I specialize in restaurant operations, food service startups, commercial real estate, property management, marketing, and basic financial guidance to help you build and grow a successful business.

What I Offer:
Restaurant & Food Service Guidance: I help you plan menus, improve operations, manage staff, understand food costs, and build systems that keep your business running smoothly.

Startup Support: Whether you’re opening a café, food truck, or retail location, I can walk you through business planning, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, and marketing.

Financial Basics: I explain P&L statements, bookkeeping, cash flow, and accounting in simple terms so you can make sound decisions.

Marketing & Customer Service: I guide you in promotions, branding, guest communication, and practical ways to grow repeat business.

Buying or Selling: Having sold businesses myself, including through seller financing, I can help you prepare for a purchase or sale and plan your next steps.

Commercial Real Estate Insight: I can help you understand buying, leasing, negotiating, and managing both commercial and residential rental properties.

Stock Market Basics: I share general, non-advisor guidance on long-term investing approaches and building personal financial habits.

A Bit About Me
I graduated from The Culinary Institute of America, cooked and cheffed in Los Angeles, and went on to own and operate several successful restaurants in New Mexico and Arizona. I also built a portfolio of commercial and multi-family properties and manage some directly. SCORE mentors once helped me begin my journey, and now I enjoy helping new or existing business owners achieve their goals.