102. What does McDonalds have to do with EAS? Thoughts on Running your Non-Profit as a BUSINESS with Joe Wappelhorst, ED of SIRE

2 Tips for going into episode 102… #1 it’s a little longer than our typical episodes, so be prepared fr that, but #2 it’s longer because it’s JUICY. There was too much good information to make it any shorter!  Joe has such a fresh perspective on managing therapeutic riding centers.  Joe Wappelhorst is the ED at SIRE and he was able to not only grow their organization SUBSTANTIALLY in a short amount of time, but also really position them in a sustainable spot that they did not have before he arrived. What’s unique about Joe is that he is not a grassroots horse person.  While the passion for the services SIRE offers definitely shines through, he really specializes in the business side of being an ED.  His perspective is super fresh and different from what is typical in the EAS industry… if you’re wondering if any of these tips will be worth it…  I think his center success speaks for itself on that! Expect to hear conversation on: Alternative methods for billing participants Managing income/expenses Managing staff into the right positions with the right skills and trusting them Staff development Compensation for instructors  Careful selection & management of the board of directors  Succession planning for ED’s Implications and suggestions for centers with smaller budgets.   Equine Strategic Planning webinar: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/equinestrategicplanning Register for the HETRA University Live Conference in Gretna, NE on March 13-15, 2025 https://hetra.org/education/pre-conference-hetra-university-live.html Follow us on social and plug in here: https://hetrauniversity.mykajabi.com/HETRAUniversityLinks This episode is proudly sponsored by Equiforce. ⁠https://www.equi-force.com/