Build a Stronger Business

Deep Expertise That Drives Results

Caerus Consulting is a boutique consulting firm led by former Fortune 100 executives with deep expertise in building profitable businesses.

Meet Our Leadership Team

Our team brings decades of experience in business growth, business performance, and technology.

Tim Spires

Tim Spires

Managing Director, Technology

Former executive leader at T-Mobile and X (formerly Twitter). Tim was also a leader at two successful startups, including one that sold to T-Mobile for $320M. University of Alabama graduate with an MBA from the University of Georgia. Tim specializes in helping tech companies with successful products mature their operations and improve profitability.

Hugh Lehr

Hugh Lehr

Managing Director, Capital

20+ years as a leader in Private Equity with Eberhart Capital, having led hundreds of financing efforts and executed over 30 successful business exits. Brandeis University graduate with a law degree from Tulane. Hugh is an expert in raising capital, exit strategy, and maximizing business valuation.

Kristin Bartsch

Kristin Bartsch

Managing Director, Efficiency

15+ years of experience in process optimization, efficiency, and quality improvement across private equity and manufacturing sectors. University of Colorado graduate. Expert in strengthening business performance through operational excellence and KPI implementation.

What's In a Name

In Greek mythology, Caerus (pronounced "see-rus") was the personification of opportunity and good fortune. He was known for his ability to create the perfect conditions for success.

Just as Caerus created opportunities for those who were prepared to seize them, we help businesses create and capitalize on their moments of opportunity. Our name reflects our commitment to:

  • Identifying the right opportunities for growth and expansion
  • Preparing businesses to make the most of opportunities
  • Timing strategic moves for maximum impact
  • Turning potential into realized success

Our Services

Comprehensive business solutions across four key practice areas.

Growth Strategy

Our Growth Strategy practice helps businesses accelerate profit growth through proven sales and marketing strategies. We work with clients to identify high-impact opportunities, optimize customer acquisition channels, and implement scalable growth systems that drive business expansion.

Technology

We help businesses optimize their technology costs and operations while leveraging our expertise in software engineering, cloud architecture, and DevOps/SRE to drive innovation and growth.

Business Performance

Our Business Performance practice improves operational efficiency and implements performance metrics. We help businesses run more effectively through process optimization and KPI implementation.

Financing & Exit

Our Financing & Exit practice helps businesses raise capital and prepare for successful exits. Our team helps businesses secure funding and maximize valuation through strategic positioning and deal preparation.

Who We Help

We work with business owners who want to grow their companies and prepare for successful exits.

Revenue Range

Businesses with $2M-$50M in annual revenue looking to scale operations and increase profits.

Change Ready

Companies open to new ways of doing business and willing to make the necessary changes to grow.

Exit Planning

Business owners interested in maximizing their business performance to sell their business in the near term.

Ready to Scale Your Business?

Schedule your free 30-minute strategy call to learn how we can help you increase revenue, improve performance, and prepare for a successful exit.

How We Work

Our team brings Fortune 100 leadership experience and private equity expertise to help businesses improve profitability, optimize operations, and prepare for successful exits.

Our team brings a unique combination of Fortune 100 leadership experience and Private Equity expertise, giving us an insider's perspective on what drives successful growth and exits. We've led major transformations at companies like T-Mobile and X (formerly Twitter), and have extensive experience in private equity, having executed hundreds of financing efforts and successful exits. This diverse background allows us to approach each engagement with comprehensive expertise across all critical domains: growth strategy, operational excellence, and capital raising. We don't just advise - we've been in the trenches, making the decisions that drive real results.
We help optimize your business for maximum valuation through strategic positioning, operational improvements, and financial optimization. This includes implementing scalable systems, strengthening management teams, diversifying customer bases, and creating compelling growth narratives. We also assist with identifying and connecting with potential buyers or investors.
Our engagement process follows three distinct phases. First, we conduct a fixed-fee assessment to analyze your business and develop strategic recommendations to increase revenue and valuations. Second, we enter an implementation phase where we work with you to optimize operations, systems, and performance. Finally, if relevant to your goals, we guide you through the funding or exit phase, leveraging our extensive network and expertise. Each phase builds upon the previous one, creating a comprehensive path to your business objectives.
We measure success through three clear metrics: profit growth, financing secured, and increased business valuation. Our clients typically see significant improvements in these areas, with many achieving 30% or higher profit increases and realizing substantial increases in their company's valuation.
Our team has deep experience in three key sectors: technology companies, manufacturing businesses, and trade-based businesses. Our team has deep experience in helping these businesses supercharge growth, optimize costs, and prepare for successful exits. While these are our primary focus areas, our growth and exit strategies are adaptable to other industries as well.

Let's Discuss Your Business Goals

Ready to take your business to the next level? Get in touch for a confidential discussion about your growth or exit strategy.