Turnaround of DJ Equipment Company
The Challenge
The client had enjoyed several years of global leadership in the musical performance hardware industry, but new competition and changing distribution channel dynamics resulted in financial distress, leading to insolvency. We took over leadership in order to execute a rapid turnaround of the company’s prospects.
Three Keys to Success
Addressing the Product Portfolio
The company had relied heavily on the sale of one product through their initial stage of growth. This resulted in limiting their revenue growth opportunties. We created several additions to the product portfolio, including a lower-cost version for entry-level DJs, and a new product design to address home and mobile worker ergonomics. In addition, we successfully launched a range of new color options, creating a “collectibility” factor with our most enthusiastic customers, resulting in a significant boost to customer lifetime value.
Moving to OmniChannel
When we started the turnaround, the company had been selling exclusively through music equipment distributors world wide. We implemented a direct-to-consumer ecommerce strategy, created a web store, and added sales through Amazon and eBay. Wholesale distribution in the US was replaced with a rep to sell to retail chains, and smaller accounts were enabled to buy directly through a wholesale web account. Using this omnichannel approach enabled the company to return to positive cash flow with better profit margins.
Transparency with Creditors
The company was in default with its bank, and some private investors had provided short-term financing and were receiving no communications from the company. We implemented a policy of full transparency with creditors and provided every party with a report on plans to get cash flow back in a sustainable condition and timely updates on the company’s operating situation. Our communication substantially improved the working relationship with lenders and investors, and bought for the company valuable additional time necessary to avoid a bankruptcy.
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