Business Building Programs

Helping Entrepreneurs Build Businesses That Work!

Building PROFITS

Steps To Earning More, Working Less & Living The Life You Want

Earn More, Work Less & Live The Life You Want You Can’t Get Rich With Your Head In A Ditch

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Entrepreneurs Grow & Don’t Stay Stuck!

  • Build Your Business To Give You What You Want
  • Know What You Want & Have A Plan To Make It Happen
  • Stay Focused & Keep Moving Towards What You Want
  • Make Tough Decisions To Always Grow & Make A Profit

Implement Your Business $uccess Blueprint!

  • Let Go To Grow, Get Organized & In-Control
  • Replace Yourself With Business Systems
  • Build An ‘On-Purpose…On-Target!’ Business!
  • Build A Systemized & Organized Business!
  • Build Financial, Pricing & Profit Systems!
  • Build Operational Systems!
  • Build Customer, Marketing & Sales Systems!
  • Build People & Leadership Systems!
  • Build Equity & Wealth Systems!
  • Enjoy The Benefits Of A Business That Works!

Make Plans To Achieve The Results You Want

  • Set, Write, Track & Achieve Your Targets & Goals
  • Continuously Improve & Build Your Perfect Business

Entrepreneurs are different than most business people. They’re always building, growing, moving and taking their companies to the next level. They don’t get stuck, tread water or stay put in the same place doing the same things over and over. Entrepreneurs know what they want, make tough decisions and then go make it happen. In order to get your business to work, you’ve got to get unstuck, move forward, and let go to grow. Learn how to run your business like an owner: well rewarded and in-control instead of an over-worked, under-paid, make every decision control freak. Transform your company by replacing yourself with systems to achieve bottom-line results, wealth and freedom. Learn the 7 steps to earning
more, working less & living the life you want. Build financial, operational, ustomer, marketing, sales, people and leadership systems to build your perfect business. George Hedley, the bestselling author of Get Your Business to Work! and an “Entrepreneur of the Year” award winner, will share his proven ‘Business $uccess Blueprint’ to build and grow your business.

Printable Version: Get Your Business To Work

How To Take Your Company To The Next Level

How To Take Your Company To The Next Level!

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Don’t Wait! Get Your Business Growing Now!

  • Rework your business to grow & make a profit
  • Rebuild your finances, cash-flow & profit
  • Revamp your organizational systems
  • Reenergize your people & rescind poor performers
  • Reduce your overhead & cost of doing business
  • Reanalyze your equipment program
  • Revolutionize your marketing & sales
  • Reinstall new project delivery systems
  • Refocus your project & customer targets
  • Reorganize your management team
  • Revitalize your subcontractors & suppliers
  • Reinforce Long Time Loyal Customer Relationships
  • Track Customer Contacts To Stay In Touch
  • Show Customers You Care & Get Lots Of Referrals
  • Design Marketing Packages, Materials & Brochures
  • Develop An Effective Mailing Program
  • Design A Winning Website
    The worst is over and it’s time to face reality, start growing and making a profit. Your old business model won’t work today. You must make positive changes and do what’s necessary to get back on track and start thinking like entrepreneurs. Successful entrepreneurs are different than most business people. They’re always building and taking their companies to the next level. They don’t get stuck, tread water or stay put in the same place doing the same things over and over. Entrepreneurs know what they want, make tough decisions and then go make it happen. In order to get your business to work, you’ve got to set clear goals, implement a proactive marketing and sales program, replace yourself with systems, get your finances in order, build a management team and get your business growing again. George Hedley, the best-selling author of “Get Your Business To Work!” and an “Entrepreneur of the Year” award winner, will share his proven ‘Business $uccess Blueprint’ to build your business.

    What They Say About This Program:

    “Thank you for the outstanding job. It was obvious that you‘captured’ the crowd instantly and kept them the entire program. Your blend of common sense, innovative ideas and humor was appreciated by all in attendance.” 
    – Curt Peterson, EVP, AGC

    “We can count on you to deliver hard-hitting programs that meet personal growth and business management needs. Your programs inspire excellence and keep them coming back for more!”
    – Pam Wagner, VP, National Utility Contractors Assn.

