THE ENTREPRENUDIST PODCAST PRESENTS:

The

Liquidity Event

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April 17, 2025 | 6:30PM ET

Who Should Attend?

Business Owners, Franchise Owners, Business Suppliers, Company Decision Makers, and Investors

Guest Speakers:

Demystifying Grant Writing for Success

Shandra Williams

Owner and Executive Grant Writer at Ready for College

Introducing Pasta di Guy Franchise Opportunity

Guy Carmeli

Owner & Chef of Pasta di Guy

Hosted By:

Randolph Love Ill, ChFC®, CPCU®, CLU®

President and Founder of ShieldWolf Strongholds

Investopedia describes a liquidity event as an acquisition, merger, initial public offering (IPO), or other action that allows founders and early investors in a company to cash out some or all of their ownership shares. An exit strategy for an illiquid investment.

Join us for an afternoon of refined networking at our Liquidity Event. This exclusive event will bring together a distinguished group of Business Owners, Franchise Owners, Business Suppliers, Company Decision Makers, and Investors.

  • Franchise Insights💡: Learn tips on how to turn your existing business into a franchise, or buy into an existing franchise.

  • Business Capital and Funding 💵: Insights on how to qualify for business capital and loans for an existing business or future start-up.

  • Exclusive Networking 🤝🏽: Engage with top-tier professionals and potential partners in a relaxed, elegant atmosphere.

  • Business Strategies 💻: How business owners use properly structured max funded Indexed Universal Life (IUL) to retire early tax-free.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to enhance your professional relationships and make meaningful connections.

We are actively seeking additional sponsors, if you're interested please contact us at [email protected]

About The Speakers:

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Eric Roy

Founder and CEO of Surf’s Up Franchising Corporation

Jonel Hein was appointed district director for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) North Florida District Office on December 19, 2022.  As district director, Mrs. Hein oversees the delivery of agency programs such as financial assistance, management counseling and business development.   She is responsible for the daily operation of the district office in Jacksonville and an Alternate Work Site in Orlando, FL.    

Her focus is on building and maintaining a viable network of collaborative partnerships with small business stakeholders and serving as a local resource representing the SBA at significant engagements.  Additionally, her responsibilities include advancing the SBA brand recognition through SBA initiatives, MOU’s and Strategic Partner Alliances.  

The North Florida District office encompasses the 43 counties north of Orlando and through the Florida Panhandle and services more than 1.6 million small businesses.  The district office’s recent successes for fiscal year 2023 include generating over $884 million in loan approvals which created over 15,000 new jobs and over $1.2 billion in contracting opportunities for our 8a firm portfolio.

Mrs. Hein has been with the SBA for 33 years; previously serving her first 30 years in the South Florida District Office.  Prior to her civil service, she worked in consumer lending with several banks in Florida and Washington State. 

She is married, has 4 sons and 4 grandchildren.

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Eric Roy

Founder and CEO of Surf’s Up Franchising Corporation

Jonel Hein was appointed district director for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) North Florida District Office on December 19, 2022.  As district director, Mrs. Hein oversees the delivery of agency programs such as financial assistance, management counseling and business development.   She is responsible for the daily operation of the district office in Jacksonville and an Alternate Work Site in Orlando, FL.    

Her focus is on building and maintaining a viable network of collaborative partnerships with small business stakeholders and serving as a local resource representing the SBA at significant engagements.  Additionally, her responsibilities include advancing the SBA brand recognition through SBA initiatives, MOU’s and Strategic Partner Alliances.  

The North Florida District office encompasses the 43 counties north of Orlando and through the Florida Panhandle and services more than 1.6 million small businesses.  The district office’s recent successes for fiscal year 2023 include generating over $884 million in loan approvals which created over 15,000 new jobs and over $1.2 billion in contracting opportunities for our 8a firm portfolio.

Mrs. Hein has been with the SBA for 33 years; previously serving her first 30 years in the South Florida District Office.  Prior to her civil service, she worked in consumer lending with several banks in Florida and Washington State. 

She is married, has 4 sons and 4 grandchildren.

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Shandra Williams

Owner and Executive Grant Writer at Ready for College

Dr. Shandra Terrell Williams is an educator and one who has had the honor and privilege of working within higher education, K-12 schools and with many non-profits. Her purpose in life is to improve the lives of others. This has been accomplished through her gifts and the things that she loves to do, such as developing new programs and writing grant proposals.

Her educational experiences have been quite diverse. Prior to receiving her Ph.D., in Education, from the University of Minnesota, she received a Master’s Degree in Education from Tuskegee University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Sciences from Wilmington College in Delaware. Dr. Williams said that her most favorite time in school was attending Head Start when she was 3, 4 and 5 years old. According to Dr. Williams, “Head Start gave me the confidence that I needed to excel academically throughout my educational experiences.

