One-on-One or Team Coaching

Breathe New Life Into Your Business

Sharpen skills such as collaboration, emotional intelligence, and critical thinking to boost employee performance and engagement.

Business & Executive Coaching

Navigate the Waters with Confidence

Experienced entrepreneurs ready to help other business owners reach their goals.

Honored to Be Featured for Business Coaching & Development in Boston

Business Coaching for Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneur coaching is intended for those dedicated to building a flourishing, prosperous business.

Our coaching approach focuses on assessing the current state of your company, identifying areas of improvement, setting achievable goals, and creating an action plan. The partnership typically combines coaching and consulting, allowing me to support you in developing your business using a coach approach while using my experience and resources to help you achieve your objectives.

Small Business Entrepreneurship

Starting and growing a small business, with a focus on common challenges and solutions for small business owners.

Scalable Startups Entrepreneurship

Launching and scaling a startup company, with a focus on key strategies for attracting investors and customers.

Social Entrepreneurship

Focuses on using entrepreneurship to create social impact, with examples of social entrepreneurs and their missions.

Large Company or Intrapreneurship

Entrepreneurial thinking within established companies, with examples of successful intrapreneurship initiatives.

Innovative & Research Entrepreneurship

Focus on key considerations for developing and commercializing new ideas, and case studies of successful innovative and research entrepreneurs.

Easy Communication

I provide counseling for business owners across the globe through phone, Skype, Google Meet, or any other convenient means.

Extensive Experience with Culinary Businesses

Richard Battista is a highly experienced business coach in the culinary and baking and pastry arts, wine and spirits, and hospitality management. Richard’s experience in this field is extensive, having spent 30 years in the industry and traveled the world to build his knowledge and expertise.

As a business coach, Richard has helped countless entrepreneurs achieve their goals and reach new levels of success. His approach is tailored to each client, drawing upon his extensive experience and knowledge to create a customized plan of action. Richard’s coaching style is supportive, yet challenging, pushing his clients to reach beyond their current limitations and achieve their full potential.

Expert Advisor – Business Strategy, Finance & Marketing

Santander Bank- Small Business Program

Advise early-stage food entrepreneurs as part of Santander Banks Cultivate Small Business program. Lead small-group sessions providing deep dives into business strategy, finance, and marketing. Deliver individualized recommendations and actionable insights to help participants strengthen their business models, improve financial planning, and enhance marketing effectiveness.

Latest Blogs

February 27, 2025

Serve Somebody, Again (Mirrors and Binoculars)

Ken Demma Taking a Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Data & Analytics Officer focus to driving strategy, Customer and business outcomes   I have enjoyed feedback I received from the previous “serve somebody” posts I’ve made and was recently asked “what makes coaching and mentoring effective?” Good question…and one that required reflection and input from some who I have coached, from which the below integrated framework revealed itself as what has been effective and

February 27, 2025

It’s simple: Serve Customers, and those who serve the Customers (your employees)

Ken Demma Taking a Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Data & Analytics Officer focus to driving strategy, Customer and business outcomes   “You Gotta Serve Somebody…” the Bob Dylan song from the Slow Train Comin’ album in 1979, has been playing in my head a lot lately, inspired by having sat through Dan Albaum’s servant leadership presentation, (If you don’t know Dan -- author, podcaster and consultant -- you should check him out), and

November 8, 2023

Effective Marketing for Businesses

Every entrepreneur dreams of taking their business to new heights, but navigating the ever-changing marketing landscape can be overwhelming. However, fear not, for in the realm of business coaching lies the key to unlocking your true potential. This article explores the art of marketing your business and how business coaching can be your guiding light. We aim to provide actionable insights that transform your business strategies from ordinary to extraordinary through practical tips, case

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