Expert Consulting Solutions
for Small Business Improvement, Growth, & Success
ADvantage Consulting MKE excels in providing tailored consulting services that drive strategic growth and operational excellence. Trust our experience and passion for continuous improvement to deliver helpful insights and effective solutions for your business challenges.
Gain your competitive advantage • Solving problems for small businesses
ADvantage Consulting MKE:
Who We Are
Overview:
Established in 2025, ADvantage Consulting is a Milwaukee-based consultancy dedicated to helping small businesses achieve operational excellence through continuous improvement (CI) methodologies. We specialize in Lean, process mapping, workflow optimization, and strategic problem-solving for local businesses.
With a commitment to delivering tailored solutions and actionable insights, ADvantage empowers businesses to unlock their full potential and achieve sustainable growth. We bring a wealth of expertise and dedication to understanding and meeting the unique needs of each client.
Mission Statement:
To empower small businesses in the Greater Milwaukee Area to streamline operations, reduce waste, and improve profitability through custom continuous improvement strategies.
Vision:
To become the go-to partner for small business operational improvement and excellence in southeastern Wisconsin.
In addition to continuous improvement consulting services, ADvantage is highly engaged in the local community. At least one day per month, every “4th Friday”, I am participating in a community or philanthropic event! Please consider donating to these great causes.
Meet your ADvantage consultant: Austin Dostalek
Austin was born and raised in Wisconsin and has always had a curiosity for process improvement and entrepreneurship. He is an avid Wisconsin sports fan and will frequently be found cheering on the Brewers, Packers, and Badgers (On Wisconsin!). Especially in the summer, Austin relishes in many of Milwaukee’s festivals, concerts, and beer gardens. He also enjoys supporting local businesses, organizations, and charities whenever possible.
Austin Dostalek is a dynamic operations and continuous improvement leader with nearly 15 years of experience driving organizational performance in manufacturing and warehousing operations. With a strong foundation in Lean, Six Sigma, and project management, Austin has successfully led operational transformations, cost-saving initiatives, and culture-building efforts. He has developed and implemented an Operational Excellence framework across multiple facilities, led cross-functional teams on strategic investments, and facilitated more than $1 million in cost savings through continuous improvement efforts. His ability to coach, mentor, and engage frontline teams has consistently driven measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and employee engagement.
Austin’s career includes progressive leadership roles where he managed warehouse operations, enhanced cross-functional teamwork, collaboration, and development initiatives, and championed continuous improvement vision, strategy, and implementation. Recognized for his practical problem-solving skills and data-driven approach, he has also earned accolades such as the CEO’s Award for Continuous Improvement & Safety Excellence. With both an MBA and a BS in Industrial Engineering, Austin combines technical expertise with a people-centric leadership style to drive sustainable success in complex operational environments.
Your ADvantage Consulting Services
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Continuous Improvement Consulting
Lean assessment • Waste elimination
5S • Visual management
Root cause problem solving
Process mapping • Value stream mapping (VSM)
Standard work & process documentation
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Continuous Improvement Training
CI & Lean Foundations
5S & 8 Wastes
Problem Solving Workshops
Standard Work Workshops
Classroom & hands-on learning
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Operational Excellence Strategy & Coaching
CI & OpEx advisor
Build CI programs & culture
Strategy development & deployment
Establish metrics & targets that matter
Project management
Facilitation
Contact ADvantage
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“4th Friday” Philanthropy - Donate Today!
In addition to continuous improvement consulting services, ADvantage is highly engaged in the local community. At least one day per month, every “4th Friday”, I am participating in a community or philanthropic event!
Please consider donating to these great causes!
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Austin Dostalek
Founder & President, ADvantage Consulting MKE
Jackson Sparks Foundation
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#Jerseys4Jackson
Mel’s Charities
Mel’s Charities supports a variety of causes including veteran support, addiction prevention, and community development projects throughout Ozaukee County.
MACC Fund
Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer
The MACC Fund’s goal, with your help, is to find a cure for childhood cancer and related blood disorders by providing funding for research
American Lung Association (ALA)
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American Heart Association (AHA)
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From humble beginnings, the AHA has grown into the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. A shared focus on cardiovascular health unites our more than 35 million volunteers and supporters as well as our more than 3,300 employees. Learn more about our lifesaving history.
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer worldwide, and stroke ranks second globally. Even when those conditions don’t result in death, they cause disability and diminish quality of life. We want to see a world free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
Danceworks MKE
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Our classes, programs and performances are dedicated to helping every student of the arts reach their fullest potential, both physically and mentally. We believe that all people benefit from dance and other arts activities. We strive to create an environment in which each student develops self-discipline, self-confidence and enthusiasm for the performing arts.
United Way
United Way seeks to improve lives around the world to advance the common good. True to our founding spirit, whenever there is a need in our communities, United Way is there. We bring a comprehensive approach to every challenge, actively listening and responding to local needs. Our reach across tens of thousands of communities means we can share innovations and scale impact to improve lives around the world.
Northern Ozaukee:
https://unitedwayno.org/Donate
Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County:
Brewers Community Foundation (BCF)
Brewers Community Foundation harnesses the pride, passion and commitment of Brewers fans, players and other supporters to positively impact the lives of children and their families in Greater Milwaukee and Wisconsin. To be thoughtful, dependable, philanthropic leaders actively engaged in providing needed financial support and leadership consistent with our mission. Funding efforts shall strategically extend financial support to nonprofits that provide quality programming in the areas of health, education, recreation and basic needs, with a particular focus on low-income and disadvantaged youth and their families.
Habitat for Humanity
Together, we build a better future.
Habitat for Humanity is a movement of people in your local area and around the world, working together to build more prosperous and vibrant communities by making sure everyone has a safe, affordable place to call home.
ALS Association
ALS robs people of the ability to walk, talk and eventually breathe. We need your help to find a cure. ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. There is no cure for ALS yet.
Aurora Healing & Advocacy Services
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As one of only a few treatment programs in the country that’s part of a health system, Aurora Health Care helps survivors get more of the services they need from a single source. We offer emergency care, counseling, emotional support and forensic nursing. Our providers work together to help survivors receive the individualized care and services they need to feel whole again. Our services are making a positive and lasting impact: Many survivors reclaim joy and peace of mind.
Susan G. Komen
Our mission is to save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.