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Thomas Ellsworth
It’s me - The Biz Doc - an expert on business growth, startups, leadership, strategy, and fundraising.
Ask me and I promise that I will leave you better than I found you!
Specific Areas:
- As a seasoned operator that has founded, grown and sold multiple companies (and endured challenges and hardships along the way), odds are that I have been exactly where you are today - and have felt every bit of the stress, fatigue, exhilaration, defeat, and anxiety that you might be experiencing now.
- I can look you in the eye and say I understand because I DO understand because I have been there… and found a way to succeed.
Why schedule a 1:1 Video call with me?
1. You are a founder that is "way too busy" and feels trapped. Maybe your team is not "ready" or "under-powered" and you wish they could do more or have been hoping they would step-up. You want and need a staff plan that fixes this and enables the business to pick up speed while taking some burden off you.
2. You have a sensitive situation with a key member of your team and want to process a plan. You are cautious about talking to anybody internally (perhaps it’s not appropriate or it might leak and cause issues) but want to bounce some ideas and strategize with someone who understands your situation.
3. You have a general business issue that you want to process and test some ideas. Maybe it’s re-organizing your team or considering an acquisition or bringing on a partner. We can have these type of conversations in private, so it will not leak to your team or spook them.
4. You want to optimize your presentation deck and test your story as you engage in fundraising. I understand how venture capitalists, private investors, and private equity firms think. I can give you feedback and help optimize your story so that you’re ready to approach investors with confidence
5. You want to be prepared for an eventual sale that brings you the top price. How do you work with an investment banker to present your company and run the process? How do you structure your team today so you are ready for the sale in the future. What things will the buyers be looking for and how do they prioritize them? How do you put a value on the business in the first place? How do you sell the business and not end up handcuffed to the buyer as a perpetual consultant? I have successfully navigated this jungle, and can help you build a plan to succeed.
Something else? Ask me a quick text question and we can see if a 1:1 video call makes sense.
Let’s take you and your business higher!
I promise to leave you better than I found you!
Tom Ellsworth
- The Biz Doc
It’s me - The Biz Doc - an expert on business growth, startups, leadership, strategy, and fundraising.
Ask me and I promise that I will leave you better than I found you!
Specific Areas:
- As a seasoned operator that has founded, grown and sold multiple companies (and endured challenges and hardships along the way), odds are that I have been exactly where you are today - and have felt every bit of the stress, fatigue, exhilaration, defeat, and anxiety that you might be experiencing now.
- I can look you in the eye and say I understand because I DO understand because I have been there… and found a way to succeed.
Why schedule a 1:1 Video call with me?
1. You are a founder that is "way too busy" and feels trapped. Maybe your team is not "ready" or "under-powered" and you wish they could do more or have been hoping they would step-up. You want and need a staff plan that fixes this and enables the business to pick up speed while taking some burden off you.
2. You have a sensitive situation with a key member of your team and want to process a plan. You are cautious about talking to anybody internally (perhaps it’s not appropriate or it might leak and cause issues) but want to bounce some ideas and strategize with someone who understands your situation.
3. You have a general business issue that you want to process and test some ideas. Maybe it’s re-organizing your team or considering an acquisition or bringing on a partner. We can have these type of conversations in private, so it will not leak to your team or spook them.
4. You want to optimize your presentation deck and test your story as you engage in fundraising. I understand how venture capitalists, private investors, and private equity firms think. I can give you feedback and help optimize your story so that you’re ready to approach investors with confidence
5. You want to be prepared for an eventual sale that brings you the top price. How do you work with an investment banker to present your company and run the process? How do you structure your team today so you are ready for the sale in the future. What things will the buyers be looking for and how do they prioritize them? How do you put a value on the business in the first place? How do you sell the business and not end up handcuffed to the buyer as a perpetual consultant? I have successfully navigated this jungle, and can help you build a plan to succeed.
Something else? Ask me a quick text question and we can see if a 1:1 video call makes sense.
Let’s take you and your business higher!
I promise to leave you better than I found you!
Tom Ellsworth
- The Biz Doc
Dustin Gutkowski
Dustin Gutkowski, owner and CEO. Focus on building people and they will build the business.
