ICP Diagnostic — Growth Operator Method

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About your company

Let's start with the basics

So we can contextualise your ICP profile correctly.

1. Company name *

Please enter your company name.

2. Your name and role *

Please enter your name and role.

3. Company website

4. Email *

Please enter a valid email.

5. LinkedIn company page URL

e.g. https://www.linkedin.com/company/your-company

6. The 3 keywords you most want to be found for *

One per line.

Please enter at least one keyword.

7. Which category best describes your company? *

Questions will adapt based on your answer.

Machinery or automation system manufacturer (A) Finished product manufacturer — food, pharma, cosmetics... (B) Co-packer / Contract manufacturer (C) Multi-brand agent or distributor (D) B2B consulting or industrial services (E)

Please select a sector.

Module 1

Your best customer

Think of your single best client — the one you wish you could clone. Answer with that specific company in mind.

8. Describe your single best client in your own words *

What kind of company are they? What makes them your best client?

Please describe your best client.

9. What industry are they in? *

Select all that apply.

Food & beverage Pet food Supplements / nutraceuticals Personal care / cosmetics Pharma / medical / biomedical Cannabis / hemp Chemical / industrial Home & garden / household Automotive Aerospace & defence Electronics / semiconductors Tobacco Battery / energy Tech startup / scale-up

Please select at least one industry.

10. How big is this type of company? *

Under 20 employees 20 – 100 employees 100 – 500 employees Over 500 employees

Please select a company size.

11. Where are they based? *

Select all that apply.

Italy DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) France / Benelux Iberia (Spain, Portugal) UK / Ireland Eastern Europe North America Latin America Middle East / Africa Asia-Pacific

Please select at least one geography.

12. Approximate annual revenue? *

Under €2M €2M – €10M €10M – €50M €50M – €200M Over €200M

Please select a revenue range.

13. How would you describe their market positioning? *

Premium — high margin, quality first, price is secondary Mid-market — quality matters but price is a factor Economy / commodity — price is the primary driver

Please select a positioning.

Module 2

The buyer persona

Zoom in on the specific person who buys from you. Who are they, what do they care about, how do they decide?

14. Who typically initiates the conversation with you? *

Owner / founder — has final authority Operations or production manager Technical or engineering manager Procurement or purchasing CEO / General Manager Commercial or marketing manager Project or product development manager

Please select an option.

15. Who has the final say on signing the contract or order? *

The same person who initiated — one decision maker Owner or CEO sign-off required Committee or board approval needed Finance or CFO is the final gatekeeper

Please select an option.

16. What does your buyer care about most when evaluating a supplier? *

Select up to 4.

Reliability and consistency of the service or product delivered Speed of start and fast response Price and ROI After-sales support and ongoing service Flexibility and ability to adapt to their needs One partner for everything — integrated solution Supplier reputation and track record Training and team autonomy after delivery Regulatory compliance and certifications Specialised technical expertise

Please select at least one option.

17. How would you describe the mindset of your ideal buyer? *

Select up to 2.

Growth-oriented — scaling fast, needs capacity now Efficiency-driven — wants to cut cost and waste Quality-obsessed — premium product or service, zero compromise Risk-averse — needs proof and references before committing Visionary — investing ahead of demand

Please select at least one option.

18. What do your best buyers say about working with you that you wish every prospect knew? *

Think of the best feedback you have received. What was the essence of it?

Please share some feedback.

Module 3

Pain points & buying triggers

What is actually driving your best clients to find you — and what are they afraid of when they do?

19. What is the main problem your best clients have when they first come to you? *

Select up to 2.

Insufficient capacity to handle current or future demand Too much manual work or inefficient processes — need automation Their current solution cannot handle new requirements or formats Negative experience with a previous supplier Lack of internal expertise to evaluate or execute the project No solution in place at all — starting from scratch Need a single partner that integrates multiple services or technologies Difficulty reaching new markets or customers

Please select at least one option.

20. If they don't solve this problem, what is the business consequence? *

Select all that apply.

Cannot fulfil orders or projects — losing revenue Cannot launch a new product, service or format Losing ground to faster or better organised competitors Margin erosion from inefficiency Risk of losing a key contract or client Regulatory compliance or certification issues

Please select at least one option.

21. What specific event typically triggers a prospect to reach out to you? *

Select all that apply.

Won a major new contract and needs capacity or expertise Launching a new product, service or format Current solution broke down, is obsolete or no longer sufficient Visited a trade show or event and saw the solution A competitor just invested and they fear falling behind Investors or board pushed for growth or efficiency Referral from a trusted contact in their network Work peak or seasonality that exceeds internal capacity

Please select at least one option.