    Printable Version: Get Your Business To Work In Any Economy

    12 Steps To Re-Vive Your Business

    12 Steps To Re-Vive Your Business

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    Get Your Business Working Now!

    1. Re-Bound From Negative Thinking to A Higher Level
    2. Re-Start With A Clean Slate
    3. Re-Balance To Gain Freedom & Wealth
    4. Re-Visit Your Competitive Advantages
    5. Re-Tool How Your Do Business
    6. Re-Finance Your Investment For Growth
    7. Re-Structure Your Organizational Chart
    8. Re-Focus What You Offer Customers
    9. Re-Build An Exciting New Company
    10. Re-Vamp Your Play Book
    11. Re-Fresh To Reenergize Your Batteries
    12. Re-Live Your Dream & Make It Become Reality

    Get Your Business Working Now! In a tough economy, a lot of business people get stuck. They tread water or fall into a rut of doing the same things over and over. Successful entrepreneurs are different. Instead of waiting for circumstances to change, they’re always looking for ways to grow and adapt. In this session, you’ll learn how to begin building your business from where it is today no matter what’s happening in your market. You’ll discover better ways to present your company’s services, new ways to stay in touch with customers and show them you care, and how to become an expert partner who can deliver what your customers need. George Hedley, the best-selling author of Get Your Business to Work! and an “Entrepreneur of the Year” award winner, will share his proven ‘Business $uccess Blueprint’ to build your business.

    What They Say About This Program:

    “Thank you for the outstanding job. It was obvious that you‘captured’ the crowd instantly and kept them the entire program. Your blend of common sense, innovative ideas and humor was appreciated by all in attendance.” 
    – Curt Peterson, EVP, AGC

    “We can count on you to deliver hard-hitting programs that meet personal growth and business management needs. Your programs inspire excellence and keep them coming back for more!”
    – Pam Wagner, VP, National Utility Contractors Assn.

    How To Build A Systemized Company That Always Makes A Profit

    How To Build A Systemized Company That Always Makes A Profit!

    Workshop or Seminar

    Purpose & Priorities To Achieve The Results You Want

    • Define Your Vision, Values & Profit-Driven Priorities
    • Get Organized & In Control Of Your Company
    • Set & Track Clear Targets & Goals

    Draft Your Business Success Blueprint

    • Replace Yourself With Operational Systems
    • 7 Steps To Create & Install Systems:
    • – Finances & Accounting
    • – Estimating & Pricing
    • – Operations & production
    • – Marketing & Sales
    • – Leadership & People
    • – Grow Equity & Build Wealth

    Always Make A Profit

    • Learn The 12 Step Formula To Always Make A Profit!
    • Accurate Markup Rates
    • Work “On” Your Business
    • Continuously Improve

    An “Entrepreneur of the Year” award winner shares his proven ‘Business $uccess Blueprint’ and to build your business to work the way you want it to. You can produce consistent results every time without your full time supervision. Run your business like an owner: well rewarded and in-control instead of an over-worked, under-paid, hands-on, do-everything, make-everydecision, stressed-out control freak. Transform your company into a systemized and organized growing business that delivers bottom-line results, builds equity, wealth and freedom.

    Draft your ‘Business Success Blueprint’ and get your business to produce consistent results. Define your vision, mission & priorities. Set and track targets and goals for sales, overhead, profit and equity. Learn the 7 steps to create and install systems for your finances, estimating, field operations, project management, administration, accounting, marketing, sales, people management and leadership. Implement the 12 Step Formula to always make a profit and calculate accurate labor, equipment, overhead and profit markup. Create action plans to continually work “on” improving your business. Includes a detailed handout with lots of examples, systems, procedures, checklists and guidelines to organize, systemize, track, streamline and improve your business. Every entrepreneur, business owner or manager will benefit. Presented with enthusiasm, high energy and lots of action.

