Your bridge to the U.S. market: End-to-end consulting for international companies
The United States represents one of the most lucrative consumer markets in the world. For an international company, a successful launch is a game-changer. But the path to entry is complex, filled with unique regulatory, financial, and logistical challenges that can create significant risk and delay.
We remove that uncertainty. Eightfold Coach acts as your dedicated U.S. strategic partner, providing a comprehensive, hands-on approach to launch and scale your brand in America, guiding you every step of the way.
OUR ROLE
We are more than consultants; we are your fractional executive team on the ground in the United States. We embed ourselves in your vision to build and manage the four pillars of a successful U.S. operation:
Strategy
Crafting the precise go-to-market plan for your brand.
Finance
Building the financial models and corporate structure for profitability and investment.
Operations
Assembling the entire supply chain, from importation to the warehouse shelf.
Sales
Establishing the distribution and retail partnerships to drive revenue.
OUR PHASED APPROACH
We have developed a structured, three-phase framework to de-risk your investment and accelerate your path to profitability. This disciplined process ensures no detail is overlooked and that your U.S. entity is built on a rock-solid foundation.
Phase 1: Foundation & Strategy (Months 1-3)
The critical first step is building the complete legal, regulatory, and strategic groundwork before a single product ships.
• U.S. Corporate Structure & Financial Modeling
• In-Depth Market and Competitor Analysis
• FDA Regulatory & Label Compliance
• Pricing and Channel Strategy
• 5-Year Financial Projections & Budgeting
Phase 2: Operational Architecture (Months 4-6)
Next, we construct the physical and digital infrastructure required for seamless operations.
• U.S. Banking & Merchant Services Setup
• Selection of Import, Logistics, and 3PL Partners
• E-commerce Platform Strategy (Amazon, Shopify)
• Initial Outreach to Beverage Distributors & Brokers
• Building the Sales & Marketing Toolkit
Phase 3: Go-to-Market & Scale (Months 7-12+)
With the foundation in place, we execute the growth plan, managing the day-to-day of your U.S. business.
• Leading Negotiations with Retailers & Distributors
• Inventory Management & Demand Forecasting
• Sales Pipeline Management & KPI Monitoring
• Ongoing Financial Oversight & Reporting
• Positioning for Future Fundraising & Expansion
WHY PARTNER WITH US?
We transform the complexity of the American market into a clear and profitable action plan. We act as your local strategic partner, ensuring a safe, structured, and growth-ready entry, avoiding the costly mistakes most companies make when attempting to enter alone.
Bicultural & Operational Fluency
We are your on-the-ground team, seamlessly navigating the nuances of the U.S. business landscape while fully understanding your company's home culture and vision. We are the perfect bridge between your headquarters and your American ambitions.
Proven CPG & Beverage Track Record
We bring a playbook that has already delivered results. Our team has direct, hands-on experience co-founding and structuring U.S. operations for beverage brands like Santa Tierra Mezcal and Fat Miilk Vietnamese Coffee.
Investor-Ready From Day One
With a background in Venture Capital and Family Offices, we build your U.S. entity with the financial discipline required to attract future investment. We ensure every dollar of your capital is deployed with maximum efficiency.
Are you ready to bring your brand to the United States?
Let's discuss your vision and build your American success story together.