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ASP, Inc. (Armament Systems and Procedures) is an industry-leading manufacturer of “intermediate force” tactical equipment for law enforcement.

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Hands-on advisor with the real-world perspective of a business founder and builder. Expert in entrepreneurship, product development, sales and marketing, ecommerce and executive management. Available on short-term project basis or long-term engagement.I guide, lead, mentor, and present to entrepreneurs, would-be entrepreneurs, business owners, students and career builders. In addition to the areas of experience and expertise highlighted in my career summary above, I have been engaged to… Show more Hands-on advisor with the real-world perspective of a business founder and builder. Expert in entrepreneurship, product development, sales and marketing, ecommerce and executive management. Available on short-term project basis or long-term engagement.I guide, lead, mentor, and present to entrepreneurs, would-be entrepreneurs, business owners, students and career builders. In addition to the areas of experience and expertise highlighted in my career summary above, I have been engaged to lead and instruct on topics including:1. Customer service – making people happy – what to do, what not to do, common mistakes, etc. What great companies do and what horrible companies do.2. PR – how a small business can get big business exposure on the stringiest of shoestrings (my own business was featured in every significant publication, TV news, major website, etc., and never used an agency or spent a fortune). A real-world, do-able, proven “step by step” process, from building a press list to writing effective news releases, press distribution, and how to work well with the media.3. Communication -- I consult, write, speak and guest lecture at colleges and business groups on things like personal presentation in a world of declining standards… how to be “that much” better in written and live communication, whether starting a career, growing a career, running a business, etc.4. Entrepreneurship topics – Starting and running a small business on a true small business budget, creative work, low cost resources, tools and techniques for just about everything, realities and common pitfalls of money for the small business owner, the importance of company culture, etc.5. International business for small business people – navigating the business and cultural issues of working with people overseas, sourcing products, etc. (based on my 20 years of traveling and working with people in more than 30 countries).More information at www.quadrantm.com Show less

Write the regular print column "Hard Knocks," about experiences and lessons in Entrepreneurship

Rochester, New York Area

Started as a labor of love, the company's first product took off virtually overnight, entirely on word-of-mouth and social media. The product found its way into the hands of celebrities and the world's most renowned instructors who sang its praises and turned it from a pet project into a growing brand and business. Sold company in 2014 to Norazza, Inc., who is now kicking Hotdog into an even higher gear, rapidly adding products and a mass distribution base.

Write weekly column "Business With Class": www.cbsnews.com/search/author/michael-hess/

Award-winning carrying cases and "tech-travel" accessories. Launched and built brand, quickly built a following among hardcore road warriors, and over the years was featured and praised in virtually every media outlet in print, online, and on television. Sold company in 2014 to Norazza, Inc., a major distributor of tech/lifestyle accessories.

Led sales, marketing, product and brand development for major manufacturer and distributor of photo/imaging equipment. Also managed the company's international affairs, both as importer and exporter, working with suppliers and customers in 30 countries.