    What They Say About This Program:

    “On behalf of both associations, thank you for a great job! Your
    presentations and style were both energetic and motivating.
    – Bart Carrigan, EVP, Michigan Chapter, AGC
    – John Mass, EVP, Greater Detroit Chapter, AG

    “You did it! You conducted an excellent, thorough, comprehensive

    presentation. Attendees have told me that your presentation was
    one of the best they’ve ever seen at an ICAA convention and
    we’ve been doing this for 19 years. So, hats off to you!
    You were excellent!” – Michael Kwart, ED, Insulation Contr. Assn

    Printable Version: The Business Success Blueprint

    What Leading Companies Do To Remain Market Leader

    What Leading Companies Do To Remain Market Leaders

    Workshop or Seminar

    Learn How To Become A Market Leader

    • Set Your Company Apart
    • Maximize Your Market Share
    • Improve Your Bottom-Line

    Implement The Eight Great Traits

    • Develop A Passionate Purpose & Inspiring Vision
    • Set Clear Written Targets & Goals
    • Structured Organization & Accountable Responsible Team
    • Systems Run The Business
    • Know The Numbers & Make Huge Profits
    • Different Unique Focused Delivery System, Service or Product
    • Pro-Active Sales & Marketing System Delivers Fast Growth
    • Business Creates Equity & Builds Wealth

    Leading companies have eight key success factors that set them apart from their competition and allow them to maximize their bottom-line. Learn how to redesign your company and differentiate it from others by implementing all of these success factors: vision; targets and goals; structured organization with accountable management team; clear focus on profitability; unique and different product or service; pro-active sales and marketing; operational systems; and the company builds equity and wealth. Presented by George Hedley, author of the bestselling book: ‘Get Your Business to Work!’

    Printable Version: The Eight Traits Of Great Companies

    How To Balance Your Business & Personal Life To Get What You Want

    How To Balance Your Business & Personal Life To Get Everything You Want

    Keynote or Seminar

    You CAN Get Everything In Life You Want!

    • Know What You Want
    • Have a Written Plan To Get There
    • Always Track & Make Progress Towards What You Want

    Balance Your Business & Personal Life!

    • Live an Active & On-Purpose Balanced Life
    • Draft Your Life Purpose Statement
    • Discover Your Passions, Gifts & Success Qualities
    • Take Control of Your Career & Future
    • Set Personal & Professional Goals & Priorities

    Combine Personal Priorities & Business Success

    • Find Financial Freedom & Financial Security
    • Seek Opportunity, Take Responsibility & Risks
    • Contribute To Your Company & Community
    • Get Excited About Making a Difference
    • Become The Best You Can Be!
    You can get everything in life you want!

    An exciting fulfilled life starts with knowing your personal purpose, mission and priorities. Learn how to balance your personal and professional life to enjoy all of your time while maximizing the results you want to achieve. Set positive goals in balance with your personal vision as you contribute to your company, family and future. Make a difference by living a life of significance.

    Design your “On-Purpose” life!
    Discover what you want in life, design a plan to get it, track your progress and always move towards getting what you want. Family, friends, finances, fun, faith and freedom or business and career – you can make it happen in an organized, meaningful and rewarding way. Presented by a formerly stressed-out and overworked $50 million business owner in a fast-paced, fun & enthusiastic style with real life ideas that work.

    What They Say About This Program:

    “Priority Magic was FANTASTIC!!” Life is full of decisions. Written goals and a plan give direction and cause to daily living.”
    – Dave Brakesman, V.P. Erin Madison Co.

    “Based on the lively response at the conclusion of your speech, I would say you struck some nerves.”
    – Robert Davis, V.P. CB Commercial

    “Thank you for your “AWESOME” presentation today. In addit

    ion to some good information, you gave us humor & magic!”
    – Ann Broderick, C.P.A. Program Chairman

    Printable Version: On-Purpose…On-Target

    Building LEADERS

    How Leaders Achieve Bottom-Line Results Thru People

    How Leaders Achieve Bottom-Line Results Thru People

    Keynote or Seminar

    Leadership In Changing Times

    • Thrive In The Ever Changing Business Marketplace
    • Try New Ideas, Change & Work Different
    • Innovate Or Die
    • Focus On Customers, Markets & Opportunities

