The following is a summary of my 40+ year business adventure. I use this experience, coupled with wisdom and common sense to help people INTO, IN & EXIT FROM Business. The following is a chronology of my business adventures:
• 1973 - 1984 Dental Practitioner as L. Thomas, DMD, dba, Family Dental Care.
• 1975 - 1996 Owned and operated Thomas Learning Centers, New Thomas Learning Centers and Learni
ng Tree which consisted of 23 childcare centers. Sold business to employees, and retained properties.
• 1981 - 1983 Created and operated NuTel of Colorado, a long distance telephone company. Sold to a larger competitor.
• 1982 - 1983 Owned Time Rentals, a commercial equipment rental company. Learned valuable business lessons and lost money.
• 1983 - Present I still own and manage multiple units of commercial and residential real estate.
• 1984 - 1986 Partner in Professional Resources, Inc., a professional brokerage practice company and was directly involved in the sale of over 30 professional practices. Sold to employee.
• 1984 - 1995 Owned, managed, and operated Family Dental Group and Quality Dental Care which consisted of 16 dental practices. Sold to a public company.
• 1989 - 1995 Owned and operated Lee’s Plumbing and Heating, a plumbing and heating company. Retained the property.
• 1989 - 1995 Owned and operated Warranty Services of Colorado, a residential and commercial building inspection firm. Sold to a group of Professional Engineers. Retained the property.
• 1994 - 1996 Owned, with a partner, Managed Excellence LLC, and conducted seminars, and speaking engagements on a national level in the Dental Healthcare Industry.
• 1996 - 1999 Owned and managed RB Landscape and Tree Service, a midsized landscape maintenance company. Sold to a firm who was a consolidator in the market.
• 1997 - 1999 Owned and managed Best Value Publications, dba, The Advantage, a direct mail coupon business. Retained the property.
• 2001 - 2005 Owned and managed Adaptive Automotive, an automobile dealership/vehicle modifier business. Sold after 4 ¾ years for a very nice margin over its acquisition cost. Retained the property.
• 2003 - 2005 Created Sidewalk Shavers, Inc. with a Partner, and we provided trip hazard removal services. After two years the original business opportunity was successfully sold. My original partner presently continues this business model in Missouri.
• 2007 - 2010 Owned and managed Denver Avionics, Inc., a business that provides installation, service and repair of electronic instrumentation for use in small private and commercial general aviation aircraft. Sold to larger, full service, aircraft maintenance company.
2010 to Present, President of Integrity Business Ventures, LLC, helping people INTO, IN & Exit FROM Business. EDUCATION
1963 SAN JOSE STATE UNIV. BS MARKETING
1969 SAN JOSE STATE UNIV. POST GRADUATE
1973 UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE DMD (DOCTOR OF DENTAL MEDICINE)
AUTHOR/PUBLISHER
"Magical Business Solutions: Adventures of a Serial Entrepreneur and Lessons Learned",
ISBN 978-0-9786807-1-8
Integrity Business Ventures is a member of the world's largest association of private franchise placement specialists, that draws on our many years of industry experience as well as maintain relationships with literally hundreds of high quality franchisors. To get into the WRONG business can be an economical, emotional, and psychological NIGHTMARE. I know, because I have been there! I pride myself as being second to none when matching a superior business opportunities to the right personality able to run that business successfully and profitability. While I can't guarantee your success in any business, I can help you to decide the best business that is suited to your strengths as well as bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table throughout the entire process of your business selection. You see, after decades of my own experiences of buying, managing, building and selling businesses I have gained tremendous insight to the requirements that are essential to leverage your ability to succeed combined with your desire to create wealth that can also include my experience to get you headed along the right path. I offer this service at no charge to you and am compensated by the franchisors, not by you. This allows me a opportunity to fit your positive attributes and strengths with the best possible franchise opportunity, available right now! My customized matching process is a value that should not be misunderstood. It is a valuable resource that can increase your chances to succeed in the business of your dreams and help you to escape the rat race that you have been dreaming about for years. My realistic methods are centered on cultivating productive options to choosing a business that will suit your personality, skills, economic capabilities, and personal needs. My continued industry explorations allows me to be informed of the newest and top business opportunities available to get you headed down the right path. I focus on getting to know you and identifying your basic principles, talents, passions and desired earnings before looking at different franchise opportunities. Once certain business opportunities have been selected, we will spend valuable time together examining each one to insure that you are able to make a wise decision on which of the available business opportunities are a good fit for you.
