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Gish Consulting is an experienced management consulting firm helping small– and medium–sized businesses realize a vision for growth and profit by providing strategic planning, operational direction, and organizational development.

  • In terms of Barry’s professional strategic planning skills, he is gifted and hard working. …I highly recommend Barry’s consulting services.” Leonard Sliwoski, C.P.A., C.B.A., PhD Dir. MSUM SBDC
  • Barry’s experience in strategic planning as well as his organizational and leadership skills have been effective in helping others in the Planning process.” Richard Solberg, President and CEO State Bank and Trust
  • We have enjoyed several years of continued solid growth due in part to the focus and guidance we have received from Barry. I would recommend utilizing his skills for any consulting needs your company may have.” Roger Christianson Christianson Business Furniture
  • Barry’s ability to adapt to the university environment was apparent the moment he stepped on campus.” Mary B. Bader, CPA, JD, LLM Professor Accounting School of Business, MSUM
  • I recommend Gish Consulting to those EDC’s who want to have an impact on their community.” Rep. Rick Berg, Majority Leader ND House of Representatives Past President of Greater F-M Economic Development Council
  • Barry is an intelligent, disciplined, and insightful advisor, [with] a seasoned background, making him acutely qualified to assist businesses / organizations in resolving issues, focusing on priorities, and successfully advancing their futures.” Ken Regan, CEO GOLDMARK Property Management
  • [As a result of the planning process] we have reduced our manufacturing costs, are doing more business, and doing it more productively with less stress.” Joe Crary, President Indigo Signworks
  • Barry Gish is an experienced and business-savvy consultant. I’ve seen first-hand the benefits of using his business strategy approach for taking companies to a higher level.” Joe Kramer Remark Technology
  • Barry managed our Bank’s strategic planning process. In addition, we have served together on projects and boards over the years. He is an exceptionally talented and highly motivated person.” Dennis W. Troff, President Peoples Bank of Commerce
  • He is a maestro.” Leonard Sliwoski, C.P.A., C.B.A., PhD Dir. MSUM SBDC
  • Barry’s experience, coupled with his facilitation skills helped to gain [EDC] Board consensus and put an action plan in place.” Rep. Rick Berg, Majority Leader ND House of Representatives Past President of Greater F-M Economic Development Council
  • [Barry’s] problem solving skills and his ability to provide structure, discipline, and accountability were invaluable to the School as it completed its long range Strategic Plan.” Mary B. Bader, CPA, JD, LLM Professor Accounting School of Business, MSUM
  • Strategic Planning has been important to the growth of State Bank and we have benefited by working with Gish Consulting. ” Richard Solberg, President and CEO State Bank and Trust
  • [Barry will] go beyond what you ask him for, looking at your entire process.” Roger Christianson Christianson Business Furniture
  • Barry’s years of business management and consulting experience, his fresh perspective, and his insight were invaluable in helping us formulate an aggressive plan for growth.” Joe Crary, President Indigo Signworks
  • Barry helped provide the leadership and structure for strategic planning here in Fargo. We are seeing the results of that effort today, through expanding business and jobs.” Rep. Rick Berg, Majority Leader ND House of Representatives Past President of Greater F-M Economic Development Council
  • I’ve found Barry to be very professional and accountable; certainly a person with great integrity—always insisting on doing what is ‘right’.” Joe Kramer Remark Technology
  • [Barry’s] commitment is 100%+ on every assignment or position he has accepted. He is gifted in both preparation and follow-through.” Dennis W. Troff, President Peoples Bank of Commerce
  • [Barry] understands that an organization must ‘own’ the strategic plan and is particularly skilled at obtaining participant ‘buy-in’ and ultimate plan ownership.” Leonard Sliwoski, C.P.A., C.B.A., PhD Dir. MSUM SBDC
  • Barry’s experience in strategic planning as well as his organizational and leadership skills have been effective in helping others in the Planning process.” Richard Solberg, President and CEO State Bank and Trust
  • [Barry] has demonstrated a genuine interest in making sure his suggestions and ideas work, following up on their implementation to ensure results.” Roger Christianson Christianson Business Furniture
  • If I were planning to begin a new business or project requiring marketing and sales management, I would want Barry to be on my team.” Dennis W. Troff, President Peoples Bank of Commerce
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