Capital Connect is a boutique advisory firm specializing in business brokering, commercial real estate services, and franchise referrals. Our core focus is assisting business owners/operators in providing the best options to build their portfolio. Capital Connect focuses on lower to middle market transactions in a wide variety of industries. Our team consists of experienced advisors who have previously owned and managed businesses of their own. We assist business owners with identifying the most qualified buyers and/or investors. Whether you are a buyer considering a strategic acquisition or an owner wanting to sell your business, our team can put your company on the right path to a successful transaction.Who We Serve• Business Owners• Independent Operators• Franchisors• Branded Franchisees• Emerging Concepts

Licensed commercial real estate agent. Specializing in retail/hospitality brokerage, Industrial and land acquisitions for all commercial entities in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts. If you are looking to acquire, sell or expand into the market, our diverse portfolio has national and international reach that can assist your organization with any of your future business goals.

Founder of a Sales & Business Development Consultancy group for early-stage start-up companies, providing a repeatable, end-to-end sales approach generating new revenue channels in technology for the Restaurant, Hospitality, and distribution channels within Consumer Electronics.>2019-2021 Enterprise Sales Manager - Digi Int'l www.digi.com/smartsenseResponsible for net new revenue of enterprise IoT solutions of food safety and compliance for Food Service providers, Grocery brands and Supply Chain/Logistics.>2017-2019 Sr. Director, Sales - QSR Automations www.qsrautomations.comInterim VP of Sales from June 2017 – December 2018Executed a reorg of sales department; revised comp plan, launched reseller channel model, while managing both a team quota and individual sales quota of $2.9M implementing a SaaS kitchen video solution for Enterprise Restaurant brands.>2014-2017 Director, Sales - TableUp (start-up) www.tableup.comDeveloped & executed a strategic sales plan for an Enterprise SaaS Restaurant Guest Engagement platform - raised $1.2M in early seed capital investment.>2013-2014 Director, Channel Sales – Wirex Group www.wirexgroup.comSpearheaded new channels of distribution of consumer electronics within National Retailers, Office Supply, Pharmacy and Airport/Travel Centers.>2012-2013 Vice President, Sales - Symtek, Inc. (start-up) www.symtekinc.comDeveloped the distribution channel strategy for the leading US Mobile Distributors including onboarding and direct sales for AT&T, Sprint & Verizon enterprise sales.

Managed $10M existing account base while generating 15% annual growth of profitable and sustainable new business acquisition; accountable for quarterly budget and forecast to execute corporate sales plan.

Developed the sales strategy and execution of a mobile technology, enabling Enterprises to access business applications for remote sales & field service. Top producer representing 60% overall company revenue - General Electric and US Coast Guard.

As Vice President of Sales and General Manager, provided coaching and development of 14 direct reports in sales, design and operations, while personally performing above plan by 129%. Recipient of the Herman Miller Million Dollar Club Award.

New business development of PKI encryption solutions within Strategic Alliance Partners, System Integrators, VARs and direct to Fortune 1000 companies.

Led the design and implementation and personal sales activity of complex network services to SMB market while mentoring new account managers. Top Producer Award recipient for SMB market in New England.

Visionary and founder of a software start-up providing analytics on customer purchasing habits, marketing, operations and financials. Assisted in the development and launch of a comprehensive CRM/POS software application designed for small boutique retailers in fitness, cycle and golf. Application provided value-add for small business owners to connect with customers and partners, capturing point-of-sale transactions, inventory management, creating sales pipeline and forecasting.Invested profits from the sale of previously owned company to help fund original start-up costs. Implemented proof-of-concept by launching and integrating application at The Xercise Store in 1995.

Founded business on personal investment of $15k and reached annual revenue to over $3M per year. Negotiated exit-strategy via acquisition to allow funding and launch of the software company, RIMsoft.

As Vice President of Sales, responsibilities included hiring, training and managing retail and commercial sales team. Directly responsible for revenue growth to over $5M annually of a three-store retail operation of fitness equipment and sporting goods with a focus in the residential and commercial markets.