Brian Gladden
EOS Implementer for business owners in Sacramento, Fresno and Reno
| Hourly rate range | $160 to $290 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Scaling and growthOperations and systemsStartups and foundersLeadership and team buildingTeam performanceLeadership developmentStrategy and decision making |
| Works with | Founders and business owners and Executives |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Based in | Sacramento, California, United States |
| Credentials | Doctorate (Dr.); Professional EOS Implementer; Certified organizational design and strategy expert |
| Practice | Strategy & Innovation Institute |
Brian Gladden is an EOS Implementer who coaches small and mid-sized business owners on building and running a stronger company. He worked 27 years in sales before he moved into strategy and innovation. He founded the Strategy & Innovation Institute and teaches entrepreneurship at Sac State. He has mentored over 100 startup founders and coached more than 50 small business teams. He also runs CEO and CFO peer groups. He serves clients in Sacramento, Fresno and Reno.
What Brian helps with
Brian works on getting a whole company aligned on where it is going and how it will get there. He also builds focus and accountability across teams and leadership groups.
- Getting everyone in the company on the same page about vision
- Building focus, discipline and accountability across the team
- Building a more cohesive and healthy leadership team
- Creating and carrying out business strategy
- Measuring what matters in the business
- Shaping the company culture you want
- Refreshing an outdated business model
- Taking a startup from idea to launch
Who Brian works with
Brian works with small and mid-sized business owners who want to grow. He also works with their leadership teams. He mentors startup founders from idea to launch. He leads peer groups for CEOs and CFOs.
How Brian works
Brian uses EOS, the Entrepreneurial Operating System, to bring strategy, execution and accountability together in one simple process. He also leads peer groups where CEOs and CFOs work through critical issues together. He gives keynotes and workshops on topics like aligning vision and strategy, measuring what matters, and Blue Ocean Strategy.
Background and qualifications
Brian grew up in a family of small business owners and teachers. He spent 27 years in sales for companies of all sizes and ran a side business on the side that ended in bankruptcy. That pushed him to study strategy and innovation. He then spent a few years with a large consulting firm. After that he founded the Strategy & Innovation Institute to coach small and mid-sized business owners. He teaches entrepreneurship at Sac State and is a certified organizational design and strategy expert.
Brian Gladden pricing
Programs and services
- EOS implementation for leadership teams
- CEO and CFO peer groups
- Keynotes and workshops
- Startup founder mentoring
Brian Gladden reviews
The CoachVouch take
Brian combines 27 years in sales, a past business bankruptcy, consulting experience and EOS to help owners build a business the right way.
Best for small and mid-sized business owners who want their team aligned and held accountable to a clear vision.
Common questions
How much does Brian Gladden charge?
Coaching with Brian runs $160 to $290 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Brian Gladden help with?
Brian Gladden helps with getting everyone in the company on the same page about vision, building focus, discipline and accountability across the team, building a more cohesive and healthy leadership team and creating and carrying out business strategy.
Is Brian Gladden certified?
Brian Gladden lists: Doctorate (Dr.); Professional EOS Implementer; Certified organizational design and strategy expert.
Does Brian Gladden work with startup founders?
Yes. He has mentored over 100 startup founders from idea to launch.
Does Brian Gladden give talks and workshops?
Yes. He delivers keynotes and workshops for business owners and their teams on topics like strategy, culture and measuring what matters.
How do I contact Brian Gladden?
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