John F. Dini

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John F. Dini Business Ownership Expert John F. Dini is widely recognized as one of the nation's leading experts on business ownership. He is a consultant and coach to hundreds of business owners, CEOs and Presidents of companies. John is an outlier in coaching business owners, having achieved the rare feat of delivering over 10,000 hours of face-to-face, personal advice to entrepreneurs. Mr. Dini is the author of "11 Things You Absolutely Need to Know About Selling Your Business", now in its second edition. He is a serial entrepreneur currently operating his 9th company, and has conducted business in all 50 United States, Canada, South America, Europe and Asia. John founded and operates the most successful peer group franchise in North America, overseeing 15 monthly meetings of business owners’ groups under the auspices of The Alternative Board®. He holds a BS in Accounting from Rutgers University, a Master of Business Administration from Pepperdine University, is a Certified MBA, and holds six additional certifications in exit planning, business brokerage, behavioral analysis, medical practice management, facilitation and coaching. Mr. Dini writes numerous articles on small business topics for newspapers, magazines, and in his own blog www.awakeat2oclock.com . He speaks frequently to business groups and national associations, and is a 10-year member of Jim Blasingame's "Braintrust," appearing regularly on "The Small Business Advocate" nationally syndicated radio program as an expert in the issues of small business ownership.

President at Quality Medical Management

1989 - 1992

Entering as CFO, let the turnaround of this medical group, forming an early model Management Services organization. Profitability went from approximately -20% in 1988 to +20% in 1990. Sold to a hospital-owned physician network.

Chief Operating Officer at Rola Roof Racks, USA

1987 - 1989

Led national sales development and initial plant operations for a manufacturer of high-end automobile racks for sporting equipment and accessories.

Managing Partner at Metrix Warehouse, Inc

1975 - 1986

Author of "11 Things You Absolutely Need to Know about Selling Your Business" at Gardendale Press

October 2005

A brief but broad view of the key factors to consider when selling your company. Now in its second edition. Available at Amazon, at local bookstores and through http://www.iuniverse.com

Principal at MPN Advisors LLC

2003

MPN Advisors is a business brokerage specializing in smaller mid-market businesses selling for $250,000 to $2,500,000. Practice is limited to profitable and growing companies with ownership that is committed to a staged transition plan. Also provide The Exit Map® multi-year succession/transition process.

President at The Alternative Board of San Antonio

1997

Founder of the most successful chapter of The Alternative Board in North America, with over 100 CEOs and business owners participating.

President at The Alternative Board of San Antonio

September 1997

Leading operator of TAB peer groups in North America, holding #1 chapter (by enrollment) title since 1998.

Owner at MPN Incorporated

1991

Holding company for The Alternative Board® franchise, Gardendale Press and MPN Advisors LLC.

Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management

1989 – 1990

MBA

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick

1969 – 1980

BS

Concentration: Accounting

Sigma Pi Fraternity

1970 – 1973

Concentration: Gamma Eta Chapter- Rutgers