
How Founders Can Scale Smarter with Strategic Branding, Marketing, and Ops
The DTC Growth Playbook
Funded? Ready to scale? This free guide reveals the systems, strategies, and structure used by product brands that go from concept to retail shelf — without burning out.

Includes bonus access to book a free 30-min Growth Strategy Session
You’ve got a great product.
Maybe even some traction.
But growth is stalling, ops are messy, or the retail pitch is still on pause.
This playbook distills 25+ years of experience helping product-based businesses scale smarter — from Shopify to shelf. If you're navigating retail, DTC, digital, and sourcing all at once… this is where to start.

“Your website isn’t just for selling — it’s also for validating. Investors, buyers, and customers all ask the same question: Can I trust this brand?”
– The DTC Growth Playbook, Chapter 4
Who's This Guide For
What You'll Learn
CEOs and COOs overwhelmed by growth complexity
OEMs entering U.S. markets with no in-house team
Brands preparing for retail expansion
Creators and influencers launching DTC lines
Funded founders scaling their product business
Why most DTC brands stall — and how to fix it
What you need to land buyers at Lowe’s, Home Depot, and more
How to integrate operations with your marketing strategy
How to align branding, website, and social proof for retail buyers
When to scale paid ads (and when not to) for optimal performance



Who We Are
T2 Consulting is a growth agency for product-based businesses ready to scale.
From operations to marketing to retail sales strategy, we help brands connect the dots — and move faster with less friction.
Clients include DTC brands, influencers launching product lines, global manufacturers, and retail-ready businesses aiming for Walmart, Lowe’s, and more.
Led by co-founders Todd and Tara Youngblood — with 25+ years of success launching and scaling product brands.
Get the Strategy Framework Used by Today’s Most Successful DTC Brands
