2020 Webcast Series
The world has changed in the last several months and many people are uncertain about where we are headed. Register for our webcast series, hosted by Bianca Rodas and Tori Leets, where they will share proven methodologies on how to keep your head in the game and stand out from the crowd during these times. Register Today November 12, 2020:... Read More
LANDED! Blog – Tim Bennison
Name: Tim Bennison LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-bennison-3b45a93/ Executive Network Member Since: 2019 Newly-Landed Position + Company: Chief Operating Officer, Hothead Games Inc. Prior to landing your new position, were you currently working or in transition? I was in transition. How did you get connected to the company where you landed your new role? My CEO from... Read More
LANDED! Blog – Gary Fabian
Name: Gary Fabian LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyfabian/ Executive Network Member Since: 2016 Newly-Landed Position + Company: Chief Financial Officer, Essex Mortgage Prior to landing your new position, were you currently working or in transition? I was in transition. How did you get connected to the company where you landed your new role? I was connected to... Read More
LANDED! Blog – Jim Baker
Name: Jim Baker LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimdbaker333/ Executive Network Member Since: 2014 Newly-Landed Position + Company: Regional Sales Director – West, icometrix Prior to landing your new position, were you currently working or in transition? I was in transition. How did you get connected to the company where you landed your new role? I looked for... Read More
LANDED! Blog – Nick Welham
Name: Nick Welham LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickwelham/ Executive Network Member Since: 2020 Newly-Landed Position + Company: Chief Operating Officer, Hygieia Prior to landing your new position, were you currently working or in transition? I was consulting with clients in healthcare, technology, and professional services. How did you get connected to the company where you landed your... Read More
LANDED! Blog – Paul Fox
Name: Paul Fox LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulfoxstl/ Executive Network Member Since: 2020 Newly-Landed Position + Company: General Manager, 8th Avenue Food + Provisions Prior to landing your new position, were you currently working or in transition? In transition How did you get connected to the company where you landed your new role? As my first point... Read More
FranNet Market Update: June Franchise Buyers
One thing many of us have experienced over the past few months is more time to stop and smell the roses. Challenge and adversity often spark soul searching and opportunity. At FranNet, we are seeing an exciting rise in first-time franchise owners (many in career transition) as entrepreneurs realize their dreams and take charge of... Read More
LANDED! Blog – Fred Taylor
Name: Fred Taylor LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredtaylor4/ Newly-Landed Position + Company: Chief Operating Officer, Discover Echo Prior to landing your new position, were you currently working or in transition? Working How did you get connected to the company where you landed your new role? A fellow McDermott + Bull Executive Network member knew the founder of... Read More
CASE STUDY: The In-Transition Panic
THE SITUATION Tom, a long-standing VP of IT for a large corporation, had been laid off. Sarah, his wife, was a stay-at-home mom for many years and considered going back to work. Both thought Tom wouldn’t be landing a job for many months and felt they had to make big lifestyle changes, including selling their... Read More
Webcast Series: Blocks to Listening
From our conversation with Dr. Dani Smith, Chapman University Professor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, on June 29, 2020. Here are twelve blocks to listening. You will find that some are old favorites that you use over and over. Others are held in reserve for certain types of people or situations. Everyone uses listening... Read More
CASE STUDY: How a Backable Executive Partnered with an Independent Equity Sponsor to Facilitate a Management Buyout
THE SITUATION A CEO in-transition (CIT) was engaged as a consultant by a specialized distributor to develop a value-added strategic plan and expand the Company’s distribution channels. During this engagement, the owner received an unsolicited offer to buy his company. While the offer was appealing, it required the owner to continue operating the company when... Read More