Business Relationship Consultant in Texas
Helping Leaders Turn Connections into Strategic Leverage
Transactional success in business is fleeting without a foundation of trust, authentic influence, and proactive relationship management. As deals become larger and stakeholder networks more intertwined, organizations cannot afford to rely on chance or conventional networking. They need deliberate, strategic relationship consulting that transforms connections into lasting, measurable business value.
As a leading business relationship consultant in Texas, Rodney equips professionals, leaders, and teams with a practical, high-impact approach to building and sustaining relationships that fuel long-term business outcomes.
Why Expert Relationship Consulting Matters in Texas
Texas is home to one of the most dynamic and competitive business climates in the U.S., from energy and tech to legal, healthcare, and finance. But across industries, success still comes down to trust, communication, and influence.
Too often, these skills are assumed rather than taught. Professionals are promoted for technical expertise but aren’t always equipped to navigate high-stakes relationships. How much more effective could your team be if they had a clear, repeatable strategy for building trust and re-engaging critical relationships?
Rodney Schlosser’s business relationship training bridges that gap. His sessions give professionals in Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and across Texas the
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Build a stronger rapport
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Navigate difficult client dynamics
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Recover faltering partnerships
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Activate dormant opportunities
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Align internal teams for seamless execution
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Flexible Formats Designed Around Your Needs
Rodney’s programs are designed to be flexible and impactful, fitting into your organization’s schedule and development goals. His interactive workshops — typically lasting a half-day — are ideal for leadership retreats, frontline client teams, or onboarding new employees. These sessions focus on hands-on exercises, real-world discussions, and practical scenarios where participants can immediately apply relationship strategies to their current business challenges.
For larger audiences or milestone events, Rodney delivers tailored keynote presentations. These combine compelling storytelling with actionable insights, designed to energize sales kickoffs, leadership summits, industry conferences, and customer-facing gatherings.
Additionally, Rodney offers personalized one-on-one coaching and small group consulting for deeper engagement. This focused work helps teams navigate complex relationship situations, recover high-value partnerships, and align internal stakeholders around strategic relational goals.
Who Can Benefit from Rodney’s Business Relationship Consulting?
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Rodney’s training equips professionals across industries:
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Executives, directors, and professionals seeking to expand their influence.
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Legal, financial, HR, project management, and client-facing teams that require collaborative skills to drive outcomes.
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Sales leaders aiming to revive dormant accounts and increase deal closings.
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Trade association leaders looking to deliver real, practical value to their members through effective relationship strategies.​
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Human resources professionals focused on retention, culture, and internal team cohesion.
Rodney Schlosser: Trusted Expertise and Proven Impact
Rodney Schlosser brings a unique combination of practical experience and strategic insight, making him a sought-after business relationship consultant in Texas:
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Over 20 years as a global executive, leading partnership growth from $100 million to $8 billion in annual revenue for a Nashville-based company.
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Civic leadership as Vice Chair for Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), influencing the largest transit agency in Texas.
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Creator and featured educator for the University of Texas at Austin’s executive education program, teaching “The Art of Business Relationships”.
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Trusted by Fortune 500 companies, trade associations, nonprofits, and organizations across Texas and nationally.
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Consistent top ratings for delivering engaging, practical content and return on training investment.
“The workshop was time well spent. This is a very valuable program for leaders who need to build relationships with a variety of clients or partners.”
Charles Elk
Vice President/Community & Government Relations
Oncor (the largest public electric utility in Texas)
Workshops
Rodney’s workshops are interactive, high-impact programs available in 3-, 4-, or 5-hour formats. Ideal for leadership teams, sales organizations, or cross-functional groups, each session is tailored to the specific challenges and objectives of the client.
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Workshop highlights:
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Engaging group discussions and hands-on exercises
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Real-world business scenarios to apply relationship principles
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Optional Personal Action Plan (PAP) to define next steps and reinforce accountability
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Available onsite or virtually
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Whether your goal is to onboard a new team, refresh your approach with existing clients, or prepare for a major account pursuit, these workshops help align your people around trust-building behaviors that deliver results.
Keynotes
Rodney’s keynotes offer a powerful blend of storytelling, insight, and strategy in a 30–50 minute format that energizes audiences and sparks meaningful conversations.
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Perfect for:
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Sales kickoffs
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Leadership summits
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Customer events
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Industry conferences
Each keynote is customized to the audience and organization, incorporating:
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Thought-provoking research and anecdotes
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Practical tools for building authentic relationships
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Memorable insights that inspire reflection and action
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Rodney leaves teams not just motivated — but equipped.
One-on-One & Small Group Consulting
Rodney also offers targeted coaching and consulting engagements designed to address critical relationship dynamics, including
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New Relationship Launch — Build a foundation of trust when introducing new clients or team members
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Relationship Recovery — Intervene and reverse unhealthy relationship patterns before they escalate
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Executive Coaching — Mentor leaders in client-facing roles with recurring check-ins and strategy sessions
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Custom Strategy Modules — Address specific organizational goals through tailored coaching or curriculum development
These personalized engagements create lasting behavioral change and strategic alignment at all levels of your business.
The Texas Business Environment Demands Relationship Excellence - Rodney Can Help
Digital communication and remote work are playing a bigger role in how professionals connect and collaborate. While these changes create new challenges, they also heighten the value of genuine, authentic human connection. Building and sustaining influential relationships is essential for winning clients, retaining talent, fostering innovation, and staying competitive.
Rodney’s business relationship consulting services in Texas prepare your teams to meet this need head-on, creating people-focused strengths that drive revenue growth, improve collaboration, and strengthen organizational culture. Book Rodney for a high-impact training that equips your team to build, repair, and grow the relationships that matter most.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Business Relationship Consulting in Texas
1. What will my team learn in a business relationship training with Rodney Schlosser?
The training covers how to strategically build relationships, communicate effectively, engage key stakeholders, and leverage event-based networking – all tailored to your organization’s goals.
2. Who is the ideal participant for this training?
Professionals across legal, nonprofit, finance, architecture, and association fields will find great value. The focus is anyone whose success depends on trust, influence, and collaboration.
3. Is the training offered in-person across Texas?
Yes. Rodney regularly facilitates sessions in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and other locations throughout Texas. Virtual and hybrid formats are also available.
4. Can Rodney’s training be integrated into broader talent development programs?
Absolutely. Many organizations embed his relationship consulting into leadership development, onboarding, and strategic planning to ensure long-term impact.
5. Which industries benefit the most?
Any sector driven by relationship dynamics will benefit, especially law, finance, healthcare, education, professional services, and beyond.