The smallest oceans still get big, big waves.
Small Oceans Consulting exists because we have lived the reality of owning and operating a growing business.
Every decision in start-up life is personal. The stakes are real, and the wins and losses impact far more than your time behind a desk.
At Small Oceans Consulting, we help founders from conception to $10M stabilize operations, protect margin, build scalable systems, and prepare for capital — refining investor narratives, aligning financial models, and ensuring that growth is supported by disciplined execution.
Our goal isn’t just growth. It’s building relationships, infrastructure, and profitable businesses designed to stand the test of time.
Real Founders, Real Solutions
Our Team
Meet Dennis
After a decade in television production leading complex projects and teams, Dennis transitioned into startup operations, helping scale a CPG brand from early revenue to 8 figure growth and profitability. He has led cost reduction initiatives, manufacturing strategy, co-manufacturer transitions, product development, food safety programs, supply chain optimization, and operational finance alignment. His approach combines creative problem-solving with disciplined execution and financial accountability. Dennis holds an EMBA with a focus on Operations Strategy, Managerial Finance, and Leadership — reinforcing his commitment to helping founders build sustainable, profitable companies.
Meet Brooke
A visionary founder and product innovator, Brooke understands what it truly takes to build a brand from the ground up — beginning at a local farmers market and hand-producing early batches in her own kitchen. She has raised capital across multiple funding rounds and scaled the business into a nationally distributed brand operating across DTC, wholesale, foodservice, Amazon, and more than 100 café partners. She has led brand development, fundraising, and go-to-market strategy at every stage of growth. Brooke is committed to helping founders translate bold ideas into scalable, enduring brands.
Why Small Oceans Consulting…
Experience That Matters
We’re not outside advisors analyzing spreadsheets from a distance. We’ve built, raised capital, negotiated with co-manufacturers, managed cash flow under pressure, gone door-to-door for sales, and carried payroll with our own names on it. We understand the weight because we’ve carried it.
Founder DNA
Most consultants offer strategy. We bring execution. As a founder–operator team, we combine brand, fundraising, and go-to-market leadership with cost discipline, manufacturing strategy, and operational infrastructure. You don’t get theory. You get operators who know where companies break — and how to fix them.
Built for the $0–10M Reality
This stage is volatile. You’re too big to improvise, too small to waste capital. We help founders stabilize margins, professionalize operations, and build systems that support growth without sacrificing profitability. We focus on building companies that scale with strength — not just speed.