Ever notice how the best companies are built on great teams? That's what drives me at KMP Consultants. We're all about putting people first to fuel sustainable growth and create workplaces where top talent thrives. 

My journey? It's been quite the ride! I've spent years in aerospace and defense, leading global teams with some pretty hefty budgets. I've had the chance to shake things up with innovative products and weather storms like economic downturns and natural disasters. Trust me, nothing teaches you about leadership quite like those experiences! 

But wait, there's more! I also helped kick off Excelation, where we're all about boosting company performance through smart benefits, savvy financial moves, and some cool automation tricks. Our goal? Save companies millions while making work better for everyone involved. 

Oh, and did I mention I lived in Asia for 16 years? Talk about an eye-opener! It really shaped my global perspective. When I'm not working, you might find me in the cockpit – I'm a commercial pilot and flight instructor. I also love participating in international missions, which keeps me on my toes and constantly learning. 

So that's me in a nutshell – always looking for new ways to lead, innovate, and make work life awesome for everyone involved. Let's connect and chat about how we can make great things happen!

Karen M. Pierce

Whiteboards N Whiskey

We are a group of professionals who are passionate about fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection.

We believe that the unique format and atmosphere of a Whiteboards N Whiskey event provides a refreshing
and engaging way for professionals to network and build meaningful relationships.

Combine this with the opportunity to Whiteboard business challenges and opportunities, this is a networking event like NO other.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, small business owner, or a owner of a multinational company, we invite you to join us at Whiteboards N Whiskey and experience the power of connection and creativity.

"I met Michael at a Whiteboards and Whiskey event and we hit it off. He started working with our firm to help us implement our long term vision. He is very good at getting to the heart of an issue, and bypassing the extraneous fluff or noise. He's been meeting quarterly with our management team and helping to make sure we are accountable for the tasks and initiatives we have committed to. He's been very direct at pointing out areas where we need to improve our processes, and where we should direct our focus and energy in order to make our company be successful. With his help we are on track for our second year in a row of record revenues. And, we are now turning our attention to boosting profitability." Max Dunlap RMH CPA's

Founder

Teach Your Business to FISH

As business owners we occasionally need guides to assist us through so rough waters. I started Teach Your Business to FISH to do just that. I have combined my two passions Business and Fishing. I work with my clients of 6 Key areas of their business:

Strategy
Finance
Sales and Marketing
Operations
Systems and
People.

We have a simple 4 Step Process to help our clients achieve their desired results.

1. The client completes our Chart Your Course assessment, this identifies exactly where the client would like to be within the next 3 years.

2. Then we utilize our proprietary Profit Acceleration Software to do two things for our Clients. First it helps establish where they currently are and then it provides the steps to add additional revenue and profit to the business.

3. We work with our client to establish short term goals (90 days) and identify tasks that are required to complete those goals. We also identify Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to determine is the team is on track.

4. Lastly our clients join our Accountable Boardroom.

Our Accountable Boardroom is a trademarked process that assist our clients know where they are, where they are going and what steps the need to accomplish to get there. we finish up the day with some fine whiskey as well.

I love to use fishing analogies to help my clients easily understand the concepts needed to be a successful business owner. I have a 9 step strategy that will help any business achieve success.

Oh yeah, my clients and I do go on some awesome fishing adventures.

Chief Business Guide

The John Maxwell Team

Combining the knowledge of the Worlds # 1 Leadership Trainer with the Worlds # 1 Business coaching company is bringing the best to my cleints.

Executive Director and Founding Member

USA Business Radio - The Price of Business

Regular contributor on The Price of Business on USA Business Radio. Interview high level business coaches and consultants on how they add a unique and profit impacts on business

Media Contributor

Corporate Memory Solutions

Corporate Memory Solutions (CMS) provides Clarity through Insight. 

CMS provides its clients with a clear, detailed definition of the organization’s existing processes that all staff can agree is the way they work. Simplify and improve existing processes; identify and eliminate redundant and incorrect activities. Imagine having highly accelerated definitions of processes that allows your team to focus on high return activities and have a high degree of implementation success. 

Greater productivity and lower operational lead-times and cost, without adversely affecting ongoing day-to-day operation by tying up significant employee time.

Make induction of new staff easier and allow greater use of temporary staff by providing accurate and up-to-date procedure manuals that are only ‘printed’ (on paper or online) when an employee needs one.

President

Primerica Financial Services

Regional Leader

Anglers and Hunters Travel

I recently joined Anglers and Hunters travel to keep my fishing addiction in check.

