For years, traditional consulting firms have dominated the industry, offering executives detailed strategies backed by data and best practices. But for many businesses, the challenge isn’t just knowing what to do—it’s implementing those strategies effectively. This is where Kasia Feng excels. Kasia is not just a strategy consultant. While she has best-in-class experience from EY, an MBA from NYU Stern, and deep analytical expertise, she has also served as a strategic guide to companies of all sizes, working alongside executive teams. As an SME consultant, she doesn’t just advise—she rolls up her sleeves and executes, ensuring that strategies aren’t just concepts but lead to real cost savings, operational improvements, and business growth.
Why SME Consulting is Disrupting Traditional Models
Big consulting firms often provide recommendations but stop short of implementation. Their structured, top-down approach can result in slow decision-making, bureaucratic roadblocks, and a lack of hands-on involvement in execution. Kasia, on the other hand, offers:
- Direct Collaboration with Executives – Working side by side with leadership, she ensures that strategies align with internal priorities and market realities.
- Agility and Speed – Without layers of approvals, she adapts quickly to challenges and executes solutions in real time.
- Operational Execution Leadership – Managing the process from strategy through full-scale implementation, ensuring business objectives are met.
- Cost-Saving Strategies from Day One – Leveraging expertise in consumer goods, beauty, consumer electronics, and food industries, she negotiates better supplier terms, improves efficiency, and enhances profitability.
Kasia has played a pivotal role in growth-stage companies, partnering with business owners and executive leadership to develop strategies that go beyond traditional consulting. She understands that true success isn’t just about setting goals but about the ability to:
- Implement Effective Operational Processes – Ensuring that internal teams can execute strategies efficiently.
- Upgrade Systems & Tools – Utilizing the latest technology to improve workflows, supply chains, and decision-making.
- Improve Negotiation & Partnerships – Securing deals that provide financial benefits from the outset.
Her ability to bridge the gap between strategy and action has made her a trusted advisor to executives who need more than just advice—they need results.
Case in point:
Case Study 1: Boutique Urban Winery’s Expansion Strategy
A boutique urban winery sought to vertically integrate by acquiring a vineyard to accelerate brand growth. After aligning with the founders on goals and risk tolerance, extensive research and outreach identified potential acquisition targets. A break-even model outlined financial and operational commitments, alongside alternative scenarios such as maintaining the current model or white-labeling. Ultimately, geographic constraints led the winery to forgo vertical integration in favor of strengthening its partner network for sustainable growth.
Case Study 2: Iconic New York Deli’s Vertical Integration Strategy
An iconic New York deli aimed to vertically integrate its operations, including meat butchery and large-scale production, to reduce costs. A comprehensive business plan outlined necessary investments in facilities, equipment, labor, and resources, supported by a break-even financial model. This plan enabled the owner to pitch the opportunity to the ownership group and explore potential partnerships for strategic expansion.
Case Study 3: Optimizing Costs & Launching a New Product for a D2C Food Brand
A rising D2C specialty food delivery company sought to reduce costs and launch a new noodle kit. By integrating directly with the team, suppliers were engaged to secure better pricing, and a digital procurement platform was implemented to automate competitive cost analysis. A proof of concept was created using locally sourced components, with direct supplier coordination for noodles and packaging. This approach successfully lowered ingredient costs and enabled the team to bring the noodle kit to market.
The SEA Advantage: Hands-On Consulting for Maximum Impact
SEA’s SME consulting model is built around execution-driven experts like Kasia, who don’t just develop strategies but ensure they are successfully implemented. How SEA helps:
- Providing Consultants Who Execute – Unlike traditional firms, SEA embeds experts who work within organizations to make change happen.
- Industry-Specific Expertise – Matching consultants with direct experience in CPG, beauty, consumer electronics, and food sectors.
- Tailored, Actionable Strategies – Developing solutions that consider market dynamics and internal capabilities.
Final Takeaways: The Kasia Feng Approach to Execution-Focused Consulting
For executives who need more than just a plan, Kasia’s approach provides a blueprint for smarter consulting:
- Execution is the Key Differentiator – Strategy without action is wasted potential.
- SME Consulting is More Agile – Bypassing bureaucratic hurdles for real-time implementation.
- Industry Knowledge Drives Efficiency – Specialization in consumer-focused sectors ensures highly effective solutions.
- Operational Execution is Essential – Success is measured not by PowerPoints but by real outcomes and financial impact.
Beyond Traditional Consulting: A Smarter, More Effective Approach
Kasia’s ability to combine strategic insight with operational execution is what sets her apart. She thrives in environments where businesses need real transformation—not just theoretical advice. Her partnership with SEA underscores the importance of a consulting model that prioritizes execution, efficiency, and measurable impact.
For companies looking to scale efficiently, improve operations, and drive tangible business results, SEA’s SME consulting model—led by hands-on experts like Kasia—delivers the impact businesses need.
Connect with SEA today to explore execution-driven consulting solutions.
