Building Stronger Businesses for What’s Next

Common Questions

You might be asking questions like:

  • We've built a good business. What's the next step?

  • Why isn't growth translating into better profitability?

  • How do we become less dependent on the owner?

  • How do we develop our next generation of leaders?

  • Where should we focus first?

  • How do we build a more valuable business?

Building Business Value Starts with Clarity

Every business has opportunities to improve. The challenge is knowing where to focus first and which changes will make the biggest difference.

That's where the Business Value Assessment comes in.

Before making recommendations, I take the time to understand the business, identify what's working well, where opportunities exist, and what priorities will have the greatest impact moving forward.

Who I Work With

I typically work with founder-owned businesses that have reached an important stage in their growth.

Business Types:

  • Construction

  • Manufacturing

  • Distribution

  • Building Products

  • Industrial Services

Usually:

  • $5M-$20M revenue

  • 20-100 employees

Owners who are thinking about:

  • Growth

  • Leadership

  • Succession

  • Business value

How I Help

Build a Stronger Business

Identify opportunities to improve profitability, operations, and financial performance.

Develop Stronger Leaders

Build leadership capability and reduce owner dependency.

Increase Business Value

Strengthen the business for future growth, succession, or transition.

Why Owners Work with Me

Every business is different, so I begin by listening, asking questions, and taking the time to understand the business, the people, and the owner's vision for what's next.

From there, my role is to bring an outside perspective, share what I've learned over the years, and help ownership make thoughtful decisions that strengthen the business and move it toward their goals.

Learn More About My Approach

I work with founder-owned businesses to improve profitability, develop leaders, strengthen operations, and build long-term business value.

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Colleague Insights

  • "For well over twenty years I have done business with Ron Neary. I have witnessed his performance in varied management and leadership roles, within a variety of business organizations.  

    In my decades of experience, I know of no individual more capable of making a positive contribution to the success of any organization."     

    - Roger Gould    

  • “As a retired CEO of a multimillion-dollar company, Ron’s book Your Small Business Blueprint is a thorough handbook that anyone thinking about starting a business must read.

    An extensive deep dive into all aspects of starting a small business, including the tools to help you decide your path on the multitude of questions one must ask and answer before starting a business.

    Ron includes relatable examples that show how the “Hacks” are applicable, and each chapter builds the house that will be your business.

    - Kenneth W. Lehman

  • “Ron Neary demonstrates a depth of experience and easy communication style that will make him a valuable advisor to any new entrepreneur.  His book will give readers the confidence to build a business from the ground up!”

    - Laurel Seewer

  • Ron Neary’s Your Small Business Blueprint provides an indispensable, straightforward, step-by-step guide for entrepreneurs seeking to build a successful startup from the ground up. The book employs the pragmatic Hack Learning Formula, ensuring every chapter (Hack) addresses a specific business challenge with actionable solutions and strategies.

    Neary simplifies complex decisions by offering clear frameworks, like the "Five-for-Five Method" for choosing the best legal structure, and practical formulas for calculating gross profit per unit and determining profit potential. Ultimately, the book champions an empowering philosophy centered on three core lessons: learning never stops, change is constant, and continuous improvement is continuous.

    For anyone seeking a pragmatic, well-structured roadmap to launch and grow their venture, this blueprint is a necessity.

    - Dan Rundhaug, PHD. Executive Director IPEX, Davenport University

Let's start with a thoughtful conversation

Ron

Grand Rapids, Michigan 

Phone: 616-405-4934

Email ron@ronneary.com