Gulf Coast Sales

Vistage

Vistage International, the world’s leading chief executive organization, and its affiliates have more than 14,500 members in 16 countries. Vistage members generate nearly $300 billion in annual revenue and have more than 2.1 million employees around the world. Vistage is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and enhancing the lives of chief executives. Member companies are better run and grow their revenues, on average, at twice the percentage growth rate after joining Vistage

Small Business Chair

Cleveland Integrity Services, Inc.

Assisting SSCGP's engineering and construction staff expand the capabilities and skills of their on-site environmental inspection staff. 

SSCGP employees several contract employees and my role is to coach these contractors into becoming experts at understanding the FERC's Plans and Procedures. It is also imperative to implement SSCGP's protocols so the inspection staff and the construction contractors can easily stay compliant with all state and federal environmental regulations.

Environmental Lead for Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline

ActionCOACH

Certified Business Coach, Professional Speaker

Business Guide who specializes in Strategy, Execution and Communication. Podcaster and Developer of Leaders #fishingforbusiness

"Welcome to a business journey guided by strategic thinking, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. I'm here to guide business owners to double their revenues and profits every 2 to 3 years consistently. No 'Yes Men' here—just a team dedicated to vetting new ideas, crafting unique client experiences, and building high-impact teams.

My business journey, a mix of success and invaluable lessons from failures, has been shaped by overcoming challenges and pushing forward after failure. With a strong background in the oil and gas industry, I see both white and blue-collar aspects of a business. Pioneering the environmental inspection industry, I thrived and was part of a team that sold a company in that niche.

Life is short. I believe in having fun and spending time with those who bring out the best. Profits aren't just financial gains; they are a means to make a positive impact. Join me on a journey where we combine fun, community strength, and purposeful profits for lasting success.

Specializing in guiding business owners approaching their first 7-figure year, I collaborate successfully with both white-collar and blue-collar professionals. Let's navigate the shift from hands-on to strategic planning, hiring the right talent, and ensuring sustainable growth.

In business transformation, I turn aspirations into tangible successes. My approach involves guiding business owners through a visionary process, envisioning where they want to be in 3 years, breaking it into 90-day chunks, and addressing the top 3 challenges each quarter. With support through the Accountable Boardroom model or personalized 1-2-1 coaching, we embark on a transformative journey.

What sets me apart is not just a program; it's The Accountable Boardroom, a trademarked system that fosters collaboration, growth, and success. And then there's Whiteboards N Whiskey, a unique lead generation program I created to make clients stand out in their industry. Working with me means tapping into creativity, strategic planning, and unwavering accountability. Let's chart a path to success together, leveraging these innovative tools."

Michael Rager

Revenue is sexy. But EBITDA is freedom. 💰 Top-line sales mean nothing if profit isn’t there.
 
If you’re not tracking it, you’re not building real wealth.

#BuildItWorldClass #EBITDA #ProfitFirst #BusinessFinance #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #WhiskeyAndWork

Michael  Rager

Fractional Chief Strategy Officer | CEO & Founder of Whiteboards N Whiskey | Helping Local Businesses Become World Class with Proven 3-Year Execution Plans | Expert in Business Growth, Strategy | Franchises Available

Your pipeline is the heartbeat of your business. ❤️‍🔥 Ignore it and your business flatlines.
 
World-class owners know what’s in their pipeline and what that means for future cash flow.

If you’re not tracking pipeline, you’re flying blind.
https://lnkd.in/gFWaZbuT

#BuildItWorldClass #Pipeline #SalesStrategy #BusinessGrowth #ScalingBusiness #Entrepreneurship #WhiskeyAndWisdom

I’m #hiring for a Whiteboards N Whiskey Coach at Whiteboards N Whiskey…

Welcome Back to Be A Shark Monday! 🦈

Alright, captains, here we are - the final week of November and Thanksgiving is upon us! I know the pull of family, food, and football is strong, but as your world-class business coach, I'm issuing a strategic reminder: Don't let the holiday lull stop your momentum. Q4's final push starts now.

This week, many businesses slow their trolling speed. This is your chance to gain an edge by focusing on your most valuable asset: your existing "catch" (your clients).

To turn this short week into a high-yield period, employ these three essential "fisherman's tactics":

1. Secure the Mooring Lines (Client Check-In): Reach out to your best clients early this week—not to sell, but to check in and ensure their "vessel" is steady. Ask them what final projects or challenges they face before year-end. This proactive service prevents surprises, strengthens loyalty, and often uncovers last-minute opportunities that others miss.

2. Repair the Nets in Port (System Optimization): Use the inevitable quiet moments mid-week for deep, focused work. Identify and repair any bottlenecks or system inefficiencies that have been slowing down your team all year. Optimize your CRM, refine your financial forecasting, or update your standard operating procedures. This work makes your 2026 operations flawless.

