Ken Kooistra
Certified EOS Implementer coaching business leaders in Michigan and Ohio
| Hourly rate range | $160 to $290 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Scaling and growthLeadership and team buildingOperations and systemsTrades and home servicesTeam performanceLeadership development |
| Works with | Founders and business owners and Executives |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Based in | Allendale, Michigan, United States |
| Credentials | Certified EOS Implementer |
Ken Kooistra is a business coach and Certified EOS Implementer who helps business leaders run their companies better. He started as an entrepreneur at age 21 and has led three companies since 1998. Each grew 10% to 25% every year, in good and bad economies. He has facilitated over 500 sessions and is known for his work with roofing companies. He works from Michigan and Ohio.
What Ken helps with
Ken helps business leaders build a management system so they can handle daily issues and plan for growth. He works to get leaders and employees on the same page.
- Putting a management system in place
- Managing daily issues and long-term growth
- Solving problems as a team instead of arguing
- Getting the right people in the right seats
- Aligning leaders and employees
- Stepping back so employees can grow the company
- Partner and employee tensions
Who Ken works with
Ken works with owners and leaders of small and mid-sized companies. His clients include roofing companies, a land title firm and a fabrication business. Many face financial strain, partner conflict or tension among employees.
How Ken works
Ken uses the Entrepreneurial Operating System, known as EOS, to help companies gain clarity, alignment and results. He facilitates sessions with leadership teams and focuses on building a healthier team where the right people sit in the right seats. He has run more than 500 of these sessions.
Background and qualifications
Ken became an entrepreneur at age 21 and has led three companies since 1998. In those roles he oversaw product design, manufacturing, distribution, marketing and sales. Each company grew 10% to 25% a year, through recessions and strong markets. He has more than 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur and business coach. Today he is a Certified EOS Implementer and has facilitated over 500 sessions with business leaders.
Ken Kooistra pricing
Programs and services
- EOS implementation for leadership teams
- Facilitated team sessions
- Meetings with leaders to discuss fit
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The CoachVouch take
Ken is a former three-time company leader who is known as a roofing company expert.
Best for business owners who want a clear management system and a more unified team.
Common questions
How much does Ken Kooistra charge?
Coaches like Ken Kooistra typically charge $160 to $290 an hour.
What does Ken Kooistra help with?
Ken Kooistra helps with putting a management system in place, managing daily issues and long-term growth, solving problems as a team instead of arguing and getting the right people in the right seats.
Does Ken Kooistra have reviews?
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Is Ken Kooistra certified?
Ken Kooistra lists: Certified EOS Implementer.
Does Ken Kooistra have experience with roofing companies?
Yes. He is known as the roofing company expert, and one client is the president of a roofing company.
What system does Ken Kooistra use with clients?
He implements the Entrepreneurial Operating System, or EOS, to help leaders manage daily issues and growth.
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