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Great Companies Don't Need Their Founder in the Room

Welcome, I’m Scott Richards, 3x founder, 26-year CEO, and author of "What Good Is an Empire If You Can’t Take a Vacation?"

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I'll show you and your team exactly how to build a great company. ​​​​​​

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Companies with Engaged Teams
Report 23% More Profits

(Gallup)

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The 9 Core Competencies

Most companies struggle because they're missing one or more of these 9 areas. Get all of them right, and everything changes.

9 Core Competencies

Vision — Every great business starts with a clear picture of where it's going. I help you define your long-term destination and make sure every person on your team is aligned and rowing in the same direction.

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Customer — Your business exists to serve someone. I help you get crystal clear on who your ideal customer is, what they truly need, and how to consistently deliver an experience that keeps them coming back.

 

Goals — Big visions only become reality through focused execution. I break your long-term vision into meaningful 90-day priorities — called Rocks — so your team always knows what matters most right now.

 

Structure — The right people in the right seats changes everything. I help you design an organizational structure that's built for where you're going, not just where you've been.

 

People — Your team is your most valuable asset. I give you the tools to attract, assess, and develop the right people — and the clarity to make tough calls when someone isn't the right fit.

 

Data — Gut feelings are great, but numbers don't lie. I build a simple Scorecard of key metrics so you always have an honest, real-time pulse on your business's health.

 

Meetings — Most meetings are a waste of time, but the right meetings are where businesses are built. I install a proven meeting rhythm that keeps your team focused, accountable, and moving forward.

 

Process — If it only works when you're in the room, you don't have a business — you have a job. I help you document and simplify your core processes so your results are consistent, scalable, and no longer dependent on any one person.

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Exit — Whether your exit is five years away or twenty, the time to build for it is now. I help you grow enterprise value so that when the day comes, you have real options — and the freedom to choose on your terms.

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