What is an example of a growth business?

A growth business is one that is intentionally reinvesting profits and resources into expanding its market, offerings, and capabilities at a faster-than-average rate. Think of companies that prioritize customer acquisition, product innovation, and market expansion while building systems that can scale.

  • Typical characteristics of a growth business:

    • Revenue growing significantly year-over-year (for example, 20–50%+ annually in earlier stages). 

    • A clear strategy for entering new markets, launching new products, or deepening value with existing customers.

    • Investment in talent, technology, and processes to handle greater volume and complexity. 

  • Leaders in growth businesses must:

    • Manage the tension between speed and stability - moving quickly without burning out people or breaking core systems. 

    • Revisit structure and roles frequently as the organization evolves.

Kindred Consulting Group is particularly focused on growth businesses:

  • The Kindred Clarity Framework helps organizations at inflection points upgrade strategy, design, and leadership practices so growth is both accelerated and sustainable. 

  • This is especially powerful for founder-led companies transitioning to more formal leadership and operating structures.

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Dr. Powell Hinitz

Dr. Katie Powell Hinitz, Ph.D., MBA, is the founder of Kindred Consulting Group and a Principal Business Advisor. She specializes in helping executives transform organizational complexity into predictable, sustainable performance. Using her proprietary Kindred Clarity Framework, grounded in Industrial-Organizational Design and behavioral science, she pinpoints the structural friction stalling growth and translates complex information into clear, data-backed decisions for leaders navigating change.

Connect with Dr. Powell Hinitz: katie@team-kindred.com

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