At The Engine Room, we break down the systems, strategies, and decisions that turn fast-growing brands into operational powerhouses.
Operational Excellence and the EOS Business Model
Today, we’re uncovering what operational excellence really means, not supply chain, finance, or RevOps, but the invisible hand that powers them, and how the EOS framework can support true operational excellence.
Why Revenue Grows but Profit Doesn’t
When fast growth hides operational cracks, margins bleed, cash tightens, and chaos takes over. This is how a six-month turnaround restored profit, clarity, and structure to a $20M brand, and why choosing profit over hyper-growth, clarity over speed, and structure over confusion is the only sustainable path forward.
The Rise of Circular Models and What It Means for Operations
Circularity is no longer a niche sustainability initiative, it’s becoming the new growth model for global brands. From fashion to homeware, companies are redesigning their systems to keep products and materials in use for as long as possible.
But what does that actually mean for operations?
Inside Rhode: How Operations Drive Financial Performance
When Rhode’s numbers surfaced, they told a simple story: growth built on operational discipline and smart execution, driving an exceptional 34% EBITDA margin, a top-tier performance for a young beauty brand.