Divestiture

As someone who has bought and sold businesses many times, Ron can provide practical guidance on how to sell all or part of your small business. As a consultant, he has helped countless business owners sell all or part of their operations. Experienced and objective, Ron can help you negotiate the tricky waters of selling…

Turnaround Situations

Perhaps the most difficult challenge as an entrepreneur is turning around a poorly performing small business. Sturgeon and a pair of partners turned around a 700-employee multi-state auto salvage operation that they purchased from Ford Motor Company. It went from losing $1M a month to profitable in 24 months. If you need to zero in…

Auto Salvage Yard Owners

Ron has specialized knowledge of the auto salvage industry from over 30 years in the industry. He built one of the largest auto salvage operations in Texas before selling out to Ford Motor Company. He was a co-founder of the industry association United Recyclers Group (URG) in 1997, a limited partnership of over 300 automotive…

Ongoing Concerns

As an entrepreneur with a 30-year record of accomplishment in managing businesses for long-term growth and profitability, Ron can help your small business thrive. He has consulted extensively with clients on the key issues in finance, marketing, and management for small business owners for over 15 years. Strategic Planning for Profitable Growth for Small Businesses…

Start-Ups/Acquisitions

As an entrepreneur who has started and built businesses from scratch, Ron can give you an expert’s perspective on how to maximize your chances of striking gold with a small business start-up. In addition, he has purchased numerous small businesses and consulted extensively for clients buying businesses in a variety of industries. Structuring Offers to…

Green Weenies and Due Diligence

Lighthearted and fun, this presentation is based upon Ron’s second book, Green Weenies and Due Diligence. The book defines some of the more colorful terms from America’s boardrooms. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re drinking from a fire hose or herding cats in a meeting, you need to hear Ron’s talk. Among Ron’s most popular,…