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Mike is the most recent addition to the Brilliant Business Strategies team. A career banking executive and trusted advisor to privately and family owned businesses, Mike’s experience guiding business owners and their management teams through all aspects of their financial lifecycle is a new and valuable resource for clients. Mike has a degree in management from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, and an MBA in finance from Saint Joseph’s University.

Clients utilize Mike for:

• Options for financing and/or capital structure
• Consultation on acquisitions and divestitures
• SWOT analysis
• Assembling the right “Team” of professionals.
• CPA, attorney, insurance broker etc.

Mike’s expertise allows business owners to maximize the value of their business to the benefit of not only themselves, but their employees. Mike is energized by having the opportunity to give back, not only by way of business knowledge, but to the community at large. His proudest professional accomplishment is watching all those he has mentored grow and have success. His proudest personal accomplishment has been watching his son grow to be an incredible man, husband, and father.

We asked Mike, “If there was one piece of advice he could share with all business owners what would it be?” and he said “Listen and Learn”.

Meet Amy Andersson, Founder and CEO of Price Turner CFOs (PTCFOs), providing virtual, outsourced accounting and financial functions to clients in over 20 different states and in over 25 different industries. Amy’s mission is simple: help clients streamline resources and processes so they are poised for revenue growth, a reduction in expenses and higher profits.

Amy graduated from the University of Delaware with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and a minor in Computer Science and has a CPA certification in PA. She obtained her M.B.A. from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.

She spent the first part of her career as an auditor in an international public accounting firm, and quickly moved into staff and management positions at Fortune 100 companies, gaining increasingly critical accounting, systems and productivity responsibilities at major corporations and a non-profit company.

In 2012, she began PTCFOs and it has grown from a one-person shop to a team of 12 and counting.

Clients utilize Amy for:

• CFO strategy, support in high-level financial decisions and planning for organizational growth.
• Reviewing accounting and operational processes and implementing efficient changes to provide higher profits or lower costs.
• Providing accounting controllership to allow for concentration on operations, products and services instead of details behind administrative functions.
• Explaining in laymen’s terms the story behind the numbers, including what the income and expense report really means so decisions can be made without long hours of paperwork.
• Showing where the cash is coming in and going out and what the bank account statement says about the business, allowing more flexibility when looking to make an investment or expand operations.
• Helping owners and sales teams to know the price point leeway resulting in a profitable business.
• Establishing the framework and guidelines for expansion and growth for a clear pathway to goals.
• Establishing an understanding of overhead’s fixed and variable costs to ensure markups on products and services are sufficient to ensure profitability.
• Creating and documenting standardized procedures to promote efficiencies and smoother transitional changes.

Amy loves networking and is currently an Ambassador for the Main Line Chamber of Commerce; Professional Services Sub-Group Co-Chair at Beacon – Networking For Life; Treasurer of the Upper Main Line Rotary Club; Treasurer of the Rotary District 7450; and Managing Director at Nimble Leader. In 2021, PTCFOs won the “Growing Business of the Year” award from the Main Line Chamber of Commerce and Amy received the Diane James MAC Member of the Year Award from Beacon – Networking for Life!

We asked Amy what her core values are and she said, “Integrity and proficiency.”

In her free time, you can find her cheering on her Philadelphia Phillies, going on an adventure like dogsledding or rappelling down a building, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends!

Ryan brings over 10 years of experience in the Environmental Health & Safety industry to the team.

Ryan has extensive experience supporting clients in the Construction, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, and Insurance industries with their health, safety, and risk management needs.

Ryan Holds a degree in Environmental Health & Safety, a degree in Fire Science & Safety Engineering, and was also a recipient of the Mid-Atlantic Construction Safety Council Safety Scholarship. Additionally, Ryan has a GSP (Graduate Safety Practitioner) designation from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.

Ryan is also a career firefighter with the City of Philadelphia and a state certified EMT (Emergency Medical Technician).

Chad worked in the information technology industry for 15 years for Fortune 500 companies. During this time he completed a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership. After partnering with the staff development team internally to help colleagues in the areas of communication, conflict management, and team dynamics, he decided to begin his own business to focus more fully on this passion of helping others succeed through better leadership, healthier teams, and outstanding organizational cultures.

