Client Experiences
What firms say after working with us
Real feedback from businesses that have gone through our advisory process at different stages of their expansion.
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Firms advised since 2018
4.8
Average satisfaction score
92%
Clients who continue past initial engagement
7
Years of regional experience
Client Reviews
Experiences across different services
Paula Gómez
Director, Distribuidora Agrícola · Manizales
"We did the Expansion Read before committing to a Pereira location and it genuinely changed our approach. The session was much more direct than I expected — they flagged a demand issue we hadn't considered and suggested a smaller initial footprint. We followed the advice and it was the right call."
June 2025 · Expansion Read
Julián Rincón
Co-Founder, TechServicios · Bogotá
"The Growth Companion service was exactly what we needed during our Armenia opening. Three months of having someone to check in with, who already understood our plan and could spot when we were drifting off course. The written summary at the end was useful — we shared it with investors."
May 2025 · Growth Companion
Andrea Torres
General Manager, Clínica Dental Andina · Cali
"We commissioned the Market Study before deciding whether to enter Pereira. The team was thorough — they talked to local practitioners, reviewed our financials, and gave us a roadmap that was specific and actionable. The leadership session was the part that really landed for our board."
June 2025 · Market Study
Carlos Medina
Owner, Construcciones Medina · Bucaramanga
"Straightforward process, honest advice. Laura told us early on that the Cartago location we had in mind was probably too close to our existing Pereira competitors — not what we wanted to hear, but she was right. We adjusted the search and ended up in a better position."
May 2025 · Expansion Read
Valentina Herrera
CFO, Logística del Sur · Medellín
"The Growth Companion was a steady hand during a genuinely complicated three months. We were dealing with permit delays and a key hire who fell through — having Mateo to check in with kept us from making reactive decisions. The pace of the support was calm, which is what we needed."
June 2025 · Growth Companion
Diego Ospina
CEO, Consultora Vital · Bogotá
"We'd done our own research on Pereira before hiring Andina, and we thought we had a reasonable picture. The Market Study showed us we'd missed some things — particularly around the local professional services landscape. The written roadmap gave our board something concrete to work from."
May 2025 · Market Study
Case Studies
A closer look at three client journeys
Retail firm entering the Eje Cafetero from Bogotá
Service used: Market Study · Duration: 5 weeks
Challenge
The company had a successful Bogotá model but limited visibility on whether demand in Pereira could support a second location with similar margins. Internal projections were optimistic but lacked local data.
Our Approach
We reviewed the competitive landscape, interviewed local suppliers, and modeled demand against the company's cost structure. We identified a different neighborhood than the one the client had in mind.
Outcome
The company opened six weeks after receiving the roadmap. Revenue in the first quarter came in 11% above their adjusted projections. They've since started a Growth Companion engagement for a third location.
"The location they recommended wasn't what we'd imagined, but it made sense when they explained the reasoning. We were glad we listened."
Professional services firm considering its first regional branch
Service used: Expansion Read → Growth Companion · Duration: ~4 months total
Challenge
A Cali-based accounting firm was considering Pereira but unsure whether the move was premature. The founding partners disagreed on timing and wanted an outside view before committing.
Our Approach
The Expansion Read confirmed there was demand, but also surfaced a staffing question the partners hadn't resolved. We suggested a phased entry. They came back three months later for the Growth Companion.
Outcome
The branch opened with a small team and grew steadily. By month six they had hired two additional professionals and moved to a larger office. The founding partners say the phased approach reduced the pressure significantly.
"We'd been going back and forth on this for months. One session with Andina gave us enough clarity to actually make a decision."
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