Rick Otis
Business Consulting for Materials Handling & Equipment Dealers 🏗️ Buy Back Your Time | 45+ Years of Experience
- Role
- Founder at Rick Otis Consulting
- Location
- Grand Rapids, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rick Otis
WHAT I DO: I help business owners in materials handling and equipment dealerships escape…
Experience
Founder
Jun 2014 — Present · Grand Rapids, MI, US
WHAT I DO: I help business owners in materials handling and equipment dealerships escape daily chaos, boost profits, and buy back their time through proven operational systems and strategic guidance. How did I learn what I know? 45+ Years in the Industry Built Forklift Dealership in Mexico with No Financing Grew RPM Materials Handling from $3.3M to $15.5M in Sales Managed 95+ Employees Licensed Insurance Professional (MI, TX, MO)WHO I WORK WITH: Materials Handling Equipment Dealers Field Service & Rental Companies Lift Truck Dealerships Equipment & Service CompaniesWHAT MAKES ME UNIQUE: I’ve lived through every challenge you’ll face & know what it’s like in your shoes. I\'ve built companies from the ground up, successfully navigated recessions, managed complex operations internationally, and scaled multiple businesses. Expertise in High-Margin Service Operations Deep Understanding of Equipment Industry Financial ChallengesSERVICES I PROVIDE: Operations Optimization & Profit Analysis Team & Leadership Development Owner Role Transition (From Operator to Leader) Strategic Planning & Implementation Hiring & Organizational StructureCHALLENGES MY CLIENTS FACE: Cash flow tied up in equipment inventory Technician-to-management transition struggles Asset utilization issues Service departments operating at low marginsMY APPROACH: I help you \"Buy Back Your Time\" by putting you in your ideal strategic leadership role. My focus is on high-margin services, where the real money is made.
Education
Georgia State University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
1977 — 1979
Albion College
BA, Economics and Management
1973 — 1977
Lakeview High School
High school diploma, Business/Commerce, General
1970 — 1973
Find verified contacts for anyone on LinkedIn
Unifers gives sales teams verified emails and direct dials, enriched profiles, and outreach that lands in the inbox.
Free plan included · No credit card required
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.