Richard Jessep - Success Partner
Richard has forged a successful SME and Corporate career holding senior management roles with a focus on sales, marketing and operations. Richard’s skillset is a product of experience across a diverse range of sectors including manufacturing, retail, wholesale, banking, engineering, design, pharmaceuticals and insurance. As such, Richard brings valuable insight into the challenges and opportunities facing B2B and B2C businesses.
Richard’s expertise traverses many the key drivers of value in SME business, including:
Crafting and executing forward thinking strategies and planning that pave the way for sustainable growth.
Developing high performance sales and marketing teams to achieve superior performance against key performance indicators.
Revitalising operations to achieve productivity and efficiency gains.
Aligning strategies with profitability to increase overall company value and ensure long-term business viability.
Creating a culture that engages and energises employees, attracting the best talent.
These core qualities are strengthened by Richard’s ability to quickly grasp complex situations, isolate the issues and drive the necessary change to get results.
As the business advisor with BSP Advisory Group in Auckland, Richard prides himself in the ability to understand and align with business owners to find and maximise the potential value sitting in their company.
When not working, Richard enjoys spending time with his family out on the boat fishing, gardening, playing golf and watching his boys playing sport for the local clubs. Having fun adventures with the family and entertaining friends is a priority when time allows.
Call or text 021 539 611, or drop an e-mail to richardj@bspadvisory.co.nz to discuss your path to a new, more profitable tomorrow.
Here's what some of Richard's clients have to say:
Opened up new opportunities for operational improvement.
“Working with Richard has been transformative for our business. He has helped us set clear, ambitious goals and provided a roadmap to make achieving them straightforward. This has been a highly motivating and engaging process for the whole team.
Richard's management and strategic insights have aligned the team from bottom up and opened up new opportunities for operational improvement.
His sales training program is elevating our team’s performance to a whole new level. We’re more focused, confident, and successful, all thanks to Richard's business planning guidance and expertise.”
Mark Bramwell
Director
Commercial Realty Limited
Richard was able to capture our vision and get a plan in place
“Being so busy running the business, I engaged Richard to work ON the business plan otherwise it wasn’t going to happen.
It was a great process, and through short sharp sessions Richard was able to capture our vision and get a plan in place.
We are now working through executing that plan, and I appreciate Richard’s focus on helping me to achieve our agreed milestones.
Richard is a great bloke to work with and I have no hesitation recommending him to other business owners.”
Mike Read
Managing Director
Dove Communications (2023) Ltd
It's been invaluable having him as a sounding board
“Richard from BSP Advisory Group has been a huge help, giving us a clear and focused business plan that lines up perfectly with our vision and goals.
Beyond his sharp strategic planning and marketing expertise, it’s been invaluable having him as a sounding board – like a trusted second opinion or even a bit of a guilty conscience to challenge, debate, and explore opportunities from a fresh perspective.
His ability to engage our team and drive meaningful change has helped us transition from being reactive to operating as a high-performing, proactive business.”
Phil Dossett
Director
Engage Digital Limited
Ability to break down complex problems into actionable steps
“Working with Richard has been a game-changer for my business. His insights, strategic guidance, and unwavering support helped us navigate challenges we never thought we could overcome.
Richard has an incredible ability to break down complex problems into actionable steps, making it easier to achieve my goals. Thanks to his mentorship, we’ve gained clarity, confidence, and a roadmap to sustainable success.
I can’t recommend Richard highly enough to anyone seeking to take their business to the next level.”
Jake & Chandé Oliver,
Owners
The Laser Shop Limited
