Kevin Cawley launched his career as a union carpenter straight out of high school at just 18 years old. After over a decade in the trades—and a fortunate series of events—CostSegKev was born. His very first client? Neil Gerber of Gerber Collision & Glass. Since then, Kevin has made it his mission to help business […]
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David J. Hrizak is a seasoned real estate leader with over $400 million in transactions across office, retail, industrial, medical, and residential sectors. An entrepreneur since 1999, he founded multiple companies—including Investment Property Consultants, Burzak Investment Group, and Streamline Construction & Development—delivering consistent returns through development, redevelopment, and investment projects. David’s expertise spans site analysis,
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Brian Rosen is a leading expert in private equity, specializing in the adult beverage industry. As General Partner of InvestBev, he has grown the firm into the largest private equity platform in the alcohol sector, managing over $200 million in assets and $100 million in private credit. Brian’s visionary leadership and deep industry expertise have
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Joseph is the managing partner and founding member of Chicago based investment bank and restructuring firm Kreshmore Group. Joseph is primarily tasked with the oversight of the existing restructure and M&A platform, implementation of strategic initiatives, project management, and key client relationship management. Joseph steers Kreshmore’s overall vision with the help of a highly experienced
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Joe serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer of FNBC Bank & Trust in La Grange, IL. He has been a member of the FNBC team since 2012 and manages a group of several commercial and consumer loan officers at FNBC’s various locations. He develops and services banking and loan relationships with businesses, investors,
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For more than three decades, Jay Winkler has worked with many smart and talented people and served as a leader at family-owned, privately held, and private equity-backed companies in manufacturing, non-profit, communications, consulting, consumer products, education, technology, business services, and globalization. He has started factories around the world, launched businesses, succeeded in turning around distressed
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Nick Novakovic is Vice President of WestPac Wealth Partners. He helps individuals and families overcome financial hurdles and establish stability. After a career-ending basketball injury in 2005, Nick transitioned to finance to guide others through financial disruptions. Recognized as a Forbes Top Best-in-State Security Professional in Florida in 2023, Nick is dedicated to being a
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In Episode 22 of Light Bulb Moments, I sit down with Ken “Bucky” Buckman, an entrepreneur whose ADHD-driven approach has fueled 30 years of success in the trade show industry and beyond. Ken has transformed challenges into opportunities, leading TradeTec to national acclaim with multiple INC 5000 rankings. As the founder of Rainy Investments, he
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In Episode 17 of Light Bulb Moments, I sit down with Scott Schamber, Partner & Managing Director of BFI Bullion, where he leads a team specializing in the purchase and secure storage of physically allocated metals in Switzerland. With over two decades of experience at BFI Bullion, Scott has been instrumental in helping clients safeguard their
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In Episode 14 of Light Bulb Moments, I’ll be speaking with Bill Carney, a seasoned finance professional with a passion for fostering growth through community connections. Bill holds a degree in Economics from the University of Illinois and has spent over two decades in finance and operations, including leadership roles at Mesirow Financial and Incapital.
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