I would argue that the entire corporate structure is designed like this. I've seen it in every industry I have worked in, it's a quarter by quarter slog to see

I would argue that the entire corporate structure is designed like this. I've seen it in every industry I have worked in, it's a quarter by quarter slog to see some decrease in cost and increase in profit. It's part of reason that I feel like everyone is looking for that fabled "exit" and building a sustainable business just doesn't really exist..