President of CFS Financial Services, regional financial planning, and investment firm.

Some of Tom’s previous positions and experiences include: As such, he has a good handle on the very profitable Storm Guard business model. In fact, in addition to being a Development Manager for Storm Guard, he purchased 4 Storm Guard territories in the Denver area. He is also an experienced entrepreneur who launched and developed a variety of companies and partnerships. His broad-based experiences helped him consistently create winning results. His specialty was to assist companies in turn-around situations or to help departments of companies increase overall productivity. He previously held CEO, COO, and other senior executive positions in marketing, sales, and finance. Tom brings a unique perspective to the franchise industry. Jim has a long-standing passion for helping entrepreneurs to build income and grow equity for their family’s future.īorn & raised in the Western Metro of the Twin Cities, Jim lives with his wife, Shelly, and their 4 kids in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

He has been involved in the sale of more than 300+ established small retail and hospitality businesses.Īfter graduating from the University of Wisconsin – Stout, with a degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management, Jim managed food & beverage operations and national account convention sales for Marriott Corp in the Mid-West and South-West region for 7 years. When those business owners were ready to realize their salable assets, he’s coached them on how to sell & maximize their results. Jim has assisted small business owners in expanding their empires and diversifying their investments. In the last 28 years, he’s introduced and grown 14 different franchise brands & start-ups into national systems with 1,300+ new units coast-to-coast.

Jim is an expert in the small business franchising industry.

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