Speaking Engagements

Speaking Engagements With Rich Ashton

There’s no substitute for experience, and Rich Ashton has four decades of it. He rebuilt a struggling and nearly bankrupt HVAC and plumbing business, navigating the same growth pains today’s entrepreneurs face. Now, he shares those hard-earned lessons with small business founders, new owner-operators and leadership teams.

A Sample of What Rich Might Cover

Your four-person startup is bursting at the seams. As the owner, you need to focus on sales and finance. Do you bring in an operations manager? Do you promote from within? Both solutions come with hidden issues. Rich talks about what he did in his company when faced with the same problems, offering practical advice drawn from experience.


There’s nothing Rich enjoys more than connecting with young entrepreneurs and helping them develop the leaders their companies need.

Target Audiences:

  • Entrepreneurs scaling small businesses

  • Industry groups focused on trades, construction or services

  • Leadership teams preparing for growth

  • Peer-to-peer coaching or business owner networks

Interested in Scheduling a Talk?

Contact us to learn more or book Rich for your next event.