Mike and his team in the trenches with you the owner or operator. This level involves working very closely with owners, operators and the entire team to ensure that the details of the strategic plan, SOP’s, systems and procedures are implemented and rolled out properly.

Mike Falco

A dynamic and well rounded entrepreneur with over a decade of experience owning and operating profitable businesses. Deep experience in Transition and Turnaround Strategies. My approach is simple; Run Lean, Measure Everything and Profit First!

Deliverables

Comprehensive Gap Analysis

Cast Iron will go through every facet of your operation and diagnose, what is working and what is not from a financial and efficiency perspective. Then deliver the top 3 areas to focus on to improve your bottom line.

Full Strategic Plan

Cast Iron will help you create a strategic roadmap that defines your company's target audience, value proposition, messaging, promotional tactics and metrics to measure success.

Detailed Organizational Chart

Cast Iron will assist in mapping the people side of your business to ensure that roles are clearly defined and that job descriptions are in place for everyone in the organization

Top to Bottom Workflow Chart

Cast Iron will create standardized workflows to clearly delineate tasks and responsibilities throughout the organization. Thus, improving efficiency and labor inputs in your business.

Standardized Operation Manual

Cast Iron will provide a comprehensive guide that outlines policies, procedures, leading the team, real time P&L management, handling staff and customer issues, regulatory compliance and more.

SWOT Analysis

Cast Iron will evaluate the business operation as whole and deliver a comprehensive report that outlines strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and ways to improve.

Operation Diagnostic

Cast Iron will execute our operations and financial inspection that covers in detail every aspect of the business and customer experience, guaranteed to uncover ways to improve immediately.

Financial Diagnostic and Modeling

Cast Iron will walk you through the process of running a lean business and how to profit first. Potentially tweaking and dialing in an adjusted model to enhance your bottom line results.

Testimonials

"Cast Iron provided me with refreshingly clear and relevant guidance that has been key in helping me become a more confident, strategic, and successful business owner. Before sitting down with Cast Iron Consulting, I felt a little overwhelmed in trying to figure out strategies for organization and growth. I walked away feeling much better prepared for how to utilize my strengths and focus my efforts."

"From working with Cast Iron, the first thing you notice is that the systems they implement come from real world experience. They have the type of knowledge that only comes from working in the industry- this first hand experience translated to real savings, better organization, and higher margins for my businesses."

"I've been in the restaurant business for a long time and have owned my own restaurant for seven years. I met Mike at one of his restaurants and he is really a great restaurateur. If your looking for ways to make more money and manage your PnL Cast Iron Consulting is there to help."

"Cast Iron and I have worked on a variety of projects together. Whether it's creating systems in a startup restaurant setting to fit in your budget, sorting through leases and acquisitions, or offering advice when negotiating with potential employers- they have helped me optimize my bottom line and allowed me to see valuable perspectives that could only come from years of scaling restaurants."