Franchise Entrepreneur. Business Developer. Content Creator.

My background is in franchising, technology, business development, and revenue acceleration. Today I invest in AI technology that helps brands scale, invest in emerging franchisors poised to be the industry leader, and executive produce content that's changing how people discover franchise opportunities.

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I believe we're entering the third great boom in franchising. AI is reshaping the workforce, pushing more people toward ownership, and franchising is the fastest, lowest-risk path to get there.

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Portfolio

My Ventures

I'm building companies that help people bet on themselves, because the best business model in the world shouldn't be a secret.

FSN — Franchise Supplier Network

AI Technology Consultancy for Franchisors
Co-Founder Managing Partner

A boutique franchise business development firm representing a hand-selected portfolio of franchise technology companies that help franchise networks grow revenue and unit profitability.

"Helping leading franchise brands scale smarter through category-leading AI technologies"

franchisesuppliernetwork.com

Portfolio Companies

EZee Assist

Business Development Board Advisor

An AI support agent purpose-built for franchises, handling support, coaching, and compliance across 250+ integrations for 60+ brands and 4,000+ locations.

ezeeassist.com →

Voxie

Business Development Board Advisor

AI-powered text message marketing built for franchise systems, turning local customer data into personalized campaigns that drive revenue at scale.

voxie.com →

Cozee

Business Development Board Advisor

The operating system for franchise networks, combining communication, collaboration, knowledge, and community into one AI-powered platform that captures the best ideas and turns them into growth initiatives every franchisee can adopt.

getcozee.ai →

Cornerstone Franchise Partners

Franchise Holding Company
Board of Directors

Invests in, acquires, and builds early-stage franchisors into category-leading brands. Cornerstone is obsessively focused on identifying high-potential franchise concepts and scaling them with operational discipline, technology, and capital.

Wholly Owned Company

ClearSite Franchising

Franchisor
Co-Founder Board Member

A national construction cleaning company with offices in 5 states and growing, professionalizing the $6+ billion post-construction cleanup industry. ClearSite builds its own proprietary technology that is setting the standard for the post-construction cleaning industry.

"America's Construction Cleaning Company"

clearsiteconstruction.com →

Franchise LIVE

Media & Valuetainment
Founder Executive Producer

A binge-worthy video show where real franchise brands pitch real buyers. The audience discovers new franchise opportunities and watches buyers decide in real time whether to invest or pass.

"On a mission to entertain, inform, and inspire franchise buyers across America"

www.franchiselivetv.com