The T2 Growth Letter
Bi-weekly growth intelligence from operators who've built, scaled, and exited three companies — including a KKR-backed portfolio company with seven consecutive Inc. 5000 rankings.
Real frameworks. Real exits. No fluff. Alternating issues from Todd and Tara Youngblood.
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What You'll Get Every Issue
One Deep-Dive Framework
A single, actionable growth framework from Todd or Tara — drawn from their experience building and exiting three companies.
A Paired Blog Post
Every issue links to a full-length blog post with the complete analysis, data, and step-by-step implementation guide.
One Immediate Action
Each issue ends with one specific action you can take this week to move the needle — no vague advice, no 90-day plans.
May–July 2026 Issues
Bi-weekly, alternating Todd & Tara
The Agency Model Is Broken — Here's What Operators Do Instead
After two decades of building and exiting product companies, we've fired more agencies than we can count. Not because they were bad — but because the agency model is structurally broken for companies that need results, not reports.
What KKR Actually Looks For (And How to Build for It)
When KKR invested in Sleepme, we went through one of the most rigorous due diligence processes either of us had experienced. Here's what they were actually evaluating — and why it matters even if you never plan to sell.
The 3 System Failures That Stall $1M–$5M Businesses
Most businesses that stall between $1M and $5M don't stall because of a bad product. They stall because of a broken system — usually in one of three places. Here's how to diagnose which one is holding you back.
Inside the Inc. 5000 Streak: 7 Years of Compounding Growth
Seven consecutive Inc. 5000 appearances isn't luck. It's a system. Here's the specific decisions we made in years 2–4 that created the compounding effect that carried us through years 5–7.
Why We Said No to the Higher Offer
We had three offers before the one we accepted. Two of them were for more money. Here's why we said no — and what the criteria were that actually made the difference.
How to Win Shelf Space at Target, Lowe's, and Every Major Retailer
I've been in the vendor room at Target, Lowe's, Walmart, and Costco more times than I can count. Here's the pattern I've seen in every successful pitch — and the mistake that kills most of them.
The Business Case for Sleep (What Every Founder Gets Wrong)
I built a company around sleep science. Here's what the research actually says about sleep, performance, and why the founders who optimize for recovery make better decisions and build more durable companies.
Your Authors
Dr. Tara Youngblood
Co-Founder, T2 Consulting
Sleep scientist, Forbes Business Council contributor, and TEDx speaker. Tara co-founded Chili Technology (ChiliPad / Sleepme), scaled it to a KKR-backed portfolio company, and holds 50+ patents. She writes about growth strategy, exit positioning, and founder performance.
Todd Youngblood
Co-Founder, T2 Consulting
Operator, inventor, and retail channel expert. Todd has managed $2B+ in revenue, served on the Target vendor committee, and built three companies from startup to exit. He writes about retail strategy, operational leverage, and building for institutional investment.
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