Entrepreneur – One who undertakes risks of a new venture in pursuit of profit!
Thinking about opening a new business? Want to know if your idea is the next hot product? Do you have a company and need someone to review your corporate structure? Is your existing business not producing the results you had envisioned? Products like the Pet Rock, Frisbee, McDonald's, Pringle Potato Chip or Google didn't just happen?
All of the above products had the same hurdles you are going to, or have faced, in the beginning, middle and peak stages of your business experience. The difference in the above and the long list of products which never made it to market revolve around who is involved with your business and how you make decisions.
Knowing how to start a business and the obstacles to avoid can be the difference between success and failure. A failed business is devastating from both a financial as well as emotional perspective. You must remove as many stumbling rocks as possible to avoid losing your savings or jeopardize your family's future. Every business must take risks but knowing when and which ones are critical.
Most individuals when they decide they want to break away from the corporate “Man” do so with the best intentions, maybe a decent idea, great desire but little entrepreneurial business experience. Even with limited experience some of the ideas still turn into big hits, for a short period of time, but then fade away as fast as they rose. Typically, new or business' that have been around for 1- 4 years rely on friends, family and maybe competitors for their direction. Problem is that most friends, family or competitors aren't going to be able to give the best advice because they themselves haven't encountered your particular obstacle. They may think they have the answer and even come across with authority but the bottom line is you're the one with the future of your family on the line and when the waves finally come crashing in you'll find - You are all alone!
If you want to start or expand your business than it is Wisdom/Knowledge that you need more than all of the other components combined. I have founded several successful business ventures and have been in the corporate world and know how it operates. I understand the desire to break free from the daily mundane tasks but I also know some of the prices you will pay in order to achieve that sense of freedom. Knowing, or at least having a good idea, of what is coming and what to expect will allow for better business decisions and increased growth.
No one has all of the answers but my past business endeavors have given me an expertise when it comes to establishing a new business or growing an existing one. My experiences, over the past 20+ years, (visit biography) have taught me many lessons. One of which is that success can only be achieved by having a good idea/product/service, passion for the project and a willingness to seek outside mentors in order to grow.
Business Client Testimonial Quotes:
Michelle Nelson
Owner, Back to Basics Marketing
“Jeff is a great guy to know. He is very visionary. He can look at a business and their practices and improve their procedures and most importantly their revenue growth in a matter of a couple of meetings. I recommend him with high regards.”
Valerie Momeno
VP Marketing & Membership, St Peters Chamber of Commerce
“Jeff is an exceptional person to work with. He is insightful, respectful and always maintains great attention to detail. You can count on his follow up when working with him or when referring him. He is sincere and truly interested in helping others succeed. You would be fortunate to have him on your team or as a resource. We have become fast friends which is a tribute to his nature and personality.”
Aaron Shaffer
Senior Marketing Manager, AT&T
“Jeff and I initially crossed paths via an area Chamber of Commerce meeting. Since then Jeff has been a great resource relating to small business operations and marketing advice. His expertise, level of professionalism and direct contact is spot on. Jeff's knowledge in business is right on target and I recommend his services. I am constantly motivated through this enthusiasm, intelligence, integrity and determination to help others from both a business and personal perspective.”
John Dooley
Owner, Small Business
“Jeff has a wealth of information and ideas when it comes to helping a business get their marketing and business practices in line with their identified goals and objectives. Jeff is a master at helping you identify where you are, where you want to be, and developing innovative ideas to take your business to the next level.”
Omar Halfidi
Owner, Bogart's Kitchen and Bar
“Meeting and working with Jeff Mohr, I learned two powerful fundamentals: "Have faith in your questions...doubt you have all the answers! Meaning, remain confident in your ability, seek out professionals to help fully recognize the issues and never limit yourself by thinking you have all of the answers. There is always more going on than meets the eye and more solutions available if you open you mind, take a step back and listen to an outside perspective! Thank you Jeff!”
Madeline “Mad” Williams
Broker-Sales Associate, Coldwell Banker Gundaker
Jeff is a great encourager and leader! YOU'RE THE BEST!
Sharon Adams
Director of Marketing, Corporate Express Promotional Marketing
“Jeff was responsible for managing some very challenging clients and Region Managers. His relationship building skills and easy going personality allowed him to portray confidence, credibility and achieve results. Jeff never got excited and was always the voice of reason when opportunities presented themselves. Jeff was easy to work with and always dependable.”
Heather Pence
Account Executive, Corporate Express Promotional Marketing
“While working with Jeff, I found that he was consistently an out-of-the-box thinker that always assisted me in meeting the client's goals while also balancing the company's best interest. Jeff was fair and had a very fresh approach to marketing our Fortune 500 client's brands. To say the least, Jeff was a great asset!”
Teri Bales
Consultant, Pampered Chef
“I am a Pampered Chef consultant with a growing business. I asked Jeff if he could help me organize my business. Within 15 minutes after arriving at my office he observed things that were distracting me. It wasn't that I need to be organized. I needed a system. Jeff offered tips to help me have fewer distractions and set up a system to keep me on track. I have been more efficient since my time with Jeff. He also followed up to see how the ideas were working in real time. Jeff is a value to your business, because when you think you need one thing in reality you might need something else to make your business grow. Thanks Jeff!”
