Robert Gerrish

Robert Gerrish is a small business keynote speaker and conference presenter who focuses on topics related to marketing, growth, and productivity.1 He currently serves as a volunteer Ethics Teacher for Primary Ethics, a position he has held since June 2019.1

Some key points about Robert Gerrish:

Professional Background

• He previously owned a marketing and communications consultancy that was acquired by Saatchi & Saatchi in 1989.1
• After the acquisition, he pursued independent work, supporting youth brands and briefly working in art and music.1
• In the mid-1990s, he moved to Sydney and had a short stint as GM of a design agency (now Landor Australia) before returning to independent work.1

Entrepreneurial Ventures

• Gerrish founded Flying Solo, a community for independent businesses, which grew to over 120,000 members.1
• In late 2017, he sold Flying Solo to David Koch's Pinstripe Media Group.1

Current Focus

• He now supports solo and small businesses, particularly those looking to:

  • Improve energy and optimism
  • Attract more customers
  • Work more productively

• Gerrish delivers keynotes and presentations at conferences and events, often for networking groups, franchises, business chambers, trade associations, and regional communities.1

Publications

• He is the author of "The 1-Minute Commute," a bestselling guide to designing a viable and enjoyable small business.1

Certifications

• Professional Certified Coach (2003) from the International Coach Federation1
• Ethics Teacher certification from Primary Ethics (issued June 2019)1

Robert Gerrish's experience spans entrepreneurship, business coaching, and public speaking, with a current focus on volunteering as an Ethics Teacher for Primary Ethics.