What lessons can a San Diego business draw from the famous California-based toymaker Mattel? Mattel has named Christopher Sinclair as its permanent CEO (previously serving as interim CEO). While Mr. Sinclair has served on Mattels board since 1996, it is his experience with Pepsico, Quality Foods Inc. and other successful businesses that will inform his tenure as CEO of Mattel. So what does that have to do with business here in San Diego?
Every company faces challenges along the way, and in some cases these headwinds can threaten the very survival of your company. Experience is often the best answer to meet the challenge. Outside experience. Entrepreneurs and company owners must take stock in their own skill set and business expertise. It is not possible for one human being to be an expert in every area of business: from sales to production to finance to management to logistics to HR. Often, the best solution to a serious business problem is an outside perspective.
Allen Barron has helped to not only turn around local companies facing potential closure, we have helped business clients who were stagnant to grow their business and exponentially increase the size and value of their company. The solution doesn’t have to be permanent, and you don’t have to give up control or ownership of your corporation in order to attract the help you may need.
“Tiger Teams” are groups of experienced individuals with the expertise needed for your specific goals and challenges. They step in next to you, and help to implement the strategy that will resolve the issues at hand, and position your company for profitability and growth. Once new systems, personnel or strategies are in place, the Tiger Team steps back from your company to take a more consultative role.
Even an established brand like Mattel understands that sometimes you have to turn to deep experience and a proven track record of success in order to move forward. Learn how you can tap into proven business executives and professionals with the skills and expertise your business needs. Call us today for a free consultation at 866-631-3470 and lets begin a conversation that might change the course of your professional and economic future for the better.