Larry Goddard
CEO @The Parkland Group, Inc
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CEO @The Parkland Group, Inc
Cleveland/Akron, OH, US
The Parkland Group started in 1990 in Cleveland, Ohio as a turnaround, bankruptcy and management consulting and interim management firm and has grown to be one of the most well respected firms in Ohio. Consulting services include:Family business consultingProfit improvementStrategy & growthStrategic PlanningTurnarounds and restructuringExecutive coachingManagement consultingValue enhancementServing on Advisory BoardsInterim managementMergers & acquisitionsAround 2005, Parkland developed the patented SOAR to Strategic Excellence™ suite of business strategy, diagnostic, improvement and value enhancement tools including SOAR Growth Strategies™, a revolutionary process to rapidly identify and implement value enhancement Opportunities, Possibilities and Necessities.In 2012, Parkland merged its operating business into SS & G Parkland Consulting Services LLC, in partnership with the regional accounting firm, SS & G.In 2015, SS & G Parkland merged its operating business into BDO USA LLP. Parkland restarted its consulting business in 2019.
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ABOUT LARRY GODDARD
With over 30 years of experience leading business transformations, I’ve helped over 400 organizations across various industries plan their strategies, develop growth plans, navigate complex challenges, improve performance, boost profitability, and build long-term value. My focus: practical strategies that drive growth, performance, profitability, and leadership effectiveness in real-world environments. At the Parkland Group, Inc, we are focused on helping organizations plan and grow their performance, profitability, financial strength and value Whether you\'re stuck, scaling, or preparing for exit, we help you work on the business—not just in it. If you\'re ready to clarify your priorities, align your team, and unlock your strategy and next stage of growth, let\'s connect. During the past 30 years, I have- Facilitated the development of strategic plans for hundreds of businesses- Helped hundreds of organizations grow and improve performance profitability and value- Advised over 300 family businesses. Focus on growth, profitability, family harmony and inter-generational transfer of management and ownership- Done extensive executive coaching- Helped facilitate many company exits at impressive prices and multiples- Guided many companies to work their way out of bankruptcy and back to health and vibrancy- Consulted to over 400 companies- Served on over 20 public and private company boards of directors and advisers- Been a member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO).Certifications: Chartered Accountant (inactive); Certified Turnaround Professional (CTP); Chartered Business Valuator (inactive).I’m the co-author of “SOAR to Business Success: Creating Sustainable Growth and Value”, where we share proven tools and strategies that have transformed countless businesses. In addition to our work at The Parkland Group, Inc, I’m applying that experience to my latest venture: SOARgrowth™—a powerful digital platform built to help businesses unlock scalable, sustainable growth. SOARgrowth™ is a self-guided, team-based platform that helps businesses- Identify untapped growth and profit improvement opportunities - Align leadership around the right priorities - Drive execution across sales, culture, finance and operations - Measure progress with data – not
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