Enterprise Advisory

Stop Hiring Analysts.
Build a Team That Delivers.

You've hired smart people. They're overwhelmed, building reports no one uses, and burning out. The problem isn't talent. It's structure.

I built a 14-person global BI team at Emerson Electric from zero. Now I'll give you the exact playbook, without the 3-year trial-and-error most teams go through.

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14
Team Members
Built & Scaled
150+
Initiatives
Delivered
4
Global Regions
Managed
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The Pattern

Why Smart Investments
Keep Failing

01

The Lone Analyst Trap

You hired a talented analyst. They're drowning in ad-hoc requests, building reports no one reads, and quietly updating their resume. They leave. You start over.

02

The Tool-First Mistake

You purchased Power BI. Or Tableau. Or Snowflake. The licenses gather dust because no one has time to implement them properly.

03

The Consultant Carousel

Consultants build dashboards, hand them off, and disappear. Six months later, no one uses them. You hire different consultants. Repeat.

04

The Leadership Vacuum

You need a VP of Analytics but can't justify $250K+. You promote your best analyst and lose a great individual contributor without gaining a leader.

The solution isn't more tools or more headcount.

It's a team, architected from day one.

Isaiah Stephenson - Founder of Kingmaker Analytics
Isaiah Stephenson MBA • Founder
Your Advisor

I've Built and Led
Teams Like Yours.

This isn't theory from a textbook. It's the playbook I developed building a team from zero and leading another at Fortune 500 scale.

Emerson Electric

Built 14-Person Global BI Organization

Founded and scaled the BI function for the Pressure Measurement business unit. Delivered 150+ initiatives while managing a portfolio of 500+ across NAM, Mexico, Europe, and APAC with multimillion-dollar annual savings.

★ CIO Award Winner 2020 • Nominated 2019, 2023
Texas Instruments

Led 10-Person Analytics & Development Team

Managed a team of data scientists and software developers for manufacturing capacity planning. Brought in a system architect and built the cross-functional partnerships that made analytics initiatives stick beyond the project.

15+ Hires Made 600+ candidates evaluated
MBA Ohio State Fisher College
9 Certifications Azure, Power BI, RPA, AI
Engagement Options

Three Paths Forward

Choose the level of partnership that matches your needs and capacity.

Foundation

Team Blueprint

$ 25,000

Strategy delivered. Execution is yours.

  • 2-day intensive workshop (onsite or virtual)
  • Deliverables ready within 2 weeks of workshop
  • Team structure & org design
  • 3 detailed job descriptions
  • Technology roadmap
  • 90-day implementation playbook
  • 3 advisory calls over 90 days
Total Engagement 2-3 weeks

For companies with internal leadership who need a proven roadmap.

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Partnership

Team Building Program

$ 75K – $150K

I design, you hire, we build together.

  • Everything in Blueprint, plus:
  • Hiring strategy & interview design
  • Candidate evaluation & interviews
  • Onboarding program creation
  • 6-month roadmap with milestones
  • Governance framework
  • 12 months advisory access
  • Direct Slack/email access
Timeline 6-12 months (scoped during discovery)

For companies building their first real analytics capability and want to get it right the first time.

Leadership

Fractional BI Leader

$ 15K – $25K/mo

Your Head of Analytics. Until you're ready.

  • Attend leadership meetings
  • Own analytics roadmap & priorities
  • Manage vendor relationships
  • Hire & onboard team members
  • Build processes & governance
  • Transition to full-time hire
Deliverables

The Complete Playbook

Everything you need to build, launch, and scale. Documented and transferred to you.

Team Architecture

Org structure, reporting lines, and role definitions designed to scale from 2 to 20+.

Hiring System

Job descriptions, interview scorecards, technical assessments, and offer negotiation guidance. Built from evaluating 600+ candidates and personally hiring 15+ analytics professionals.

Technology Blueprint

Tool recommendations, build vs. buy analysis, vendor evaluation framework, and implementation sequence.

Governance Model

Request intake, prioritization framework, stakeholder communication, and how to say no gracefully.

90-Day Launch Plan

Week-by-week roadmap with milestones, quick wins, and decision points built in.

Career Framework

Progression ladder from Analyst to Director with competencies, compensation bands, and retention strategies.

Fit Assessment

This Is Built For
A Specific Company

$30M – $500M in annual revenue
Tried hiring analysts with mixed results
Know you need analytics but unsure how to build it
Budget for strategic investment, not a quick fix
Want to own the capability long-term

Not the Right Fit:

  • Quick dashboard project
  • Pre-revenue startups
  • Overnight transformation
  • Unwilling to invest in people

If you're looking for project-based consulting, visit the main site.

The Engagement

How We'll Work Together

01

Discovery

45 min call

We'll discuss your current state, goals, and whether this is the right fit. No obligation, no pitch. Just an honest conversation.

02

Assessment

1-2 weeks

I review your organization and prepare a tailored proposal with clear scope, timeline, and investment.

03

Deep Dive

Week 1-2

Stakeholder interviews, current state assessment, and alignment on vision, constraints, and success criteria.

04

Design & Build

Week 3-8

Team architecture, hiring strategy, technology roadmap, and governance framework. Built collaboratively.

05

Launch & Sustain

Ongoing

Execute the plan. Hire the team. Establish the foundation. Monthly advisory keeps momentum through year one.

Questions

Before You Decide

How is this different from hiring a recruiting firm?

Recruiters find candidates. I design the team architecture, create the roles, build the interview process, evaluate candidates alongside you, and then stay engaged to ensure the team actually delivers. Strategy + execution + sustained support.

What if we already have one or two analysts?

That's often the ideal starting point. We'll assess their strengths, design around them, and build a team structure that leverages existing talent while addressing gaps strategically.

Do you actually help with hiring, or just provide strategy?

I get hands-on with hiring. I've personally hired 15+ analytics professionals and evaluated over 600 candidates across my career. First as a recruiter, then as a hiring manager at Texas Instruments and Emerson Electric. I've sat in on 200+ interviews and know what separates great candidates from good ones.

I write job descriptions, design the interview process, participate in interviews, and evaluate candidates with you. You make the final call, but I'm in the room helping you assess technical and cultural fit.

What industries are the best fit?

My background is manufacturing, supply chain, and operations. I work best with companies that have operational complexity: manufacturing, logistics, distribution, and professional services organizations where data drives real decisions.

Can you help us hire a VP of Analytics?

Yes. I can help define the role, build the evaluation process, assess candidates, and serve as Fractional leader while you search. Once you find the right person, I help with onboarding and transition to ensure continuity.

What happens after the engagement ends?

You own everything: the playbooks, frameworks, processes, and team. The goal is self-sufficiency. I'm available for ongoing advisory at reduced rates, but only if you genuinely need it.

Next Step

Ready to Build a Team
That Actually Delivers?

Start with a private conversation. No pitch, no pressure. Just an honest assessment of whether this is the right path for your organization.

Confidential discussion
Response within 48 hours
I review every inquiry personally