Waters Business Consulting Group, LLC

Waters Business Consulting Group, LLC Many seasoned professionals/executives are now choosing to use their experiences to greater personal That means more vacations, more time for family.

John Waters helps business owners--large and small--improve their cash flow, reduce their costs, and work more efficiently. His goal in every endeavor: discover how to better lead their organization towards more consistent sales, team performance leading to higher profitability. John has over three decades of Strategic Business Development with proven results. What’s more, he has first-hand experi

ence here in AZ successfully growing 9 different businesses and had helped hundreds of business owners and clients overcome the challenges entrepreneurs. John has built relationships with many diverse clients--helping them to navigate a myriad of business challenges while simultaneously optimizing growth opportunities. John himself has been in the corporate world and chose to pursue his passion of helping entrepreneurs improve their business and life as a business owner. He stepped-down from his lucrative CEO position with Creative Environments Design & Landscape, Inc. A company where he lead a team that grew the business from $7.5 Million to $42 Million in just 7 years time. John’s team was instrumental in name branding and in developing an exclusive relationship with Home Depot for the entire state of Arizona. Consistent performance is John's hallmark. Implementing strict cost controls, fanatical forecasting, unique marketing and keenly focusing on improving sales are a result of programs he developed from his days as a CEO and through strategic partnerships he forged with his clients. The culmination is amply called “profit by design … not by accident”. Simply put, John knows what it's like to make tough decisions during recessionary cycles which ensure profitability, provide a bedrock of successful survival, and to reinvent businesses in this new economy. John says, “it is about remaining encouraged and focusing on your purpose”. His clients praise, “he provides hope with a plan and he gets results”. A Certified Business Coach, John is passionate about transforming the lives of small to medium business owners through the success of their business and their personal lives--providing an unconditional guarantee for his services. John remains active in leadership. He lends his expertise as a Board Member for AIA and local for-profit corporations. Moreover, he provides time and support to Business Coaching groups, Charitable and Community organizations and Business Leadership, as well as non-profit groups. John also maintains an advisory and business development support role as the Executive Director to Five Talent Films and Producer, Glenn Bertelsen. Personally, John enjoys reading books on business leadership, acting, working out, golf, boating, water and snow skiing, giving to charities/ministries, and spending time with his wife and 3 children. You can contact his office for a free consultation to see how you can improve cash flow and profit in your business.

09/03/2026

Your best-selling product just disappeared.

Now what?

A discontinued product can create a major revenue and customer-retention problem, especially when customers have depended on it for years.

But the answer isn't to panic.

Talk to your customers. Understand what they were really buying from you. Identify the problem that still needs to be solved, then find new ways to solve it.

The businesses that adapt quickly can turn a major product loss into a new opportunity for growth.

We break down how to navigate this challenge in our newest blog:

https://watersbusinessconsulting.com/2026/09/03/your-best-selling-product-just-vanished-forever/

09/02/2026

Having one major customer can be great for business.

Depending on that customer can be dangerous.

If losing one account would create a serious financial problem, your business may have more customer concentration risk than you realize.

Building a stronger, more diversified customer base helps protect revenue, strengthen your negotiating position, and create more stability for the future.

Don't just ask, "How much revenue are we generating?"

Ask, "How dependent are we on any one customer?"

09/01/2026

Does your team come to you for every decision?

If so, you may be the biggest bottleneck in your own business.

It's easy for owners to become the person everyone relies on. But as the business grows, that can slow everything down.

Instead of simply delegating tasks, build people who can take ownership.

Give them:

Clear responsibilities
The authority to make decisions
Accountability for results
The confidence to solve problems

Your job isn't to have an answer for everything.

It's to build a team that can keep the business moving when you aren't there to provide one.

That's how you create room for growth.

08/31/2026

If you had to sell your business tomorrow, what would a buyer actually be purchasing?

A strong customer base?

A capable team?

Reliable systems?

Or mostly your involvement?

A business becomes more valuable when it can operate successfully without the owner being involved in everything.

That means building:

Strong leaders
Reliable processes
Consistent financial performance
Customer relationships that aren't dependent on one person
A team that can make decisions independently

You don't have to be thinking about selling today.

But building a business that could eventually run without you is one of the smartest things you can do as an owner.

Build something that works because of the business, not just because of you.

08/28/2026

More sales are always a good thing, right?

Not necessarily.

A business can grow its revenue while becoming less profitable, more complicated, and more dependent on the owner.

Healthy growth should make the business stronger as it gets bigger.

That means paying attention to:

Profit margins
Cash flow
Employee capacity
Customer profitability
Operational efficiency

Don't just ask, "How much did we sell?"

Ask, "What did that growth actually do for the business?"

More revenue is great.

But profitable and sustainable growth is what builds a stronger business.

08/27/2026

Landing a major client is exciting.

But what happens when that one client starts taking up so much of your team's time that everyone else feels forgotten?

That's the big client trap.

Today's blog looks at five ways businesses can make their other customers feel like a priority again, even when a major account is demanding attention.

You don't have to treat every customer exactly the same.

But every customer should feel valued.

Strong communication, proactive follow-ups, personalized service, and consistent attention can go a long way toward maintaining those relationships.

Your biggest client is important.

So are the customers who helped you get where you are.

Read today's blog to learn more:

https://watersbusinessconsulting.com/2026/08/27/5-ways-to-make-customers-feel-like-your-only-customer-again-when-you-fall-into-the-big-client-trap/

08/26/2026

Who would run your business if you couldn't?

If the answer is "I would have to be there," it may be time to develop the next layer of leadership.

Strong managers aren't created by handing someone a new title.

They need:

Clear responsibilities
The authority to make decisions
Accountability for results
Coaching and development
Opportunities to lead

The goal is to build a team that can keep the business moving without every decision coming back to the owner.

Developing leaders isn't just good for your employees.

It's good for the future of your business.

08/25/2026

Having a major customer can be great for business.

But what happens if too much of your revenue comes from one client?

If losing one customer would create a serious financial problem, your business may be more vulnerable than it appears.

Strong businesses work to build a customer base that provides stability instead of relying too heavily on one account.

That means:

Continuing to find new customers
Building multiple strong relationships
Watching how much revenue comes from individual clients
Providing a great experience that encourages retention

A major customer can help your business grow.

But diversification can help keep that growth from depending on one relationship.

08/24/2026

Your employees shouldn't need to come to you with every problem.

If they do, the issue may not be your employees.

It may be the way the business is structured.

When people have clear responsibilities, decision-making authority, and accountability, they're more likely to solve problems instead of simply passing them to the owner.

Strong businesses develop people who can:

Make decisions
Solve problems
Take ownership
Lead others

The goal isn't for the owner to have all the answers.

It's to build a team that can find the answers.

That's when a business becomes less dependent on its owner and more capable of growing.

08/21/2026

Are you building a business you can eventually step away from?

Many owners work for years to grow their company, only to realize that everything still depends on them.

The owner handles the big decisions.
The owner solves the difficult problems.
The owner maintains the key relationships.

That's not freedom. That's dependency.

A stronger business develops leaders, creates reliable systems, and gives employees the ability to take ownership.

The goal isn't to make yourself unnecessary.

It's to make your business capable of succeeding without you having to be involved in every decision.

Build the business so that one day, stepping away is an option.

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7272 E Indian School Road, Ste 540
Scottsdale, AZ
85251

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