STRATEGIC GROWTH ADVISOR
I build scalable brands and achieve
measurable success.
I leverage research, data, and three decades of experience as a Founder and business owner to provide actionable insights that drive results and sustainable scale.
Turning Vision Into Reality
With over three decades of experience as a serial founder, I’ve built and scaled 13 businesses, exiting 4. My expertise includes product strategy and conception, growth strategy and scaling demand, drafting business plans and financial modeling, and raising capital to fuel sustainable expansion. I have a particular knack and passion for scaling DTC and CPG brands, and can provide actionable insights to drive your product, brand, or business forward.
I'm an innovator and problem solver with over three decades of entrepreneurial adventures. I love turning complex challenges into simple, actionable solutions. My real thrill comes from guiding brands from initial conception to their first sale, then scaling that success with precision. If you’re ready to turn your vision into a thriving business, let’s make it happen—because who says business can’t be fun too?
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My name is Joseph Giildenzopf,
but you can call me Joe.
PHILOSOPHY & APPROACH:
My Three Things
VISION - WHY
It all starts with vision: the single, universal KPI set for your organization defining WHY you do what you do.
MISSION - WHAT
After establishing the why, the organizational mission determines your value proposition, or more simply put, the WHAT.
TOOLS - HOW
Tools establish accountability to your organization’s Vision and Mission, and help enable and guide your business to success. The HOW
Pine Valley Foods scaled
$0 - $30M in 8 Years
$32M
5M
Zenca’s sold and redeemed over 5,000,000 gift cards
Oak & Eden ranked on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Company List, 2024