George Hedley, CSP, 'The Business-Builder', is a business building expert. He is an entrepreneur, business owner, and the recognized authority on how to build a growing business into a company that consistently produces bottom-line results, profits, wealth and equity. He has authored several books including: "On-Purpose On-Target!"; "Everything Contractors Know About Making A Profit!"; "Conversations On Leadership", "The Business Success Blueprint" series and 'Get Your Business To Work!"

He founded & built his major commercial construction and real estate development company from $0 to $50 million dollars in only 7 years! For his accomplishments, George received the nationally recognized award by Ernst & Young and "Venture" magazine. To date, he has built or developed over 250 projects valued in excess of $500 million dollars, executed over 10,000 subcontracts, and owns & manages over 750,000 square feet of office & industrial buildings.

George's expertise is based on his real world experience: Leading & managing great people; owning & running a profitable company; and getting things done. His business success is the result of long time, repeat customers, focusing on priorities that really count and management systems that always make a profit. As a founder of multiple businesses, his roles have included CEO, business owner, project manager, field superintendent, estimator, general contractor, subcontractor and real estate developer. George is a graduate of the University of Southern California in Civil-Structural Engineering and has served as President of five industry associations.

Today, along with managing his company, George owns HARDHAT Presentations presenting keynote speeches and workshops to companies and associations. His 'Profit-Builder' Programs include topics on Building Leaders, Building Profits, Building Customers, and Building Wealth. He also holds in-depth 2-day 'Profit-Builder Circles' for business owners. In addition, George has received the prestigious 'Certified Speaking Professional' designation from the National Speakers Association earned by only 7% of the members.