    Leaders Have A Huge Clear Vision

    • Influence, Excite & Inspire People
    • Make People Want To Follow You

    Leaders Achieve Results

    • Set , Track & Achieve Written Targets & Goals

    Leaders Get Results Thru People

    • Communicate Clear Expectations
    • Motivate, Recognize, Appreciate, Trust & Coach
    • Make People Accountable & Responsible
    • Delegate, Let Go Of Control & Improve Performance
    • Build A Winning Team & Lead Effective Meetings

    Leaders Have An Effective Leadership Style

    • Learn The Style That Works For You
    • Big Thinker – Market Maker – Innovator – Coach – Task Master

    You Have A LEADER Shortage, not a labor shortage! People want to be “lead”, not controlled or managed. Running a successful company, division, project or team starts at the top. People only go as far as the leader takes them as bottom-line results are the indicator of effective leadership. Leaders get bottom-line results through people by influencing, motivating, inspiring and making them want to follow you.

    Learn How To Be An Effective Leader! Identify your huge vision, set clear targets and goals, and develop a tracking system to get the results you want. Get results thru people by communicating clear expectations, motivating, recognizing, inspiring, trusting and coaching. Make people accountable and responsible, delegate, let go of control, and improve people’s performance. Take a personal test and learn which leadership style works best for you: Big Thinker, Market Maker, Innovator, Coach or Task Master. Presented by a successful business owner in a fun and fast-paced format with lots of ready to implement content.

    What They Say About This Program:

    “Thank you for the tremendous presentation. Your performance made our convention the best ever. I am being flooded with e-mails, calls and faxes complimenting me on the job you did. The content, delivery, contact before and after the presentation, etc. were all 100% TOP-NOTCH! I am recommending that all other NASBP regions contact you for their annual meetings.”
    – Dave McKee, Program Chair, NASBP

    “Your presentation was great because you were both humorous and had many serious points. Your program gave everyone a chance to sit back and listen, learn and laugh.”
    – J. Rance Smith, President Beneco Inc.

    Printable Version: Effective Leadership

    How To Get Your Company To Achieve BIG Goals

    How To Get Your Company & People To Achieve BIG Goals

    Keynote or Seminar

    How Leaders Get Results

    • Influence Others To Follow
    • Get People To Want To Do Something
    • Give People What They Want
    • Provide Clear Expectations

    Set Clear Targets

    • Decide What’s Important
    • Connect Top-Line Vision To Bottom-Line Results
    • Get Focused On Results
    • Identify Clear Targets That Increase Profits

    Goals & Action Plans

    • Set Clear Goals
    • Establish Deadlines
    • Develop Action Plans
    • Provide Feedback
    • Track Results
    • Add A Wager, Make It Fun & Competitive
    Get HUGE results with clear expectations!

    You can’t get the results you want unless you have something to shoot for! Clear targets are required in order to hit your goals every year. Learn how to get everyone focused on achieving results, set clear goals & objectives, develop action plans, track progress, meet deadlines, bring projects in on budget, and make things happen.

    Set clear targets for everyone in your company to increase your bottom-line, productivity and people’s performance. BIG targets that work include: sales, productivity, overhead, job cost, cash-flow, customer loyalty, bid-success ratio, service, profitable contracts, quality, safety, technology, project milestones, employee personal development, training and teamwork. Includes ideas on incentives to enhance your success. Presented by a successful entrepreneur in a fast-paced, fun and enthusiastic style with lots of action ideas that work.

