Robert
spent more than 25 successful years in sales, marketing and general management
positions with Fortune 500 Corporations and small companies. He has
directed worldwide marketing and sales organizations, consulted to large and
small businesses and operated his own small company. Known as an innovator,
Robert developed iMAP (Integrated Marketing Action Plan), the Buffalo sales
communication program, the technology adoption model and is a pioneer in
bringing total quality to sales and marketing functions.
For the
past 10 years, Robert has been aiding small businesses in a wide variety of industries including: Biotech, Electronics,
Consumer, Food, Metals, Plastics and Software. Clients included NetLedger, Brio Technologies and Acta Technologies. His
present focus is helping entrepreneurs move rapidly from idea through startup to
launch of their business by applying his marketing expertise to the acquisition
of first customers and initial capital.
A
frequent speaker at local business groups, Robert is an active participant in
the Industry Council for Small Business Development, the SD Forum and Income
Builders International. He is a certified training facilitator who has taught
TQM, sales negotiation, consultative selling, and entrepreneur programs. He was a
collaborator on the book, "The Secrets of Successful Ideas".
Robert resides in San Jose, CA with his wife, Christie. They have 4 grown
children, 2 grandchildren and enjoy traveling during their free time.
Direct contact: Robert@bizgrowthmasters.com