Help with your next growth decision.

Growth strategy, partnerships, and commercial advice for logistics and commerce companies. Here is how I work and where I can help.

Ryan Powell
Ryan PowellStrategic Growth Consultant
Illustrated commerce network connecting customers, logistics operations, technology and partners.

Work through a specific growth problem.

See how I approach the work, what to consider, and examples from my operating roles.

We agree on the problem and the work.

We start by discussing your goals, what is slowing growth, and the resources you have. That helps us decide what support would be useful.

If there is a fit, we agree on scope, how we will work together, and fees before starting.

Start with a Conversation
  1. 1

    Discovery Conversation

    We discuss your goals, current challenges, and whether I can help. The initial booking is 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Assessment & Scope

    I assess what is slowing growth and propose a scope and working arrangement.

  3. 3

    Working Together

    I work with your leadership team to develop and put the plan into practice, through a project or ongoing engagement.

Eight areas where I can help.

An engagement may cover several of these areas, depending on what your company needs.

Compare the eight strategic focus areas
Focus area When it helps Work involved
Growth Strategy A later-stage company is choosing its next market, customer profile, or sales approach. Assess the business, choose growth priorities, and build a plan the team can carry out.
Go-To-Market Strategy Sales are slow, leads are a poor fit, or the company is entering a new market or customer tier. Define the ideal customer profile, value proposition, channels, messaging, and sales approach.
Partnerships & Alliances Partnerships are not producing revenue, or the company needs to start a partner program. Choose partners, prepare teams to sell together, and structure commercial agreements.
Market Expansion The company is ready to enter a new geography, industry, or customer segment. Assess the market and plan the order of entry, staffing, partnerships, and sales channels.
ICP Expansion & Commercial Positioning The current customer profile limits growth, or the company needs to reach larger accounts. Review wins and losses, choose customer segments, and update the positioning and sales approach.
Revenue Function Alignment Sales, marketing, partnerships, and customer success are working toward different goals. Clarify team responsibilities, handoffs, shared metrics, and regular reviews.
Executive & Board Advisory Leaders need advice on an acquisition, market change, product launch, or capital raise. Advise on commercial strategy, market positioning, and growth decisions in logistics and commerce.
M&A / Commercial Diligence Advisory An operator, PE firm, or strategic acquirer is considering a logistics or commerce-tech deal. Review revenue quality, go-to-market plans, forecasts, P&L structure, and strategic fit.
  • Growth Strategy

    The Problem

    You are deciding whether to enter a new market, serve different customers, or change how you sell. You need to choose where to invest and what to do first.

    What I Do

    I work with your leadership team to assess the business, compare growth opportunities, and build a plan your team can carry out. My experience running commercial teams in logistics and commerce informs that work.

    Outcomes

    • Growth plan with priorities in order
    • Assessment of commercial strengths and gaps
    • Agreed growth priorities across leadership
    • Clear next steps for the team

    Best For

    Later-stage companies: Series B+, PE-backed, or ready for their next stage of growth.

  • Go-To-Market Strategy

    The Problem

    Sales take too long, leads are a poor fit, or marketing is not producing enough opportunities. Entering a new market or selling to larger accounts may require a different approach.

    What I Do

    We define who you should sell to, why they should buy, and how to reach them. I help update your channels, messaging, and sales process. This includes work I have led at Pipe17 and companies entering new markets or selling to larger customers.

    Outcomes

    • Defined customer profiles and use cases
    • Consistent messaging across channels
    • Sales process suited to your target customers
    • Priorities for improving deal quality and win rates

    Best For

    Companies with product-market fit that are growing sales or entering a new market or customer tier.

  • Partnerships & Alliances

    The Problem

    Your partnerships are not producing sales, or you need to build a partner program. The work starts with choosing partners and agreeing on how you will sell together.

    What I Do

    I have built partner programs at Easyship, Port Logistics Group, and Ryder. The Ryder program generated cross-sell revenue and improved customer conversion. I help choose partners, prepare sales teams, and structure the agreements needed to support the program.

