ABOUT US

A Business Consulting Firm Built on Integrity and Results

8 Furlong Consulting was founded on a straightforward belief: that small and mid-sized businesses in South Carolina deserve access to the same caliber of strategic guidance that large corporations rely on. We are a business consulting firm based in Chapin, SC, and we work with business owners across the state to help them build stronger, more profitable organizations.
25+

Years of Executive Experience

HOW WE GOT HERE

Our Story

The name “8 Furlong” is not just a brand — it is a philosophy. A furlong is a unit of measurement used in horse racing, and eight furlongs make up one mile. The race is never won in a single stride; it is won by running each furlong with focus, discipline, and strategy. That is exactly how we approach business consulting. We work with our clients one phase at a time, building the systems, strategies, and capabilities needed to cross the finish line and sustain success beyond it.

WHAT DRIVES US

Our Mission Statement

To be a trusted partner to our clients, providing them with the strategic guidance and support they need to achieve their business goals. We are committed to delivering measurable results and building long-term relationships based on trust, integrity, and a shared commitment to success.
Our Team

The People Behind The Work

Behind every strategy we deliver is a team of dedicated professionals who bring a diverse range of skills and real-world business experience to the table. Each member of the 8 Furlong Consulting team is committed to understanding your business, your goals, and the challenges standing between where you are and where you want to be. We do not send junior staff to handle senior problems. When you work with us, you work directly with the people who have the knowledge and the track record to make a meaningful difference in your business.
8 Furlong Consulting Chief Executive Officer Paul LaRosa
Paul LaRosa

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Financial Officer 8 Furlong Consulting Melynda Wright
Melynda Wright, CPA

Chief Financial Officer

Chief Sales Officer 8 Furlong Consulting Carrie Cronan
Carrie Cronan

Chief Sales Officer

Chief Marketing Officer 8 Furlong Consulting John Harden
John Harden

Chief Technology Officer

Mckinley Grubb

Director of Digital Marketing

Our Clients

TRUSTED BY BUSINESSES ACROSS SOUTH CAROLINA

Get in touch

LET'S WORK TOGETHER

Ready to Start the Conversation?

If you are looking for a consulting firm who will invest in your success as much as you do, we would like to hear from you. Reach out to schedule a complimentary consultation.

Info@8FurlongConsulting.com

(803-298-9838