Results Roofing $55+ million a year
Results PDR $5+ million a year
RR productions $2+ million a year
RR claims management $2+ million a year
Podcast host with UFC Superstar Kevin Holland as well has “The DG Show”
Recent acquired ownership in “BareKnuckle”
Investor in Liquid Death Water, Goatfuel(Jerry Rice), Free rein coffee (Cole Houser), Snaps clothing, Tiffs Treats, Nomad Grills, and few others
Was homeless at age of 14 living on a park bench, grew up in trailer park with troubled childhood. But I knew that wasn’t the life for me.
Father to 3 kids Conor, Kobe and Gianna with my lovely wife Albana
Great with building teams, growing companies, training, company culture, over coming adversity, sales and all things business related. How I can help you? I will tell you what you need to hear not what you want to hear. If you need advice in your business I will share best practices that helped me throughout my life.
If you need help any of these please reach out. I work for my people they don’t work for me.
I want to help you achieve your goals and dreams. Let’s grow
Also offer advisor roles for companies in exchange for equity if you are interested in long term growth. Our team will help you grow your team, if interested in opportunities please let me know
Most asked questions:
- How do you grow your business?
- What is best way to lead people, what is important in leadership?
- If you could go back in time what is 3/4 things you would tell yourself day 1 starting your company’s?
- What is most important things to focus on when running a company?
- How to establish a company culture that cultivates growth?
Advisory available on a long term basis as well. If you are a new company or existing in need of board help, growth, sales, or business planning please reach out we can take small equity stack to partner.
Dustin Gutkowski, owner and CEO. Focus on building people and they will build the business.
Results Roofing $55+ million a year
Results PDR $5+ million a year
RR productions $2+ million a year
RR claims management $2+ million a year
Podcast host with UFC Superstar Kevin Holland as well has “The DG Show”
Recent acquired ownership in “BareKnuckle”
Investor in Liquid Death Water, Goatfuel(Jerry Rice), Free rein coffee (Cole Houser), Snaps clothing, Tiffs Treats, Nomad Grills, and few others
Was homeless at age of 14 living on a park bench, grew up in trailer park with troubled childhood. But I knew that wasn’t the life for me.
Father to 3 kids Conor, Kobe and Gianna with my lovely wife Albana
Great with building teams, growing companies, training, company culture, over coming adversity, sales and all things business related. How I can help you? I will tell you what you need to hear not what you want to hear. If you need advice in your business I will share best practices that helped me throughout my life.
If you need help any of these please reach out. I work for my people they don’t work for me.
I want to help you achieve your goals and dreams. Let’s grow
Also offer advisor roles for companies in exchange for equity if you are interested in long term growth. Our team will help you grow your team, if interested in opportunities please let me know
Most asked questions:
- How do you grow your business?
- What is best way to lead people, what is important in leadership?
- If you could go back in time what is 3/4 things you would tell yourself day 1 starting your company’s?
- What is most important things to focus on when running a company?
- How to establish a company culture that cultivates growth?
Advisory available on a long term basis as well. If you are a new company or existing in need of board help, growth, sales, or business planning please reach out we can take small equity stack to partner.
Michael Marra
Michael is a 3-time founder and currently the CEO of Entre. He’s been an entrepreneur, investor and speaker for over 7 years.
He has grown Entre to $15M valuation, 150k+ app users, hosted 300+ events, raised $2M+ in funding and has a team of 20 from all over the world.
Michael has raised money from some of the top venture capitalists, angel investors, and accelerators in the US and has partnered with companies like Microsoft, AWS, Meta, etc.. to host events and content.
He started his career as a civil engineer and real estate investor, then got into entrepreneurship by connecting and helping other entrepreneurs.
He started hosting events for entrepreneurs and partnered with all the major co-working spaces throughout the country. As the community grew, he then created Entre in 2019 to scale and start building out the technology and app.
Over the last several years, Entre has evolved into a broader professional network for the next generation.
Happy to answer any questions or talk about business, startups, tech, VC, etc…
Michael is a 3-time founder and currently the CEO of Entre. He’s been an entrepreneur, investor and speaker for over 7 years.
