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 experience 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.

10/03/2026

The deadline is getting closer, and suddenly the solution seems to be spending more money.

Sound familiar?

Business owners face this situation all the time. A project takes longer than expected, a commitment needs to be met, or an unexpected delay creates pressure to get things finished quickly.

But rushing into an expensive solution can create a second problem: unnecessary costs that cut into your profits.

Before making that decision, take a moment to evaluate the situation.

Is the extra expense truly necessary? What happens if the deadline changes? Are there other ways to get the job done without sacrificing more of your budget?

Good financial management means keeping a clear head even when circumstances are moving quickly.

Watch the video for a practical business reminder about making smarter spending decisions under pressure.

https://youtu.be/LUhvFU15bW4

10/01/2026

More customers. More employees. More opportunities.

Growth brings plenty of reasons to celebrate, but it also brings new financial responsibilities.

A company may be generating more revenue while simultaneously facing higher payroll, inventory costs, operating expenses, and cash flow demands.

Without a clear financial forecast, it can be difficult to know whether the business is truly prepared for its next move.

A forecast helps you anticipate what's coming instead of waiting until the bank account tells you something is wrong.

It can help you plan for major purchases, evaluate hiring decisions, prepare for slower periods, and determine how much cash the business needs to maintain stability.

You don't have to predict every financial outcome perfectly.

You do need a realistic understanding of where the business stands and where it is headed.

The goal is to make growth a deliberate decision supported by financial preparation, rather than a gamble based on what looks promising today.

09/30/2026

Thinking about selling your business someday?

The best time to start preparing isn't when you're ready to put it on the market.

A successful sale depends on much more than finding a buyer. The business needs to be positioned in a way that gives buyers confidence in its future.

Strong financial records matter. So do reliable systems, capable employees, consistent operations, and a leadership structure that doesn't leave the entire business dependent on the owner.

Those things take time to build.

In this video, John Waters discusses C&S Roofing and the strategy involved in preparing a business for sale.

Whether you're planning to sell soon or several years from now, the work you do today can influence how smoothly that transition eventually goes.

Building a business that can operate without you isn't just good for an eventual sale.

It can make the business stronger while you still own it.

Watch the full video here:

https://youtu.be/X_yuzHmv4O4

09/29/2026

A deadline is approaching.

The pressure is building.

The easiest answer might seem to be spending more money to get everything finished on time.

But is that always the right business decision?

Deadlines can cause owners and managers to make decisions based on urgency rather than value. Paying rush fees, bringing in outside help, buying unnecessary resources, or changing plans at the last minute can quickly turn a manageable project into an expensive one.

Before spending more, take a step back.

What is the actual consequence of missing the deadline? What alternatives are available? Is the additional expense protecting something important, or are you simply reacting to pressure?

In this video, John Waters shares a practical business tip about avoiding unnecessary spending when a deadline is approaching.

Sometimes the best financial decision isn't finding a way to spend more.

It's taking a moment to determine whether you need to spend anything extra at all.

Watch the video here:

https://youtu.be/LUhvFU15bW4

09/28/2026

Building a successful business often means becoming less involved in the things you once handled personally.

That transition can be difficult.

Owners spend years building relationships, solving problems, managing employees, and making decisions. Eventually, though, the business may reach a point where its future depends on developing the people and structure that can carry it forward.

Pleasant Places provides a great example of the kinds of questions business owners face as their companies evolve.

What role should the owner continue to play?

How should responsibilities change as the company grows?

What happens to employees and leadership when the business enters a new stage?

These aren't just questions about day-to-day operations. They're questions about the future of the business.

In this video, John Waters discusses Pleasant Places, his employee status, and what the future could look like.

Watch the full video here:

https://youtu.be/7u-hWm9jZpg

09/25/2026

Selling a business isn't something that should begin when an owner decides they're ready to retire.

The preparation can start years earlier.

A future buyer will want to understand what makes the business work. Who manages the team? Are the processes documented? Are the financials consistent? Do customers have relationships with the company beyond the owner? Can the business continue performing if the owner steps away?

Those questions are much easier to answer when the business has been built with independence in mind.

Creating strong systems, developing capable leaders, diversifying customer relationships, and maintaining clean financial records can strengthen the company whether you plan to sell next year or have no immediate plans to sell at all.

Exit planning isn't just about getting out.

It's about building a business that can stand on its own when the time eventually comes.

09/23/2026

When everything is a priority, nothing really is.

Business owners often have more opportunities, problems, ideas, and responsibilities than they can possibly address at once.

That can create a dangerous cycle.

The team jumps from one urgent task to another. Strategic projects get delayed. Important improvements are pushed into next month. The owner spends the day putting out fires instead of working on the issues that could make the business stronger.

Good prioritization requires deciding what deserves attention now and what can wait.

Sometimes that means saying no to a good opportunity because it doesn't support the company's current goals. Other times, it means delegating work that doesn't require the owner's involvement.

A focused business doesn't necessarily do more.

It puts more energy behind the work that matters most.

If your team feels constantly busy but progress seems slow, take another look at the priorities guiding the business.

The problem may not be a lack of effort.

It may be a lack of focus.

09/21/2026

When a business is small, communication happens naturally.

Everyone knows what is going on. Questions can be answered quickly. Changes can be discussed with the entire team.

Growth changes that.

As more employees, customers, projects, and responsibilities are added, informal communication can become unreliable. People start working from different assumptions, important information gets missed, and priorities aren't always clear.

That's when communication needs more structure.

Clear responsibilities help people know who owns what. Consistent processes reduce confusion. Regular communication keeps priorities visible and gives employees a chance to raise issues before they become bigger problems.

None of this means your business needs endless meetings.

It means your team needs a reliable way to stay connected as the company becomes more complex.

Growth should make your business stronger, not more confusing.

If your team seems to be moving in different directions, take a closer look at how information is being shared throughout the company.

09/18/2026

Business owners make hundreds of decisions every week.

How much should we spend? Which customer should we pursue? Do we need another employee? Is this service actually profitable? Can we afford to make this investment?

It's tempting to answer those questions based on experience and instinct.

Experience matters, but the numbers matter too.

Without a clear understanding of revenue, margins, cash flow, customer profitability, and operating costs, it's difficult to know whether a decision is actually moving the business in the right direction.

Good financial information gives you something more useful than a guess.

It gives you context.

Reviewing the numbers regularly can reveal where the business is performing well, where money is being lost, and where changes could make a meaningful difference.

You don't need more information for the sake of having more information.

You need the right information to make better business decisions.

09/17/2026

Delegating a task isn't the same as delegating responsibility.

If an employee has to come back to the owner for every decision, the task may have been handed off, but the responsibility hasn't.

Effective delegation gives someone a clear outcome and the authority to take ownership of getting there.

That means setting expectations, providing the right resources, establishing boundaries, and allowing the employee to make decisions within those boundaries.

There may be mistakes along the way. That's part of developing people who can eventually take on greater responsibility.

Business owners don't have to personally control every important decision for the business to succeed.

Building a team that can own outcomes creates more capacity, develops future leaders, and gives the business room to grow.

The next time you're about to say, "I'll just handle it myself," consider whether it's actually something someone else could learn to own.

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

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm
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(602) 541-1760

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