    What They Say About This Program:

    “The most dynamic…..Our attendees are still ‘pumped up’ and excited about implementing the ideas for change and growth…A great job you did… With humor and insightful direction…Terrific job!”
    – Kate Keena, Executive Director, National Chamber of Commerce

    “You did it! You conducted an excellent, thorough, comprehensive presentation. Attendees have told me that your presentation was one of the best they’ve ever seen at an ICAA convention and we’ve been doing this for 19 years. So, hats off to you! You were excellent!”
    – Michael Kwart, E.D., Insulation Contractors Assn 

    Printable Version: Clear Targets = HUGE Results

    Building CUSTOMERS

    How To Build Repeat & Loyal Customer Relationships

    How To Build Loyal Customer Relationships

    Grow Your Business With Loyal Customers & Referrals

    Keynote or Seminar

    Create Loyal Customer Relationships

    • Get A Return On Your Marketing Time, Energy & Money
    • Build Trusted & Profitable Customer Relationships
    • Find & Keep Long Time Repeat Loyal Customers
    • Use A Customer Relationship Tracking System
    • Spend Quality Time With Profitable Customers
    • Stay In Touch & Show Customers You Care
    • Get Lots Of Referrals

    Set Yourself Apart From Your Competition

    • How To Create A Perception Of Best Value
    • Become The Recognized Industry Expert
    • Be A Partner In Your Customer’s Growth
    • Deliver What Your Customer Wants
    • Differentiate Your Company

    How To Get Customers To Only Buy From You

    • Help Customers Solve Their Problems & Make A Profit
      • Add Value & Produce Results For Your Customer
      • How To Present Your Products & Services
      • Offer More Than Low Price
      • Get Last Look

        People don’t always buy low price! They buy the best perceived value, differentiation or a personal relationship. Today’s customer demands exceptional service, perfect quality and lots of choices. Customers expect you to give them exactly what they want, improve how they do business, and help them make more profit. Even in this competitive price-driven economy, you can become the preferred provider of products and services using proven marketing and sales ideas that work.

        Learn how to create loyal customer relationships. Offer more than low price, target market, stay in touch with customers, get new customers to call you, earn lots of referrals, set yourself apart from the competition, provide added value, sell solutions, track customer contacts, show customers you care, and become a trusted partner in your customer’s growth. Presented by a successful business owner in a fast-paced, fun, and enthusiastic style with lots of action ideas.

        What They Say About This Program:

        “Your presentation was informational and entertaining – a perfect combination of hard hitting advice and challenge for excellence. You were highly rated! Thanks for the great presentation!”
        – Marilyn Murphy, Pres. Sales & Marketing Assn.

        “We all agree you did an outstanding job. Your program wasentertaining and enlightening, a tough job to do well. Especially when the audience is made up of highly successful, independent business owners. 
        – John Pippin, VP Marketing, Neyra Industries

        Printable Version: Sell More Than Price

        How To Target Market & Get Customers To Call You

        How To Target Market & Get Customers To Call You

        Wordshop or Seminar

        Get Customers To Call You First!

        • Install A Pro-Active Marketing & Sales System
        • Draft Your Customer Driven Business Plan
        • Sell More Than Low Price!

        Effective Marketing Strategies

        • Develop A Target Marketing & Sales Attack Plan
        • Set Your Company Apart From Your Competition
        • Position Your Company As The Recognized Expert
        • Exploit Your Niche & Become The Market Leader
        • Create The Right Perception & Company Image
        • Reinforce Long Time Loyal Customer Relationships
        • Track Customer Contacts To Stay In Touch
        • Show Customers You Care & Get Lots Of Referrals
        • Design Marketing Packages, Materials & Brochures
        • Develop An Effective Mailing Program
        • Design A Winning Websit

        Effective Sales Strategies

        • Find New Markets & Customers
        • Be The Select Bidder & Get Last Look
        • Make The “Perfect” Winning Sales Presentation
        • Use Sales Tips & Tricks That Work

          Get customers to call you first! An effective pro-active marketing and sales system will get customers to call you and deliver profitable revenue year after year. Learn how an entrepreneur built his $50 million business using cost effective target marketing to attack sales. Create long term loyal customer relationships, position your company as the recognized expert in your field, focus on customers to increase your bottom-line, and find new markets to increase profitable sales.

          Learn what marketing & sales strategies really work! Set yourself apart from your competition, differentiate, exploit your niche, become the market leader, track customer contacts, find new customers, build your marketing package, design a winning website, develop a mailing program, create a winning image, stay in touch with customers, show customers you care, be the select bidder, win at the project interview, and discover what sales tricks really work. Presented in a fast-paced, fun and enthusiastic style with lots of action ideas to implement.

