Jireh Asphalt & Concrete
$2.7M → $6.5MAnnual revenue in 48 months while I served as General Manager.
Operator. Builder. Teacher.
English & Español
Build a business that works better without you doing everything.
I’m Ted Lopez, founder of Cornerstone Intelligence Co. I help business owners find where work gets stuck, decide what matters most, and coordinate the people and systems to move it forward.
The goal is practical: clearer responsibilities, more consistent follow-through, and a team that understands how the work gets done.
Business Health Check $997 · One payment · first ten paid clients
Business Health CheckWhat’s includedHuman perspective. Forward thinking.Discover a better way to work
What I’ve built
My track record as General Manager of Jireh Asphalt & Concrete
A pricing and capacity decision
A $1.2M/year wholesale account brought slower-season work but took capacity from retail jobs during the busy season. I explained the tradeoff to the owners and we proposed higher prices. The account gradually sent less work, freeing capacity for retail; revenue and profit both improved.
50 people
Structured one-on-ones across the crew, hiring through real interviews, and leadership and HR practices established during my time there.
Systems behind the work
CRM and follow-up systems, phone systems, Google presence and ad operations. A custom field-management app and CRM project with a developer.
In management since 18
Restaurants, dealerships, furniture stores, then construction: GM-level operating responsibility across four industries before founding Cornerstone.
Cornerstone Intelligence Co.
I founded Cornerstone to bring other service businesses the same operating approach: phones, CRM, follow-up, and practical AI, with clear scope and a named owner.
AI and business software change fast. We stay current, help choose what fits your business, and manage the setup and ongoing work agreed in your plan.
Figures supplied by Ted on October 9, 2026; account updated with his follow-up clarification.
Based in Marysville, WA. Working with service businesses across Snohomish County and remotely nationwide.
Meet Ted Lopez
In management since 18.
Built around the daily work.
I started managing at 18, in restaurants, then dealerships and furniture stores before construction. At Jireh Asphalt & Concrete, I took on the day-to-day responsibility of a general manager: a 50-person team, customers, crews, equipment, and the decisions that keep work moving.
Over 48 months, annual revenue grew from $2.7 million to $6.5 million. After we proposed higher wholesale prices, the account gradually sent us fewer jobs, freeing capacity for retail work; both revenue and profit improved. I founded Cornerstone Intelligence Co. to bring that operating approach to other service businesses: clearer responsibilities, connected systems, and practical follow-through.
Today I help owners work through the problems that keep coming back to them. We can work in English or Spanish.
Other ways to work directly with me
Fractional General Manager
Defined operating leadership without a full time GM engagement. Responsibilities, meeting rhythm, authority, availability, and fees are agreed before work begins.
Ask about Fractional GMStrategic advisory
Focused perspective on a specific business decision, operating challenge, or next move. Scope and fees are agreed separately.
Ask about advisoryRecognize the friction
A full calendar.
A business on hold.
You’re working hard. But too much of the business still runs through you. What feels most familiar?
Choose a challenge to explore a starting point. We will discuss your situation when we review your inquiry.
Decisions keep finding their way back to you. Start with clear ownership, repeatable routines, and a team that can move work forward.Leads, customer questions, and team handoffs need a next step and a person responsible for it. Make the gaps visible first.More tools can mean more places for work to get lost. Map the actual workflow before adding another piece of technology.The way I work
Understand the work.
Put the next steps in order.
People, process, and technology work best as one operation. Strengthen the connections, and the whole business can move forward.
Clear ownership. Capable teams.
People need to know what they own, how to make decisions, and where to go for support.
A rhythm the business can rely on.
Practical routines turn good intentions into consistent handoffs, priorities, and follow through.
Tools that support the work.
Connect your CRM, website, and practical AI around a process your team already understands.
Business Health Check
Work with me on
your next priorities.
Work with me through an optional Business Health Check: a 90-minute assessment and five concrete deliverables, including a separate 45-minute executive debrief to decide what deserves attention next.
