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About
Fixing small businesses is my passion. After 28 years in executive leadership, operations, and performance, I’ve learned what actually works in the real world.
I started in my own small business, figuring it out, making mistakes, and learning how to grow when there’s no time, no margin, and no room for error. That experience shaped the way I now help clients through Peak Pathway and The Change Agency.
My focus is simple:
- Keep it simple
- Reduce risk
- Focus on execution
Whether you need business consulting, help with social media marketing, e‑commerce strategy, or project management, you’ll get clear direction, practical structure, and a plan you can actually execute.
If you’re ready to stop guessing and start growing, let’s talk about your next step.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 42 times
Serves New York, NY
Background checked
1 employee
28 years in business
Business hours
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2024
Services offered
Industry
Business size
Small (fewer than 10 employees)
Medium (10-50 employees)
Business stage
Startup (less than 2 years)
Mid-stage (2-5 years)
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and value.
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Mark W.
May 29, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
100% guiding light for everything I did not know. Works as a partner and not arrogant or condescending. Highly recommend.
Details: Small business (fewer than 10 employees) • Startup (less than 2 years) • No business plan in place • Healthcare • Technology / IT • Remotely (phone or internet)
Business Consulting
Jill S.
Sep 9, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Rich has been terrific in helping me move forward.. He’s kind upbeat smart
My absolute perfect coach He’s helped me tremendously!
Therapy and Counseling
Hsiao C.
Dec 9, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Rich is very helpful and responding to questions very quickly. Highly recommended!
Details: Small business (fewer than 10 employees) • Established (5 years and more) • No business plan in place • Healthcare • Remotely (phone or internet)
Business Consulting
Nicholas G.
Jul 7, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Rich Daly is a very professional, friendly, honest coach and sets realistic goals/expectations. Rich is also very flexible with timing and understanding of schedules. Adapts to your ideas/visions/goals and helps set them in motion and plan a future. Almost on a peer to peer level with the effectiveness of a coach.
Life Coaching
Giuseppe Q.
Jul 14, 2024
Rich's initial business plan and "Concept to Revenue" method was instrumental in the successful launch of my two businesses. From our initial sessions, he provided personalized insights and guidance, helping me craft a robust go-to-market strategy that aligned with my vision. Throughout the process, our weekly coaching calls helped me manage stress and work toward milestones.
Credentials
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Richard Daly
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My work is productized and fixed-price, with no hourly billing, no scope creep.
Business Launch Blueprint: $550
Founder Growth Blueprint: $1,500
You’re paying for clarity and a plan you can execute immediately, not ongoing consulting.
Both services include a performance guarantee:
If you don’t get clear direction and a plan you can act on, you don’t pay.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Simple and fast with zero wasted time.
For Business Launch Blueprint ($550):
1. You complete a short intake form
2. Optional 30–45 min call (if needed)
3. I build your plan
4. You receive your Blueprint within 48–72 hours
For Founder Growth Blueprint ($1,500):
1. Book a call
2. 90-minute diagnostic session
3. Blueprint delivered within 48 hours (with video walkthrough)
4. 45-day check-in + 90-day review
clarity → plan → execution
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
My degree is in Business, with a major in Sports Management. I’ve spent 25+ years operating across:
Executive leadership
Business operations
Performance coaching
Strategic growth
I’ve worked with founders, leadership teams, and scaling organizations across multiple industries. More importantly:
I’ve built, operated, and scaled businesses myself, starting from small business environments and progressing into executive and advisory roles.
That combination is what shapes my approach.
