Syl Saffold, native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is the founder and a consultant of JBRI. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, with a major in Marketing, from the Uni...lihat lebih banyakSyl Saffold, native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is the founder and a consultant of JBRI. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, with a major in Marketing, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Years of experience extending capital to small businesses while at Bank of America, combined with his unique professional background in brand management, sales, and market research make small-business consulting an obvious career choice. His energy, passion, and commitment to helping people make him the ideal choice for businesses seeking a hands-on, personal touch.
As Brand Manager, Syl applied core business and management skills on teams that guided top consumer brands like Mr. Bubbles and Thomas the Tank Engine at two of Chicago’s leading privately held toy manufacturers Strombecker Corporation (Tootsietoy) and Learning Curve International. During his tenure in the industry his professional opinion was sought out by The New York Times and several trade publications. Among the many lessons learned from his professional experience and now a rule-of-thumb is—“…pinpointing and understanding your customer is key to longevity and success in any business venture”.
Syl is a founding member of the aHED Entrepreneur Network. Through this organization he maintains connections with leaders across multiple industries and serves at-risk youths through mentorship. He is a proud parent of five sons enrolled at Latin School of Chicago, Drake Elementary and DeVry University, a member of the American Marketing Association (AMA), and a patron of the arts.lihat lebih sedikit