Most of her work experience has been in higher education as a professor and administrator. Over the years, she has been a strong family, child and community advocate as well.

Dr. Williams is now an executive grant writing expert, and champion of structural efficacy with over 30 years’ experience in guiding universities and organizations to calibrate and sustain increasingly higher grant awards through a wealth of knowledge, strategy, and expertise. Her new interest is assembling a team of individuals who are interested in building an all-inclusive retirement villa..

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Guy Carmeli

Owner & Chef of Pasta di Guy

Guy Carmeli is the owner of Pasta di Guy, a celebrated restaurant known for its authentic Italian cuisine in a fast-casual setting. With a dedication to high-quality ingredients and exceptional customer service, Guy has successfully expanded his brand to three corporate locations and now, to franchise Pasta di Guy brand. His commitment to the community and excellence in the restaurant industry has earned Pasta di Guy the prestigious Best Italian in Tampa Bay award from the Tampa Times for 2023 and 2024.

Outside of his work, Guy is deeply involved in supporting local churches and schools, helping to strengthen community ties. His vision and leadership continue to drive the success and growth of Pasta di Guy, making it a beloved dining destination.

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Eric Roy

Founder and CEO of Surf’s Up Franchising Corporation

Jonel Hein was appointed district director for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) North Florida District Office on December 19, 2022.  As district director, Mrs. Hein oversees the delivery of agency programs such as financial assistance, management counseling and business development.   She is responsible for the daily operation of the district office in Jacksonville and an Alternate Work Site in Orlando, FL.    

Her focus is on building and maintaining a viable network of collaborative partnerships with small business stakeholders and serving as a local resource representing the SBA at significant engagements.  Additionally, her responsibilities include advancing the SBA brand recognition through SBA initiatives, MOU’s and Strategic Partner Alliances.  

The North Florida District office encompasses the 43 counties north of Orlando and through the Florida Panhandle and services more than 1.6 million small businesses.  The district office’s recent successes for fiscal year 2023 include generating over $884 million in loan approvals which created over 15,000 new jobs and over $1.2 billion in contracting opportunities for our 8a firm portfolio.

Mrs. Hein has been with the SBA for 33 years; previously serving her first 30 years in the South Florida District Office.  Prior to her civil service, she worked in consumer lending with several banks in Florida and Washington State. 

She is married, has 4 sons and 4 grandchildren.

About The Host:

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Eric Roy

Founder and CEO of Surf’s Up Franchising Corporation

Jonel Hein was appointed district director for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) North Florida District Office on December 19, 2022.  As district director, Mrs. Hein oversees the delivery of agency programs such as financial assistance, management counseling and business development.   She is responsible for the daily operation of the district office in Jacksonville and an Alternate Work Site in Orlando, FL.    

Her focus is on building and maintaining a viable network of collaborative partnerships with small business stakeholders and serving as a local resource representing the SBA at significant engagements.  Additionally, her responsibilities include advancing the SBA brand recognition through SBA initiatives, MOU’s and Strategic Partner Alliances.  

The North Florida District office encompasses the 43 counties north of Orlando and through the Florida Panhandle and services more than 1.6 million small businesses.  The district office’s recent successes for fiscal year 2023 include generating over $884 million in loan approvals which created over 15,000 new jobs and over $1.2 billion in contracting opportunities for our 8a firm portfolio.

Mrs. Hein has been with the SBA for 33 years; previously serving her first 30 years in the South Florida District Office.  Prior to her civil service, she worked in consumer lending with several banks in Florida and Washington State. 

She is married, has 4 sons and 4 grandchildren.

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Randolph Love Ill, ChFC®, CPCU®, CLU®

President and Founder of ShieldWolf Strongholds

Randolph Love III, is the Founder and President of ShieldWolf Strongholds, a Fractional CFO company that specializes in providing Business and Franchise Owners with all of the perks and benefits of having a full time Chief Financial Officer and Business Succession Planner, but for a fraction of the price.

He is a Partner and Consultant with The Franchise Consulting Company; the largest American owned franchise consulting company in the world.

He is the Author of the forthcoming Financial Literacy book, "The Miracle Money Vehicle: How To Make Money Make Babies;" which gives individuals and business owners a step by step guide on what they need to do to have the option to retire, or exit their current position in less than 5-10 years, with properly structured, and funded Trusts and Tax Strategies.

Also, he is the host of, "The Entreprenudist Podcast: The Place To Hear Real Entrepreneurs and Business Owners BARE IT ALL;" ranked in the TOP 10% of podcasts for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs by ListenNotes.com.

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