GCE Strategic Consulting Case Studies & Results

Results That Hold After We Step Back

GCE works inside businesses where execution has become harder than it should be.

What changes is visible and consistent:

  • Decisions hold without escalation

  • Issues resolve once instead of recycling

  • Ownership is clear across functions

  • Leaders stop compensating for gaps in the system

  • Execution holds between meetings, not just during them

These outcomes persist because GCE embeds experienced operators, reinforces execution ownership at the system level, and steps back once the business can carry the work on its own.

We measure results every 90 days through structured client surveys and meetings led by Ken Paskins:

87%

of clients report restored leadership focus within the first 90 days

98%

faster implementation of operating priorities compared to before engagement

92%

of engagements conclude with stronger internal leadership in place

Selected GCE Strategic Consulting Case Studies

  • Affinity Management Services

    Building Alignment and Accountability

    Situation

    Leadership misalignment and inconsistent accountability across a multi-location operation.

    What Changed

    GCE reinforced leadership ownership and clarified accountability at the operating level.

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  • Front Desk Supply

    Scaling Through Strategic Clarity

    Situation

    Founder strain and execution pressure as the business prepared for its next phase.

    What Changed

    GCE stabilized execution ownership and reduced reliance on the founder to push work through.

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  • Bedner’s Farm & Greenhouse

    Finding and Backfilling the Right Integrator

    Situation

    Execution risk during a critical integrator transition in a complex, seasonal business.

    What Changed

    GCE supported integrator selection and reinforced execution continuity during the transition.

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  • Barbour Spangle Design

    Leadership Realignment and Focus Restoration

    Situation

    Leadership role confusion and strategic drift following organizational growth.

    What Changed

    GCE realigned leadership responsibilities and restored execution focus across the team

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Testimonials

Integrators
Leaders
Implementers
Owners/CEOS

Owners/CEOs

  • "They’re force multipliers. That’s the phrase I use every time. GCE’s support has had a dramatic impact on our trajectory — I can’t even imagine where we’d be without them. They brought perspective, structure, and discipline we didn’t even know we needed. It’s been transformational.”

    Lisa M. Turner, President/CEO, Silverleaf Management Group, LLC

  • "I hired GCE to come in and literally help us start a company from scratch due to my strong commitment to EOS® and GCE Strategic Consulting’s reputation in the business community. Our product launch targets Visionaries and Integrators to help them form healthier, more productive relationships. During the process, GCE helped us fill out our leadership team, set up our basic business structure along with our advisory board, and use this proven system to gain traction while remaining healthy. I interviewed almost every integrator on the list, I encourage anyone in this system to reach out to GCE."

    William Anfuso, Co-Founder, Lucidly

  • “An aspect of GCE's recruiting service that impressed me was their ability to successfully fulfill my company's staffing needs while being over 2,500 miles apart from our offices! This required the team to immediately capture the requirements for the positions, understand our culture and establish a regular communication flow during the searches. Their acumen for listening and consistent follow-through keep the searches both on-time AND under- budget!”

    Fran Rengel, Chief Executive Officer, Enrich Marketing

  • “We have been working with GCE for nearly 2.5 years now in a variety of ways from Fractional Integrator, Recruiting, and Sales Support as well. We couldn’t be happier with GCE and I highly recommend them to anyone!”

    Bob Snyder, Chief Executive Officer & Visionary, Binsky Mechanical

  • “GCE Strategic Consulting went above and beyond at every corner, I highly recommend their team to any company looking for a professional consultant and recruiter.”

    Andrew Tomp, Founder & CEO, Ticket Shine Inc.

  • "I have worked with several business coaches in the past, and I have had the best experience, by far, with Ken Paskins. Ken productively challenges me, which helps me grow in many areas. He is an amazing listener who provides helpful feedback while his knowledge of business and leadership remains unmatched. I am a CEO/Owner, and Partner of a fast-growing early-stage business, so surrounding myself with the right team is crucial to my business's success. Ken has been an asset to me in a variety of areas such as; leadership, driving accountability, handling sensitive employee issues, picking the right KPI's for the business, and even fine-tuning my listening skills. He has been instrumental in helping me leverage EOS® in my business, and we have seen our business really take off due to this. If you are an Integrator, Visionary, or curious about utilizing EOS®, I highly recommend you reach out to Ken."

    Jordan Nold, Co-Founder/CEO, Asher McCormick

  • "Joshua was transformational for our company. His skillset was exactly what we needed, and you could see the impact week by week. I went from chaos and exhaustion to finally having confidence in our systems and enjoying weekends again. Because of GCE, we were in a great place when the acquisition came.”

    Mark Zisek, Senior Manager, Front Desk Supply

Integrators

  • “What GCE is doing around Integrator Training, Integrator Recruiting is much needed in the business world. Keep up the great work.”

