International Executive Consulting

Our Newsletter – Q2 2025

MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO The first half of 2025 has been a turning point for many of our clients. We’re seeing organizations split into two clear groups: those that embrace agility and evolve, and those still stuck in reactive mode. Our clients are responding to shifting trade environments, growing AI regulation, and deepening talent shortages with sharper, faster decisions. […]

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Growth isn’t a department, It’s a company-wide discipline

International Executive Consulting (IEC) encounters many leadership groups who believe that marketing and sales departments hold responsibility for growth. The leadership of the company places growth responsibilities on the CRO and CMO or has designated this duty to the new Head of Business Development. Any company attempting to scale in competitive markets will be limited […]

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Turnaround isn’t only for failing companies, it’s the CEO’s best strategic reset tool

The CEO should use turnaround strategies as their most essential strategic reset method which goes beyond helping failing companies Business literature commonly links turnaround initiatives with desperate corporate situations including declining sales and escalating expenses along with widespread employee terminations while executives fight to survive. A restricted interpretation of this term exists today and creates […]

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The hidden risk in scaling: why growth without structure kills mid-market companies

Every business owner dreams about expanding their operations. After surviving the startup phase and demonstrating product-market fit and earning customer loyalty you become eligible for the top prize. The majority of companies within tech and manufacturing along with CPG and professional services face stability threats when they experience rapid growth. International Executive Consulting LLC (IEC) […]

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From factory floor to boardroom: solving manufacturing growth bottlenecks

Manufacturing companies face mounting demands to achieve sustainable growth along with customer expectation fulfillment and operation modernization in the current competitive environment. Various levels of business operations face different growth bottlenecks including supply chain disruptions and labor shortages as well as outdated technology and inefficient team coordination. Leadership teams resolve symptoms through late shipments and […]

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Inside the C-Suite Playbook: How we align strategy, operations, and sales to drive results

At International Executive Consulting (IEC), we understand that the fastest-growing, most resilient SMBs don’t operate in silos. Instead, they win by ensuring their strategic vision, operational discipline, and sales execution are in constant, deliberate alignment. This is more than a theory, it’s a tested playbook that we use across client engagements to transform fragmented efforts […]

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Breaking Into the U.S. Market: A Playbook for International SMBs

The United States remains one of the most attractive markets for international small and midsize businesses (SMBs). With more than 330 million consumers, world-leading innovation hubs, and a highly competitive but opportunity-rich economy, it’s no wonder businesses across Europe, Canada, and the Middle East view U.S. expansion as a critical growth milestone. However, entering the […]

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Our Newsletter – Q1 2025

MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO As we step into 2025, businesses across industries face both exciting opportunities and new complexities — from regulatory shifts to technological disruption and global market volatility. At International Executive Consulting, we’re small business owners ourselves, and we understand the challenges you face. Our focus this year is helping companies like yours […]

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The State of Technology in 2025

Executive Summary As we advance into 2025, the technological landscape is undergoing rapid and transformative changes. This white paper explores the key trends shaping the industry, including the pervasive integration of artificial intelligence (AI), significant investments in AI infrastructure, the emergence of agentic AI, and the evolving dynamics of the global tech market. By examining […]

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The State of the Cannabis Industry in 2025

Executive Summary With nearly a decade of experience as stakeholders in the cannabis sector, we have heard almost every position on the industry – and the core message remains “there is opportunity, but…”. Well, as of 2025, no one can refute the cannabis industry has expanded rapidly, its adoption fueled primarily by public support, the […]

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