Kathleen Wood
Kathleen Wood
Kathleen Wood is the Founder of Kathleen Wood Partners (KWP), an innovative and award-winning growth strategy firm dedicated to propelling Founder-led businesses to new levels of success. Kathleen and her team work with Founders in scaling and accelerating their visions into actionable results through strategic growth solutions, operational excellence, competitive sales strategies, and transformative leadership development. The KWP expertise includes range of Founder-led businesses in the restaurant, hospitality, technology, and manufacturing industries.
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Top 10 leadership lessons shared in 2025
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
We take a look at 10 essential insights from successful entrepreneurs featured on the Founderology podcast, offering hard-earned wisdom on maintaining purpose…
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Building unity through community
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
By fostering shared experiences and intentional connections, the restaurant industry serves as a vital "community connector" that accelerates growth for…
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Jeff's Bagel Run: From garage bagels to 30 and growing
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
On this episode of the Founderology — Built to Breakthrough podcast, I talk with Jeff Perera, co-Founder of Jeff’s Bagel Run and a member of the inaugural…
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Successful and struggling: The Founder paradox no one talks about
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
We explore the "founder's paradox" of being both successful and isolated, ultimately arguing that connecting with a community of peers is the essential…
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From vision to breakthrough: 5 game-changing lessons from the Founderology Podcast
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
The Founderology: Built to Breakthrough podcast shares actionable insights from visionary entrepreneurs, emphasizing that success comes from bold risk-taking…
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The power of why: no budget needed
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
Founders are encouraged to anchor their leadership, decision-making and momentum to their "why," which is presented as their most powerful, zero-cost asset for…
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Make your guests count to increase your guest counts
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
The economy is shifting, guests spending is changing, and the marketplace continues to be dynamic. One metric that matters the most in this environment is…
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Leading with flavor, heart, vision: The Tacodeli way
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
In this episode of the Founderology Podcast, Roberto Espinosa, the Founder of Tacodeli, discusses how his taco shop has grown into one of the most authentic…
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Own your financials: 5 metrics that drive business growth
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
Gaining strong financial visibility by overcoming common hurdles and focusing on key metrics like sales, COGS, and net operating income is essential for…
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The expert advantage: unlock the power of your growth
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
Investing in the right external and internal experts is crucial for business leaders, not just for accelerating growth but also for building wealth and…
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