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 D

🔥Real estate- Fernando Guedes Jr. is a renowned figure in the world of real estate development, construction, and private equity. With a diverse and impressive background that includes a successful professional soccer career, Fernando has consistently proven himself as a leader in his field. He has earned multiple prestigious awards, including Contractor and Developer of the Year in Washington DC for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022), as recognized by Washington and DC Magazine. Operating from offices in Washington DC, Miami, and New York, Fernando has established a powerful presence in the real estate industry. He is the visionary behind the Ace List Mastermind, a highly regarded real estate coaching program, and leads Ace Construction DMV, a thriving development company. Additionally, he heads Ace Capital DMV, a private lending company that complements his portfolio of services. Fernando Guedes Jr. is not just a successful entrepreneur but also a consultant with a wealth of knowledge and experience. His expertise, honed through years of dedicated work, makes him the ideal consultant for those seeking guidance in the real estate, development, and private equity sectors. With Fernando's guidance, you can navigate the complexities of these industries and achieve your goals with confidence and success.

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…

As the founder and CEO of ABH, Alexis is a dynamic and visionary leader with a proven track record of success in managing and growing businesses. He is responsible for every aspect of the company, from developing and executing its strategic vision to overseeing its day-to-day operations. With a wealth of experience in entrepreneurship and business management, Alexis has successfully founded and managed multiple companies throughout his career. With his expertise in acquisitions, asset management, and real estate development, he is always looking for new opportunities to expand ABH's reach and profitability. He takes a hands-on approach to exploring and pursuing new development and acquisition opportunities across all business platforms within the company, leveraging his vast network and industry knowledge to identify and capitalize on emerging trends. After graduating with a dual B.S. degree in Finance and Management from the New York University Stern School of Business with a Minor in Technology and Real Estate, Alexis gained valuable experience at boutique NYC firms before joining MG3 Group, where he worked alongside his father in all aspects of the business.

With over 15 years of experience of investment in the Real Estate industry, my mortgage brokerage license allows me to advise investors, first time buyers, and companies on the right steps to take to achieve their goals. It's not everyone who understands that every person wants something different. It's even fewer people who understand how this factor plays into the everyday challenge of financing businesses. I'm here to help you achieve those goals no matter the complexity of your personal life, your business, and the interaction between the two.

I am Justin Brock, a leading authority on Medicare and Health Insurance, with a deep commitment to serving both consumers and agents in these markets. As the owner and operator of multiple companies, including Bobby Brock Insurance, I have had the privilege of assisting over 50,000 Medicare and Health Insurance beneficiaries. Our agency's success was recognized nationally when we were ranked on the Inc. 5000's 2023 list as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Beyond direct service to beneficiaries, I’ve built a marketing empire focused on empowering agents to scale their businesses. Through hosted events, virtual trainings, and a thriving Facebook community of over 14.700 members, I share my extensive knowledge with those eager to grow in the industry. One of my proudest achievements is the creation of MedicareCon, a premier conference that has grown from 200 attendees in 2020 to 1,276 in 2024. This event has become the top conference for Medicare and Life Insurance agents, driving forward the conversation on the benefits of agents, insurtech platforms, and consumer needs. In addition to my work in the insurance industry, I’m a serial entrepreneur who recently sold my insurance business at a $70,000,000 enterprise value. My journey from a Marine in door-to-door sales to now being a recognized leader in the insurance space has been featured on various platforms. I am passionate about sharing actionable insights and real-life strategies, aiming to inspire and educate others on their entrepreneurial journeys. In an industry crowded with low-value propositions, my team and I strive to offer a refreshing and invaluable perspective, continually pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in Medicare and Health Insurance.

Krishan Arora is the Founder & CEO of ‘The Arora Project’, a fundraising media agency that has raised and invested over $125 million in high-growth ventures worldwide. The Arora Project combines a specialized focus on venture fundraising with the capabilities of a data-driven growth marketing agency, enabling companies to both secure capital and achieve significant scale post-fundraising. This strategic blend of expertise led to The Arora Project’s eight-figure acquisition by Republic.com in Q4 2021. (https://techcrunch.com/podcast/republic-acquires-crowdfunding-media-agency-arora-project-in-multi-million-dollar-deal) Following this acquisition, Krishan Arora assumed the role of Managing Director & CMO at Novastone Capital, a Switzerland-based Private Equity Fund backed by a consortium of Single Family Offices and Institutional Funds. Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) specializes in acquiring and scaling profitable SMEs worldwide. To date, NCA has deployed over $380 million in capital and acquired 22 portfolio companies across the globe. A Harvard graduate with a concentration in Economics, Krishan has amassed more than a decade of experience in investor fundraising and growth marketing. His expertise in scaling innovative ventures revolves around creating and converting global online communities, an approach that has reached hundreds of millions of people and generated hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue. Krishan is an active contributor to the Forbes Agency Council, writing on entrepreneurship, digital media, and venture fundraising.

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!

DESIGN THE FUTURE YOU DESERVE! Former F-15 Fighter Pilot Founder and CEO, multiple companies and exits. 11x Inc 500/5000 Winner (Inc Hall of fame) Voted Forbes ‘Small Giant’ Current Private Equity Firm CEO and investor Board Member Globally renowned speaker and author Former SEC Baseball Player Dad, outdoorsman, and outspoken veteran advocate Entrepreneur Coach What I would love to help you with…   Designing the future, the future you and your family want and desperately deserve. Ever said this to yourself...? If he or she can do it, then why can’t I? I went from farm boy to fighter pilot in 16 months based on these concepts, and created an entire industry that has trained millions and created billions of dollars in revenue for my clients. I will help you design your new future and guide you into your next chapter. You can’t predict the future, but we can design the one you want!   Building a ‘can’t fail’ Ethos in you and your team. Fighter Pilots live and die based on our ability to execute and learn faster than our enemies, all while flying a thousand miles per hour. Is this concept holding you and your dream team back? I will show you how to survive, thrive and dominate regardless of your challenge! Coach Tom Coughlin asked me to train the NY Giants in these techniques to an epic turn around season to win the Super Bowl.   Creating Execution Rhythm. What is this? You and your team’s ability to execute not just at the same rate of change in the market but ahead of these changes. How to be a market leader verses a follower. These methods will drive added margin and EBITDA every time. Using a scalable heuristic to pull verses push your team into the future creates an inspiring environment one that Michael Dell, Intel’s CEO Pat Gelsinger, and Target’s CEO Brian Cornell have all experienced with me. Let’s work together on your Execution Rhythm.   Truth over Artificial Harmony the #1 pitfall of most leaders today. To scale and to be agile, leaders need a psychologically safe environment to introspect the wins and most importantly losses we incur daily in life and business. If you cannot get to the truth from your team or they cannot get the same from you as a leader, you will fail and fail fast. I will teach you the secret weapon 99% of businesses overlook and have no clue on how use. Debriefing in open verses closed ranks will put up wins fast. We will uncover not only the cause of an error or success but most importantly the root causes keeping you from improving. Using this tool, you and your team will execute the next mission at least 60%+ better after each session. 60+%? What would this do to your team? To your life?   I can help you with Start Up’s, understanding Private Equity and Funds, creating and protecting Intellectual Property, Professional Speaking, building a Consulting Practice, building High Performance Teams, Military Aviation Tactics, Hunting, Fishing, raising young men

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”