Meet Gary Ross
CEO Advisor. Operator. Founder.
I started my CEO coaching company in 2014 — and published my first book, The Growth Cube, in 2017 — but my path to that point wasn’t a “storybook” career.
Rather, like you, I have stumbled and I have made mistakes.
I have focused on being humble and learning at every stage of my journey, from the first time I managed people… to running a global services organization for a Fortune 500 company… to being the CEO of two family owned software companies for over ten years… and as a founder of several startup companies of my own.
Early on I realized the blessings of not just my successes, but of the challenging times too. Looking back, I applied principles that helped me grow into my potential, inspire others and make a lasting impact on the people and businesses I’ve been privileged to work with.
After publishing The Growth Cube book, I continued developing those ideas into a more hands-on learning experience called The Growth Cube Academy – an online resource that I actively update with new insights, tools, and lessons drawn from my ongoing work with CEOs.
Have you ever considered an advisor or coach for your business? Someone who has truly walked in your shoes as a CEO.
I’m excited to share my stories and my best ideas with you. It’s about unlocking the growth potential of your company — and of you as a leader. My greatest wish is that you’ll be inspired to apply these lessons to your business (and your life) and achieve even greater success.
In working closely with business owners over the years, I’ve learned that while every business is unique, the challenges and frustrations are common. The right tools and focus will free up your time and help you deliver results.
I work with small business CEOs — startups and established companies — especially in service, technology, and software businesses. I help leaders build valuable, recurring revenue streams that support long-term growth.
We develop strong plans — and then execute them together.
I don’t hand you a plan and walk away. I help you execute, adjust as issues arise, and stay accountable so real progress happens.
Managed services, technology and software P&L’s ranging from $10M to $150M. 11 years combined tenure as leader of two software companies since. 12 years of global experience including 2-year European relocation. I am currently developing new tools and learning new ideas working alongside my current CEO clients.
Sales and Marketing background and customer engagement skills provide spark plug for top-line growth. Proud of my career 99% customer retention rate! My approach is to be personally involved with customers and to understand how to build awesome products and services to help them achieve their goals.
22 years success launching new products, new units, and new start-up businesses. ‘Customers for Life’ approach will grow SaaS and subscription models. Successfully implemented SaaS model, eCommerce software, managed services, technical infrastructure and have managed many successful software dev projects.
14 years of progressive roles as a member of a respected Fortune 500 company. Promoted 4 times at Emerson, including president role leading the largest service business in the company with 600 associates. Have adapted my big company learnings into a smaller businesses environment as CEO several times – and now as a business coach.
I have started up 5 companies in the past 10 years, including Med-Compliance IQ – a healthcare software company. We have raised over $1.2M from investors and grants and got to customers and revenue. We have 2 patented products. Strong alliance with OSU Medical Center, Ohio Health, and Rev1 Ventures. Prior to that, successfully led the sale of a $20M company to private equity exit.