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USA Business Radio - The Price of BusinessMedia Contributor
May. 2024 - Nov. 2024Regular contributor on The Price of Business on USA Business Radio. Interview high level business coaches and consultants on how they add a unique and profit impacts on business
Whiteboards N WhiskeyFounder
Oct. 2021Houston, Texas, United StatesWe are a group of professionals who are passionate about fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. We believe that the unique format and atmosphere of a Whiteboards N Whiskey event provides a refreshing
and engaging way for professionals to network and build meaningful relationships. Combine this with the opportunity to Whiteboard business challenges and opportunities, this is a networking event like NO other. Whether you're an entrepreneur, small business owner, or a owner of a multinational company, we invite you to join us at Whiteboards N Whiskey and experience the power of connection and creativity. Or, if you are a coach or consultant and you would like to host your own Whiteboards N Whiskey events please reach out. "I met Michael at a Whiteboards and Whiskey event and we hit it off. He started working with our firm to help us implement our long term vision. He is very good at getting to the heart of an issue, and bypassing the extraneous fluff or noise. He's been meeting quarterly with our management team and helping to make sure we are accountable for the tasks and initiatives we have committed to. He's been very direct at pointing out areas where we need to improve our processes, and where we should direct our focus and energy in order to make our company be successful. With his help we are on track for our second year in a row of record revenues. And, we are now turning our attention to boosting profitability." Max Dunlap RMH CPA's
Teach Your Business to FISHChief Business Guide
Jan. 2016Houston, TXAs business owners we occasionally need guides to assist us through so rough waters. I started Teach Your Business to FISH to do just that. I have combined my two passions Business and Fishing. I work with my clients of 6 Key areas of their business: Strategy
Finance
Sales and Marketing
Operations
Systems and
People. We have a simple 4 Step Process to help our clients achieve their desired results. 1. The client completes our Chart Your Course assessment, this identifies exactly where the client would like to be within the next 3 years. 2. Then we utilize our proprietary TAB Focus Software to do two things for our Clients. First it helps establish where they currently are and then it provides the KPI's and action step steps to add additional revenue and profit to the business. 3. We work with our client to establish short term goals (90 days) and identify tasks that are required to complete those goals. We also identify Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to determine is the team is on track. 4. Lastly our clients join our Accountable Boardroom. Our Accountable Boardroom is a trademarked process that assist our clients know where they are, where they are going and what steps the need to accomplish to get there. we finish up the day with some fine whiskey as well. I love to use fishing analogies to help my clients easily understand the concepts needed to be a successful business owner. I have a 9 step strategy that will help any business achieve success. Oh yeah, my clients and I do go on some awesome fishing adventures.
Corporate Memory SolutionsPresident
Jun. 2014 - Jan. 2019Houston, Texas AreaCorporate Memory Solutions (CMS) provides Clarity through Insight. CMS provides its clients with a clear, detailed definition of the organization’s existing processes that all staff can agree is the way they work. Simplify and improve existing processes; identify and eliminate redundant and incorrect activities. Imagine having highly accelerated definitions of processes that allows your team to focus on high return activities and have a high degree of implementation success. Greater productivity and lower operational lead-times and cost, without adversely affecting ongoing day-to-day operation by tying up significant employee time. Make induction of new staff easier and allow greater use of temporary staff by providing accurate and up-to-date procedure manuals that are only ‘printed’ (on paper or online) when an employee needs one. Assisted a large medical facility institute a organizational change to move away from processes documented on paper and placed in binders to an interactive software system that increased efficiency and compliance.
VistageSmall Business Chair
Feb. 2014 - Oct. 2014Houston, Texas AreaVistage International, the world’s leading chief executive organization, and its affiliates have more than 14,500 members in 16 countries. Vistage members generate nearly $300 billion in annual revenue and have more than 2.1 million employees around the world. Vistage is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and enhancing the lives of chief executives. Member companies are better run and grow their revenues, on average, at twice the percentage growth rate after joining Vistage
Cleveland Integrity Services, Inc.Environmental Lead for Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline
Sep. 2012 - Mar. 2013Kansas City, Missouri AreaAssisting SSCGP's engineering and construction staff expand the capabilities and skills of their on-site environmental inspection staff. SSCGP employees several contract employees and my role is to coach these contractors into becoming experts at understanding the FERC's Plans and Procedures. It is also imperative to implement SSCGP's protocols so the inspection staff and the construction contractors can easily stay compliant with all state and federal environmental regulations.
The John Maxwell TeamExecutive Director and Founding Member
Apr. 2011Combining the knowledge of the Worlds # 1 Leadership Trainer with the Worlds # 1 Business coaching company is bringing the best to my clients. Providing domestic and international leadership and culture training.
ActionCOACHCertified Business Coach, Professional Speaker
Mar. 2011 - Oct. 2012Houston, Texas, United StatesI had two roles within the organization, 1. New Client Development and 2. Coaching of new clients I specialized in assisting my clients move into leadership positions within their own companies and institute organizational change to increase revenues and profits. New client acquisition was primarily through lunch and learn speaking engagements. Client successes include:
Local Bookkeeping firm increased profits by 30% within the first 6 month and then executed a successful 7-figure exit within 18 months. Local Med Spa added new services and leadership to increase profitability.
AECOMProgram Manager-Environmental Inspections Services
Feb. 2010 - Mar. 2011Houston, Texas, United States
Anglers and Hunters TravelGulf Coast Sales
Sep. 2009 - Jan. 2015I recently joined Anglers and Hunters travel to keep my fishing addiction in check.
ExxonMobilSenior Environemental Lead
Jan. 2007 - Aug. 2008Beaumont-Port Arthur Area• Led a team of 5 inspectors to ensure environmental compliance on the 45-mile Golden Pass natural gas pipeline project. • Collaborated with FERC inspectors and engineering staff to address environmental concerns proactively. • Implemented best practices that enhanced project efficiency and reduced compliance-related delays by 20%. • Contributed to ExxonMobil's commitment to sustainable energy solutions through rigorous environmental oversight.
Duke EnergyEnvironmental Inspector
Feb. 2005 - Jul. 2005Lead Environmental Inspector for Chilhowie take up and relay project
Gulf South PipelineLead Environmental Inspector
Jan. 2005 - Jan. 2006
Primerica Financial ServicesRegional Leader
Jul. 2002 - Feb. 2016Houston, Texas Area
The Louis Berger GroupSenior Scientist
Oct. 2001 - Feb. 2004Marketing of Pipeline Services
The Wyatt Groupconsultant
Jan. 1998 - Jan. 2001
3D InternationalSenior Scientist
Jan. 1996 - Jan. 1998
Florida GasEI
Jan. 1994 - Jan. 1995
Pacific Gas TransmissionSenior Environmental Inspector
Jan. 1993 - Oct. 1994Bend, Oregon, United States• Led a team of 7 inspectors overseeing environmental compliance for a 42-inch natural gas pipeline installation. • Collaborated with FERC, US Forest Service, and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to ensure regulatory adherence. • Implemented best practices that resulted in a 30% reduction in compliance-related issues during construction.
Braun Intertec CorporationScientist
Jan. 1991 - Dec. 1993Environmental inspection of gas pipeline projects in Michigan and Oregon.
Various CompaniesEnvironmental Inspector / Consultant Multiple Pipeline Companies (Contract Roles)
Jan. 1990 - Aug. 2012Various
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