Founded in 1983

Prior to founding Langworthy Company, Joe was a turnaround professional with a venture capital firm that specialized in acquiring mismanaged businesses and broadcasting and cable properties. From 1985 - 1997, he was a professor in the Special Programs Department at Kent State University, Stark County Ohio branch teaching classes on Sales Marketing, Leadership and Management Methods. Joe is a sought after speaker on various matters related to small business growth and development. He currently is a member of the Board of Directors of several companies.

During his earlier career Joe held various positions including Director of Sales and Marketing, Executive Vice President and President & CEO. He has personally advised over 250 Midwest firms and companies since founding Langworthy Company in Canton, Ohio, USA. (See our company brochure)

Our Mission Statement

To help small and medium size businesses improve sales, profits, business operations and develop various plans for the future that will assure the company's continued profitability and competitiveness. To make our services affordable for the small business in order to use our assistance to expeditiously solve a problem or achieve the benefits and results they seek.

Testimonials

"Since 1983, Joe Langworthy has been diagnosing illnesses and prescribing remedies for ailing area businesses." Small Business News

"[Joe] helped us identify the root cause of our sales and customer service issues. Previously we had been pursuing the wrong remedy. He worked with our people to show them HOW to achieve the benefit we were seeking." $20MM Wood Products Manufacturer

"After acquiring a niche market fabrication company, we struggled with profitability, sales and experienced high turnover in sales and manufacturing. We were not getting the job done. After working with Joe Langworthy for many months we were on track for a great sales year. I highly recommend him. His rates are fair. We particularly liked the fact that he went in the field to help our people implement the improvement plans." $3.5MM Metal Fabricator

"Not every partner and associate in our practice brought in new business. Mr. Langworthy taught us how to generate more engagements from both existing clients and new clients." Now everyone makes a contribution to practice growth." Midwest accounting firm 

Most Requested Services
With global competition and changing markets even a small business must operate commensurate with successful companies in their industry group in the areas of management, finance, operations, sales and marketing and information technology. A deficiency in any of these areas negatively impacts the bottom line because the business is operating at LESS THAN ITS POTENTIAL.

	Improve profitability
	Increase sales
	Improve the performance of salespeople
	Turnaround: improving the total performance of a struggling company
	Enhance all sales and marketing functions (including customer service and quote response)
	Company Evaluations with specific improvement recommendations
	Strategic Business & Marketing Planning for growth oriented small companies to outline a measurable roadmap for growth and to accurate forecast resource needs (people, money, facilities, timelines)
	Management Consulting / Business Coach to offer top management options, solutions and "how to" methods. Also personal knowledge of how other companies addressed similar needs and issues.
	Mergers & Acquisitions Direct assistance with locating/buying or selling a business. Evaluation of the viability of an acquisition from a sales marketing, human resource and industry group perspective.
	Raising Capital Assistance with finding alternative lending sources and private (venture) capital.
	Training & Development to improve management performance, sales or customer services. (Also we sell training products for our clients to conduct training themselves.)
	Corporate ID Programs  Developing an affordable company identification program which will effectively convey to the marketplace a company's benefits and special services that leads to market prominence and profitable growth.

Industries and Companies We Serve

	Professional Services
	Broadcasting and Communications
	Business and Industry
	Technology-based Companies
	Manufacturing and Distribution
	Healthcare Independent living Assisted living Nursing homes Senior Retirement Community (CCRC Campus)
	Retail (limited)

Telephone

330-477-5271

FAX

330-477-9944

Postal address

Langworthy Company Consultants
3496 Cornwall Drive NW, Canton, Ohio 44708-1154

Electronic mail

General Information: information@langworthycompany.com
Consulting Services: jlangworthy@langworthycompany.com