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Jeremiah Foster with Resolute and Matt Altman with Sportiqe

September 3, 2021 by Karen

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Jeremiah Foster with Resolute and Matt Altman with Sportiqe

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Resolute is an independent business advisory firm focused on diagnosing problems and implementing innovative, long-term solutions to restore financial well-being to middle market companies facing critical challenges. Their team of industry experts partner with you to secure, resolve, and enhance financial assets and business operations through a broad range of services including corporate renewal, receivership, financial advisory, and more. Whatever the challenge, they’re committed to being by your side every step of the way.

Resolute was recently named to the 2021 Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest growing private companies in the United States.

Jeremiah-Foster-Phoenix-Business-RadioXSince founding Resolute in 2008 with his partner, John Mitchell, to address what was perceived to be a contrarian play to a booming market, Jeremiah Foster has taken the lead when it comes to business development and real estate activities for the firm. His day to day functions also include advising creditors, equity holders and enterprises in their navigation of many phases of a turnaround, acquisition or divestiture plans.

Mr. Foster is best described as a serial entrepreneur who finds success by adding vision and leadership to voids he identifies in the markets where he participates. Whether it was as a major part of growing a startup company from single digit employees to a $100M NASDAQ IPO (IGOI) or building his own company that was eventually sold, he has been driven by the thrill of building successful ventures. His career has included stints in technology, commercial real estate, and commercial loan workouts. Adept at creating relationship-based sales and marketing strategies with a keen sense of business, Mr. Foster continues to find exceptional results with each business ventures.

To date, Mr. Foster has personally been involved in the sale of more than $550MM in real estate, the management of 2MM square feet of commercial space, more than 2,000 units of multi-family housing and 1,000 hotel keys.

He is active in the community through his participation as a member of the Executive Committee for Junior Achievement of Arizona, Scottsdale Public Art Advisory Board, Arizona Town Hall, Urban Land Institute, Turnaround Management Association and Entrepreneur’s Organization (EO).

Mr. Foster holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from the University of Arizona.

Follow Resolute on LinkedIn.

Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, Sportiqe is a global, lifestyle apparel brand that is committed to delivering elevated basics using premium fabrics, innovative designs and an on-trend fit that not only look and feel good, but provide superior comfort no matter the occasion. Sportiqe

Outfitting more than four-million people around the world since its inception in 2006, Sportiqe designs, manufactures and sells premium, Modern American comfort wear for men, women and youth with a focus on t-shirts, hoodies, sweatpants, headwear and more. All apparel is designed and decorated in Sportiqe’s home-state of Ariz.

The company was founded on the success of its wholesale division, which bridges the gap between the fan and fashion world by providing comfortable attire with on-trend garments and graphics to a number of globally recognized brands including the NBA, Nintendo, Dave Matthews Band, Peloton and Live Nation, to name a few. For more information about Sportiqe, visit Sportiqe.com.

The brand was founded on the success of its wholesale division, which bridges the gap between the fan and fashion world by providing comfortable attire with on-trend graphics to a variety of globally recognized brands across the entertainment, sporting, food and beverage, health and wellness, and tech and gaming industries.

Serving as a fashion house for clients, Sportiqe designs, creates and delivers elevated and on-trend, custom apparel for companies who can choose from a graphics package from the Sportiqe wheelhouse or work with the company’s skilled graphic design team for custom looks and themes

Sportiqe believes in making an impact that reaches far beyond its comfortable fabrics and clothing. That’s why Sportiqe is dedicated to improving the lives of children in crisis around the world by investing their time and resources in causes that support their mission.

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As co-founder and CEO of Sportiqe, Matt Altman is a Phoenix native who spent more than a decade as the director of merchandise for the NBA’s Phoenix Suns, MLB’s Arizona Diamondbacks and NHL’s Arizona Coyotes where he oversaw all retail operations including buying, sourcing, designing, product development, inventory, sales and logistics for Talking Stick Arena and Chase Field.

In 2006, Altman co-founded Sportiqe, a global, lifestyle apparel company, that is committed to delivering elevated basics using high-quality fabrics, innovative designs and on-trend fit that not only look and feel good, but provide superior comfort no matter the occasion. Sportiqe quickly became a household name amongst some of the most recognizable brands, athletes and celebrities in the world after landing a licensing deal with the NBA early on and being amongst the first apparel companies to bridge the gap between the sports fan and fashion world.

To date, Sportiqe collaborates with global leaders like the NBA, Nintendo, TREK, Rock N Roll Hall of Fame, Warner Bros. and the Dave Matthews Band, to name a few. Sportiqe has outfitted more than four-million people around the world since its inception.

Altman has a lifelong passion for helping people – supporting them to live their dreams and be the best version of themselves. He serves on the board of The Prem Rawat Foundation, which addresses the fundamental human needs of food, water and peace. He is a member of Entrepreneur’s Organization (EO) and serves on the board of the Arizona Chapter.

Altman holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and business from the University of Arizona. In his personal life, he enjoys spending time with his wife and family, as well as practicing yoga, skiing, travelling and living his life with the goal of always learning.

Follow Sportiqe on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram, and Twitter.

Tagged With: Arizona consulting, arizona receivership, resolute, turnaround management

E7 Tech Startups – do you wait until it is perfect with Will Button

June 18, 2020 by Karen

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Will Button did a great job of explaining some of the pitfalls that tech startups run into as they get started and then pitfalls to avoid a little later on, as well.  Will Button is a true veteran and TYCOON as it pertains to helping tech startups launch and succeed.  One nugget I took away was that too many tech founders wait until their tech is “perfect” before launching/selling the product and that is typically a mistake.