Terry Herring
Human Resource Strategist, T.C. Herring & Associates
“Jeff offers his clients a very focused and personalized assessment of their business. He sees the blind spots others miss, asks the right questions and gets to the core issues quickly while providing solutions!”
Matt Conley
Marketing Representative, State Farm
“Jeff’s unique knowledge of business and the keys to success have opened my eyes to think outside the box; and discover knew ways to achieve the goals I’ve set for the future.”
Debbie Landwehr
Owner, Designer T’s
“I have been working with Jeff and his consulting/coaching company, Rdestiny, for almost a year. He seemingly has an unlimited amount of ideas on how to get my business from where it is to where I want it to be. One of the great attributes of working with Jeff is that his solutions are very cost effective and typically do not require additional expense but rather show us how to be more efficient and effective with our existing products, pricing and client approach. His personality is positive and upbeat and creates an atmosphere of possibilities. Jeff inspires me to become all that I know I can. He is a great business partner and friend!”
Jay Steinberg, CCIM
Sales & Leasing Agent, Commercial Brokerage Group, Inc.
“Very few people have the ability that Jeff possesses with respect to being able to listen, question and then provide several very cost effective solutions to a business owner’s obstacle. He has a passion to help business people succeed. Jeff is dedicated, dependable and has insight into how to become more successful no matter what the industry. He is a valuable member of my business networking team!”
Brian Bush
President, iNBEE Financial
“Working with Jeff Mohr has been a pleasure. He is knowledgeable, professional and a great business person to collaborate and network. I look forward to working with Jeff into the future and the future of my company.”
Carey Mulwee
Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
“I’ve had many meeting with Jeff and his company, Rdestiny, to discuss a variety of different ventures I have been pursuing. Jeff has an incredible ability to pick up concepts, ask in depth questions and then formulate solutions, options and an action plan. Literally I just finish writing down one of his ideas before he comes up with three more. His creativity and ability to tap into areas I hadn’t considered forced me to greatly expand my thinking. Jeff is a tremendous asset to a business and destined to be a light to those here as well as around the world!”
Tony Magliaro
Manager/Chef, Andoro’s Pizzeria
“When we opened our Pizzeria back in the summer of 2008 Jeff was someone who not only believed in our product but in the vision we had for the community. He worked with several different groups to secure us catering projects as well as continually approached us with ideas on how to get additional “free” community name recognition. We had a strong business plan on how we were going to succeed but Jeff provided insight and opportunities for us that we were unaware. He is great to work with as a business partner but has also become a good friend!”
Dr. Lori Stock
Chiropractor, Frontier Integrated Health Center
“Recently I decided to jump start my marketing efforts with a strategy focusing on student athletes and a way to benefit their particular school. I created a preliminary introduction letter to the High School Athletic Directors but wanted Jeff’s input on the content/structure. Within an hour I had a much more complete letter which portrayed my services, the offer and call to action in a very clear and easy to understand manner. Jeff even secured an introduction for me with the Fort Zumwalt East Athletic Director within that same hour. The man is borderline Genius!”
Burt Nuzum
Vice President, Jeff Warfield Electric
“We operate in a very competitive industrial market with our specialized service and needed an easy, inexpensive way to gain a stronger presence on the Internet for our products. I spoke with Jeff regarding the need and within a week he found someone would thought they could complete the task, but quickly realized they couldn’t do the job. Jeff never quit searching, even when all my other contacts had long since given up and advised me that it would take thousands of dollars to accomplish my request, he not only found two other companies who could do what we wanted but one of his contacts only charges a third of the price of all others I had researched and interviewed. Jeff is an extremely dedicated person and works until a solution is found. Not only has he saved my company thousands upon thousands of dollars but has given us the competitive edge we needed in order to attract new clients. Utilize his services while you can because before long the world will be bidding for his time!”
Tom Coggeshall
Regional Sales Manager, Facility Wizard Software
“I have worked, collaborated and utilized Jeff and his company, Rdestiny, LLC, many times over the past 7 years. He continues to amaze me with his insight and ability to communicate what needs to be done in a very clear and methodical manner. Recently my company was introducing a new product for our clients. I had received company training regarding the application and the systems involved but wanted to get an outside perspective on my presentation so I turned to Jeff. He listened intently, asked great poignant questions and within an hour he not only boosted my confidence in what I was selling but suggested two industries, which my own company hadn’t even thought of, who could utilize the technology as well as a several ways on how to gain entrance within these groups. Call upon Jeff and his company if you truly want to change your circumstances, establish a market presence and succeed!”
Keri Golden
Co-Founder-Austin, TX, Integrated Payments
“Over the past seven years I have collaborated with Jeff and his company Rdestiny on a variety of projects. His enthusiasm is contagious, his desire to help others succeed commendable and his ability to transcend and communicate effectively at all levels within a corporate structure is remarkable. He can take a stalled business or product line and breathe new life into it with a fresh approach backed by an implementation strategy that is easy to understand and get started. What seemed like a huge obstacle is now pathway to success. In my mind he is the “Business Whisperer!”