Josh Richards

Current

• Owner at Josh Richards - IT Management Consulting/Coaching (Sole Proprietorship)

Past

• CTO at Digital West Networks, Inc.
• President at Geek Research LLC
• Director of Network Operations at The FIX Network, Inc.

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Josh Richards’s Summary

I focus on the toughest problems faced by my clients and the niche markets I am connected with. I serve as a resource in a variety of direct and indirect ways.

Some current activities: IT (technology) consulting, development of information products for niche markets (currently in personal finance niches), and business development for entrepreneurs and small business owners.

I draw upon my experiences as an entrepreneur, technologist, private investor, and, of course, a regular person who has had to make my own mistakes and discoveries to get where I am today. I rely heavily on my personal and professional networks. I am an avid reader of books, newsletters, blogs -- anywhere knowledge and ideas can be found. (I typically read 3-5 books every month). I also set aside a lot of time every day to think and reflect.

I have a solid background in the technology industry as an entrepreneur, executive, manager, and technician. I have been an active private investor (in publicly traded securities) since 1997, which has broadened and re-enforced my business strategy, marketing, and financial analysis skills. This has made me not only a better investor but also a better businessperson.

I've been a problem solver since I can remember, able to break down problems and see through them to their real essence. Of course, I have my circle of competence -- where I tend to be best at tackling problems.

I work best with self-employed persons, entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurial minded organizations. I also assist individuals in niche markets where I have particular expertise or experience -- or can gather it through research -- that is relevant to tackling their frustrating or complex needs.

I'm also a foster parent and have taken up a recent interest, as a fan more so than a player, in a sport I really enjoyed as a kid -- soccer.

Josh Richards’s Specialties:

Problem Solving, Innovation, & Long-Term Advice & Counsel
Mission Critical Technology Infrastructure
Business Start-Up and Entrepreneurial Endeavors
Strategic Planning and Tactical Oversight
Brainstorming and Idea Development
Troubleshooting and Turnarounds
Resource Recommendations
Organizational Business Development and Sustainability
Skunkworks and Maverick Initiatives
Conventional Wisdom Debunking and Contrarian Analysis
Status Quo Changes