“IF YOU WANT TO GO FAST GO ALONE,
IF YOU WANT TO GO FAR GO TOGETHER.”

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Find the path to create and lead the business you’ve always dreamed of.

Scaling Up
Value Builder

“IF YOU WANT TO GO FAST GO ALONE,
IF YOU WANT TO GO FAR GO TOGETHER.”

-unknown

Find the path to create and lead the business you’ve always dreamed of.

Scaling Up
Value Builder
Scaling Up

SCALE YOUR BUSINESS

Is your business ready to grow and dominate your industry?

Take a short assessment to evaluate where your organization is currently and identify future potential. It only takes a few minutes and provides game changing insights and limitless opportunity.

THE PEAK PRINCIPLE

PEOPLE + STRATEGY + EXECUTION + CASH = IMPROVED RESULTS & INCREASED VALUE

Is frustration exceeding the rewards of your business? Do you find yourself facing the same problems again and again? Is your life exciting and fulfilling, both personally and professionally?  

I can help. It’s not magic, though sometimes when it’s all coming together it almost feels that way. We get there through hard work, but it’s invigorating, exciting, jump out of bed in the morning work. Ready to get started? Me too.

PEOPLE

The right player for each position on the team.

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TALENT ASSESSMENT

Is your team made up of “A Players”? Do they have the potential to become “A Players”?

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FUNCTIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY

Everyone on the team knows who is responsible for each function.

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PROCESS ACCOUNTABILITY

Where does the ultimate responsibility land for core processes that involve multiple team members or departments?

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TEAM HEALTH

Get all members of the team working together towards shared goals, and ultimate success.

TRANSFORM YOUR

Results

If you’re unhappy with the results you’re currently getting, don’t settle. Re-write the story of your organization by implementing proven tools for success.

“It isn’t the mountains ahead to climb the wear you out; it’s the pebble in your shoe.
– Muhammad Ali

STRATEGY

Where are we going? How will we get there?

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STRATEGY

Finding what makes you different.

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VISION & PLAN

The path that gets you to the peak.

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THE STORY

Defining and solving the problem.

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UNIFIED CULTURE

Create a culture that motivates people.

IT’S ALL POSSIBLE.

I remember the excitement and high expectations I felt leading new businesses. Then, little by little, frustrations with people, sales, profits and my time, developed. I’ve been where you may be now. It doesn’t have to be that way. I can help you rekindle that excitement and achieve the business you want through a combination of the time-tested tools and numerous proven systems, along with my years of experience leading companies.

Yes, you can do great work, with great people, achieve success, make an impact and lead a fulfilling life, both inside and outside of work.

EXECUTION

Let’s create your playbook. Play to win, not to lose.

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CORE PROCESSES

Document how you do what you do. Create consistency and predictability.

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SCOREBOARD

Document how you do what you do. Create consistency and predictability.

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MEETING STRUCTURES

No more boring meetings.

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FAST ROCKS

Defining and executing the right priorities at the right time.

THE SCALING UP PLATFORM

BUSINESS GROWTH FOR FASTER SUCCESS.

The Scaling Up Performance Platform has more than three decades of proven success, and is trusted by high growth organizations across the globe. 

Learn what accelerated growth could mean for your company and your leadership.

Contact us today or schedule a free consultation to take the first step.

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COACHING 

Expert guidance for effectively implementing the Scaling Up system.

RESOURCES 

Online courses, professional networks, and software to propel you towards success.

WORKSHOPS 

Immersive experiences to improve leadership, strategy, marketing, sales, operations, and finance.

CASH FLOW STORY

FOR Business Improvement

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CORE PROCESSES

Document how you do what you do. Create consistency and predictability.

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SCOREBOARD

Document how you do what you do. Create consistency and predictability.

FROM PAST & CURRENT CLIENTS

I am thankful to have worked with some truly remarkable people. Some even say some really nice things about me!

“For the first time in years, I really feel that we are all working in the same direction with purpose and conviction.  This would NEVER have happened without your guidance and direction.”

Peter Stairs

VP of International Sales, Sabian Ltd.

“I would like to express my gratitude for your  consultation and insight these past 6 months. Important steps were made toward the transition to another generation and your input has been extremely helpful in identifying skill sets and a vision that will be needed for the future.”

Steve West

Chairman, West Music Company

“Rick is a very gifted organizational leader and gentle but results-driven senior manager. He has an acute sense of organizational dynamics, he is able to relate to a wide range of workers with diverse talents.”

JB Kassarjian

Professor of Management, Babson College

“Rick has the ability to help leadership teams quickly pinpoint the strengths and weaknesses of a business and get right to the appropriate course of action. As a result of following his coaching, our profitability grew by 400% and we are now positioned for long term stability.”

Caleb Chapman

Caleb Chapman's Soundhouse

MEET YOUR BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ADVISOR

I’m Rick Drumm. With more than 35 years of leadership experience in helping companies achieve success and the visions of their owners, I know what it takes for an organization to reach its goals. 

I have facilitated hundreds of sessions helping our clients achieve the results they want. In the past year, our clients’ year over year revenue growth averaged 20%, and profitability growth ranged from 15% to 300%.

Education: MBA Entrepreneurship Babson College

Certifications: Certified Scaling Up Coach, Certified Trainer of Wiley’s Everything DiSC, and Five Cohesive Behaviors of a Team, Wiley PXT-Select

I’m also proud to be a husband, father, and grandfather to some pretty awesome people.

 

SCALE YOUR BUSINESS

ENJOY THE JOURNEY & THE SUCCESS!

THE 4 PS of SCALING FORWARD

Learn to adapt to changing conditions, and thrive through growth.

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PEOPLE

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PIVOT

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PROCESS

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PRICE

As a business leader do you worry that rapid growth will mean more demands on your time, budget, and resources? It doesn’t have to be this way. The Scaling Up platform shows owners and leadership teams how to grow not just in size and complexity, but also in:

Cash Flow
Profitability
Business Value
Efficiency
Freedom
All while making work fun for you and your people!

Specialized

IN VIRTUAL SESSIONS

Using state of the art video capabilities and innovative technology so that remote is as effective as in person. 

How Can I Help?

Send me a message, a question, a thought...it takes less than a minute, why not do it right now? I'm here to help.

LocationS

New England

Metro Atlanta, GA

Connect

Contact

(774) 249-5131

[email protected]

Peak Leadership Teams Training Center
195 Russell St., Suite B-2
Hadley, MA 01035