He has grown Entre to $15M valuation, 150k+ app users, hosted 300+ events, raised $2M+ in funding and has a team of 20 from all over the world.
Michael has raised money from some of the top venture capitalists, angel investors, and accelerators in the US and has partnered with companies like Microsoft, AWS, Meta, etc.. to host events and content.
He started his career as a civil engineer and real estate investor, then got into entrepreneurship by connecting and helping other entrepreneurs.
He started hosting events for entrepreneurs and partnered with all the major co-working spaces throughout the country. As the community grew, he then created Entre in 2019 to scale and start building out the technology and app.
Over the last several years, Entre has evolved into a broader professional network for the next generation.
Happy to answer any questions or talk about business, startups, tech, VC, etc…
Caleb Altmeyer
Minnect me, and let's turn an old strip club into a headquarters to fight human trafficking! All Minnect money goes to Helping Captives.
Are you the type of investor who asks, “How will funding your organization improve the overall situation?” or “Is this the right amount of money for your organization to bring about real change?”
If that's the case, I am looking for you.
In 2006, I was an addict, a party boy, couldn't commit to any job or relationship for more than two months, and was a high school dropout.
In 2007, I encountered God through a dream and have been speaking and planting ministries and charities ever since.
I am the Founder and CEO of Helping Captives (an anti-trafficking organization in the Pacific Northwest) and Bikers Helping Captives (a motorcycle ministry).
I am a Christian, Husband, Father, Community Leader, and Public Speaker with over 15 years of Non-Profit and Ministry Executive leadership experience.
Over the last 15 years, I have been blessed to lead teams that have led thousands of people into a relationship with Jesus Christ, helped over 200 sex trafficking survivors, raised millions of dollars to implement ministry ideas, opened successful enterprises that include a thrift store, coffee company, and successful events.
God has also allowed me to plant organizations that have overseen hundreds of outreaches to the streets, provided millions of dollars of food to hungry kids and families, helped launch a youth center, opened transitional housing for young adults, and remodeled a schoolhouse to house trafficked victims.
Today, I am working on turning a local closed-down strip club into a facility for emergency and stabilization care for sex trafficked victims.
My biggest desire is to help people figure out their calling to impact our culture for Christ.
If you need advice on how to grow in your faith, get out of addiction, be a better dad or husband, how to implement your ministry idea, or need encouragement. Hit me up; I would love to help.
To learn more about what we are doing, go to www.helpingcaptives.org
Minnect me, and let's turn an old strip club into a headquarters to fight human trafficking! All Minnect money goes to Helping Captives.
Are you the type of investor who asks, “How will funding your organization improve the overall situation?” or “Is this the right amount of money for your organization to bring about real change?”
If that's the case, I am looking for you.
In 2006, I was an addict, a party boy, couldn't commit to any job or relationship for more than two months, and was a high school dropout.
In 2007, I encountered God through a dream and have been speaking and planting ministries and charities ever since.
I am the Founder and CEO of Helping Captives (an anti-trafficking organization in the Pacific Northwest) and Bikers Helping Captives (a motorcycle ministry).
I am a Christian, Husband, Father, Community Leader, and Public Speaker with over 15 years of Non-Profit and Ministry Executive leadership experience.
Over the last 15 years, I have been blessed to lead teams that have led thousands of people into a relationship with Jesus Christ, helped over 200 sex trafficking survivors, raised millions of dollars to implement ministry ideas, opened successful enterprises that include a thrift store, coffee company, and successful events.
God has also allowed me to plant organizations that have overseen hundreds of outreaches to the streets, provided millions of dollars of food to hungry kids and families, helped launch a youth center, opened transitional housing for young adults, and remodeled a schoolhouse to house trafficked victims.
Today, I am working on turning a local closed-down strip club into a facility for emergency and stabilization care for sex trafficked victims.
My biggest desire is to help people figure out their calling to impact our culture for Christ.
If you need advice on how to grow in your faith, get out of addiction, be a better dad or husband, how to implement your ministry idea, or need encouragement. Hit me up; I would love to help.
To learn more about what we are doing, go to www.helpingcaptives.org
Ryan Montgomery
All funds from questions related to child safety will be donated to a reputable charity!
