Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in business development but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Keith Gause, Founder and CEO of Tideland Consulting, located in Jacksonville, FL, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
We are a national business consulting firm. We bring an ecosystem of non-bias solutions for growth-oriented businesses. Our main deliverables include asset protection planning, risk management, proactive tax strategy planning, key objectives and growth planning, exit strategy planning, and estate planning.
Tell us about yourself
I was raised in Jacksonville, FL. I went into the Air Force just after high school and returned to Jacksonville in 2005. I joined the local sheriff's department and started my first start-up company out of my garage in 2006. In 2012 I left law enforcement and dedicated my time to selling my first start-up and spinning up two new companies. In 2012 I launched what has become Tideland Consulting and focused on helping business owners become more efficient and effective. Today, we serve hundreds of clients across the country!
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
My biggest accomplishment as a business owner is being able to grow a great team and pour into our organization. My personal favorite accomplishment is helping my team achieve their goals.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
The hardest piece of the equation of being a business owner is having tough conversations with employees. Removing the love and care you have for them as a business owner to then have the hard conversations is not easy.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Find someone already killing it in that industry and copy them.
- Maintain your numbers. Really keep your finger on the pulse of the number.
- Maintain a good amount of liquidity to be able to reach market conditions.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.tidelandconsulting.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tidelandconsulting
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tideland_consulting/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithgause-tidelandfinancial/
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