3. Bait the Trap for the Next Season: Your competitors are completely checking out. Use your available time to schedule high-value, non-urgent meetings or strategy sessions with key prospects for the first week of January. This "baiting" ensures you launch into the new year with a packed calendar and immediate revenue potential.

Don't use the holiday as an excuse to coast. Use it as a strategic opportunity to serve your clients and prepare your business for a monumental close to 2025!

What's one client check-in call you are prioritizing today to secure your Q4 wins?

#BeASharkMonday #BusinessCoaching #ThanksgivingWeek #ClientRetention #Q4Goals #Entrepreneurship #WorldClassCoach

No alternative text description for this image

Welcome Back to Be A Shark Monday! 🦈

Alright, captains, we have officially launched into December! This is the most critical month of Q4, and as your world-class business coach, I'm here to tell you that this is the final sprint to close out 2025 with a monumental, industry-shaking haul.

Forget slowing down for the holidays. Now is the time for maximum focus and execution. To ensure you end the year on top, employ these three essential "fisherman's tactics":

1. Harvest the Sunken Treasure (Unconverted Leads): Every business has a vault of leads or proposals that were put on hold earlier in the year. Launch a final, highly personalized outreach campaign with a strict deadline (the end of the year!) to revive these "sunken treasures." Offer a compelling incentive or package that makes deciding now irresistible.

2. Set the Christmas Line": Don't wait until January 1st to plan your first sales. Use this month to secure definitive contracts or commitments from your best clients and prospects that are set to launch in Q1 of 2026. This "Christmas Line" ensures you hit the new year with immediate, predictable revenue, avoiding the dreaded January slump.

3. Clean the Nets for 2026: Dedicate specific time this month to review your operations and technology, eliminating any systems or subscriptions that are dead weight or inefficient. A top shark enters the new year lean, fast, and optimized. Cutting unnecessary costs now gives you more "bait" (capital) for growth in the coming year.

The clock is ticking! The efforts you put in during these final weeks determine the entire momentum of your 2026. Let's finish the year with a bang!

What one action are you taking today to secure a monumental final haul this month?

#BeASharkMonday #BusinessCoaching #DecemberGoals #Q4Close #Entrepreneurship #WorldClassCoach #FinishStrong #BusinessStrategy

Amazing night of Whiskey and Networking.

Thanks Bradley Yocum 

Cody Dumas and Matthew Kerbow 

#whiskey
#networking

if you know where you're going the next step is so easy.

#builditworldclass
#businesssuccess

Welcome Back to Be A Shark Monday! 🦈

Alright, captains, we're right in the thick of November - the heart of Q4! I know the smell of turkey and cranberry sauce is starting to drift in, but as your world-class business coach, I'm issuing a critical reminder: Distraction is the biggest threat to your year-end haul.

Now is not the time to slow down and sit on your catch. It's time to intensify your focus and pay razor-sharp attention to your Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). They are your radar; they tell you exactly where the most profitable fish are swimming.

To finish 2025 strong, you need these three specialized "fisherman's tactics" for the holiday crunch:

1. Watch the Depth Finder (KPI Focus): Don't just look at surface-level revenue; monitor the depth finder - your leading KPIs (like lead-to-close rates, average deal size, and customer acquisition cost). Focus your resources only on the activities that your data proves lead to the deepest, most profitable waters. Eliminate all "busy work."

2. Secure the Net to the Dock: The holiday season brings high client satisfaction risk and potentially delayed payments. Use this time to lock down all outstanding invoices, secure signed contracts, and confirm project acceptance before the Thanksgiving lull hits. A top shark makes sure the revenue they earned is safely moored and guaranteed.

3. Bait the Winter Water Line: While everyone is focused on immediate Q4 sales, you should be strategically prepping Q1. Launch a specific, small marketing campaign or offer this month that requires sign-up/commitment but begins service in January. This proactive "winter bait" secures your 2026 pipeline now, ensuring you hit the new year with existing momentum.

The difference between a good year and a great year is made in the next few weeks. Stay sharp, trust your data, and let's bring in the biggest haul of 2025!

Which specific KPI will you be watching most closely this week to ensure Q4 dominance?

#BeASharkMonday #BusinessCoaching #Q4Goals #KPIs #Entrepreneurship #WorldClassCoach #Focus #NovemberStrategy

see it all the time specially right now with exit advisors they never ran a company let alone exited one

SME Entrepreneur. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸 - 47 years owning and building companies in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🇺🇸🇪🇸

Yes, seen this many times over the years, plenty opinions but no REAL experience. 

