About Richard Barbercheck
Experienced Business Strategist, Trusted Advisor, and Inspiring Speaker
I believe that every business leader is entitled to success on their terms. No matter what that means they have committed their life to that dream. Working together we define and travel their path to success. It’s critical because success is NOT a journey, it is absolutely a destination! Through guidance, planning and accountability they arrive at their success destination; the achievement of their dreams.
Bank Like A Boss
How Entrepreneurs Maintain Access to Cash in Good Times and Bad
by Richard Barbercheck
“Bank Like A Boss” is written for business owners and managers, providing the keys to ensuring that they have access to cash for their business, when they need it.
The ability of your business to obtain loan approvals whenever they’re needed is an indicator of your business success. “Bank Like A Boss” provides critical guidance for structuring and managing your business to develop solid banking relationships that will provide financing for your business now and into the future.
Getting a bank loan when you need it can be one of the most challenging experiences you’ll ever have in business. Understanding this unique and dynamic process solves the problem. Done right, your business will have access to the cash you need, when you need it. By proactively managing this relationship, understanding the environment, having the right perspective, and positioning your company for long term stability and success you’ll maintain access to cash in good times and bad.
Brian Dunlap, President & CEO for RiverHills Bank had this response after reading the book, “Bank Like A Boss” is like the Rosetta Stone for bankers and business owners. A must read for all bankers and borrowers. It easily translates banking language into borrower language while informing the reader of actions that make their business bankable. I have read so many books on banking and I honestly think this might be the best one I have ever read. Simple but detailed, from the perspective of the bank and the borrower.”
About Richard Barbercheck
As a trusted advisor, Richard works with community business owners and professionals to develop and implement effective strategies, achieve and exceed goals, build effective teams, and focus on regaining control of their business. He brings forty years of experience in analyzing thousands of businesses in a variety of industries, identifying their strategies, and working with them to achieve success even if they are navigating through challenging times.
Throughout his career, Richard developed expertise in financial analysis, business development, business administration, policy, operations, and risk management, as well as providing leadership to three organizations as president and assisting in numerous acquisitions leading to successful cultural and business integrations. In the fall of 2016, he culminated his career as the Corporate Chief Credit Officer for First Financial Bank in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Richard brings proven expertise in performance improvement, strategic planning, and change management.
He is an exciting and inspiring public speaker and as a Certified Business Coach, Consultant and Trainer, Richard is committed to helping business owners and professionals achieve success. Richard has been active in the community as a Board Member and Council Training Chair for the Dan Beard Council Boy Scouts of America. He has been active in the Association for Corporate Growth, Financial Executives International, West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance, Clermont and Northern Kentucky Chambers of Commerce and the Covington Business Council. He is currently on the Board for the Cincinnati Better Business Bureau and is an Advisory Board Member for Prestige Properties.
Richard’s Personal Leadership Philosophy
This Leadership Philosophy has been developed through my involvement with people that create phenomenal results and those that create miserable failures. My leadership style is predominantly collaborative but is also able to successfully function through the use of delegation and direction. I believe leadership is about guiding others to achieve goals and objectives.
As a strategic thinker that looks at each situation in relation to the achievement of objectives, I hold myself accountable for my own actions and behaviors, and for providing guidance to facilitate the success of others.
My Leadership Approach
- Fosters the maximum achievement of your individual and organizational potential through communication, collaboration, and responsibility for outcomes.
- Encompasses open communication and recognition of results.
- Encourages that all appropriate individuals are informed on the position of the company as it relates to the situation at hand.
- Utilizes planning whenever possible to ensure appropriate outcomes as they relate to your goals and your path to achieving them.
- Expects results, and that KPI and KRI performance are measured and reported in a manner that allows you to course correct timely, while achieving objectives.
I Value
- Honesty. In order for someone to be honest with others they must first be honest with themselves. They must embrace the truth even when it is difficult to do so.
- Integrity. Individuals should always be genuine in their efforts and do what they say they’ll do.
- Ethical Behavior. It encompasses doing the right thing, for the right reason, all the time.
- Respect. Respect for others is founded in recognizing an individual’s value without labels. It is critical for all of us to seek first to understand before our desire to be understood. We have a responsibility to seek and provide feedback that benefits ourselves and others in our personal and professional growth.
- Perseverance. Even in the face of adversity, we should keep moving forward, learn from our mistakes, and continue on, recognizing that we are on the verge of our next success.
- Positive Attitude. Attitude will always win out over skills and knowledge, regardless of whether the attitude is positive or negative.
I Believe
- That everyone should be responsible to themselves and others, and that responsibility includes taking ownership of failures and weaknesses as well as successes and strengths.
- That none of us are as smart as all of us and that no one is the “smartest person in the room”.
- That all people have God-given value and talents and have a responsibility to utilize their abilities to the maximum benefit of the team.
- In helping others succeed and that it is the responsibility of others to do the same.
- In an abundance mindset, where there will always be enough for everybody as opposed to one of scarcity that drives individuals to protect their turf and ideas, as well as limit their contributions.
- That what happens in our lives is not as important as how we choose to react to it.