Serial Entrepreneur
Child Safety Warrior
Penetration Tester
All funds from questions related to child safety will be donated to a reputable charity!
Serial Entrepreneur
Child Safety Warrior
Penetration Tester
Aaron Mont
🔥 Manager & Sr. Business Coach for Patrick Bet-David. Built and sold business, lead a team of 100 people
🚀 How can I help?
* Need to develop a Strategy for the business?
* Need to replicate yourself in the business?
* Need to increase your sales in the company?
* Need someone to process issues with?
I work with entrepreneurs from just starting all the way to multiple 9-figures.
Best way to make the most of your question is:
1. Background
2. Situation
3. Challenges
Looking forward to Minnect with you
🔥 Manager & Sr. Business Coach for Patrick Bet-David. Built and sold business, lead a team of 100 people
🚀 How can I help?
* Need to develop a Strategy for the business?
* Need to replicate yourself in the business?
* Need to increase your sales in the company?
* Need someone to process issues with?
I work with entrepreneurs from just starting all the way to multiple 9-figures.
Best way to make the most of your question is:
1. Background
2. Situation
3. Challenges
Looking forward to Minnect with you
Sebastian Garcia
Sebastian is a Business Attorney & the CEO of Founders Counsel LLC. He has Protected and Advised 300+ Entrepreneurs on Starting & Scaling Companies.
In helping entrepreneurs to navigate and avoid legal issues while scaling, Sebastian focuses on contracts, employment law, partnerships, asset protection, business structuring, legal compliance, intellectual property, tax law, and dispute resolution.
As the CEO of a growing company, Sebastian is also passionate about consulting entrepreneurs on how to grow their companies revenue through marketing and refining their products and offerings.
Ask your legal questions, tax questions, and general business growth questions. Always happy to assist and support fellow entrepreneurs!
Sebastian is a Business Attorney & the CEO of Founders Counsel LLC. He has Protected and Advised 300+ Entrepreneurs on Starting & Scaling Companies.
In helping entrepreneurs to navigate and avoid legal issues while scaling, Sebastian focuses on contracts, employment law, partnerships, asset protection, business structuring, legal compliance, intellectual property, tax law, and dispute resolution.
As the CEO of a growing company, Sebastian is also passionate about consulting entrepreneurs on how to grow their companies revenue through marketing and refining their products and offerings.
Ask your legal questions, tax questions, and general business growth questions. Always happy to assist and support fellow entrepreneurs!
Wade Wyant
I’m a business owner, CEO, author and life long entrepreneur. I have founded several businesses, I’m currently an advisor at Red Wagon Advisors, Board member and international leader of YPO.
As the author of “Wake-Up Call: Insights for entrepreneurs to have more freedom, reduce drama, and scale their businesses” and the book “Grow Profit or Die”, I advise business owners on Profit.
I successfully exited one of my first businesses in 2017. I took some time off and became a certified Scaling Up coaches. I also have extensive experience with EOS / Traction (I know it nearly as well as a certified implementor). I can help with implementation questions for either Scaling Up or EOS. As a coach of entrepreneurs, I have shifted to Jim Collins “Beyond Entrepreneurialship 2.0” and consider myself an expert in his teaching, including the Jim Collins “The Map”
I’m a business owner, CEO, author and life long entrepreneur. I have founded several businesses, I’m currently an advisor at Red Wagon Advisors, Board member and international leader of YPO.
As the author of “Wake-Up Call: Insights for entrepreneurs to have more freedom, reduce drama, and scale their businesses” and the book “Grow Profit or Die”, I advise business owners on Profit.
I successfully exited one of my first businesses in 2017. I took some time off and became a certified Scaling Up coaches. I also have extensive experience with EOS / Traction (I know it nearly as well as a certified implementor). I can help with implementation questions for either Scaling Up or EOS. As a coach of entrepreneurs, I have shifted to Jim Collins “Beyond Entrepreneurialship 2.0” and consider myself an expert in his teaching, including the Jim Collins “The Map”
Paul Gray
Paul Gray is owner and CEO of several successful companies and an investor in great people.
