The “Idea”:  Hands-On leaders Who Build

In 2003, John Keller and Jared Mabey first came together through a common interest in micro-finance and social entrepreneurship–two areas that continue to guide RPM. In May 2008, they began talking about the creation of a new business consulting company that would focus on tapping human potential to build successful businesses. With varied backgrounds, they felt they had a unique view of the consulting industry.  John, from his background in lean, bootstrapped entrepreneurship and Jared, from his education in private equity operations and mergers  and acquisitions created a unique team.  Businesses of all sizes need outsourced business developers that are not afraid of rolling up their sleeves to get some real work done.

Over the next several months, John and Jared white-boarded various business models to provide unique value to clients, ways to develop future leaders, and the impact that their organization could have on the world.  Springing from the seeds of social entrepreneurship and empowering others, RPM was born in September 2008.