Build a stronger business today. Create more options for tomorrow.

I work directly with small-medium size business owners and team to improve business performance, strengthen key capabilities, drive growth, build value and prepare for exit or succession.

Richard Jessep, Principal Advisor at BSP Advisory Group

Principal Advisor

Richard Jessep

BSP · 1:1

When the conversation is useful

A business can be successful and still be underperforming or missing opportunities.

Established businesses rarely face one isolated problem. As complexity increases, leadership, operations, sales, systems, finance and people begin to affect each other more directly. The symptoms may be visible, but the underlying constraint and solution is not always obvious.

It starts with an honest conversation

RECOGNISE ANY OF THESE?

The answer is not another generic plan or short-term fix. It starts with a clear diagnosis of what is holding the business back, where opportunities are being missed, and the practical priorities that will improve performance, profit and momentum.

Two programmes

Choose the pathway that matches the outcome you need.

Two distinct programmes, each designed for a different business need and outcome, supported by tailored business modules where deeper focus is required. There is no fixed entry point. The right place to begin is determined through discussion and analysis of the business, its priorities and what the owner wants to achieve.

Business Success Programme - advisory across strategy, performance and execution
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01//Whole-of-business advisory

Business Success Programme

Direction, performance and implementation across the whole business.

For established businesses that want to become stronger, more successful and better run. Richard works across strategy, commercial performance, leadership, systems and execution, using the business as the source of truth, not a template.

ItemFocus
  • 01.Personal vision, business vision, operational objectives, analysis, plan
  • 02.Strategy, financial plan & visibility, sales, marketing and operational levers
  • 03.Leadership, management capability, culture and accountability
  • 04.Systems, priorities, reporting and implementation discipline
Explore the Business Success Programme
Exit & Succession Programme - building transferable business value
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02//Value, readiness and transition

Exit & Succession Programme

Business value, transferability and a clear pathway forward.

For owners preparing for a future change in ownership, leadership or role. Practical work on value drivers, owner dependency, successor readiness, risk reduction and transition milestones, well before the transaction, not after it.

ItemFocus
  • 01.Value drivers, profit & wealth gap, and transferability
  • 02.Owner dependency and successor readiness
  • 03.Financial preparation and risk reduction
  • 04.Transition milestones and specialist coordination
Explore the Exit & Succession Programme
Tailored Business Modules - focused capability improvement
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Tailored Business Modules

Focused advisory where a specific capability needs to improve.

Targeted programmes in Sales Success, Growth Marketing, Automation & AI, Leadership & Management, Operational Excellence & Systems, and Finance & Cash Flow. The business constraint comes first. The specialist topic comes second.

ItemFocus
  • 01.Sales Success ·& Growth Marketing
  • 02.Automation & AI
  • 03.Leadership & Management
  • 04.Operational Excellence & Systems · Finance & Cash Flow
Explore the Tailored Business Modules
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Step Up

Business Success

Strengthen the whole business.

Phase: Foundation
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Step Back

Tailored Business Modules

Strengthen a specific capability.

Phase: Capability
03//Ref: S03

Step Out

Exit & Succession

Improve value and transition readiness.

Phase: Transition

Why businesses work with me

Experienced judgement, direct access, implemented change.

01

Whole-of-business commercial depth

My background spans strategy, sales, marketing, operations, Lean execution, leadership, financial performance, systems and behavioural insight. That breadth matters because business constraints rarely stay inside one department.

02

Implementation, not commentary

The work does not end with a report. I help leadership teams translate decisions into actions, accountability and operating rhythm.

03

Independent judgement

I am not tied to a software platform, marketing agency or delivery supplier. Recommendations are based on the business need, and any external delivery partner remains optional.

04

Direct access to the advisor

The work is led by me directly. I work with the owners, directors, managers and teams responsible for making change happen.

05

Established tools where they add value

The advisory work is supported by BSP Advisory Group, Extended DISC, MAUS planning and value tools, and practical KPI and implementation systems.

Built on real business work

  • 01.20+ years across strategy, sales, marketing, leadership, management, systems, operations and business performance
  • 02.Senior Advisor with BSP Advisory Group
  • 03.Certified member of the Institute of Advisors
  • 04.Extended DISC Certified Practitioner /  Licensed MAUS Advisor
  • 05.Experience working directly with owners, directors, managers, teams, agencies and specialist providers
  • 06.Hands-on involvement in complex commercial, leadership, operational and growth issues

Supported by

BSP Advisory Group

Richard is a Senior Business Advisor with BSP Advisory Group. Clients work directly with Richard, supported by the wider tools, resources and advisory infrastructure of an established New Zealand advisory group.

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Client stories

Proof, in the client's own words.

Real, named clients of BSP Advisory Group, in their own words.

Verified client
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"Richard is an exceptional business advisor. He brings a rare combination of charisma, deep commercial knowledge, and true professionalism to every conversation, all paired with a great sense of humour that makes even the toughest discussions engaging and enjoyable. Richard has an ability to see both the big picture and the fine detail, providing clear, practical advice that genuinely moves the needle. What truly sets him apart is his network and how generously he leverages it. The connections, insights, and opportunities he opens up are invaluable. Working with Richard has sharpened my decision-making, strengthened my strategy, and given me real confidence in the direction we're heading. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to any business owner serious about growth and long-term success."

Boston Ridge

Director · Tectum Limited

Insights

Clear thinking on growth, execution, and building a stronger business.

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Schedule 08: Frequently Asked

Frequently Asked

Straight answers before the first conversation.

A short selection of the questions owners, directors and senior managers ask most often before reaching out.

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Start with the business,
not the programme.

The first conversation is about what is happening, what you want to improve and which pathway will create the most value. Confidential. Commercially grounded. Focused on implemented change.

Audience

Owners · Directors ·
Senior Managers