How to Turn Ideas into Innovation
So, you need new ideas and change? Want to be an entrepreneur, or looking to invigorate your organization? Terry Rich will explain his success as an idea dude, entrepreneur, fraud buster, and zoo dude.
During his appointment by three Governors, his leadership increased lottery sales and profits by over $40 million. He also led the Blank Park Zoo to profitability from a $600,000 deficit while positioning it as the second-largest attended attraction in the state. Oh, and he’s also given away over $1 billion.
Terry is best known as an "idea dude". He started four successful entrepreneurial businesses and has numerous national media appearances including all three major networks, HBO, CNN, CNBC, USA Today, and The New York Times; he was a movie host on Starz! And appeared as a panel guest on the "Tonight Show". His production of a Fox Sports show called “Socker Slam” is currently a featured documentary on the Hearst streaming service “Very Local”.
He’s a disruptive innovator and entrepreneur with a drive for integrity and honesty. He’s worked in the trenches, survived the new business trends, and had success with generational changes.
It's time to learn from the fraud-busting, creative, and lucky Terry Rich.
Global Ethics and Innovation Professional
Creative. Innovative, Lucky. Energetic. Fraud-busting. Terry Rich is a successful CEO and President of 25 years who loves to engage and entertain audiences across the globe. Under his leadership, state lottery sales and profits increased by 50%. He also led the Blank Park Zoo to profitability from a $600,000 deficit while positioning it as the second-largest attended attraction in the state. But his national insight on business, banking, gaming, TV production, marketing, and PR led him to success in his professional career and his passion for public speaking. Oh, and he’s also given away over $1 billion. Terry led the team that cracked the largest lottery fraud in US history. During the investigation, Terry oversaw day-to-day operations while considering long-term consequences, adapting quickly to change, and delivering on promises. Before that, he started four successful entrepreneurial businesses. He has numerous national media appearances including ABC, NBC, HBO, CBS, 20/20, CNN, CNBC, USA Today, and The New York Times; a movie host on Starz! and appeared as a panel guest on the "Tonight Show". His production of a Fox Sports show called “Socker Slam” is currently a featured documentary on the Hearst streaming service “Very Local”. He’s a disruptive innovator and entrepreneur with a drive for integrity and honesty. He’s worked in the trenches, survived new business trends, and had success with generational changes. Terry Rich has authored two books: The $80 Billion Gamble and Dare to Dream, Dare to Act.
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