Why of why are so many business owners so naive to hire such people?

Welcome Back to Be A Shark Monday! 🦈

Alright, captains, here we are - the second Monday of December! The finish line for Q4 2025 is clearly in sight. As your world-class business coach, I'm issuing the final charge: The true legacy of a shark isn't just the size of this year's catch, but the momentum you carry into the next.

Don't let your business drift now! To ensure you launch into 2026 with unstoppable force, employ these three strategic "fisherman's tactics":

1. Secure the Buoys (Follow-Through): Deals that are 90% closed are worthless until they are 100% complete. Intensify your follow-up efforts this week to secure signatures, finalize payments, and transition contracts. Be the relentless force that pushes every near-win across the finish line before clients and vendors disappear for the holidays.

2. Re-Inspect the Hull for Leaks (Budget Review): December is notorious for hidden expenses. Conduct an immediate, focused review of your Q4 budget and spending projections. Identify and plug any financial "leaks"—unexpected costs, unnecessary subscriptions, or delayed collections - to ensure your revenue hits your bottom line cleanly, maximizing your 2026 starting capital.

3. Set the Flare for Q1 Opportunities: While your focus is closing 2025, strategically plant seeds for early 2026. Schedule all your high-value prospecting meetings and strategic planning sessions for the first two weeks of January now. By "setting the flare," you guarantee your business launches the new year with clarity, momentum, and a full calendar.

The work you do in the next two weeks determines the entire momentum of your 2026. Stay focused, finish strong, and set the stage for your biggest year yet!

What one action are you prioritizing this week to move your Shark momentum powerfully into 2026?

#BeASharkMonday #BusinessCoaching #Q4Close #2026Planning #Entrepreneurship #WorldClassCoach #FinishStrong #StrategicGrowth

Co-Founder @ True Digital Marketing | Driving Business Growth

Fuckup Nights Houston VOL 3 – The Fail Forward Finale 
HOUSTON, TX – December 12th, 2025 – 6:00 PM

@ The Media Block - 6023 South Loop E, Houston, TX 77033

Most business owners never build a world class company. 🚫 They stay stuck in chaos.
 
 At Build It World Class, we focus on KPI's, Rockefeller Habits, and a valuation-first mindset.
 Because when you build world class, you win in every phase.
 👉 Follow for more ways to stop being the bottleneck in your business.

#BuildItWorldClass #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurLife #BusinessOwner #ScalingBusiness #KPI #WhiskeyAndWisdom

Open video: Build it World Class  - KPI's plus Habits equals Freedom on youtube.com

Build it World Class  - KPI's plus Habits equals Freedom

Revenue isn’t about big wins—it’s about predictability. 📈
 
One-off sales don’t make you world class—consistent, repeatable revenue does.
 
When you can predict revenue, you can plan, hire, and scale with confidence.

#BuildItWorldClass #RevenueGrowth #BusinessStrategy #EntrepreneurLife #ScalingBusiness #BusinessOwners #WhiskeyAndWisdom

Open video: Build it World Class - Stop Chasing Highs. Build consistency on youtube.com

Build it World Class - Stop Chasing Highs. Build consistency

If you dont hire me, Dave Rudin is a pretty solid choice, lol. Love seeing my friends crushing it.

Grateful for the opportunity to spend time in St. Louis this week with a phenomenal group of leaders, diving into a topic that’s close to my heart: The DNA of Transformational Leaders.

We explored a simple but powerful idea — Transformational leaders think differently so they can live differently…and ultimately lead differently.

When leaders learn to shift their thinking, everything else begins to shift with it: culture, resilience, innovation, and the way they influence the people around them.
I’m always energized by rooms like this — leaders who are hungry to grow and willing to stretch their mindset in order to create meaningful, lasting impact.

If your team is preparing for a season of growth, change, or renewed clarity, I’d love to come alongside and equip them in a similar way.

Feel free to reach out — I’d be honored to help.

#leadership #transformation #mindset Advance Leadership

taplio

The Battle

Karen M. Pierce

Michael Rager

Followers

Posts

Engagements

Likes

Performance ScoreMichael Rager's LinkedIn Performance

Ready to grow your LinkedIn presence?

taplio

The Battle

Karen M. Pierce

Michael Rager

Followers

Posts

Engagements

Likes

Performance Score.css-goub6s{font-size:var(--chakra-fontSizes-md);font-weight:500;color:var(--chakra-colors-gray-600);display:block;margin-top:var(--chakra-space-1);}Michael Rager's LinkedIn Performance

Ready to grow your LinkedIn presence?

Performance ScoreMichael Rager's LinkedIn Performance