Why is leading a
Business so difficult?

We have one goal – TO HELP YOU WIN!

Are You Struggling With The Following?

  • Business Survival
  • Turnaround Strategies
  • Merger, Acquisition or Sale
  • Strategic Planning
  • Change Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Team Evaluation
  • Business Plans for Lenders

If so, You May Need a Consultant, a Friendly Co-Pilot or an Advisory Board Member.

Business Evaluation

What is the Current Situation?

  • Start-up
  • Sustaining Success
  • Retrenchment
  • Turnaround

Do You Have the Best Team?

Teams win championships just like the teams of elite Navy Seals who are usually outnumbered and at a geographic disadvantage. Navy Seals win because they are the best!

How is the Business Performing?

  • What Keeps You Awake at Night?
  • Are you Generating Profits?
  • How are the Key Performance Indicators Trending?
  • What are the Productivity Levels?
  • What is the Turnover Rate?
  • What are your Debt Levels?
WE USE THE TOTAL SYSTEM APPROACH WHICH INCLUDES
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

Case Studies

CASE STUDY

Our cubicle furniture client was suffering from financial losses, high rents, excessively long bottle necks, employee ineffectiveness and was on a downward spiral.  We quickly evaluated the personnel, the processes and the financial statements.  After a very short time, we reduced staff by 64% because this staff was not of the quality required by a successful business. We reduced the rent by 60% and eliminated the choke point in his business.  We streamlined the processes and the client regained profitability. Management was incredibly grateful and stated that we were the first consultants that gave direct, no-nonsense answers. They commended us on our straightforward approach and honesty.

CASE STUDY

The owner of a 25-year-old construction company was exhausted from conflicts with several managers and after her previous general manager failed in six short weeks, she decided to contract with us. We immediately built trust with the company’s owner, evaluated the personnel and financial position of the company, revised the employee handbook, upgraded the compensation program and implemented additional organizational programs. After three months, I was offered an executive position and succeeded in expanding the company’s product offerings. Growth followed and the San Antonio Business Journal listed us as the 16th Fastest Growing Privately Held Company in San Antonio and the 27th Fastest Growing Privately Held Company the following year. She became the best manager I ever had because she gave me her full support for thirteen years while I served as President.

CASE STUDY

My previous Ethics Professor, a PhD who was also a management consultant, was contacted by a large insurance agency that was experiencing low profitability and low trust throughout the company, including the Board of Directors. He performed the management consultation over a period of weeks and after his recommendations to the Board, the Board of Directors selected me to resolve the issues. His diagnosis was that these issues were deep-seated, and he shared with me that this was not going to be an easy assignment because of the ongoing conflict at a high level. He recommended that I evaluate the opportunity thoroughly and decide if this high-risk project was really a good opportunity. Never backing down from challenges, I accepted the project. With full support from the CEO and total transparency, I focused on the productivity of employees. We opened the books and started sharing information and meeting with employees regularly to move the culture in the right direction. Using my Organizational Development tools along with my financial background, implemented a Gainsharing Plan with financial review meetings which resulted in improved profitability from $50,000 in the first year to $645,000 in the second year!

Testimonials

TESTIMONIAL

 I enjoyed getting to know Greg Uhlig through a national peer group where we were both members. As the President of DEA Specialties Co., Inc., Greg consistently demonstrated not just deep expertise in the commercial subcontracting industry but also a profound understanding of business operations. His insights into the X’s and O’s of running a successful enterprise have been invaluable, particularly in an industry where operational knowledge often takes a back seat to construction expertise. Greg’s contributions have had a significant impact, elevating the quality of discussions within our group. I highly recommend Greg for his business acumen, industry knowledge and leadership qualities.

Matthew Wright
Former Owner and President of Burgess Building Company

TESTIMONIAL

Greg and I met at a national sales meeting many years ago when I was serving on the Executive Committee of dormakaba, responsible for overseeing the global movable walls segment. At that time, Greg was instrumental in building a distributorship through his exceptional leadership, transforming it into one of the most prosperous and successful entities within our industry. His remarkable achievements were a direct result of his unwavering dedication, profound business acumen, exceptional leadership abilities and his unyielding commitment to always uphold the highest ethical standards. Greg has an innate ability to exude natural leadership qualities that effortlessly captivate those around him. His engaging demeanor and genuine interest in fostering collaborative partnerships have left an indelible mark on those fortunate enough to work alongside him. Through his continuous pursuit of excellence and his genuine willingness to embrace collaborative efforts, Greg has not only propelled his distributorship to unprecedented heights but has also set an inspiring example for everyone fortunate enough to cross paths with him. It’s evident that his approach embodies not just success in business, but also the values of integrity, camaraderie and the relentless pursuit of excellence.

Christoph Jacob
Entrepreneur /
Management Consultant / Book Author / Keynote Speaker / Board Member / Investor

TESTIMONIAL

 I was fortunate enough to work with Greg over the course of several weeks mapping out a business improvement initiative using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. What Greg lacked in “formal” Six Sigma training he more than made up for in management “awareness” and mentality. By that I mean that he understood the true value of employees, how to build quality and customer service into business processes, and how to foster continuous improvement from the bottom up by empowering and inspiring the front-line employees. During my time working with him I learned far more from him than he did from me, and I am still working my way through his suggested reading list! I strongly recommend Greg as a consultant. Do not be fooled by his mastery of numbers; his real strength lies in his people management techniques.

Brad White
Managing Partner at Alliance Builders

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