Travels from California, USA
George Hedley's speaking fee falls within range: $5,000 to $10,000
The founder and owner of Hedley Construction & Development, Inc., George Hedley is one of the top construction business speakers and industry experts. Drawing from 30 years of profitable management practices, he helps people build and manage businesses that work.
A CSP, George built his company from $0 to $50 million dollars in only seven years. For his accomplishments, he received the nationally recognized award “Entrepreneur of the Year” by Ernest & Young and Venture magazine. To date, he has built or developed over 250 projects valued in excess of $500 million dollars, executed over 10,000 subcontracts, and owns & manages over 750,000 square feet of office & industrial buildings.
Lauded for his tremendous talent at turning a growing small business into an organized and systemized company that consistently produces bottom-line profits, leadership, loyal customers, wealth and equity, George’s insights and guidance are heavily sought by entrepreneurs, business owners, franchisees, manufacturing companies, contractors and service industry businesses. He is the author of The Business Success Blueprint and the “Entrepreneurial Excellence” series.
George Has Been Building Up To This For Over 25 Years!
In 1977, starting with an old Datsun pickup truck and $500 in the bank, George Hedley was able to build a thriving $50 million construction business in just seven years. HARDHAT Presentations is a natural outgrowth of George′s business expertise, inspiring leadership style and passion for helping other entrepreneurs, business owners and managers build businesses that work.
Today, as a construction business owner and nationally recognized professional business speaker, George is able to connect with business audiences as few others can. He is an insightful entrepreneur, experienced leader and successful business owner.
As an inspirational keynote motivational speaker or seminar workshop leader at association convention or company meetings, George communicates his business philosophy: George Hedley, CSP
George Hedley uses a compelling combination of common sense, business smarts, incredible graphics, tons of energy and fun humor that′s both entertaining and motivating when he presents.
Whether your organization requires a savvy keynote professional speaker, exceptional seminar or one-of-a-kind workshop, George′s business building programs provide an outstanding choice of audience-proven solutions.
George Hedley breaks down the process of calculating a bid or project estimation, focusing on crew costs. He goes beyond adding up wages and incorporates a safety net to ensure that even in the case of unseen hurdles, the project will be completed at a profit.
“Now occasionally your crew has some downtime. There’s some rain, they go out and the job’s not ready, they have to wait for an inspector,” George lists a number of factors that often result in unforeseen delays. “I like to encourage contractors to add within their bid rates a ‘sloppy factor’, a ‘fudge factor’, maybe 5% or 10%.”
George Hedley’s business expertise is based on his real world experience that works: leading and managing great people; owning and running a profitable construction and development company; making it happen and getting things done. He shares his techniques and knowledge with leaders, managers, and contractors, through motivational keynote speeches, ‘nuts and bolts’ business seminars and ‘how-to’ workshops. No matter the format, George always focuses on priorities that really count and management systems that always make a profit and create wealth.
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I just wanted to say a brief “thank you” for your presentation to the attendees of our “Best of the Best” educational program held in conjunction with our industry leading trade show, Surfaces 2000. Both the program and your general session presentation have drawn rave reviews from everyone. Your strong and diverse business management content, coupled with your humorous and entertaining presentation, and your up-beat approach to business and life were all hits with everyone who attended. And your personal career credentials lend a particularly strong credibility to your message. Terry Hearne, Director of Operations World Floor Covering Association
On behalf of the Floor Covering Installation Contractors Association (FCICA), I would like to thank you for the exceptional job you did when speaking at our associations′ annual convention. It was refreshing to see a speaker tailor a topic that could pertain to any business to such a specific group. Not only that, but you managed to retain their attention, excitement and involvement throughout the presentation. Thank you again for an incredible job and we look forward to working with you again in the future. Kimberly E. Oderkirk, Executive Vice President FCICA
We were more than pleased with your presentation at our annual meeting. You were by far the best at customizing and connecting with our people. You were also the only speaker we have had who involved the attendees. I LIKED THAT! The comments I received from our people were the same with regard to customizing and their involvement. They said you were the BEST! Joseph Westhoff, President Atlantic Concrete Products, Inc.
We all really enjoyed your presentation. It was informative, entertaining and motivational, and the highlight of our meeting. But most importantly, we all came away with some practical ways to help us build better relationships with our agents. Neil F. Pont, Executive Vice President AMWEST – Surety Division
“He was great!” I spoke to quite a few of our meeting attendees following the meeting; and they, too, agree that your presentation was one of the best they′ve heard in years. Your presentation was a success and much appreciated by our members, affiliates and leadership. Mary Lou Scutt, Meetings Manager National Assoc. of Surety Bond Producers
Your presentation was informative and fun, which goes a long way to keeping everyone on their toes and absorbing information. I receive many positive comments on your presentation, along with some enthusiastic prospective members who were impressed with our association and the programs that we can offer them. THANK YOU!! Barbara Bivens, Executive Director Painting & Decorating Contractors of America, PDCA
I was delighted with the presentation you did for our managers. You not only offered insight on what contractors are expecting form suppliers, you also kept the presentation fun and exciting. Response form the managers is very positive and appreciative. Thank you for the thoughtful and unique presentation. Dale Kukowski, President United Building Centers
Thank you for the terrific job you did at our seminar and dinner talk here in Syracuse. The comments from our members afterward told me they very much enjoyed and got alot out of your presentations. Bob Tomeny, Executive Director Home Builders Association of Central New York
Your presentation received many good comments. Most stated “we needed more time” and all were thoroughly impressed with your presentation. Vikki Hayes, Executive Director Georgia Utility Contractors Association, Inc.
Your delivery and message at our recent 2000 Annual Sales Meeting was dead-on target and scored as a “HUGE” success for all in attendance. The new vocabulary you gave us has been used successfully by several of our salesman and their reports are that “it works!”. Larry Cox, Director of Sales & Marketing Sunstate Equipment
You did it. You conducted an excellent, thorough, comprehensive presentation on an extremely sensitive and complex issue. Attendees have told me that your presentation was one of the best they′ve ever seen at an ICAA Convention, and we′ve been doing this thing for 19 years. Michael Kwart, Executive Director Insulation Contractors Association of America
I want to thank you again for the time you took to prepare and deliver a presentation at Tilbury Spring Training. We had nothing but positive feedback on the event. You played an important role in making it a success. Thank You. Larry Baloun, Vice President Sales Tilbury Cement Limited
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