Starting from a humble background in his family’s construction firm, Paul has gone on to grow several accomplished companies in the construction and real estate sectors and has also ventured out as an investor in non-related industries. At age 26 he spent 8 years of civil service, becoming one of the youngest elected city Councilmen and Vice Mayors of Wichita, the largest city in Kansas.
Recent accomplishments - 2023
Construction
$25 million - new residential construction
$15 million - new multi-family construction
$8 million - commercial construction
Real Estate and Development
$26 million - multi-family developments with 134 doors
89 acres developed for single family
18 acres developed for mulit-family
19 commercial real estate properties(retail, medical, office, warehouse)
Other Investments
Crypto (BTC) mining and investing firm
4 successful restaurants (sports bars & gourmet pizza)
Home Health & Hospice start up
Bray Films - executive producer & actor (PPP Loan Gone, Buy Her, Joint Custody, and Unsurety)
Most importantly, Paul has a loving wife, Adriana, who along with contributing to marketing and special projects for their family firms, she raises their four children who range from college to elementary school.
Paul has mentored and guided many budding entrepreneurs and experienced business owners to greater success, as he has never overlooked the guidance he received from people he deems as ‘far more successful and important’ than himself.
If Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, and Tom Brady have coaches, why don’t you!
‘I am here to help you, reach your fullest potential.’
Paul Gray is owner and CEO of several successful companies and an investor in great people.
Starting from a humble background in his family’s construction firm, Paul has gone on to grow several accomplished companies in the construction and real estate sectors and has also ventured out as an investor in non-related industries. At age 26 he spent 8 years of civil service, becoming one of the youngest elected city Councilmen and Vice Mayors of Wichita, the largest city in Kansas.
Recent accomplishments - 2023
Construction
$25 million - new residential construction
$15 million - new multi-family construction
$8 million - commercial construction
Real Estate and Development
$26 million - multi-family developments with 134 doors
89 acres developed for single family
18 acres developed for mulit-family
19 commercial real estate properties(retail, medical, office, warehouse)
Other Investments
Crypto (BTC) mining and investing firm
4 successful restaurants (sports bars & gourmet pizza)
Home Health & Hospice start up
Bray Films - executive producer & actor (PPP Loan Gone, Buy Her, Joint Custody, and Unsurety)
Most importantly, Paul has a loving wife, Adriana, who along with contributing to marketing and special projects for their family firms, she raises their four children who range from college to elementary school.
Paul has mentored and guided many budding entrepreneurs and experienced business owners to greater success, as he has never overlooked the guidance he received from people he deems as ‘far more successful and important’ than himself.
If Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, and Tom Brady have coaches, why don’t you!
‘I am here to help you, reach your fullest potential.’
Parsa Riahi - The AI Guy
Parsa Riahi: Cofounder and CTO of DYNE (AI for Restaurants), is a trailblazing tech entrepreneur and a recognized machine learning researcher in Canada. A graduate of The University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering, he has made significant strides in the food service industry by leveraging his expertise in Neural Architecture Search, Transfer Learning, NLP, and Reinforcement Learning to develop DYNE's cutting-edge ML engine. Under his leadership, DYNE has emerged as the industry leader for AI in the food service sector, achieving remarkable growth and establishing strategic partnerships with tech behemoths. Parsa's commitment to community and mentorship is evident in his contributions to combating food insecurity and inspiring the next generation of tech leaders. His journey is marked by a unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit, technical prowess, and a deep-seated desire to make a positive impact on the world.
Parsa Riahi: Cofounder and CTO of DYNE (AI for Restaurants), is a trailblazing tech entrepreneur and a recognized machine learning researcher in Canada. A graduate of The University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering, he has made significant strides in the food service industry by leveraging his expertise in Neural Architecture Search, Transfer Learning, NLP, and Reinforcement Learning to develop DYNE's cutting-edge ML engine. Under his leadership, DYNE has emerged as the industry leader for AI in the food service sector, achieving remarkable growth and establishing strategic partnerships with tech behemoths. Parsa's commitment to community and mentorship is evident in his contributions to combating food insecurity and inspiring the next generation of tech leaders. His journey is marked by a unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit, technical prowess, and a deep-seated desire to make a positive impact on the world.