SMB Growth Partners Launches in St. Louis

PRLog (Press Release) - Feb. 13, 2012 - ST. LOUIS, MO  -- SMB Growth Partners announces the launch of its new consulting firm in St. Louis, MO. The firm is under the leadership of partners John Keener and Barry Gleeson who have over 60 years combined experience in business consulting, business coaching, sales, marketing and management. SMB is designed to help small and medium sized businesses overcome the daily business challenges preventing them from reaching their potential.

The firm offers a variety of growth strategies to help businesses accelerate their growth and avoid costly mistakes. Focus is on increasing executive / management productivity by relieving the business owner / CEO from the day-to-day distractions (or noise) that prevent them from doing what they do best and like to do. In addition SMB helps companies prevent costly hiring mistakes by offering a hybrid approach to employee recruiting, screening and selection.

SMB’s  flagship service is the Noise Reduction System™ training program designed for First in Commands (FIC’s) and Seconds in Command (SIC’s) or any senior level reporting team. Based on the book, Make The Noise Go Away, by Larry Linne, the goal is to free the FIC from the noise that distracts them from been more productive.

To introduce this program to the St. Louis business community, SMB Growth Partners is offering a seminar with Larry Linne in person. Designed for first and second in commands Linne will introduce his revolutionary Noise Reduction System™ . The program is scheduled for 3pm to 5pm, March 14, 2012, at the Crowne Plaza in Clayton. For information call 314-313-8498 or visit www.smbgrowthpartners.com.

“We are excited about the launch of our new venture and to introduce this unique program to St. Louis,” Gleeson said. “We believe passionately that when a business gets the people equation “right”, everything else will take care of itself. Our services are designed to do just that. We become trusted advisors for our clients and help them with leadership effectiveness, employee acquisition, retention and management productivity.”

About John Keener
John M. Keener, Partner, has spent 30 years in senior and executive level management with Fortune 500 and small startup organizations. A vast majority of his experience has focused on sales and marketing including sales force organization, compensation realignment, strategic planning, profit enhancement and Initial Public Offering experience. As president of two organizations, his experience extended into operations and product development.

About Barry Gleeson
Barry Gleeson, Partner, has nearly 30 years of experience in a variety of Sales, Marketing, Operations and Management positions for fortune 500 companies (Emerson Electric and ESCO Technologies) as well as privately held small businesses.  He formed MSI in mid 2004 and is enjoying a growing and profitable business. He brings an enthusiastic view of how to position your business and invest smartly in today’s marketplace.  His goal with any client is to be an extension of their management team bringing affordable resources that increase the organizations sales productivity and ROI from marketing investments.

For additional information about SMB Growth Partners visit www.smbgrowthpartners.com or call 314-313-8498.