Cloud Journey Group Named One of the Fastest-Growing Companies in the Southwest by Inc.com
- Kyle Schlotfelt
- 4 days ago
- 4 min read
Cloud Journey Group is proud to announce that we’ve been recognized on the 2025 Inc. Regionals Southwest list of fastest-growing private companies—coming in at #22, with a two-year revenue growth of 296%.
This recognition means a lot. It reflects the collective effort of a team that has remained committed to thoughtful, sustainable growth while helping clients around the world simplify complexity through Salesforce and Certinia. We’ve scaled from a small, agile team with a bold idea to a growing consulting firm with global reach—and this honor is one of many milestones on a journey that’s far from over.
About the Inc. Southwest Regionals List
The Inc. Regionals list is an extension of the annual Inc. 5000, which ranks the fastest-growing private companies across the United States. The 2025 Southwest Regionals focus on businesses based in Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, and Oklahoma, spotlighting those that have demonstrated exceptional growth and resilience.
To qualify, companies must meet strict criteria:
U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent as of December 31, 2023
Revenue-generating by March 31, 2021
Minimum revenue of $100,000 in 2021 and $1 million in 2023
Ranked based on percentage revenue growth over two years
This year’s Southwest honorees collectively posted an average growth rate of 162%, created thousands of jobs, and added billions of dollars to the regional economy.
We’re honored to be among them—especially in a state like Texas, where competition is steep, innovation is constant, and the entrepreneurial spirit runs deep.
Our Journey from Startup to Standout
Cloud Journey Group was founded in 2020, at a time when the world was changing rapidly and businesses everywhere were reevaluating how they operated. What started as a small, women-led consultancy with a deep understanding of Salesforce quickly evolved into something much more—a trusted implementation partner, a process-first guide, and a growth accelerator for SMBs navigating complex change.
We didn’t follow a traditional playbook. Instead, we wrote our own—one that emphasized customer experience over cookie-cutter solutions, transparency over jargon, and a commitment to meeting clients where they are, not forcing them into rigid frameworks.
In just under five years, we’ve grown from a handful of scrappy consultants to a global team with talent across every U.S. time zone, and additional resources in the UK, Canada, the Philippines, and Singapore. Today, we serve customers across industries and continents, helping them reimagine what’s possible with the Salesforce platform and our curated ecosystem of App partners.
Growth Rooted in Real Outcomes
Our 296% growth over two years wasn’t fueled by aggressive sales or flash-in-the-pan tactics. It came from doing the work—project by project, partnership by partnership—and from proving that high-growth companies don’t need to sacrifice quality or culture along the way.
We’ve helped clients:
Automate complex sales and marketing funnels
Build custom payment portals inside Salesforce
Optimize customer service operations
Modernize project management and resource scheduling
Create scalable accounting applications without ever leaving the Salesforce ecosystem
This breadth is by design. We believe Salesforce is a platform for real business transformation—not just CRM—and our clients trust us to deliver solutions that touch every corner of their operations.
A Team That Believes in Day One
We often say we’ve never lost our “Day One mentality”—that hunger, that curiosity, that drive to do better for our clients and ourselves.
Even as we approach our fifth anniversary, we’re still learning, experimenting, and evolving. We’ve empowered every team member to level up their skills, lead from where they are, and directly influence the future of CJG. Whether it’s launching new services, mentoring peers, or championing operational improvements, our people don’t just work here—they shape what we become.
It’s this internal culture of ownership and continuous improvement that fuels our external success. We know that building great solutions starts with building a great team.
A Word from Our Founders
Jessie Mead, Co-Founder & Chief Architect
“Building Cloud Journey Group has been one of the most fulfilling chapters of my career. Watching our team evolve from a few passionate consultants to a global force has been incredible. We’ve expanded our service offerings, formed amazing partnerships, and built a culture that empowers people to lead and grow. The best part? We’re still just getting started.”
Kyle Schlotfelt, Partner & CRO
“This milestone reflects the lessons we’ve learned and the trust we’ve earned over the past five years. We’ve grown steadily, always focused on delivering value and doing right by our clients. Looking ahead, we remain committed to thoughtful growth and to helping businesses use technology to run better and scale smarter.”
What’s Next for Cloud Journey Group
Growth isn’t just a metric for us—it’s a mindset. And it doesn’t stop here.
We’re continuing to invest in:
Deeper service specialization, including financial operations and AI readiness
Smarter delivery models, including fractional experts and managed services for post-implementation success
Expanding our App partner ecosystem, so clients have access to vetted tools that actually solve problems—not just add bells and whistles
As we scale, we remain committed to the same values that got us here: authenticity, collaboration, craftsmanship, and customer-first thinking. Whether you're a business just starting your Salesforce journey or looking to take your implementation to the next level, we’d love to connect.
Thank You
We couldn’t have made this list without our clients, partners, and team members who continue to believe in what we’re building.
Thank you for your trust, your hustle, and your shared vision for what technology can do when it’s implemented with purpose.
Here’s to the next chapter—one that we’ll write together.
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