Client: Ixxn xxxxxx Productions
Owner: Jason xxxxxx
Industry: Live event production and AV services
Starting Revenue: $9.2M
Current Revenue: $12.6M
The Before: Scaling Without a Strategy
Jason had built his business into a powerhouse in live events, but as the company crossed into eight-figure territory, growth started creating as many problems as it solved. Job costing was inconsistent, multiple teams were making independent purchasing decisions, and Jason lacked a true finance partner who could help him think strategically.
Margins were shrinking and his leadership team wasn’t aligned on priorities.
“I’m a creative at heart; not an accountant. We were growing, but we weren’t clear what the leaks were. It felt like we were sprinting uphill in the fog,” Jason said.
The Bridge: A High-Level Finance Partner
Astero Group stepped in not just to manage numbers, but to serve as a true strategic finance function. We built an org-wide job costing system and created dashboards that let Jason and his department heads see performance by job, category, and team.
As the company prepped for a major expansion, we led financial modeling that helped them secure flexible credit facilities without giving up equity.
The After: Scalable Growth with a Clearer Vision
The company is now scaling with precision. Margins are up 5%+, vendor costs are down, and the company has a clear financial strategy that aligns with its creative ambitions. Jason meets with his Astero CFO monthly to stay focused on what really drives value without getting lost in the weeds.
“Now I’ve got a real CFO without the full-time salary and I can finally think like a founder again,” Jason said.