“I hired Lorry Rifkin to provide my struggling business solid financial advice and to build and implement systems so my team could operate more efficiently. He brought a passion and drive to the CFO position that I appreciated. Specifically, Lorry was consistent and willing to bluntly tell me what I needed to hear when I needed to hear it, regardless of whether it was what I wanted to hear. In the time Lorry was a part of my company, he assisted in stabilizing our accounting team, put conservative practices in place to manage receivable collection and bad debt from our clients, and assisted in stabilizing a mid size construction sub contracting company immediately following the 2008 recession. While I ultimately chose to close the business, I credit much of Lorry’s efficiencies in extending the life of the company, and more importantly, credit him for providing me good information on which to base many of my decisions.” – Brad Van Dam, President D&B Industrial Floors
“If I bought a business, Lorry would be the first person I would call to be my partner. He is smart, has a great financial background and extensive experience making companies better. Most importantly, I have know Lorry for almost 30 years and I completely trust him.” – Tom Ellis, Executive Director at Silver Springs Neighborhood Center
“Truly Impressed with the Breadth of Business Knowledge”
“Our company hired David Buslee to provide financial services while we were looking to hire a full time CFO. We were truly impressed with his wide breadth of business knowledge (so much so that we considered hiring him as our CFO). He assisted in our banking relationship and was able to obtain better terms with less restrictive covenants. In addition, he provided invaluable expertise analyzing and interpreting highly complicated financial and legal issues and then suggested actions to be taken that saved the company a great deal of money. His background in manufacturing also aided in the formulation and implementation of several best practices. Without hesitation, I can recommend David as a highly qualified professional that will improve the bottom line of your business.” – Samuel L. Scaletta, S&S Cycle
“Helped many of my clients put the right tools in place to understand what profit and cost centers”
“David sincerely cares about his clients and their success and it is a pleasure to works with him and refer him to others. He has helped many of my clients put the right tools in place to understand what profit and cost centers they need to focus on. By helping companies identify where they were leaving money on the table, David has helped them commit the right resources to the right activities and thus drive sustainable growth.” – Peter Rathmann, President, Sales Technik
Dear TEC and EA Chairs,
“Lorry Rifkin is a COO/CFO for hire. He is currently winding down an engagement with one of my TEC members.
I have known Lorry for a little more than one year.
Here’s what I can tell you:
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He has a brilliant mind and is a strategic thinker.
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He can translate strategy into action and manage/implement execution.
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People throughout his client’s organization seek out his advice because he is honest, straightforward, has the ear of the owner, is not afraid to speak his mind even if it’s against the in-bred consensus, genuinely cares about his client’s business and financial performance.
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He is process oriented and the bottom line (profitability) is his primary measure of success for his clients.
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He asks the hard questions of company owners and sees that as one of his gifts. (I’d agree.)
If you know of members, clients or business associates who might be helpful to him, please contact Lorry directly. Lorry will not thrive in a culture of bobbled-headed “yes” folks who take the boss’ word as gospel and fear pushing back/challenging the boss’ assumptions. If the owner wants to run a healthier business with a true business partner, Lorry is up for the challenge. He also has the maturity to follow direction if the owner sees things differently.
I would trust him with my company because I believe he cares about his clients first and leads like an owner, not like an employee or consultant.”
For your consideration.