Paul Peterson Email & Phone Number

San Diego

Greater San Diego Area

Founder and organizer of a LinkedIn networking group dedicated to discussing Executive Leadership issues and Best Practices in the field of Sales, Marketing, and Business Development in the Private Equity industry.To facilitate dialog and raise awareness, time is devoted to:• Attending networking events • Researching Industry Leaders• Tracking Industry Trends• Participating in Industry DiscussionsSome of the topics open to discussion in this… Show more Founder and organizer of a LinkedIn networking group dedicated to discussing Executive Leadership issues and Best Practices in the field of Sales, Marketing, and Business Development in the Private Equity industry.To facilitate dialog and raise awareness, time is devoted to:• Attending networking events • Researching Industry Leaders• Tracking Industry Trends• Participating in Industry DiscussionsSome of the topics open to discussion in this forum:Executive Leadership. Sales. Marketing. Operations. Finance. Private Equity Funding. Acquisitions. Business Development. Operations Management. Private Equity Leadership. Strategic Plans. Private Equity CEO. Organizational Development. Training Solutions. Business Management. Team Leadership. Sales Results. Profitability. Goal Management. Skills Development. Business Marketing Strategy. Vision. Key Metrics. Sales Growth. Operational Efficiency. Communications. Analysis. Private Equity Procurement. Investment Strategy. Create Efficiency. Operation Process Development. Private Equity Relationships. Show less

DapperToast is the parent company of JumbleJoy.com. JumbleJoy.com is the fastest growing website for 30+ women in the US. We curate and create inspiring content that our users love. Over 11 million monthly unique visitors and over 60% of those are repeat visitors every month.I oversee the business operations and finance for DapperToast.

Greater San Diego Area

Emerald Connect has been the premier provider of solutions-based marketing and technology tools for the financial services industry. Emerald’s product lines include mobile-responsive, content-rich websites, client newsletters, topic-specific seminars, social media content, targeted email marketing, and direct-mail support services that set the benchmark for the industry. Acquired by Broadridge in February 2014. Mentor and leader of cross-functional, multi-state management team including… Show more Emerald Connect has been the premier provider of solutions-based marketing and technology tools for the financial services industry. Emerald’s product lines include mobile-responsive, content-rich websites, client newsletters, topic-specific seminars, social media content, targeted email marketing, and direct-mail support services that set the benchmark for the industry. Acquired by Broadridge in February 2014. Mentor and leader of cross-functional, multi-state management team including the Vice Presidents of Sales, Finance, Operations, Marketing & Software Development, Human Resource, IT, and Branch Management positions. Provided oversight of 160 team members. • Assigned responsibility by Private Equity leadership of an additional sales organization’s $75M revenue. • Increased segment revenue from $13M to $24M and resulting profit from $1.2M to $5.4M• Led $3.5M acquisition. Trending to achieve two year payback prior to company sale. • Adapted sales techniques within technology product offerings. Result was revenue increase from $1.2M to over $18M.• Facilitated merger of Successful Money Management Systems into Emerald Connect – Revenue of $6M• Revitalized client training programs content and delivery – Result: conversion from loss leader to a $500,000 revenue generator. • Developed employee incentive and cross training programs.• Resolution of high-level employment issues: Wage and Hour, Reduction in Force, Employee Grievance, Legal, and High-Risk separations through active and direct participation. Show less

Motivational Speaker engaged in facilitating marketing programs throughout the United States. Created sales environment within the seminar setting. • Facilitator of over 500 seminars focused on marketing products and services to the Property & Casualty insurance agents. Trained over 15,000 participants. • Offered both CD based marketing collateral and agent referral programs to attendees. Sales conversion rate of 60%.

Greater San Diego Area

Founded and launched a Farmers Insurance affiliated Property and Casualty agency specializing in home insurance.• Fastest growing agency in Southern California• Increased policy base to over 4,000• Recognized in the “Top 3” sales agent category for 8 consecutive years. • Created referral partnerships with Real Estate agents to maximize new business.

Greater San Diego Area

Founded property management and investment business with a focus on residential rental and investment property.• Managed sales, operations, finance, and marketing.• Secured investors for apartment building projects• Managed over 500 residential units

Greater San Diego Area

Retail business focused on computing needs of businesses. Sales and Sales Management oversight of 3 offices. Focuses on B2B opportunities. Year over year growth rate of 15%. Formulated sales and operational strategies in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer. • Led and developed company sales teams.• Facilitated individual and team sales training.• Developed strong customer, vendor, and finance company relationships• Improved profit as a result of higher… Show more Retail business focused on computing needs of businesses. Sales and Sales Management oversight of 3 offices. Focuses on B2B opportunities. Year over year growth rate of 15%. Formulated sales and operational strategies in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer. • Led and developed company sales teams.• Facilitated individual and team sales training.• Developed strong customer, vendor, and finance company relationships• Improved profit as a result of higher sales and corresponding reduction of overhead costs. Show less