We will do our best to match you with this mentor (depending upon their schedule) or another similarly experienced mentor.
Meeting Preference: Email, In Person, Phone, Video
Languages: English
I can help guide you through the early stages of growth, from start-up to initial operations, financing, incorporation, employee acquisition, growing sales, marketing, and expansion. For the last twenty years I have been a Computer Consultant, and have great expertise in technology, accounting, and marketing. I have used and supported QuickBooks for 20 years. In businesses I haved owned, I have experience in home rehab and flipping, manufacturing, retail sales, fine arts theater, non-profits, travel industry agencies and schools, property acquisition and management, nursing home operations, and business and computer consulting. As the former COO of MVP (Mast Vacation Partners) in Hinsdale IL, I also have experience with larger organizations and can help with the many issues that arise. That organization coordinated the efforts of 307 individual member agencies and managed to capture 60% of the Midwest market. During my time with MVP I was a principal in the roll-up of 16 travel consortiums into what is now Vacation.com. I have owned and managed both residential and commercial rental property. During my career I have also enjoyed volunteering my time and participating on the board of directors of several Chambers of Commerce, trade associations and industry consortiums.
Areas of Expertise
- Accounting & Finance
- Business Plan
- Management & Operations
- Marketing
- Technology
Industry Experience
- Information Technology
- Manufacturing
- Professional Services
- Real Estate
- Retail
- Travel, Hospitality, & Tourism