If you are contemplating a tech startup, or a startup in general, you won’t want to miss this interview with Will Button.  Avoiding some mistakes in the early stages will put you in a much better position to succeed long-term and Will addresses some of those head-on in this segment.

Will Button Consulting is a management consulting company focused on converting your software and technology ideas into profitable, sustainable solutions. They specialize in transforming MVPs (Minimum Viable Products) into cost-effective platforms, cost forecasting and modeling, and team building and training.

Will-Button-on-Phoenix-Business-RadioXStartup executives call on Will Button from around the globe for his no-nonsense, results-driven approach to technology.

Since 1995, Will has made IT and Software his home creating scalable infrastructure for clients, producing hundreds of how-to videos, and speaking at conferences around the world.

His delivery is humorous, straightforward, and actionable.

Connect with Will on LinkedIn ad Twitter.

About the Show

Tycoons of Small Biz spotlights the true backbone of the American economy, the true tycoons of business in America… the owners, founders and CEO’s of small businesses. Join hosts,  Austin L Peterson, Landon Mance and the featured tycoons LIVE every Tuesday at 1 pm, right here on Business RadioX and your favorite podcast platform.

About Your Hosts

Autsin-Peterson-on-Phoenix-Business-RadioXAustin Peterson is a Comprehensive Financial Planner and owner of Backbone Financial in Scottsdale, AZ. Austin is a registered rep and investment advisor representative with Lincoln Financial Advisors. Prior to joining Lincoln Financial Advisors, Austin worked in a variety of roles in the financial services industry.

He began his career in financial services in the year 2000 as a personal financial advisor with Independent Capital Management in Santa Ana, CA. Austin then joined Pacific Life Insurance Company as an internal wholesaler for their variable annuity and mutual fund products. After Pacific Life, Austin formed his own financial planning company in Southern California that he built and ran for 6 years and eventually sold when he moved his family to Salt Lake City to pursue his MBA. After he completed his MBA, Austin joined Crump Life Insurance where he filled a couple of different sales roles and eventually a management role throughout the five years he was with Crump. Most recently before joining Lincoln Financial Advisors in February 2015, Austin spent 2 years as a life insurance field wholesaler with Symetra Life Insurance Company. Austin is a Certified Financial Planner Professional and Chartered Life Underwriter.

Austin and his wife of 21 years, Robin, have two children, AJ (19) and Ella (16) and they reside in Gilbert, Arizona. He is a graduate of California State University, Fullerton with a Bachelor of Arts in French and of Brigham Young University’s Marriott School of Management with a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in sales and entrepreneurship.

Connect with Austin on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

LandonHeadshot01Landon Mance is a Financial Planner and founder of YourFuture Planning Partners out of Las Vegas, Nevada. His firm came to life in 2020 after operating as Mance Wealth Management since 2015 when Landon broke off from a major bank and started his own “shop.”

Landon comes from a family of successful entrepreneurs and has a passion and excitement for serving the business community. This passion is what brought about the growth of YourFuture Planning Partners to help business owners and their families. At YourFuture, we believe small business owners’ personal and business goals are intertwined, so we work with our clients to design a financial plan to support all aspects of their lives.

In 2019, Landon obtained the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) designation through the Exit Planning Institute. With this certification, YourFuture Planning Partners assists business owners through an ownership transition while focusing on a positive outcome for their employees and meeting the business owner’s goals. Landon is also a member of the Business Intelligence Institute (BII) which is a collaborative group that shares tools, resources and personnel, and offers advanced level training and technical support to specifically serve business owners. Your-Future-Planning-Partners-logo

Landon enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife, stepson, and new baby twins. He grew up in sunny San Diego and loves visiting his family, playing a round of golf with friends, and many other outdoor activities. Landon tries make a difference in the lives of children in Las Vegas as a part of the leadership team for a local non-profit. He regularly visits the children that we work with to remind himself of why it’s so important to, “be the change that you wish to see in the world.”

Landon received his B.S. from California State University Long Beach in business marketing and gets the rest of his education through the school of hard knocks via his business owner clients.

Connect with Landon on LinkedIn.

About The Tycoons of Small Biz Sponsors

Whether you’re an established local company, or a brand new start-up, you can count on GBS to be a part of your family.  We’re not just any benefits consulting firm, we’re GBS. We have nearly 30 years of experience in group benefits, a strong sense of purpose and it shows.

Paylocity is a leading provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions headquartered in Schaumburg, IL.  Paylocity offers an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses tackle today’s challenges while moving them toward the promise of tomorrow.

Known for its unique culture and consistently recognized as one of the best places to work, Paylocity accompanies its clients on the journey to create great workplaces and help people achieve their best through automation, data-driven insights, and engagement.

Austin Peterson and Landon Mance are registered representatives of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer (member SIPC) and registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. Backbone Financial and Your Future Planning Partners are marketing names for business conducted through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. CRN-3110407-060220

Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. and its representatives do not provide legal or tax advice. You may want to consult a legal or tax advisor regarding any legal or tax information as it relates to your personal circumstances.

The content presented is for informational and educational purposes. The information covered and posted are views and opinions of the guests and not necessarily those of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp.

Business Radio X is a separate entity not affiliated with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp.

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