22. What does your ideal client fear most about making this investment? *

Select all that apply.

The supplier won't perform as promised The supplier disappears after signing or delivery Hidden costs or uncontrolled project scope creep Wrong solution for their actual needs Their team won't be able to use or manage the solution Delivery or implementation timelines too long Loss of control over the process or project

Please select at least one option.

23. In your own words — what is the transformation you deliver? *

What does the client's situation look like 6 months after working with you? Be concrete.

Please describe the transformation you deliver.

Module 4

Deal dynamics

How deals actually happen — value, timing, source and why they stall or close.

24. Typical value of a single project or order? *

Under €50,000 €50,000 – €150,000 €150,000 – €500,000 €500,000 – €1,000,000 Over €1,000,000

Please select a deal size.

25. How long does a typical sales cycle run? *

Under 4 weeks 1 – 3 months 3 – 6 months 6 – 12 months Over 12 months

Please select a sales cycle length.

26. How do most new clients find you today? *

Select all that apply.

Word of mouth or referral from existing clients Trade shows and industry events LinkedIn — outreach or content Google search / SEO YouTube Agent or distributor network Returning client — repeat order or project Cold outreach by our team

Please select at least one option.

27. What typically causes a deal to stall or die? *

Select all that apply.

Budget not approved internally Prospect chose a cheaper competitor Decision delayed — no urgency Too many stakeholders, no internal champion Requirements mismatch — wrong fit from the start They decided to do nothing or postpone

Please select at least one option.

28. When clients come back for a second purchase, what does that typically look like? *

Same type of project or order — scaled up New project for a different product, format or need Expansion or upgrade of what was already delivered Broad expansion — multiple projects in parallel They refer us to other companies in their network

Please select an option.

Module 5

Competitive landscape

Honest answers here make the gap analysis significantly more actionable. What you lose to matters as much as what you win.

29. Who are the competitors your prospects most often mention? *

Name specific companies or types — be precise.

Please name your main competitors.

30. What category of competitor do you lose to most often? *

Established and recognised companies — known brand, more experience or scale Companies with lower price and faster delivery Local or regional competitor — proximity advantage The client decides to do everything in-house Do nothing — the prospect postpones or never decides

Please select an option.

31. When you WIN against a competitor, what is the real reason? *

Select all that apply.

We listened and customised the solution for their specific needs Faster delivery or response times Better after-sales support and ongoing service Integrated solution — one partner for everything Advisory — we helped the client understand what they actually needed Personal trust and relationship Specific technical expertise that others don't have We were more price competitive

Please select at least one option.

32. What do competitors do better than you — be honest? *

Select all that apply.

Brand recognition and market presence Lower upfront price Broader offer or more complete catalogue Faster lead times on standard solutions Stronger digital and marketing presence Larger service or distribution network

Please select at least one option.

33. What is the one thing no competitor can honestly claim that your company can? *

Your true differentiator. Don't be modest.

Please share your differentiator.

Module 6

Your solution

Specific questions based on your sector.

34. What type of machinery or systems do you manufacture? *

Select all that apply.

Primary packaging machinery (pouching, filling, sealing) Secondary packaging and end-of-line Robotics and industrial automation Transport and handling systems Food processing machinery CNC machining centres Printing and labelling Complete line integration Quality control and inspection

Please select at least one option.

35. How would you describe your main offer? *

Standard machine — configurable but not custom Semi-custom machine — standard base with adaptations Fully custom solution for each client Complete line integration — multiple machines and technologies Advisory and technical consulting beyond the machine

Please select an option.

36. How critical is after-sales service? *

Fundamental — it is a central part of our offer and differentiation Important — we offer it but it is not our main focus Secondary — clients manage maintenance internally Not applicable to our business model

Please select an option.

37. Describe the typical project — from order to installation.

34. What type of products do you manufacture? *

Select all that apply.

Packaged food products Beverages Supplements and nutraceuticals Cosmetics and personal care Pharmaceutical or medical products Industrial or chemical products

Please select at least one option.

35. Your production model is mainly: *

Fully in-house — everything done internally Hybrid — partly in-house, partly outsourced Primarily outsourced to contract manufacturers

Please select an option.

36. Main challenges in your production? *

Select all that apply.

Insufficient production capacity for demand Inconsistent quality or high reject rate Production costs too high Difficulty managing seasonality and peaks Setup and format changeover times too long Regulatory compliance and certifications

Please select at least one option.

37. Describe your typical production process and where you feel the most pressure.

34. What type of services do you offer? *

Select all that apply.