    Gino Wickman, Author of Traction & Founder of EOS®

  • "Ken Paskins is a proven Integrator in the EOS® community who is passionate about adding value in that same EOS® community and helping fill a gap for qualified Integrators. I had the chance to first meet Ken at my IMF forum in Dallas a few years back. His model is uniquely focused on results, not fees. His fractional model can and does work and I would recommend fractional for RPRS vs. sticking someone in there that doesn't GWC the job. If you are looking at growing your company and not just affordability, talk to GCE Strategic Consulting."

    Mark Winters, CEO/Visionary, Author of Rocket Fuel and Expert EOS® Implementer

  • "I recently joined CSSI, who was using Ken Paskins for its Integrator position. Ken was functioning as a "bridge Integrator", acting as a partner between prior/future Integrator personnel. By sitting in the seat, Ken was able to provide me with transparent, unbiased observations on the company, people and culture. In turn, my ramp-up was faster, more productive as Ken transitioned responsibilities to me over several weeks. So, if you are at a crossroads with your Integrator or not yet ready for full-time, I would recommend GCE as an excellent bridge in getting there."

    Chris Miles, Integrator, CSSI

  • “I enjoyed the fact that GCE Strategic Consulting was focused on what I wanted, an Integrator. They knew about the Rocket Fuel book and the principals of EOS® and the role of the Integrator. GCE is not just a regular recruiter, they know how to find top talent specific to EOS® and the Integrator.”

    Kathleen Skaar, Founder and Executive Director, Christian Library International

  • “We have had the pleasure of working with GCE Strategic Consulting and Mike Walrod as a Fractional Integrator for our organization. Their expertise in EOS®, operations, and strategy has been a game-changer for our organization. Mike’s ability to diagnose complex problems and implement effective solutions has led to significant improvements in our efficiency, team dynamics, and strategic planning. Mike excels in harmonizing various elements of a business to work seamlessly under the EOS® framework. His strategic approach to problem-solving has enabled him to bring about significant improvements in operational efficiency and team performance. We highly recommend GCE Strategic Consulting and Mike Walrod to any business looking to strengthen their operations and drive growth. Their professionalism, expertise, and genuine commitment to our success have been invaluable.”

    Joseph Vehano and Nick Contessa, Founders, Dreamstone

  • “Ken Paskins is a Technical Expert in our nomenclature. This personality represents the #1 Integrator pattern for EOS®, of which we tell our clients to look to as "Operational Excellence" as the main driver. Outside of EOS®, this is also a pattern in the top 1% of all Operational Executives for driving accountability, analytics, and results which has the most positive impact on profitability.”

    Adam Larkin, Executive Advisor, Culture Index

  • “I first met Brenda Ferguson through GCE while I was exploring the option of a fractional integrator. Shortly after, I ended up finding a Head of School who would also assume the Integrator role, but first needed to be oriented to EOS®. At the time, we had been working with a Professional EOS® Implementer for 1.5 years and I needed my new Head of School to quickly, yet impactfully, come up to speed on EOS®. I therefore brought Brenda in as a consultant to assist with this learning process. Brenda provided excellent support in teaching her the basic mechanics of various EOS® tools, why and how they should be optimally used, and how to use the ninety.io system effectively. Over a slow-release period of 3 months, Brenda helped my new integrator start running our L10s and supported her with debriefing and reflection after each session. Brenda brings an affable manner in working with teams and finds a space for herself seamlessly within a dynamic team. She worked very well via Zoom even with the rest of us onsite and together. She also met with me periodically to solicit my perspective on how things were going and to make adjustments accordingly. Overall, our team's practical understanding on the use of EOS® tools was strengthened and my new Integrator has had her EOS® learning turbocharged.”

    Sharon Jayakumar, Co-Founder & President of The Aspen Grove School

  • “We tried to fill the role ourselves and couldn’t find the right fit. GCE showed us what great looks like, and then helped us hire someone who could deliver it. We’re finally back to doing what we love—and the business is better off for it.”

    Melanie & Russ Bedner, Owners, Bedner’s Farm & Greenhouse

  • “Eduardo’s leadership was instrumental in strengthening our internal operations and leadership capabilities. He helped us build structure, accountability, and clarity across the company. Thanks to his impact, we now feel confident in taking the next step and managing the Integrator role internally.”

    Rafael Aquino, Co-Founder & CEO, Affinity Management Services

Leadership Teams

  • “GCE worked with our company in several roles, including coaching me on transparency as a manager and helping our Visionary with communication and leadership skills and helping us bring in the right people who GWC their role. They helped us execute better by enforcing the EOS® structure and process across the company. We are now setting revenue records, given the clarity we have as a team and executing better than we ever have. GCE are experts in business, focused on EOS® clients, and they bring the right tools to the table to solve the real issues.”

    Lee Talley, Designer/Sales Manager, Outdoor Makeover

  • "Ken was able to help our organization set clear paths forward and focus on the important things. We worked on leading KPI’s and a solid organizational analysis which enabled our team to move to the next level. Thanks Ken!!"

