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EDGE Business Advisors specializes in mergers & acquisitions, business brokerage, commercial real estate, exit planning, business forecasting, and financial modeling, focusing on small business and lower middle market transactions. The firm helps business owners sell their businesses and provides expertise and support to individuals and companies seeking to acquire businesses, guiding them through the entire process.Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Advisory · Small Business Sales · Buying Businesses · Business Valuation · Franchise Consulting

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Us

Trending Up Strategy is a marketing and sales agency focused on successful repeatable marketing strategies. We identify opportunities for promotion and growth, conduct market research. aid competitive manufacturers with the ability to elevate the organizational performance of industry-leading brands in marketing. To ensure the company's overall success, I planned budgets, designed strategies, and established short and long-term goals. Having the capacity to manage several teams for marketing campaigns and handle resource allocation, I optimized workflow. To identify development points and forecast the future, I evaluated team members' performance.Key Accomplishments: ► Followed expertise-based marketing process and created inbound organic leads to advertise and sell out complex equipment, products, and services.► Utilized P&L statements and balance sheets to analyze performance indicators, revenue generation capabilities, and expenses.► Fulfilled customer expectations by monitoring client strategy development and recommended modifications regarding strategy, campaigns, copy, and design.► Procured products and services according to organizational needs by negotiating and approving agreements and contracts.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Us

I serve as an advisor to entrepreneurs growing fast-paced startups and businesses. I love working with entrepreneurs & founders. I truly believe our ideas, innovations, and risks, powered by our passion are what move the world forward. ► Work with founders on creating a business structure optimal for growth and investment.► Coaching founders through the ongoing challenges of running a fast-paced startup.► Advising and assisting in procuring traditional and non-traditional financing.

The Original Hotdog Factory® is a fast-casual dining and bar franchise headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Since its inception in 2010 with a single location in Smyrna, Greater Atlanta, the franchise has grown to encompass a diverse and delicious menu, featuring hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, wings, and a range of beverages. The brand has made a mark not only for its tasty offerings but also for its inviting atmosphere and unique dining concept. With a commitment to preserving what makes it special while expanding its reach, The Original Hotdog Factory® aims to become a nationally recognized brand and a leader in delivering mouthwatering hot dog experiences.

Washington, Dc, Us

Techstars 2022 Co-hort | Alive Podcast Network

The time used while in the car is changing. Ridesharing has become dominant, and self-driving cars are on the horizon. We place ads in our network of ridesharing vehicles throughout West Africa.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Executive Committee (2012-Present), Chairman of the Board (2014-15), Finance Committee (2010-12)For 100 years, Better Business Bureau has been helping consumers find businesses, brands and charities they can trust. In 2011, consumers turned to BBB more than 100 million times for Business Reviews on more than 4 million companies and Charity Reports on 11,000 charities, all available for free at www.bbb.org. The Council of Better Business Bureaus is the umbrella organization for 114 local, independent BBBs across the United States and Canada, as well as home to its national programs on dispute resolution and industry self-regulation.To create value for the organization, I developed and maintained strategic relationships with prospective members, vendors, and partners. I consulted with board members regarding roles and evaluated performance periodically.Key Accomplishment: ► Directed business operations by managing organization with over 1,000 members and $3 million budget.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Executive Committee (2009-15), Chairman of the Board (2009-14), Finance Committee (2009-14)Founded in 1992, ACTS has assisted over 1,200 low to moderate income families acquire their own home in the central city of Milwaukee. ACTS also provided homeowners with rehab loans and professional rehab advice for over 460 essential home improvement projects.Key Accomplishments: ►Led Restructuring of the company from the board level and recruited board community leaders to join the board to handle the growth we were experiencing.►Handled annual budget worth $1M and managed non-profit housing with 10 staff members.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Since its inception in 2006, Make A Difference – Wisconsin has provided financial skills to more than 29,000 students in S.E. Wisconsin! A nonprofit agency committed to financial literacy education, our mission is to empower teens with the knowledge and tools to make sound financial decisions. The Make A Difference program consists of interactive seminars, including budgeting and saving, bank accounts, and responsible use of credit. Business and community volunteers teach the program in high schools, further engaging students by sharing their own financial experiences. For more information or to learn how you too can make a difference, visit www.makeadifferencewisconsin.org.

Oak Creek, Wisconsin, Us

J.F. Cook Co., Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary The Overhead Door Company of Greater Milwaukee is one of Southeastern Wisconsin's largest door and window distributors. The door division specializes in sales, service and installation of many types of rolling steel doors, sectional doors, sliding doors, fast operating fabric doors, fire doors, linear accelerator doors, radiation doors & dock equipment: residential & commercial; new construction & replacement applications. The contract window division sells and installs high performance aluminum and wood windows for commercial, industrial and institutional use. Some of our notable projects include Milwaukee City Hall, Milwaukee Historical Society, and the War Memorial.By completely restructuring the company, I steered from a turnaround situation to profitability, restructured the service division, and recruited/hired dynamic new team. To grow the company, I developed a feasible marketing plan for the department and oversaw the day-to-day implementation.Key Accomplishment: ► Accomplished larger organizational objectives by handling 50 employees and $7M annual revenues.

Milwaukee, Wi 53202, Wi, Us

Generation Growth Capital Fund (GGC) is a Milwaukee-based private equity fund. We provide capital to small businesses to support a broad range of growth opportunities and ownership transitions. GGC will partner with solid management teams and provide professional resources and support through our seasoned Operating Advisors.By providing capital to small businesses, I supported wide-ranging growth opportunities and ownership transitions. I partnered with solid management teams and helped Operating Advisors to deliver professional assistance.Key Accomplishment: ► Cooperated with leadership on all facets, including deal sourcing, fundraising, portfolio management, board management, and investment analysis.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Business Banker (2004-07)Personal Banker (2002-04)Customer Service Representative (1999-2002)