As a big believer in lifetime learning, he has gained certifications and expertise in many assessments and he uses these as the foundation for any leadership development coaching, or initiatives to improve team and organizational health. Data and awareness are necessary for individuals and groups to identify strengths and development opportunities as well as setting a foundation for measured growth and change.

Clients utilize Chad for the following assessments/surveys:

• Emotional Intelligence – unlike IQ (mostly set at a relatively young age), your EQ (emotional intelligence) can be developed through intentional effort that starts with the awareness resulting from tangible data. Growing your EQ will improve the way you lead and interact with others, and help you avoid potential career ceilings or derailers.
• DISC Behavior Styles – complete one individually or by all members of a team to improve communication, collaboration, and overall relationship health and effectiveness (internally or externally with customers and business partners) through increased awareness of one’s own style and the styles of others.
• Driving Forces/Motivators – know how you (or your staff) are wired. What motivates them? In what kind of environment or role with they thrive? How do their motivators align with those of teammates and what might be points of contention?
• Mental Toughness – develop your abilities to overcome business (and life) challenges with confidence, commitment, courage and resilience.
• Soft Skills Assessments – assess candidates for high level hires, identify strengths to capitalize on and weaknesses to compensate for by finding colleagues who are strong in those areas.
• Team Health – healthy teams require trust, commitment, accountability and healthy engagement of conflict to achieve results. How is your team’s health?
• Employee Engagement – Survey team engagement to identify organizational strengths and weaknesses. Attract and retain top talent. Ensure engagement to optimize performance.

When not helping leaders grow and create environments where they, their staff, and their business can thrive, Chad can be found engaging in outdoor adventure sports (primarily rock climbing and mountain biking/road cycling) and spending time with family (including an ever-increasing zoo of pets) and friends. As a former course tester for the show American Ninja Warrior, he is also a co-owner and Board Chairman for a ninja warrior gym, Traverse Fitness. He is also active in his faith community and community service, and is committed to striving to follow the servant leadership principles and teachings of Jesus in all aspects of his life.

Terrence brings over 25 years of corporate America experience in addition to 18 years as an entrepreneur. Terence holds a degree in Business Administration and is also a proud veteran of the US Air Force.

During this time Terrence held numerous senior management and executive positions in the service and healthcare related industries. In these roles Terrence was a key factor in improvements with employee engagement and customer satisfaction, building high-performing labor forces and developing strong leaders. As an entrepreneur, Terrence has run 3 successful businesses; a commercial cleaning company, a floor and carpet restoration company, and a speed & agility training facility for youth athletes. In addition to these roles Terrence also ran a nonprofit youth organization with membership of over 200 youth athletes. In volunteer service Terrence has dedicated time to serve on various boards for two churches, a community youth sports organization, a K-12 school and a Delaware County based business association.

Terrence’s key clients are aspiring entrepreneurs, those in the early stages of their business journey and small businesses with a proven business model looking to grow, Through his coaching methods and strategies Terence’s goal is to help clients achieve their greatest potential in overall business operations and leadership to gain leverage in their target markets.

Clients utilize Terrence’s services for:

• Business Startup Consulting: idea validation, business plan creation, funding referrals, legal structure guidance, brand identity, growth strategies, vendor selection.
• Business Plan Creation: coaching and guidance with completing a business plan that will get attention and clearly detail all facets of the business idea.
• Employee Engagement: conduct pulse surveys, site visits, staff and leadership interviews to gauge current level of employee engagement then develop and implement strategies for improvement. Development of methods for recognition, training, communication, etc.
• Workforce Building and Development: strategies for selecting the right team for your vision and mission, training and development ideas to ensure your workforce is its strongest.
• Leadership Fundamentals: proven methods to help strengthen your leadership team. Focus on accountability, effective communication, critical conversations, time management, transition from peer to boss and more.
• The Customer Experience: guidance and strategies for ensuring your customer has a superior experience which will greatly increase customer satisfaction. Evaluation of your business, current trends and other information through market research to make sure that your customer experience stands out amongst your competitors.

In his spare time Terrence enjoys golfing, a fine cigar, Phillies games, NFL football (huge Commanders fan!), travel, coaching track and field, and spending time with family and friends.