Building Business Communities: The Impact of CEO Forums
On this episode of Phoenix Business RadioX, Karen Nowicki welcomes George Sezemsky and Allan Himmelstein from Score Greater Phoenix Chapter to discuss their innovative program, CEO Forums, aiming to provide peer support and problem-solving for business owners based on proven success in California. Emphasizing Score’s role in mentoring and business growth, they highlight the need for forums grounded in personal experiences and the transformative power of peer-to-peer interactions.
Allan and George explore accountability in business dynamics within Score’s ecosystem, sharing their respective journeys from industry leadership to coaching and pivotal roles in medical equipment companies. They underscore the importance of giving back to the community through Score, outlining criteria for joining, and efforts to raise awareness through strategic partnerships and advertising.
SCORE can help you start, grow or successfully exit a business. Small business owners who receive three or more hours of mentoring report higher revenues and increased growth. This is how SCORE helped small businesses in 2023.
SCORE Greater Phoenix Chapter is a non-profit organization and a resource partner of the SBA.
Small Businesses launched 31,167
Total Jobs Created 152,115
Total Mentoring Sessions 285,014
George Sezemsky is past president, senior executive, and board member with 26 years P&L responsibility, balance sheet and cash flow experience in $10 Million -$1 Billion manufacturing and distribution companies.
Company products were designed, marketed, manufactured, sold, and serviced (within company). Products ranged from scientific instrumentation, to high technology medical diagnostic equipment; to disposable products used in medical procedure. Products also included fractional horsepower motors, molded plastic parts sold to OEM clients.
As an owner, purchased franchise and setup promotional products business (B2B and B2C); started business from zero sales to $500,000 at time of business sale (7 years later). Past Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce board member, also joined and ran the Green Business Task Force, Golf Committee, Chamber President’s Counsel, member #1 Referral Network Group.
Mentoring in Surprise, Arizona at the Surprise AZ TechCelerator, Thursday’s 9:00 am to 1:00 PM check www.greaterphoenix.score.org for schedule availability.
Education: BSEE; Marquette University, ASEE; Devry Institute of Technology
Areas of Expertise; Business Finance & Accounting ; Business Operations; Business Strategy & Planning; Manufacturing & Product Development ; Sales, Marketing & Public Relations
With SCORE Greater Phoenix, Allan Himmelstein finds immense joy in witnessing the flourishing growth of his mentees. Since 2007, he’s dedicated himself to empowering business owners across the United States, Mexico, and Germany as both a Business Coach and an Outsourced Sales Manager.
Allan’s journey encompasses rich experiences in sales and business management, including spearheading the inception of an international venture that swiftly ascended to a remarkable $40 million in just 9 years, alongside orchestrating a remarkable turnaround for another international enterprise.
From navigating the dynamic landscape of startups to steering established multimillion-dollar entities, he possesses a deep-rooted comprehension of the challenges and opportunities inherent in fostering private enterprise growth.
Allan’s expertise spans a spectrum of industries, including technology sectors such as IT, E-Discovery, Automated Mining, Clinical Research Organizations, and nutraceuticals, as well as manufacturing realms like cutting tools, food manufacturing, and supplements.
At the core of his endeavors lies a fervent commitment to guiding entrepreneurs towards sustainable success, leveraging a blend of strategic insight, industry acumen, and unwavering dedication. As a trusted coach and mentor, he is driven by a singular goal: to catalyze transformative growth and prosperity for every client he serves.
