A New Blueprint for Beverage Entrepreneurs
Felicia Gallagher, Founder and Principal of ThreeStone Solutions, has made it her mission to change the way beverage founders think about growth. Through her upcoming book, Built Not Borrowed: A Beverage Founder’s Blueprint to Financial Freedom, Gallagher shares the financial frameworks and mindset shifts that have helped her unlock over $200 million in working capital and revenue growth throughout her career.
Set to launch before the end of 2025, Built Not Borrowed arrives at a pivotal time for the beverage industry. With access to capital tightening and investor expectations shifting, Gallagher’s message challenges the high-burn, fast-exit mentality that has dominated the startup scene for years. Her approach calls for building profitable, purpose-driven companies grounded in strong values — not just strong valuations.
From CFO to Founder: Building with Integrity
Gallagher’s journey from seasoned financial strategist to founder of her own boutique firm, ThreeStone Solutions, reflects her deep belief in sustainable entrepreneurship. The firm provides strategic finance and fractional CFO services to beverage and spirits founders, helping them scale with financial clarity and moral conviction.
Backed by mentors such as Matt White, CFO of Linde, Inc., and Kevin Foti, former President of Linde Inc., Gallagher has built a career defined by precision, faith, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Her achievements include recognition in Marquis Who’s Who, the 2025 Global Recognition Award, and dual Titan Awards for Outstanding Finance Executive (Platinum) and Outstanding CFO (Gold).
Redefining Success in a Capital-Constrained Era
Gallagher’s philosophy resonates deeply in an era where entrepreneurs are being urged to do more with less. “The foundation of every lasting business isn’t capital but character,” she says. “Build that first and the money will follow.”
That ethos lies at the heart of Built Not Borrowed, a practical playbook designed for founders who want to scale without compromising integrity or purpose. The book weaves Gallagher’s firsthand experiences with actionable tools for achieving financial freedom and operational balance — offering a refreshing counterpoint to the industry’s obsession with speed over sustainability.
The Three Pillars of Purposeful Profit
Guided by the values of Faith, Family, and Excellence, ThreeStone Solutions champions a holistic approach to business building. Gallagher’s vision extends beyond balance sheets and P&Ls — it’s about aligning profit with purpose, and money with meaning.
As beverage founders prepare for the challenges and opportunities of 2026, Gallagher’s message serves as both a wake-up call and a roadmap: success isn’t borrowed from investors or trends. It’s built, one principled decision at a time.
For more information, visit www.threestonesolutions.com or contact Felicia Gallagher at fgallagher@threestonesolutions.com.
