Helping family-owned businesses thrive.
- A strategic plan to achieve your goals
- A higher performing leadership team
- A more engaged workforce
- Measurable improvements
- Happier stakeholders
Custom built for YOU
JDR solutions are tailored to your unique values, strengths, and the challenges you face
It’s about the planning,
not the plan
Learn to orchestrate the constructive the constructive contention needed to build a plan that actually works
A partner – not just a consultant
Maximize ownership of your vision and plan, and drive accountable execution
An ally to family-owned businesses for four decades
Just some of the
Problems JDR Can Help You Solve
You have talented people, but they seem to be flailing without alignment on strategic direction.
Your workforce isn’t as committed to the company goals as you would like them to be.
You know the organization could be operating at a higher level.
You are so busy managing the day-to-day that you can’t find time to plan strategically for the future.
You worry about what you don’t know because your people might hold back from being completely honest with you.
You have a sound strategy, but don’t have the resources or time to execute it. Projects start but rarely finish.
There is a lack of healthy debate and accountability in your company culture.
You are tired of trying flavor-of-the-day solutions that rarely seem to work.
You are struggling with succession planning and development of future leaders.
“My team and I had the privilege of working with Jude, and it was an incredibly rewarding experience both personally and professionally.
Jude’s fingerprints are unmistakably present in the evolution of our culture and the growth of our business, and I’m deeply grateful for his partnership.”
Michael Sicher
CEO, Identiti
Why Choose JDR and Jude Rake?
- Jude has helped dozens of companies thrive.
Jude has decades of experience across a wide range of industries – from public, to private, to family-owned.
- You get exactly who you hired.
Never worry about being handed off to less-experienced consultants. You’ll work with founding principle Jude Rake throughout the entire process.
- More than strategy. Beyond execution.
Jude’s holistic approach goes far beyond the standard strategy to create lasting results fueled by a healthier culture.
Real Results
Construction Specialties Inc.
This second-generation business had grown impressively for years but had stagnated, and profits were beginning to deteriorate.
Wahl Clipper Corporation
The company was transitioning leadership from the 3rd to the 4th generation and wanted to deploy their first global strategic plan.
Midtronics
Worried that changes in the automotive industry might disrupt their business model. They wanted help planning for an uncertain future.
Companies Served
Insights
Who’s In?
I’ve worked with many executives who believe their workforce is aligned and committed. But candid employee conversations often reveal a different truth.
Don’t Just Lead. Coach.
Leadership isn’t about being the smartest person in the room or barking out
the sharpest critique. It’s about enabling people to reach their full potential.
How to Lead Through Tariff Uncertainty
Don’t let a good crisis go to waste. While it’s easier to lead in calm conditions, real leadership is forged during periods of turbulence.
Can JDR Growth Partners help your family business?
It’s easy to find out! No pressure and no sales pitch, we promise.
Just schedule some time to tell us about yourselves and decide if our flexible framework is right for you.
- Learn how we can help
- Ask all of your questions
- Decide if we’re a good fit