Manual packaging Automated packaging Promotional kits and bundles Labelling and customisation Warehousing and storage Picking and order preparation Transport and distribution Quality control and inspection

Please select at least one option.

35. How do you manage demand variability? *

Strong seasonal specialisation — managing peaks is our core Stable production with limited flexibility High flexibility — we handle both high volumes and small to medium runs Focus on large continuous volumes

Please select an option.

36. Additional services beyond packaging? *

Select all that apply.

Integrated warehousing Picking and order preparation Transport and logistics Returns management Customs and import/export services No additional services — packaging only

Please select at least one option.

37. Describe the typical project or order — product type, volumes, timelines.

34. Describe the portfolio of brands or technologies you represent *

Which brands do you represent? How do they complement each other?

Please describe your portfolio.

35. Your main role towards the end client? *

Product seller — we present and sell the technologies we represent Project consultant — we help the client define the optimal solution Solution integrator — we design and coordinate the complete implementation Mix — depends on the client and project complexity

Please select an option.

36. Criteria for choosing a new brand to add to your portfolio? *

Select all that apply.

Complementarity with brands already represented Quality and reliability of the technology Commercial terms and margins Marketing and technical support from the brand Reputation and track record of the manufacturer Presence in sectors where we want to grow Territorial exclusivity available

Please select at least one option.

37. Main challenges in your role as agent or distributor? *

Select all that apply.

Being recognised as a project consultant rather than just a salesperson Coordinating different brands and suppliers on a single project Building credibility with clients who don't know us yet Managing client expectations when multiple technologies are involved Finding new clients outside the existing network Differentiating from competing agents representing similar brands

Please select at least one option.

38. Describe the typical integrated project you deliver.

Which technologies combined, for which client, with what result.

34. What type of consulting or services do you offer? *

Select all that apply.

Mechanical engineering consulting Electronic / electrical engineering consulting Industrial automation and control Product development and prototyping Process optimisation and lean manufacturing Commercial and marketing consulting for industrial companies Technical and operational training Industrial project management Technical evaluation and due diligence

Please select at least one option.

35. How does your work with the client typically materialise? *

Reports and recommendations — we deliver analysis and action plans Direct implementation — we do the technical work ourselves Coaching and support — we work alongside the client's team Mix — depends on the project and client needs

Please select an option.

36. Main challenges in your consulting business? *

Select all that apply.

Finding new clients outside the existing referral network Communicating the value of consulting vs. the perceived cost Scaling without losing quality or depending on a few key people Reaching international clients outside the local market Differentiating from larger or cheaper consultants Managing dependency on one or a few main clients

Please select at least one option.

37. Describe the typical consulting project — scope, duration, deliverable.

Module 7 — Final section

Current messaging audit

We will compare what your ICP needs to hear against what your channels are actually saying.

38. What is the current headline or tagline on your website homepage? *

Paste it exactly as it reads. If you don't have one, write "none".

Please enter your website headline (or "none").

39. How would you honestly rate your website's ability to convert a cold visitor into a lead? *

1 — It's a digital brochure, converts nothing 2 — Has some information but no clear story or CTA 3 — Decent but not built around the buyer's pain 4 — Good, generates some inbound enquiries 5 — Strong, consistent lead generator

Please select a rating.

40. What does your LinkedIn content mostly talk about right now? *

Select all that apply.

Features and specifications of our products or services Photos of installations, deliveries or completed projects Client success stories and results Trade show and event presence Educational content — how to choose, what to avoid, industry insights Company news and team updates We barely post or have no active presence

Please select at least one option.

41. What does your YouTube channel contain? *

Select all that apply.

Demo videos of our products or services in action New product or service launches Client testimonials How-to and training content Trade show or event recordings We don't have a YouTube channel We have one but it's mostly inactive

Please select at least one option.

42. At trade shows or events — what is your current approach? *

Reactive — people approach and we answer questions Live demo or demonstration — draws visitors organically Scheduled demos or meetings with pre-booked prospects Full experience — demo + advisory + structured follow-up We don't attend trade shows or events

Please select an option.

43. If your ideal client landed on your website or LinkedIn today, would they immediately recognise themselves in your messaging? *

No — it's too generic, talks about us not them Partially — some of it resonates but it's inconsistent Mostly — but the transformation we deliver isn't made clear Yes — it's sharp, specific and speaks to their exact pain

Please select an option.

44. What do you already know isn't working in your current marketing or messaging?

Any gaps you already feel. No filter needed.

45. Is there anything else you would like us to know before we build your report?

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