Speeches Available

Sometimes an organization does not need a consultant but they could certainly use a rousing speech on improving profitability, avoiding trouble or responding to changes in the marketplace. The partners of Promontory Point are experienced speakers who have presented throughout North America to industry groups, trade associations, CEO’s, senior management forums and to management teams of individual companies. Each presentation is high energy, interactive and challenges the audience to perform at world class levels. For more information on a speaking engagement, scheduling or fees, please contact Jeff Vogelsang.

• Lessons Learned on the Turnaround Trail

• The China Syndrome

• Avoiding Disaster, Training for Commercial Lenders
   

• Testimonials

Lessons Learned on the Turnaround Trail

Available from either Jeff Vogelsang or Mike Barto, this is our premier speech and it has been delivered over 125 times throughout North America to over 1,000 business leaders. The presentation focuses upon commonalities in all businesses, stereotypes and what the senior staff of profitable companies can do every day to avoid a turnaround situation. Included in the presentation are cash management tools, strategic planning guidelines, decision making criteria and an implementation checklist to help businesses improve their results. Depending upon the length of the speech, there are usually several case studies of actual clients that drive home the points and offer evidence of the dramatic and positive results that are achievable when action is taken. This presentation is customized for each individual audience and can range in length from 45 minutes to an all day, interactive, session. The preferred format is a half day session.

The China Syndrome

Presented by Mike Barto, this speech focuses on the threat to domestic manufacturers from China. Mike has extensive experience, both as a consultant and as an executive of domestic companies, in responding to the threat of foreign competition. The presentation focuses on current trends, proven strategies to compete and upon how to source from China for your own business. The pitfalls of a slow reaction or a poorly executed sourcing strategy are great and often fatal. Learn from an expert on how to compete globally while still protecting American manufacturing. This presentation is customized for each individual audience and can range in length from 45 minutes to 3 hours.

Avoiding Disaster, Training for Commercial Lenders

Too often, commercial lenders have limited experience in dealing with troubled companies and they often wait too long to take action. Once they do react, the result is often an over reaction and both the customer and the bank suffer accordingly. Well trained bankers know the warning signs of trouble and counsel their borrowers early, acting more as an advisor than just as a lender. Banks that let their borrowers slide too far before speaking up do their customers much more harm than good. Promontory Point Partners has extensive experience in troubled companies and has prepared information for commercial lenders on what to watch for, when to react and how to address the issues. An added benefit is the perspective provided due to the fact that Promontory Point Partners only represents borrowers, not banks. This speech is a fantastic opportunity to learn the ropes as seen from the other side of the table. This presentation is customized for each audience and can range in length from 45 minutes to 2 hours.

Testimonials

Please read the testimonials below from those whose organizations have benefited from the information shared at Promontory Point Partners' speaking engagements.

• Cheryl Fleischacker, Program Director
  TEC WI/MI
   

• Steve Quandt, Chairman
  National Association of Chemical Distributors