ABOUT THE FIRM
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Focused Strategy.
Disciplined Execution.
Measurable Performance.
Focused Performance is a Greensboro, North Carolina–based business strategy consulting firm led by Ed Kuhlenkamp. The firm works with growth-minded companies across the Southeast to clarify direction, strengthen operations, increase profitability, and prepare for major strategic moves including acquisitions and exits.
At Focused Performance, strategy is not theory. It is a structured, performance-driven process designed to help serious operators build stronger, more valuable companies.
LEADERSHIP
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Led by Ed Kuhlenkamp
Business Builder. Investor. Strategist.
Ed Kuhlenkamp is the driving force behind Focused Performance. A former Wall Street professional who built and sold corporate consulting companies, Ed stepped away from high finance to focus on building businesses that were financially viable, strategically sound, and meaningful to the entrepreneurs behind them.
He later developed multi-million dollar sponsorships for major motorcycle brands including KTM and Ducati, gaining extensive experience in negotiation, partnership development, and high-level strategic execution. Ultimately, Ed returned to what he does best: building companies.
Ed invested in and became co-owner of Get YOU Found Digital Marketing in Greensboro, where he has helped hundreds of businesses scale through disciplined business strategy and performance-driven marketing. His work across multiple industries has reinforced a core belief that real growth happens when strategy, operations, and marketing are aligned.
Known for his strong, intense, goal-oriented presence, Ed brings clarity and accountability to leadership teams. He is a self-described business builder and former adrenaline junkie who still trains four times a week, rarely leaves home without a mountain bike, and enjoys working with smart people who are serious about building real companies.
SERVICES
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Business Strategy
Consulting
Focused Performance works directly with owners and executive teams to create clarity, accountability, and forward momentum. Engagements are structured around measurable objectives and disciplined execution.
Core advisory areas include:
- Growth and expansion strategy
- Revenue and profitability improvement
- Market positioning and competitive strategy
- Operational alignment and scalability
- Leadership and accountability structures
- Strategic planning and execution roadmaps
- Fractional strategic leadership support
The objective is simple: build stronger companies that perform at a higher level.
M&A and Strategic Growth Advisory
Strategic growth often includes acquisition, merger, partnership, or exit planning. Focused Performance provides experienced guidance for companies navigating major transitions and high-value decisions.
Advisory services include:
- Acquisition strategy and evaluation
- Exit and succession planning
- Business valuation positioning
- Deal readiness and preparation
- Strategic due diligence guidance
- Post-acquisition integration strategy
- Long-term value creation planning
Ed works alongside owners, financial advisors, and legal teams to ensure strategy leads every major decision.
IDEAL CLIENTS
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Who Focused Performance Serves
Founder-led and privately held companies.
Growth-focused small to mid-size businesses.
Companies preparing for acquisition or sale.
Leadership teams seeking strategic clarity.
Investors focused on scaling portfolio companies.
While headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, Focused Performance serves companies across the Southeast and selectively nationwide.