Running Blind: The Hidden Costs of Operating Without Systems
Imagine Driving 70 mph with No Dashboard
Picture this: You’re on the highway, going 70 mph.
But your speedometer’s broken, your gas gauge is dead, and your rearview mirror is gone.
That’s what running a business without clear systems feels like.
Orders are coming in. Packages are going out. But you don’t really know what’s on time, which products are profitable, or where your cash is actually going.
If you’re spending your days digging through spreadsheets, sending “where’s my order?” messages, or guessing what to reorder, you’re not alone.
Most founders hit this wall right around the $1M mark, when growth outpaces structure.
Why I Built Altamira Ops
After 20 years fixing broken operations at companies like ABB, Eaton, and Bombardier, I saw the same pattern on repeat:
Smart founders, great products, all trapped in operational chaos.
Here’s what I learned to do differently:
Raise on-time delivery from 60% to 90%. Twice, at two different companies
Turn spreadsheet chaos into dashboards anyone could read in seconds
Help a $150M business grow to $260M without hiring a single extra person
Now, I help founders do the same.
Altamira Ops exists to bring enterprise-level systems to small and mid-sized businesses — without the bureaucracy or burnout.
When Systems Work, Everything Changes
One client, a $500K e-commerce brand, was spending five hours a day packing and shipping orders.
After we streamlined their workflow and added simple automations, they cut that time by 40%.
That’s:
10 hours a week
40 hours a month
480 hours a year
…freed up to focus on growth instead of survival.
That’s what clarity buys you: time, energy, and profit.
The 3-Step System That Stops the Bleeding
Step 1: Diagnose the Leaks
We map every part of your operation: where time goes, where cash gets stuck, and where orders get lost. You can’t fix what you can’t see.
Step 2: Design Smart Systems
We rebuild your workflows around clarity, not complexity. Simple, repeatable steps that anyone can follow so you’re not the only one holding it all together.
Step 3: Automate the Routine
We integrate lightweight automations so repetitive tasks run on autopilot. You focus on strategy while your systems handle the rest.
What This Means for You
Stop playing detective. Know where every order and dollar is, instantly.
Win back 15–25 hours a week. Use that time for strategy, sales or taking a real weekend.
Make confident decisions. Clear dashboards replace gut instinct.
Scale without chaos. Grow your revenue without doubling your stress.
Ready to Stop Running Blind?
If your business has crossed the $1M mark but your systems haven’t kept up — it’s time to fix that.
I’m opening a limited number of client spots at Altamira Ops to help founders turn chaos into clarity.