    Peter Bredlau, Director of Sales, Binsky Mechanical & Binsky.com

  • “Bob BuWalda (GCE Strategic Consulting) delivered exceptional results in a short period of time. In addition to leading us through 35% YoY sales growth, he worked closely with our executive team to mature and align the overall sales model to our strategic objectives and evolving product sets”

    Brian Talarczyk, COO / General Manager, Cheshire Impact

  • “The 6W analysis was very beneficial for our sales team in teaching them new approaches for addressing old problems. First, the full day of sharing ideas and challenging each other brought the team closer. Second, the team was challenged to find new solutions to lingering problems in the field, or at least have a different message to win back lost business based on faulty assumptions. Newer sales reps were able to learn product knowledge tips and best practices from the veterans. Using the 6W analysis gave the reps new talking points they are now implementing in the field.”

    Brad McCloskey, President & CEO, University Compounding Pharmacy

  • “I can't express how invaluable our partnership with Mike Walrod and GCE Strategic Consulting has been for our company. Their expertise, dedication, and commitment to our success has truly made a difference. They're not just an external consultant; they're a vital part of our decision-making process. From improving our operations to providing invaluable guidance, GCE Strategic Consulting has been instrumental in helping us achieve our goals. Their ability to provide strategic insight and tactical execution is remarkable. Not only did they help us save time and resources, but they also provided mentorship to our team, helping us learn and grow as a company. Their adaptability, professionalism, and passion for our success have left a lasting impression on all of us. If you're a company in need of high-quality leadership without the commitment of a full-time hire, I highly recommend Mike Walrod and GCE Strategic Consulting. They have proven to be an invaluable asset to our business.”

    Heather Signorelli, DO, Co-Founder/Physician Advisor, National Revenue Consulting, LLC

Implementers

  • “Late last summer I had a client that was struggling to break through the barrier and speaking with the Visionary we realized it was particularly tied to the current Integrator. I reached out to the EOS® community and was recommended to speak with GCE Strategic Consulting. After connecting with them I introduced them to my client who hired GCE. I found their approach and proven process to drive results was rock solid. They were quickly able to come in and both identify the problem areas and course correct yielding results that were shockingly immediate. Since then I have introduced them to several other clients and I highly recommend them to anyone looking to take things to the next level. As Gino has said very valuable resources to have in the EOS® Community!”

    Mark O’Donnell, Visionary at EOS® Worldwide & Certified Implementer at Optimize for Growth

  • "I recently worked with GCE as an Implementer with a client who was struggling to execute. As the Annual concluded, everyone noted their results and improvements were amazing. One of their L-10 members even stated “We accomplished more in the six months GCE has been involved than we have over the last three years. If you are looking to break the definition of insanity [doing the same thing over & over, hoping for different results] I highly recommend giving GCE a call."

    Brett Stewart, Expert EOS® Implementer, Tracfirst

  • “Ken Paskins embodies that rare combination of sound strategic insight and consistent execution to turn the vision into a reality. Ken demonstrates that he knows it all gets done through the right people doing the right job using the right disciplines, processes and measures… and he knows how to bring that about in an organization in fairly short order. Finally Ken understands how to keep the organization pushing to outer edge of the productivity envelope by helping everyone involved “inspect what they expect” as he drives accountability through clear eyed leadership and management skill.”

    Eric Albertson, Certified EOS® Implementer, Business Growth Expert

  • “I am writing this as an EOS® Implementer who works with 20 clients whose businesses range in size from $1m - $60m. Ken gets things done and he does what he says he is going to do. Just as important, he helps other Executives and Senior Leaders ‘get’ their job, and helps them to stay accountable and on-track with the targets that they set. He is one of a rare breed of real Integrators who truly understands the role and his commitment and work ethic is second to none. His knowledge encompasses everything from strict adherence to EOS® Principles to just generally understanding and ‘getting’ how to build and lead strong leadership teams. Hire him as an Integrator or a COO - He will be an asset to your business, and you will be thankful for the investment that you made.”

    Eric Crews, President & Founder, Collegiate Entrepreneurs, Inc. & The Crews Coaching Group, Certified EOS® Implementer

  • “I can't express how invaluable our partnership with Mike Walrod and GCE Strategic Consulting has been for our company. Their expertise, dedication, and commitment to our success has truly made a difference. They're not just an external consultant; they're a vital part of our decision-making process. From improving our operations to providing invaluable guidance, GCE Strategic Consulting has been instrumental in helping us achieve our goals. Their ability to provide strategic insight and tactical execution is remarkable. Not only did they help us save time and resources, but they also provided mentorship to our team, helping us learn and grow as a company. Their adaptability, professionalism, and passion for our success have left a lasting impression on all of us. If you're a company in need of high-quality leadership without the commitment of a full-time hire, I highly recommend Mike Walrod and GCE Strategic Consulting. They have proven to be an invaluable asset to our business.”

    Heather Signorelli, DO, Co-Founder/Physician Advisor, National Revenue Consulting, LLC

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