$997One payment · first ten paid clients
01Executive summary
A concise view of where the business stands and the decisions that deserve your attention.
02Business health report
A practical review of direction, daily operations, financial visibility, people, customer experience, technology, growth, and how much depends on the owner.
03Opportunity matrix
See which opportunities matter, what they require, and where it makes sense to focus first.
04Roadmap for 90 days
A prioritized plan for the next 90 days, with a clearer order for the work ahead.
05Executive debrief
A separate 45-minute conversation to walk through the findings, answer questions, and clarify the next steps.
Scope and availability are confirmed before payment. Implementation is scoped and priced separately. You can use the findings to choose your next step.
Business Health CheckHow it works
One useful
step at a time.
- 01
Listen.
Understand what you’re trying to build, what’s working, and what keeps coming back to you.
- 02
Find the friction.
Look at the actual process, the handoffs, and where people lose time or information.
- 03
Set priorities.
Decide what needs attention first and agree on the scope, responsibilities, and next steps.
- 04
Coordinate the work.
Bring the appropriate team or specialists together around the agreed plan.
- 05
Teach and verify.
For implementation work, document the process, train the team, and check that they can use it.
From the work
Proof in progress
Video walkthroughs and client stories are on the way. For now, here’s what the work looks like:
Making room for retail work
At Jireh, a wholesale account worth $1.2 million a year kept us busy in slower months but took capacity from retail jobs during the busy season. I explained the tradeoff to the owners, and we proposed higher prices. The account gradually sent us less work, freeing capacity for more retail work, and both revenue and profit improved.
Credit from zero
Jireh had no credit lines when I arrived. I established them from scratch. Those credit lines became part of the financial footing for the company’s growth.
The fleet turnaround
Jireh’s trucks were breaking down and unreliable. The company moved to newer trucks and better equipment. Operating standards improved across the board.
Written case notes from my past work at Jireh. These are my account of the work, not client testimonials.
Where we can start
Start with what you know.
I know what I need.
Tell me about the service or system you already have in mind, including websites, customer follow-up, business systems, or team training. We’ll review the scope and who needs to be involved.
I know the problem.
Tell me what’s happening. We can discuss whether focused advice, operating support, or an implementation project is the right fit.
I need help deciding what to fix first.
The optional Business Health Check offers a broader review: a 90-minute assessment, an Executive Summary, Business Health Report, Opportunity Matrix, 90-Day Roadmap, and a separate 45-minute executive debrief.
Business Health Check: $997, one payment, for the first ten paid clients. Scope and availability are confirmed before payment. Implementation is scoped and priced separately. You can use the findings to choose your next step.
You can ask about implementation directly. A paid Health Check is optional.
Before we start
A few good
questions.
What does the $997 cover?
The $997 founding price is one payment for the first ten paid clients. It includes a 90-minute assessment, an executive summary, business health report, opportunity matrix, roadmap for 90 days, and a separate 45-minute executive debrief. Scope and availability are confirmed before payment. Implementation is separate.
Is implementation included?
No. The Health Check is a diagnostic and planning engagement. My paid engagements are contracted through Cornerstone Intelligence Co. Implementation is optional, scoped and priced separately.
Can we work in Spanish?
Yes. Ted works in English and Spanish. This page carries your selected language into your request.
What happens after I review my request?
Choose your service, then submit your contact details through our inquiry form. We review your request and discuss scope, availability and timing. An inquiry does not charge you or reserve a meeting.
What keeps coming back to you?
Tell me about your business and what you’d like to change. We can start there.
What do you need help with?
Choose a starting point. Then send your contact details so we can review your needs and the next step. There is no charge to inquire.
We will ask about your services, ideal customer, service areas, existing site, languages and tools during the project review. No need to prepare everything now.
Review the service and language in the form before sending. Your inquiry goes to Cornerstone Intelligence Co. for follow-up.
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Prefer email? ted@cornerintel.com
In preparation
Ideas from the work.
Field notes, books, and a future podcast: Built From the Ground Up (working title). More ways to learn, when they’re ready.