Richard Bryan
CSP
CO, USCEO of $120M 4th generation family business shares leadership and succession planning strategies to help companies grow with ease, speed and confidence
Richard works with associations, dealer networks and corporations across North America, UK and Europe. He helps them implement business growth, business turnaround and leadership succession planning strategies that work.
At only 28 years of age, Richard J. Bryan took the reins of a 100 year old, $120 million, family owned, car and truck dealership in the UK after his father was forced to retire due to illness. That alone was a challenge. Worse, the business was losing $3.5 million a year and there was no leadership succession plan in place.
After a difficult start to his career and lots of mistakes, Richard hired a seasoned executive and business turnaround specialist named Frank. With Frank's help, Richard was able to clearly define his role as a leader, forge a team of trusted A-Players and learn the vital art of leadership succession planning. Ultimately, the business was able to survive and then thrive in a highly competitive industry with outstanding growth and profitability. Richard was CEO of the dealership group for 10 years before selling the business via a successful trade sale and embarking upon a new career.
Today, Richard is a keynote speaker, CEO and leadership team coach and author. He is also the owner of BBH Properties, a UK based commercial real estate business, which specializes in industrial, retail warehouses and distribution.
Richard is based in Evergreen, Colorado, where he lives with his wife and their flat-coated retriever. He makes regular visits to his hometown of Bristol, England. A former college athlete, Richard likes to keep fit and enjoys skiing and golfing with family and friends.
All programs are available as virtual presentations.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT RICHARD:
"His presentation style was unassuming and knowledgeable, which immediately built rapport with our audience. In short, Richard was highly effective and I would recommend him without hesitation." - Bob Zipze, Dealer Development Director, John Deere
"Working with Richard has taken our Region's business performance to new heights! His direction and expertise have advanced our overall growth and bottom-line performance." - Clint Young, Regional Director, Enterprise Rent-A-Car
"Richard worked with our key stakeholders ahead of time to ensure his presentation was perfect for our audience" - Emily Rommell, Texas Capital Bank
"He was spot on with his message for our group." - Brian Trzcinski, Mass Mutual Insurance
Richard works with associations, dealer networks and corporations across North America, UK and Europe. He helps them implement business growth, business turnaround and leadership succession planning strategies that work.
At only 28 years of age, Richard J. Bryan took the reins of a 100 year old, $120 million, family owned, car and truck dealership in the UK after his father was forced to retire due to illness. That alone was a challenge. Worse, the business was losing $3.5 million a year and there was no leadership succession plan in place.
After a difficult start to his career and lots of mistakes, Richard hired a seasoned executive and business turnaround specialist named Frank. With Frank's help, Richard was able to clearly define his role as a leader, forge a team of trusted A-Players and learn the vital art of leadership succession planning. Ultimately, the business was able to survive and then thrive in a highly competitive industry with outstanding growth and profitability. Richard was CEO of the dealership group for 10 years before selling the business via a successful trade sale and embarking upon a new career.
Today, Richard is a keynote speaker, CEO and leadership team coach and author. He is also the owner of BBH Properties, a UK based commercial real estate business, which specializes in industrial, retail warehouses and distribution.
Richard is based in Evergreen, Colorado, where he lives with his wife and their flat-coated retriever. He makes regular visits to his hometown of Bristol, England. A former college athlete, Richard likes to keep fit and enjoys skiing and golfing with family and friends.
All programs are available as virtual presentations.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT RICHARD:
"His presentation style was unassuming and knowledgeable, which immediately built rapport with our audience. In short, Richard was highly effective and I would recommend him without hesitation." - Bob Zipze, Dealer Development Director, John Deere
"Working with Richard has taken our Region's business performance to new heights! His direction and expertise have advanced our overall growth and bottom-line performance." - Clint Young, Regional Director, Enterprise Rent-A-Car
"Richard worked with our key stakeholders ahead of time to ensure his presentation was perfect for our audience" - Emily Rommell, Texas Capital Bank
"He was spot on with his message for our group." - Brian Trzcinski, Mass Mutual Insurance
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I can present any of my programs virtually. My office setting is professional and I have high-quality equipment to broadcast my virtual presentation.
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