I Will NOT Tolerate
- Dishonesty represented as an outright lie, coloring of the truth, or restricting salient facts from disclosure.
- Disrespect from, or of, others. A lack of respect can be represented in a number of ways and when identified it will be addressed immediately.
- A lackadaisical approach to one’s responsibilities. I expect everyone to contribute a sincere effort. Laziness, or an aloof attitude is unacceptable.
- The need for an oversized degree of attention due to exaggerated egos and high levels of self-importance.
I am committed to having us work together as the preferred provider of business performance guidance by fulfilling our mission of working with business owners and professionals to exceed their goals and enjoy a better work life balance.
From Our Clients & Colleagues
See what people say about Richard and how he produced accelerated ROI for organizations.
“Richard has leaned on his years of C-Suite experience to help my transition and focus in evolving into a better leader and owner of my company. ”
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“Richard Barbercheck is a remarkable business coach who has been invaluable in our company’s growth and strategy. Richard has leaned on his years of C-Suite experience to help my transition and focus in evolving into a better leader and owner of my company. From improving relationships with our bank to setting up proper dashboards and focusing on effective management strategies, Richard has walked every step with me to ensure that 2018 is a recording breaking year! True to his brand, his strategic focus and effective coaching has put my company on a due north path of growth and success!”
“The guidance Richard has provided our credit manager has elevated his ability to provide comprehensive portfolio oversight.”
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“We asked Richard to coach one of our credit managers into the Chief Credit Officer role and to assist us with the development and refinement of our credit related policies. Richard’s contribution has exceeded our expectations. The guidance he has provided our credit manager has elevated his ability to provide comprehensive portfolio oversight, better assess new and existing product development, and provide strategically aligned management and board reporting. While working with credit management he successfully coached them through the redevelopment of several significant policies that quickly gained Regulatory approval and allowed us to operate in a manner consistent with our organizational culture and client focus. We couldn’t have asked for better results in such a short period of time. We continue to work with Richard to help us guide management and organizational improvement.”
“Richard is an excellent business strategist and helped me navigate a complex acquisition. He then assisted with our transition and creating our own identity and culture. He is engaged and a part of my team.”
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“Richard is an excellent business strategist and helped me navigate a complex acquisition. He then assisted with our transition and creating our own identity and culture. Richard’s ability to probe for and articulate the current situation gives clarity for planning your strategy for the future. The guidance helped me lead our diverse team through a change in structure making it all happen successfully and timely. He is engaged and a part of my team.”
“Richard was a great credit partner as we were charged with building our commercial loan client base.”
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“I worked with Richard at First Financial Bank & Irwin Union Bank. In both opportunities I was a lender and/or manager of a commercial lending team. Richard was a great credit partner as we were charged with building our commercial loan client base. Along with him and his team we were able to achieve great success in building long term relationships with our client base.”
“Richard made a significant effort to work with management to ensure a clear understanding of our organization.”
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“We engaged Richard to lead our organization and Board of Directors through our Strategic Planning process. Richard made a significant effort to work with management to ensure a clear understanding of our organization and complete a comprehensive situational assessment. This information was integrated into two Strategic Planning meetings with our Board and Staff where Richard guided the group through a re-affirmation of our Vision, updating our Mission Statement and re-affirming our Values. Because of this well-established foundation, in the second meeting, we were able to develop sound strategies for the future. Richard is continuing to provide value as we work together on the development and communication of the Tactical Plans that will direct us in the achievement of our organizational objectives. I would recommend Richard for any coaching or consulting arrangement that is intended to elevate your organizational performance.”
“I should have begun months earlier. My organization has not only met but has already exceeded the interim goals we discussed and, this is six months in.”
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“Last year I was introduced to Richard Barbercheck. After a few preliminary discussions I brought Richard on-board after receiving his commitment to help ensure I would meet the ambitious goals I had already set for my company. I was skeptical of doing so especially due my firm belief that I could do it all myself. Why bring Richard onboard?
I was eventually dragged over the finish line in making that decision, both after continued discussions and with the urging of my staff; Richard’s services are not inexpensive. I should have begun months earlier. My organization has not only met but has already exceeded the interim goals we discussed and, this is six months in. I and my entire organization value the expertise and insight Richard has brought to us and credit him for much of our success. He has helped us be a much better working organization and I believe positioned us not just to be satisfied with that success but to be a stronger performing team consistently into the future.
So yes, the return on my investment has fully met my hopes. I wholeheartedly recommend Richard for anyone considering using his services for their organization. You will not be disappointed.”
“Richard has been monumental in helping my small business progress forward through uncertain times.”
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“A pandemic is not something I planned, or was prepared for, and as a member of Richard’s Navigational Roundtable and through his one on one coaching sessions, he helped me change my mindset on how to approach this time.
Together we came up with tangible actions and solutions that would allow my business to execute at a higher level and with more flexibility to deal with the unknown. We are now increasing the number of leads and customers for our business. There is a lot of tough terrain out there and I am grateful to have Richard’s help to navigate through unprecedented times.”
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“I should have begun months earlier. My organization has not only met but has already exceeded the interim goals we discussed and, this is six months in.”
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