In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Brian Waild, founder of Start With the Answer, to explore how he helps businesses double their valuation in 36 months. With 30+ years in operations and finance—including a decade leading a PE-backed company to exit—Brian shares his unique approach: a blend of Toyota Production System principles, Theory of Constraints, and gain-sharing programs that align stakeholder incentives. He reveals how his "diagnostic-first" consulting model uncovers hidden bottlenecks (often in manufacturing/service throughput) and delivers a 3x ROI for clients, while prioritizing long-term value over quick fixes.

Brian also opens up about the challenges of scaling a boutique consultancy, from balancing hands-on client work (he caps at 3 engagements at once) to bridging the gap between his operational genius and the marketing/sales engine needed to grow. He reflects on lessons from his first year as a founder, including why he leans on his network of 30+ consultants rather than cold outreach—and how his "supercharged" mindset helps clients achieve what they once thought impossible.