Peer Mentoring for Gift Shop Owners...

Peer Mentoring For Gift Shop Owners—A Gift That Keeps On Giving! The present hasn’t had all that much to offer gift shop owners; more than a few customers have been more willing to look than buy recently. But change is in the air—the downturn seems to be coming to a close, and the future is beginning to look at least a bit brighter. That means opportunities are on the horizon, if...

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, this talk keeps...

You’ll Never Guess What Happened o...

In this unusual presentation, Ron discusses how to handle bankers from a very practical and experienced point of view. Living in a mobile home (eventually it became a double wide) after his dad died, he had no money so he had to borrow on his way to the top. A must-attend presentation for any aspiring...

The Care and Feeding of Bankers: A Guide...

In this eye-opening presentation, Ron shares some practical advice on how you can find the right banker and nurture the relationship. “Few things are as important in starting or growing a business as having a solid relationship with the right banking professionals,” says Sturgeon. With homespun humor, Ron shares what you as a business owner (or aspiring business owner) need...

Mr. Mission Possible 18 Tenets of Succes...

Ron Sturgeon’s success as a businessperson isn’t accidental. He’s built successful businesses in areas as diverse as auto salvage and software development. Ron knows the principles that create lasting success in business apply no matter what the enterprise. With stories from his time as a small start-up, as well as lessons he learned in corporate boardrooms at Ford...

Why Aren’t You Achieving Extreme S...

As a consultant Ron discusses what holds many business owners back. Inspiring, humorous, and enlightening, Ron will give you the ideas and the tools that you need to get better results. A must-attend presentation for those who are ready to walk that path that leads to extreme...

Potholes and Keyholes...

With a creative spin that’s uniquely Ron, he will captivate attendees with practical solutions to the problems [potholes] that are faced by all entrepreneurs. As always, this seminar draws heavily upon Ron’s experience and includes his candid stories on topics ranging from handling an IRS audit to improving sales productivity. As a businessperson, Ron gets results....

Management Tools for Extreme Success...

Have you ever wondered what makes some business owners worlds better than others at management? Why not ask someone who knows! Ron Sturgeon has built several multi-million dollar businesses from scratch because he knows how to get the most from his people consistently. He’ll share the tools and techniques that will transform you into a 7th degree black belt in “real...

But Ron, All I need is More Money...

Most entrepreneurs think their only problem is that they just need more money. Although that can certainly be true, the world is awash in money, and usually these growing businesses have much deeper issues. “My experience has been that there is plenty of money for business owners who have sound plans for growth and a sound business foundation,” says Sturgeon. Ron discusses...

Peer Benchmarking for Fence Contractors...

Peer Consulting For Fence Contractors Can Boost Your Profits! As long as there are neighbors (not to mention horses, livestock and predators), there’ll be a need for fences. That means that in good times and bad, there’s a need—and an opportunity—for fence contractors. But are you ready to make the most of those fence building opportunities? Will your firm be the one to get the...