Andrew Pfeiffer

Helping Construction Owners Fix Operations, Cash Flow & Accountability | Creator of the 5 E’s Framework

Fayetteville, Georgia, United States

About

Hi, I’m Andrew Pfeiffer. I’m a strategic operations consultant and business leader with over 20 years of experience helping businesses grow, scale, and operate with clarity and consistency. My journey started on a Christmas tree farm, where I learned firsthand how grit, systems, and stewardship drive results. Since then, I’ve worked across a wide range of industries, stepping into roles from the ground floor to the C-suite. That hands-on experience helped me build the 5 E’s Framework and guides how I serve businesses today. What I Do I help business owners and leadership teams align their people, processes, and performance. Whether you’re scaling up or trying to fix what feels broken, I bring structure to chaos by focusing on the five areas that matter most: Experience → Understanding employee, customer, and leadership realities to spot the true root of problems Expectations → Creating clarity around roles, standards, and outcomes so everyone is aligned Execution → Ensuring consistent action and accountability across operations Education → Equipping your team with tools and training that drive growth Empowerment → Building autonomy and ownership so your business can run without you This framework wasn’t pulled from a book. It was built on how I think and operate. My Kolbe (7-6-3-3), INTJ-A personality, and balanced Driver and Amiable DISC profile reflect a mind wired to analyze, structure, lead, and empower. I reverse-engineer success and build systems that stick. Why It Matters I believe businesses succeed when people have clarity, systems are built to last, and teams are empowered to act. My work is guided by a simple idea: Helping others, help others. That’s what drives me. Whether I’m redesigning an org chart, fixing broken cash flow, or mapping out a 12-month growth plan, my focus is always on creating structure that multiplies impact. What Guides Me My faith, family, and purpose shape how I lead. I value integrity, stewardship, and continuous growth. I believe leadership starts with who you are, not just what you do. When those are aligned, results follow. https://calendly.com/apfeiffer-business/businessefficiency

Experience

  • Consultant at Ascent Consulting, Inc.
    Jun 2026 - Present · 2 mos

    Working directly with construction companies to evaluate processes and systems, develop gap analyses, and design solutions to improve performance and profitability. Core responsibilities include conducting operational assessments, leading current and future state Discovery interviews, authoring assessments with recommendations, process mapping, SOP development, ERP assessment, and technology strategy. I manage full client engagements from discovery through implementation — defining future state business requirements, delivering on process improvements and system implementations, and providing regular status updates and issue tracking throughout. I also use my 5 E's Framework — Experience, Expectations, Execution, Education, and Empowerment — as a diagnostic and implementation roadmap to ensure alignment across people, process, and performance on every engagement.

  • Business Consultant at Cause & Effect Management Consulting
    2008 - Present · 18 yrs 7 mos

    Delivered strategic consulting to optimize operations, align teams, and drive revenue growth for startups and small businesses. • Diagnosed operational inefficiencies by evaluating workflows, systems, and processes, leading to tailored improvement plans. • Scaled a business from $10K/month to $30K/month MRR in 2 months by redesigning operational & sales systems, while improving team accountability. • Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to streamline processes and reduce inconsistencies across teams. • Improved cash flow by 20% through operational realignment and introducing financial reporting systems for better oversight. • Introduced and trained teams on process documentation tools (e.g., Excel, Trainual) to enhance visibility and improve decision-making. • Collaborated with leadership to define KPIs and performance benchmarks, aligning teams with measurable business goals. • Empowered teams through structured training programs, equipping them to consistently execute new systems and achieve results.

  • Cogent Analytics (Remote)
    • Client Services Project Director
      Jul 2025 - May 2026 · 11 mos

      As a Client Services Project Director, I guide small to mid-sized businesses through the Lifecycle phase of consulting, ensuring long-term adoption, accountability, and measurable ROI from the foundational work developed during initial engagements. I manage 5 to 10 clients at a time, blending strategic oversight with hands-on coaching to drive sustainable transformation across operations, financials, and leadership. I apply my proprietary 5 E’s Framework: Experience, Expectations, Execution, Education, and Empowerment, to every client relationship. This framework serves as a diagnostic lens and a roadmap, helping businesses align people, process, and performance. Key Responsibilities: Maintain and evolve each client’s Lifecycle Engagement Plan, including ROI Opportunity Walls, team development roadmaps, and financial forecasting models. Lead recurring planning and accountability cycles, monthly and quarterly, to monitor KPIs, track progress, and adjust strategies in alignment with the client’s strategic objectives: Net Income, Liquidity, Wealth Generation, and Quality of Life. Coach leadership teams using the 5 E’s Framework, helping them: Improve Experience through consistent team and customer interactions Set clear Expectations through role clarity and performance standards Strengthen Execution through SOPs, task ownership, and process tracking Expand Education through training, feedback loops, and documentation Foster Empowerment through trust, recognition, and decision-making authority Facilitate ownership transitions and org restructuring with documented roles, scorecards, and compensation plans. Reignite momentum with struggling teams by realigning their focus, reframing their mindset, and clarifying their next best action. Ensure accountability and adoption of tools, tailoring usage to the business’s operational maturity.

    • Project Director
      Jan 2025 - Jun 2025 · 6 mos

      As a Project Director, I serve as the acting CEO for small to mid-sized businesses during intensive 6 to 10-week engagements, focused on operational and financial transformation. I lead client teams through strategic initiatives based on Cogent’s four pillars: Business Development, People, Measurement, and Operations, with clear objectives tied to Net Income, Liquidity, Wealth Generation, and Quality of Life. Key Responsibilities: Build and implement custom business solutions that improve productivity, profitability, and long-term growth Lead operational restructuring, including SOP development, team accountability, and process standardization Identify and address root issues across leadership, financials, and workflow execution Guide owners and leadership teams through change management and strategic alignment Develop and track KPIs, financial dashboards, and reporting systems Create and present lifecycle engagement plans, ROI opportunity walls, and team development roadmaps Maintain strong client relationships, drive accountability, and ensure measurable results Recent projects include helping a union-based plumbing company move from reactive operations to a process-driven culture with defined metrics, team ownership, and scalable procedures.

  • Sales Director at The Systems Effect
    Sep 2023 - Feb 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Process Maps, Procedures & Trainual business

  • Account Executive at Turley Talks, LLC
    Mar 2022 - Mar 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Advertising & Sales for TurleyTalks.com and all their channels.