I’m Rich Poole - Strategic Advisor, Co-Pilot® and trusted sounding board.

With 30 years of business experience - from family business to founding and selling ventures, including to a Fortune 500 company - I understand the stress, doubt and loneliness leaders face.

Whether it’s an immediate pain point or a longer-term challenge, I work alongside owners, execs, and partners as if I were in the trenches with them. My focus is to help you make better decisions, prepare for the future, and build a business (and life) that works.

The Problem I Solve

Business is tough.
You don’t have to go it alone.

I help leaders who are:

• Stuck in complex decisions with no trusted sounding board
• Unsure about succession, growth, or exit planning
• Struggling with stress, isolation, or where to focus next
• Ready to protect the value of what they’ve built

What I Do

• 1:1 Advisory & Sounding Board → clarity, accountability and progress.
• Business Audits & Strategy → mini-due diligence across 10 areas → action plan.
• Governance & Leadership Advisory → bridging the gap between Boards, Owners and GMs.
• Exit-Readiness Anytime → succession, sale or transition planning, so you’re never caught off guard.
• Pathways to CEO, GM or Partnership → preparing leaders (and Plan B’s) for the future.
• Finding you the right Contacts→Connecting you with trusted people and building a network that adds real value.

Outcomes

Working together, you’ll gain:

• Fresh perspective and confidence in decisions
• Calm and clarity in business and life
• Tangible results and improved performance
• A business that’s more valuable and less dependent on you
• Freedom to focus on what really matters

Why Work With Me

• 30 years in business, including building and exiting my own ventures
• Advisor to 150+ owners, executives, and partners across industries
• Strategic yet human: I’ll treat your business like it’s my own
• Known for calm in chaos, straight talk, and trusted connections
• A philosophy anchored in values, integrity, and accountability

You’ve worked too hard to leave your legacy to chance. Let’s make sure your business — and your life — are ready for whatever comes next.