Rich in Thought

12/03/2025

Operational Excellence: Operational Foundations for New Ventures
📆 Monday, December 15, 2025
🕐 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
📍 MWED, 44 2nd Ave. W, Kalispell, MT

Lean principles help startups operate with discipline, minimize waste, and build scalable systems early. This session with richinthoughtcommunity introduces core Lean concepts and shows entrepreneurs how to apply them in their ventures.

Key Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the fundamentals of Lean thinking.
2. Map processes and identify sources of waste.
3. Apply continuous improvement to startup operations.

Who Should Attend: Startup founders, early-stage managers, and teams building operational discipline.

Practical Takeaways:
1. Lean startup operations checklist.
2. Process mapping template.
3. Continuous improvement toolkit.

This session is part of the Business Lifecycle Masterclass Series, designed and led by Rich in Thought Consulting.

Cost: MWED Members/Clients: $100, Non-Members: $150

Space is limited. Register today to confirm your spot!

11/27/2025

THE PILGRIMS' FIRST THANKSGIVING

We know very little about the first Thanksgiving the Pilgrims celebrated in Plymouth. We know it took place in 1621 sometime after the autumn harvest.

William Bradford, long-time governor of the colony, reported that after a “sad and lamentable” first few months that brought much sickness and death, the first harvest left them with “all things in good plenty,” including corn, “cod, bass, and other fish,” waterfowl, venison, and a “great store of wild turkeys.”

Edward Winslow, one of the Pilgrims, left us the only other eyewitness account of the harvest feast in a letter he wrote on December 11, 1621. Though sparse in description, it conveys some sense of the joy and gratitude that must have marked the occasion:

Our harvest being gotten in, our governor sent four men on fowling, that so we might after a special manner rejoice together, after we had gathered the fruits of our labors; they four in one day killed as much fowl, as with a little help beside, served the company almost a week, at which time amongst other recreations, we exercised our arms, many of the Indians coming amongst us, and amongst the rest their greatest king Massasoit, with some ninety men, whom for three days we entertained and feasted, and they went out and killed five deer, which they brought to the plantation and bestowed on our governor, and upon the captain and others.

And although it be not always so plentiful, as it was at this time with us, yet by the goodness of God, we are so far from want, that we often wish you partakers of our plenty.

Source:The American Patriot's Almanac: Daily Readings on America by William J. Bennett and John T. E. Cribb

11/26/2025

Montana doesn’t need more programs; it needs focus.

In our latest blog, we explore a simple philosophy—drive ex*****on locally, align resources statewide—and what that could mean for manufacturing, grants, and the way public, private, and nonprofit leaders define their lanes.

Read the full article here: https://richinthought.com/unlocking-montanas-growth-potential/

11/17/2025

Proud to see the Daily Inter Lake cover our 12-part Business Lifecycle Masterclass Series with Montana West Economic Development - MWED. Montana owners asked for practical tools and skills training—this series delivers both.

Enjoy our story and register for upcoming workshops.

Find out more: richthought.com/masterclass-series

Through his firm, Rich Turner is hosting a master class series covering every stage of business ownership.

Link in comments for full business profile.

10/13/2025

Columbus Day has become more controversial with each passing year, often reduced to political narratives that ignore historical context.

History doesn’t need to be rewritten to be understood. It needs to be studied in full.

The discovery of the New World was not just a geographic milestone but a civilizational one—an act that connected continents, ideas, and destinies.

Robert Royal’s 2020 essay explains:

Heroes and history in an ideological age.

10/11/2025

Montana leaders—build a business that is built on value and stays profitable under pressure.

Register now: richinthought.com/masterclass-series

Limited seats.

10/07/2025

What is success? How do we define it?

Our founder, Richard Turner, will answer these questions and more as he delivers a keynote on the Six Dimensions of Success™ at the MEDA Montana Economic Developers Association Fall Conference — and leads a breakout session on Worldviews and Leadership.

Both sessions reflect our mission: Provoke Thought and Inspire Growth.

👉 Follow Rich in Thought for takeaways and insights from the stage.

10/03/2025

Rich in Thought is proud to be showcased at the MEDA Montana Economic Developers Association (MEDA) Annual Conference in Polson.

Our founder, Rich Turner, will deliver a keynote on the Six Dimensions of Success™, and lead a breakout session on Worldviews and Leadership.

These sessions will challenge assumptions, provoke thought, and inspire growth.

Follow Rich in Thought for takeaways and insights from the stage.

10/02/2025

Thrilled to partner with Montana West Economic Development - MWED to launch a 12-month Business Lifecycle Masterclass Series in Kalispell.

Over the next year, we’ll walk through the key stages every business faces: Startup, Growth & Leadership, and Succession.

These sessions are designed to help leaders sharpen their systems, accelerate growth, and leave a lasting legacy.

This series is part of Rich in Thought’s mission to Provoke Thought and Inspire Growth—and we couldn’t be more excited to bring it to the Flathead Valley.

Explore the schedule here:
https://richinthought.com/masterclass-series

We’re launching a first-of-its-kind Business Lifecycle Masterclass Series with Rich in Thought Consulting! This 12-part program runs monthly from October 2025 to September 2026, covering Startup, Growth & Leadership, and Succession. Explore the schedule and register today: https://dobusinessinmontana.com/masterclass-series/

07/19/2023

Are you curious about the significant impact of the recent landmark Supreme Court case on college admissions?

Explore "Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College," a groundbreaking legal battle reshaping the landscape of education in the United States.

Discover the implications for students, educators, and society at large. Uncover how this legal milestone might mark a pivotal moment in the pursuit of equal educational opportunities.

History might archive this tectonic shift in jurisprudence as a "Third Founding" for our Nation, returning to the ideals and values upon which America was built.

https://richinthoughtconsulting.com/students-for-fair-admissions-inc-v-president-and-fellows-of-harvard-college-a-third-founding-of-the-united-states/