Speed and growth are synonymous with startups. But sometimes, too much change too fast can pose a challenge. At least, that’s according to Amir Azarbad, the president and chief revenue officer at Inspirant Group.

Back in the fourth quarter of 2019, his consulting firm was thriving. The company had experienced rapid growth in its first three years of business, tripling its staff and revenue year over year in 2018 and 2019. As it closed out its most successful year to date, the startup was only picking up speed...