A consulting firm owner was doing well on paper—revenue was growing steadily. But he knew something wasn't quite right. He didn't have clarity on his actual profitability, and he didn't know where his cash was going or how much he could afford to invest in hiring. Together, we optimized his operating budget, found places to save cash, and built visibility into what was really happening financially. The result? Net profit increased 188% in 12 months while revenue rose 15%. He built cash reserves from 3 days to 30 days of operating expenses and paid off $107K in debt. He finally had the clarity and cash reserves to hire with confidence.