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Frank Hurtte, the Founding Partner of River Heights Consulting, is a highly regarded author, speaker, and business consultant in the industrial distribution and manufacturing field. Hurtte’s charismatic, yet laid-back, easy-to-follow manner makes him a favorite among public speakers.

He has authored six books and hundreds of articles for national trade publications.


Check out this selection of Frank's most recent books on Amazon*.  If you need a bulk order for your team, please contact us for special group pricing.


The New Sales Guy Project




Plan on Breaking Through: Customer-based Strategic Planning for Sellers




The Distributor's Fee- Based Services Manifesto




The Distributor's Annual Planning Workbook













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