Angel Investor from initial conference at University of San Diego helping raise funds with co investors to fund start ups in a dynamic and rewarding ecosystem of entrepreneurs and professionals from all industries. Please visit https://lavincenter.sdsu.edu/sdac for info for more info!

Previously a division of Food4Thought , Smart Money became it's own entity in 2016 with deeper focus on expanding investment real estate and development related financial services.Serving the non conventional market with private equity, individual /private investors, nationwide bankers and the broker community to broaden the options of acquiring capital and commercial investment properties including creative1031 exchange optionsBusiness loans and private capital for business owners. Angel investing/ start up funding.. VC and equity partnerships. Business development and marketing for EV Charging manufacturers in CA with tax creditsLoans for capital equipment, fine art, boats, planes, stock portfolios, secured and non secured debt- no boundaries SmartMoneyLP@gmail.com or call 858.349.5533 for more info

Food4Thought is an efficiency consulting business with a holistic approach. Although our primary focus was rooted in hospitality, we serve all industries following the same principals offering seeds of change to benefit each client by reducing waste and Improving operations. Innovative merchant banking solutions, increased profitability and allocating capital where needed. Evolving over the past decadeIntegrated wellness coaching and senior care F4T became a dba of Smart Money in 2023 where senior solutions are in focus meeting the challenges of housing, wellness and finances

Marketing and Real Estate...Community outreach and promotion . And a lot of fun

Entrepreneur hat back on after financial crisisFounder of Dynamix Solutions Network- a professional consulting and advisory firm offering sales, marketing and business development services for real estate, mortgage banking and related industries. Currently operating as Food4Thought, with strong ties to mortgage banking and private money for Real Estate transactions. Distressed assets/ Commercial lending/ Private Money

Review and promote local restaurants in Carmel Valley, Del Mar and surrounding areas for online community site. Coordinate with restaurateurs, PR firms and social media for maximum benefits and the most fun possible while being an active member and advocate for the California Restaurant Association.Also free lance for Del Mar Lifestyles publications promoting local restaurants and events around Del Mar, Solana Beach and Carmel Valley while working my "day job" building my payment processing portfolio.

Image consulting and Personal branding. Fashion and custom tailoring primarily for men.A business of fun and fashion while building Dynamix Solutions Network, Inc after the financial crises.Social, fun and much easier to explain.

Distinguished All Star assisting merchants to reduce operating costs and streamline payment technologies with nations fifth largest direct payment processor offering multiple solutions.Helped clients make sense of this relatively unregulated area of the financial arena with honesty, integrity and experience I've gained from owning multiple business and many years in mortgage banking.

Managed Southern California third party originations for private bank/ portfolio lender based in Palm Beach, FL. Assisted mortgage bankers and brokers closing loans with our bank and learning our programs and online systems. Interfaced constantly with senior management and operations to enhance efficiency and profitability.Increased market share over 80% while growing San Diego team. Consistently ranked top 5 nationwide and top 3 in California in all metrics

After several successful years as CEO and Founder of Pacific Business Promotions I returned to mortgage banking to join AmNet where I had been the sole Account Executive several years prior with same owners at American Residential Mortgage. New Company- new challenge- new technologies like DU to learn.Loans came in from long term trusted relationships built and maintained over years.Achieved President's Club and top sales monthly as we grew the San Diego Branch.

After ProFed Mortgage closed their wholesale branch, my entrepreneurial career began.President and founder of promotional marketing and corporate branding company with showroom in Kearny Mesa. Emphasis on exclusive custom programs and custom apparel.Managed sales and supervised reps and office staff or Sports Marketing and Non Profit Marketing Divisions. Major clients included Downey Savings, Volvo, Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Stanley Steemer, LG Mobil Phone Division, American Cancer Society and several NASCAR race teams. Dedicated Marketing Manager for Autocon Motorsports, organized travel and managed event planning for racing teams.Created custom wearables from hats and jackets for sporting events to oxfords and polos for golf events and conventions. Design creation.Sold company in 2002 to re enter mortgage market and join American Mortgage Network for round two of my career in wholesale mortgage banking,