For nearly three decades, Richard has been honored to guide business owners and professionals worldwide toward proven business growth and success. His unique ability to see through the client’s or customer’s perspective enables him to interpret their needs and develop prescriptive strategies and tactics that elevate business performance in today’s marketplace.
As the original creator of The Weylman Center, he has dedicated his career to helping advisors uncover target markets, refine prospecting methods, and build distinguished practices using its proven strategies. In 2023, he named Misty Petrosino as his successor, entrusting her to lead the platform’s continued evolution.
Richard continues his work as a researcher, author, speaker, consultant, and serial entrepreneur, delivering personalized, dynamic presentations that drive real outcomes and measurable results.
He is the author of the best seller 100 Proven Ways to Acquire and Keep Clients for Life, which was the #1 New Release in Marketing and Consumer Relations on Amazon, recognized as a Top Ten Business Book by Forbes, and a finalist for the 2024 Harvey Chute International Book of The Year Award.
Noteworthy Accolades
- Delivered over 4,000 keynotes on 4 continents to audiences of 20 to 40,000
- Hall of Fame Professional Speaker (National Speakers Association)
- Customer Experience (CX) Hall of Fame Inductee
- Global Customer Experience Thought Leader Designee (Engati CX Community)
- 2-Time Keynote Specialist of The Year (Wealth and Finance International Media)
- 3-Time International Best-Selling Author of The Power of Why: Breaking Out in a Competitive Marketplace and Opening Closed Doors: Keys to Reaching Hard-to-Reach People
- Best Business Performance Motivational Speaker 2023 (SW Florida)
- Certified Virtual Presenter
- Council of Peers Award of Excellence (CPAE)
- Direct Selling Association Partnership Award
- Nominee for the Horatio-Alger Award
