Experience

FranShares

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder & CEO

  • Sep 2020 - 3 years 4 months

  FranShares is an investment platform that lets anyone diversify their portfolio, hedge against inflation, and earn passive income through franchise investing. Our investors enjoy unparalleled transparency while investing in SEC and FTC regulated real assets that are rigorously-vetted and managed by our world-class team of franchise experts. My Story: Former finance nerd at Merrill Lynch that somehow found my way into the world of franchising. I've written about franchising on Quora (sent… Show more FranShares is an investment platform that lets anyone diversify their portfolio, hedge against inflation, and earn passive income through franchise investing. Our investors enjoy unparalleled transparency while investing in SEC and FTC regulated real assets that are rigorously-vetted and managed by our world-class team of franchise experts. My Story: Former finance nerd at Merrill Lynch that somehow found my way into the world of franchising. I've written about franchising on Quora (sent to over 35 million readers) and have been featured on Forbes, ABC News, American Express , The Hustle, MarketWatch, and more. My first company was Semfia Franchise Brokerage. Over the years of being a franchise broker, I had a thought that I couldn't get rid of. Everyone knows what franchises are but they have EXTREMELY high barriers to entry to own, six figure cash minimums, net worth requirements, transferrable experience, and more. Then the thought was born... Why can't you own franchises like you own stocks? You can invest in fractional shares of art and baseball cards but actual local, cash generating businesses are out of reach. I created FranShares. Where you can invest in a portfolio of professionally-managed franchises in minutes, with no fees. www.franshares.com Please check out the website, tell me what you think, join the waitlist if you love it. Appreciate all the support over the years! Show less



Self-employed

• Best Selling Author

  • Sep 2016 - 7 years 4 months

  Included in this rare collection of business insights are business notables including: -Former NBA player George Tinsley -"Undercover Boss" TV star Steve Greenbaum -Expert Branding & PR consultant Nick Powills -Ken Yancey CEO of SCORE, one of the largest advisory groups in the USA -Rocco Fiorentino, CEO, of one the nation's most successful business funding organizations -Me 👊 This book is also loaded with expert insights from selected business consultants specializing… Show more Included in this rare collection of business insights are business notables including: -Former NBA player George Tinsley -"Undercover Boss" TV star Steve Greenbaum -Expert Branding & PR consultant Nick Powills -Ken Yancey CEO of SCORE, one of the largest advisory groups in the USA -Rocco Fiorentino, CEO, of one the nation's most successful business funding organizations -Me 👊 This book is also loaded with expert insights from selected business consultants specializing in helping people become their own boss. As one of the 15 business thought leaders, my chapter in this title is titled, "Why millennials are the future of franchising." If you feel stuck in the corporate world just going through the motions or if you've ever thought about becoming your own boss, this book is for you. You won't be the same after reading it. Show less



Semfia Franchise Brokerage

• United States
• Financial Services

• Founder & CEO

  • Jan 2017 - Sep 2020

  Semfia provides realistic insights for individuals to invest locally in nationally recognized franchises as an asset, not a full time job. Established in 2015, they provide education on the franchise industry and match investors with franchises looking to expand to their location based on your retirement goals, budget, and lifestyle. Semfia works with hundreds of the countries top performing franchises to ensure the franchise portion of your 401(k) or IRA provides income and equity for a longer… Show more Semfia provides realistic insights for individuals to invest locally in nationally recognized franchises as an asset, not a full time job. Established in 2015, they provide education on the franchise industry and match investors with franchises looking to expand to their location based on your retirement goals, budget, and lifestyle. Semfia works with hundreds of the countries top performing franchises to ensure the franchise portion of your 401(k) or IRA provides income and equity for a longer retirement and a stronger community. My clients look for an investment that: · Is recession resistant (people always need to get their hair cut and oil changed) · Can be funded through their 401(k) tax and penalty free to diversify their portfolio · Only requires managing a manager while they work or enjoy retirement · They can see in their neighborhood · Allows them to be a leader in their community · Provides recurring revenue Show less



FranNet

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Franchise Consultant

  • Apr 2014 - Jan 2017

  Greater Los Angeles Area · Assisted clients researching and purchasing businesses from $50,000 to seven figure investments · While being part of a franchise system, our office became the #1 performing location in the country · Featured thought leader of Amazon Best Selling publication “More Than Just French Fries” · Speaker for the SBA, SBDC, and SCORE among many others · Worked on nationwide franchise education event featuring Daymond John, Founder of FUBU and on ABC’s Shark… Show more · Assisted clients researching and purchasing businesses from $50,000 to seven figure investments · While being part of a franchise system, our office became the #1 performing location in the country · Featured thought leader of Amazon Best Selling publication “More Than Just French Fries” · Speaker for the SBA, SBDC, and SCORE among many others · Worked on nationwide franchise education event featuring Daymond John, Founder of FUBU and on ABC’s Shark Tank. · Researched and worked with hundreds of franchise systems to determine fit for clients Show less



Merrill Lynch

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Financial Advisor

  • Jan 2013 - Feb 2014

  San Francisco Bay Area