CIO Bulletin

Strategex — an 80/20 management consultancy that consistently delivers measurable ROI

Have you ever considered business consulting services? Have you asked yourself, what are the benefits of business consulting services? If not, now may be the perfect time to do so.

Currently, we live in a world of constant change, innovation, and entrepreneurship, so it is important not only to keep up to date but also to have a plan or strategy to take advantage of the many technological and social advances.

Business consulting services provide valuable insight into aspects of your business you may have overlooked in your early start-up phase, and they can help you build an effective plan to generate revenue while simultaneously cultivating loyal customers.

If you are searching for a business consultancy to help streamline your business operations, look no further than Strategex. Strategex uses 80/20 and customer research to drive profitable growth for B2B companies. Strategex is a team of veteran business leaders, analysts, and researchers united in the mission to use data & experience to improve our client’s businesses. They are not your traditional consultancy – they roll up their sleeves and work with clients’ teams to fix problems.

Strategex’s work does not culminate in a report; they are relentless in its pursuit of measurable results. Whether their clients are seeking increased revenue, improved margins, higher customer ratings, or increased profitability, Strategex helps clients achieve aggressive, profitable, & sustainable growth.

Strategex’s success is driven by its talent, culture, and history

Strategex was founded in 1993. But, its origin story begins a decade earlier.

In 1993, Peter Philippi started Strategex with the mission to teach clients how to grow through strategic planning, customer insights, and business development.

He started the company with a dream, a loan, and a business partner. A dedicated business developer, he walked the halls of major organizations to develop relationships and generate awareness. The company has since evolved into an international consulting firm, dedicated to implementing strategies that facilitate our clients’ growth.

Peter has always recognized the value of people; since he hired his first Strategex employee, he made a point to stop by the desk of every single person in the office to greet them, appreciate them, and get to know them. This simple gesture has launched a family-like culture that continues to this day.

Peter's son, David Philippi joined Strategex in 2007. He helped established the 80/20 Profit & Growth practice with Peter and 80/20 legend, Joe Hahn. The three started with one client and worked with more data than Excel could handle.

Since then, Strategex has worked with hundreds of accounts in various industries to generate our favorite thing: profitable market share growth. To date, Strategex has delivered over two billion dollars in operating income improvement to our clients – thanks in large part to David and Peter's strategic vision.

In 2018, David Philippi was appointed CEO. Peter remains Chairman of the Board.

Strategex has grown, improved, and evolved through the years. But, one thing remains the same: They continue to “do the right thing” in their work. By doing so, they ensure more-than-satisfied clients who enjoy more revenue and more profits.

Strategex will always invest in and commit to its people: its employees and its clients. In this way, the firm fulfills Peter's vision and legacy. The firm strives to treat people in the same way as its founder: with unbiased respect and appreciation.

Strategex transformed the consulting experience so customers can transform business

Strategex delivers more than sage wisdom. The firm provides actionable training for positive change. Its approach is holistic and centers on mission-critical aspects of a business. No two projects are the same, which is why the firm develops custom resources and guidance tailored to customer business and goals.

80/20 Profit & Growth

Strategex helps dramatically improve customer finances and drive profitable market share growth. At Strategex, they have helped clients grow their bottom line, and ultimately their top line, through a holistic process that simplifies everything in an organization. The firm harnesses 80/20 to transform business, improve net income, and achieve profitable growth.

Customer experience

Strategex applies data and customer insights to achieve a CX with a measurable ROI. The firm helps customers assess and improve the customer experience, gain competitive intelligence, and discover growth opportunities.

Customer due diligence

The firm mitigates risk and jump-start value creation with research-based services for private equity. In less than 30 days, Strategex assesses customer relationships, identifies at-risk customers, and provides value-creation strategies. It delivers it all before customers close.

Customer insights

When you amplify the voice of the customer, you amplify your bottom line. Strategex helps uncover customer data that drives profits, loyalty, and customer success, and increases the value of the brand.

The firm looks at customer insights through an 80/20 lens. Strategex performs in-depth interviews with decision-makers from top accounts — top revenue generators who not only have a say in whether to award customers with more business but also have intimate knowledge of their performance.

Providing 80/20 derived consulting services to drive business and improve profit margins

David Philippi is the CEO of Strategex. His expertise includes 80/20 execution, product development, and market analysis to drive profitability.

To date, Strategex has delivered over two billion dollars in operating income improvement to its clients – thanks in large part to David’s strategic vision – although, he’d probably tell you that Strategex’s team and clients did all the work.

David obtained a BS in Electronic Engineering Technology from DeVry Institute of Technology and received his MBA from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management.