Bob Roitblat

For more than three decades, Bob Roitblat has innovated, nurtured, developed and successfully exited more than a dozen businesses. He uses his experience as the CEO of Mainsail Consulting Group combined with his experience as a competitive sailor to draw parallels between building and leading a winning yacht racing team and building and leading a winning business.

Bob helps business owners and managers develop business skills that are effective whether the seas are calm or storms are raging. "Yacht racing," he says, "is the perfect metaphor for business success. Businesses, like race boats, require leadership, teamwork and rapid decision-making to be successful. Miles from land, you have only those resources you brought with you and your knowledge of the environment and your competition to eke out as much advantage as you can in a dynamic environment."

Bob Roitblat is a sought-after speaker with expertise across a range of industries. He is the author of several books including Sailorspeak and the forthcoming book series, Power of Profit, numerous magazine articles, and is a regular contributor to several blogs.

His passion to help business owners succeed, combined with years of practical experience, make Bob an excellent mentor and speaker. His sincerity and straight-shooting delivery make it easy for audiences to connect with Bob.