Driving 20% Growth Through Structure and Leadership Clarity
Tradeport is a growing company operating in the financial trade services space.
When P.D. Love and Jake Seward assumed ownership from the company’s founder, the business was stable and operationally sound, but like many founder-led companies, much of the structure for running the business lived in experience rather than systems.
The company had momentum and opportunity, but needed clearer direction, stronger planning, and a framework to support sustainable growth under new leadership. P.D. and Jake understood the daily workings of the business but recognized a gap between running operations and running the business.
Tradeport needed:
- A clear structure for setting and achieving business goals
- Better visibility into performance through data and metrics
- A disciplined planning process to support growth
- Guidance on how to transition leadership effectively
- Connections to trusted business services in the region
Without these elements, growth would remain reactive rather than intentional.
The FocalPath® Approach
FocalPath® Coaching partnered with P.D. to bring structure and clarity to Tradeport’s leadership approach. The focus was on helping the company shift from operating day to day to leading with intention.
Through ongoing coaching and strategic guidance, FocalPath® helped Tradeport:
- Establish legitimate, measurable business goals
- Build planning habits that support long-term growth
- Track progress using meaningful data and performance indicators
- Strengthen leadership confidence during the ownership transition
- Create alignment around core values and shared priorities
FocalPath® also served as a connector, helping Tradeport build relationships with local business services to further support operational and strategic needs.
The Results
20% revenue growth over two years
Stable margins maintained throughout growth
Stronger alignment around core values and company goals
Improved company culture
Increased confidence in decision-making at the ownership level
“Thanks for all you have done for us this year (and every year). So much of our success can be attributed to the actions we have taken and perspectives we have adopted based on your coaching. We highly value our relationship and are looking forward to an amazing 2026!”
— Jake Seward, Vice President and Co-Owner, Tradeport