    Outcomes

    • Partner program with revenue goals
    • Partners selected for customer and commercial fit
    • Materials and processes for selling together
    • Introductions through my network where relevant

    Best For

    Logistics providers, 3PLs, SaaS companies, and commerce platforms looking to grow revenue through partnerships.

  • Market Expansion

    The Problem

    You are considering a new geography, industry, or customer segment. You need to understand demand, competition, and what you will have to change before committing resources.

    What I Do

    I have led or supported entry into North America, Australia, the EU, and the UK, as well as new industry segments. I help assess the opportunity and plan the order of entry, staffing, partnerships, and sales channels.

    Outcomes

    • Market entry plan with steps in order
    • Market size, competition, and positioning assessment
    • Team, partner, and channel plan for the new market
    • Investment decisions tied to risks and milestones

    Best For

    Companies preparing to enter a new geography or industry segment.

  • ICP Expansion & Commercial Positioning

    The Problem

    Your customer focus may be limiting growth. You need to decide whether to serve a broader market, narrow your focus, or pursue larger accounts, and adjust your positioning accordingly.

    What I Do

    At Pipe17, I led a shift toward larger customers that increased average contract value by 600%+. I also worked on customer segment expansion at Port Logistics Group and Ryder. We review wins and losses, compare segments, and update the positioning, messaging, and sales approach.

    Outcomes

    • Customer profile based on sales and market evidence
    • Value proposition for the chosen customer segment
    • Sales approach and messaging matched to that profile
    • Priorities for improving customer fit and contract value

    Best For

    Companies with product-market fit that are ready to reach larger accounts or new customer segments.

  • Revenue Function Alignment

    The Problem

    Sales, marketing, partnerships, and customer success have different goals or unclear handoffs. Leads get lost, partner opportunities stall, and customer expansion has no clear owner.

    What I Do

    I have led each of these functions. I work with your leaders to identify where the teams are disconnected, clarify responsibilities and handoffs, and agree on shared metrics and regular reviews.

    Outcomes

    • Commercial teams working toward shared goals
    • Clear roles, handoffs, and accountability across teams
    • Defined role for customer success in account expansion
    • Shared revenue metrics and regular reviews

    Best For

    Growth-stage and later-stage companies whose commercial teams need clearer coordination.

  • Executive & Board Advisory

    The Problem

    An acquisition, market change, product launch, or capital raise can leave leadership with difficult commercial decisions. I advise teams facing these choices in logistics and commerce.

    What I Do

    I have served as a board advisor to Malomo, Loop Returns, Pipe17, and Two Boxes. At Ryder, I advised senior leadership and the board on reverse logistics acquisition targets. My advisory work covers commercial strategy, market positioning, and growth plans.

    Outcomes

    • Assessment of the options and trade-offs
    • Logistics and commerce experience applied to decisions
    • Advice for executive and board discussions
    • Context on customers, competitors, and partners

    Best For

    Growth-stage companies, PE-backed platforms, and later-stage businesses facing a major decision.

  • M&A / Commercial Diligence Advisory

    The Problem

    You are evaluating an acquisition or preparing for a sale in logistics, ecommerce, or commerce technology. You need to test the revenue assumptions, customer base, and commercial plans behind the valuation.

    What I Do

    At Ryder, I evaluated reverse logistics and ecommerce technology acquisition candidates, including commercial diligence, P&L restructuring analysis, and advice to the board on strategic fit. I now support companies evaluating acquisitions or preparing for a sale.

    Outcomes

    • Commercial diligence on acquisition targets
    • Review of go-to-market plans and revenue quality
    • P&L restructuring and revenue forecast review
    • Strategic fit assessment based on operating experience

    Best For

    PE firms, strategic acquirers, and operators buying or selling a logistics or commerce-tech business.

Let's talk about what you need.

Tell me what you're trying to do and where you're stuck. You don't need a defined scope to book a 30-minute call.