          What They Say About This Program:

          “I am still receiving calls regarding your fabulous address.
          You were highly rated. Thanks for making the event a success.”
          – Christie Schulte, Convention Manager, Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association

          “The most dynamic…..Our attendees are still ‘pumped up’ and excited about implementing the ideas for change and growth…A great job you did…With humor and insightful direction…Terrific job!”
          – Kate Keena, Executive Director, National Chamber of Commerce

          Printable Version: Marketing & Sales Strategies That Work

          Group Problem Solving With Take-Home Solutions

          How To Target Market & Get Customers To Call You

          Wordshop or Seminar

          Get Customers To Call You First!

          • Install A Pro-Active Marketing & Sales System
          • Draft Your Customer Driven Business Plan
          • Sell More Than Low Price!

          Effective Marketing Strategies

          • Develop A Target Marketing & Sales Attack Plan
          • Set Your Company Apart From Your Competition
          • Position Your Company As The Recognized Expert
          • Exploit Your Niche & Become The Market Leader
          • Create The Right Perception & Company Image
          • Reinforce Long Time Loyal Customer Relationships
          • Track Customer Contacts To Stay In Touch
          • Show Customers You Care & Get Lots Of Referrals
          • Design Marketing Packages, Materials & Brochures
          • Develop An Effective Mailing Program
          • Design A Winning Website

          Effective $ales Strategies

            • Find New Markets & Customers
            • Be The Select Bidder & Get Last Look
            • Make The “Perfect” Winning Sales Presentation
            • Use Sales Tips & Tricks That Work

          Learn from your peers! Join your fellow business owners & managers to identify the top business challenges facing your business today. In a professionally facilitated interactive roundtable setting, discuss these problems and explore solutions with your peers. Learn form each other, discuss what works, and discover how to overcome your business issues. Each participant will be able to share what works for them, learn from other’s experiences, and take home valuable tools to instantly apply. This is a fast-paced, lively, fun, interactive, and hands-on program.

          Topics of your choice! Profitability, organizational systems, finding good people, incentives, productivity, job costs, getting paid, dealing with suppliers & subcontractors, sales ideas, customer service, quality, customer relationships, equipment, proposals, safety programs & much more.

          What They Say About This Program:

          “I am still receiving calls regarding your fabulous address.
          You were highly rated. Thanks for making the event a success.”
          – Christie Schulte, Convention Manager, Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association

          “The most dynamic…..Our attendees are still ‘pumped up’ and excited about implementing the ideas for change and growth…A great job you did…With humor and insightful direction…Terrific job!”
          – Kate Keena, Executive Director, National Chamber of Commerce

          Printable Version: Interactive Business Roundtables

          What George’s Clients are Saying

          Gene Siciliano

          President at Western Management Associates

          George is about as dynamic a speaker as you’ll find anywhere. After building a successful company that can now largely run without him, he decided to show other business owners how to do it. His in-your-face style tells it like it is, and people get it. And they love it. You want to wake up your group, get George in front of them.

          William Knopf

          Regional Director (Southern California)

          “I retained George to deliver a keynote address at a large state trade association I managed earlier in my career, and he did an outstanding job of presenting a marketing oriented program that captivated our 500 members in attendance. We received several compliments on his presentation. George worked closely with me prior to the event to better understand our training needs and our attendees enjoyed his knoweldge, wit and delivery. I would definitely hire him again!”

          Edward Walsh

          Sales – Industrial Division at Graybar

          “If your group needs some fire put under them, well no better than to call George. he turned our casual lunch into a bar-b-que with his passion and energy packet presentation. I wish we had had him all day.”

          Book Keynote Speaker George Hedley to Energize Your Event!

          Contact Info

          George Hedley CSP CPBC
          Hardhat BIZCOACH
          GH@ HardhatPresentations.com
          Rancho Mirage, CA
          (800) 851-8553

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