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BOYD KARREN
Business Broker, OTRO FINANCIAL

Boyd is a serial entrepreneur. He loves the world of small business and believes deeply that small business ownership is the key to strong communities and wealth creation. 
Boyd has earned two master’s degrees in business: an MBA from Indiana University, and a Master of Global Management degree from the Thunderbird School of Global Management.
He became a business loan broker and started Otro Financial after experiencing his own difficulties in finding funding for his small business opportunities. He saw a serious gap in the marketplace seeing that it was very difficult for start-ups and new businesses to get the funding they need. So, Boyd specializes in finding funding for start-ups and new businesses. 
Boyd and his wife, Kristi, just celebrated 31 years of marriage in August. They are the parents of four adult children and are enjoying their lives as empty nesters. In his free time, you will find him and his wife enjoying tacos, road trips, or finding yet another business to buy.

Karol Guevara
Business Loan Broker at OTRO Financial

Karol Guevara is a Business Loan Broker at OTRO Financial, a driven Latina, entrepreneur, and soccer mom, passionate about connecting with people from all walks of life and helping them succeed.
She is an honors graduate in International Relations and Political Science from the University of Rosario in Bogotá, Colombia, with entrepreneurial experience operating a LATAM e-commerce business. She moved to the United States in 2005 and became a U.S. citizen in 2013.
Karol is known for her strong problem-solving skills, approachable personality, and ability to quickly understand clients’ needs—creating trust from the very first conversation. She is a patient, positive, and dependable funding partner, capable of performing in high-pressure environments while guiding clients through customized financing solutions.
Today, she specializes in supporting startups, small businesses, women entrepreneurs, and Spanish-speaking clients, helping them access strategic funding options at every stage of their business journey.
📧 karol@otrofinancial.com | 📞 321-750-8413

BOYD KARREN Business Broker, OTRO FINANCIAL
Boyd is a serial entrepreneur. He loves the world of small business and believes deeply that small business ownership is the key to strong communities and wealth creation.&nbsp; Boyd has earned two master&rsquo;s degrees in business: an MBA from Indiana University, and a Master of Global Management degree from the Thunderbird School of Global Management. He became a business loan broker and started Otro Financial after experiencing his own difficulties in finding funding for his small business opportunities. He saw a serious gap in the marketplace seeing that it was very difficult for start-ups and new businesses to get the funding they need. So, Boyd specializes in finding funding for start-ups and new businesses.&nbsp; Boyd and his wife, Kristi, just celebrated 31 years of marriage in August. They are the parents of four adult children and are enjoying their lives as empty nesters. In his free time, you will find him and his wife enjoying tacos, road trips, or finding yet another business to buy.
Karol Guevara Business Loan Broker at OTRO Financial
Karol Guevara is a Business Loan Broker at OTRO Financial, a driven Latina, entrepreneur, and soccer mom, passionate about connecting with people from all walks of life and helping them succeed. She is an honors graduate in International Relations and Political Science from the University of Rosario in Bogot&aacute;, Colombia, with entrepreneurial experience operating a LATAM e-commerce business. She moved to the United States in 2005 and became a U.S. citizen in 2013. Karol is known for her strong problem-solving skills, approachable personality, and ability to quickly understand clients&rsquo; needs&mdash;creating trust from the very first conversation. She is a patient, positive, and dependable funding partner, capable of performing in high-pressure environments while guiding clients through customized financing solutions. Today, she specializes in supporting startups, small businesses, women entrepreneurs, and Spanish-speaking clients, helping them access strategic funding options at every stage of their business journey. 📧 karol@otrofinancial.com | 📞 321-750-8413

What's the Score: Guests, OTR Financial.

Nequosha Anderson, Esq.

Nequosha is a Small Business and Intellectual Property Attorney dedicated to helping entrepreneurs protect and grow their brilliance. With over a decade of experience, she guides creatives and small business owners across the U.S. through the legal side of building a business — from forming entities and drafting contracts to securing trademarks, copyrights, and brand assets — so they can focus on monetizing their genius and building lasting legacies.

ABOUT ALF:
Anderson Law Firm, or “ALF” was founded in July 2013. The firm's practice areas include business law, business consulting, and intellectual property. The firm is based in Orlando, Florida, but services clients nationwide. 

Law Firm Website: 

•    https://www.andersonlawfl.com 

Nequosha Anderson, Esq.
Nequosha is a Small Business and Intellectual Property Attorney dedicated to helping entrepreneurs protect and grow their brilliance. With over a decade of experience, she guides creatives and small business owners across the U.S. through the legal side of building a business &mdash; from forming entities and drafting contracts to securing trademarks, copyrights, and brand assets &mdash; so they can focus on monetizing their genius and building lasting legacies.
ABOUT ALF: Anderson Law Firm, or &ldquo;ALF&rdquo; was founded in July 2013. The firm's practice areas include business law, business consulting, and intellectual property. The firm is based in Orlando, Florida, but services clients nationwide.&nbsp;
Law Firm Website:&nbsp;
&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;https://www.andersonlawfl.com&nbsp;

What's the Score:  Nequosha Anderson.

JONATHAN DESOUZA

 

(215) 820-1357 jadreambig@gmail.com

 

Distinguished, growth-minded, and resourceful business consultant with extensive experience providing strategic guidance focused on

 

the customer interface and brand strategy. Skilled leader with proven track record of creating new business opportunities, growing

 

existing business, and increasing revenue. Goal oriented professional, skilled at establishing strategic partnerships and strong client

 

relationships that consistently yield positive returns.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

DreambigU LLC, Philadelphia, PA & Ft. Lauderdale, FL 2018 – Present

 

Principal / Managing Partner

 

CONSULTING

 

• Appointed as president and managing partner of multiple LLCs, providing business expertise and guidance focused on increasing

 

revenues through strategic branding as well as organizing investors for all companies.

 

• Developed, designed, and directed restaurant & craft brewpub 2312 Garrett in Suburban Philadelphia – negotiated purchase of a

 

distressed building and revamped bar in building to make it to one of the most successful in the area.

 

• Conceived and built out a brand for HairTV/Doo-It-Yourself videos and acquired the products for an online retail business.

 

• Designed, built, and managed multiple beauty establishments which included retail components. Several of the designs received

 

award recognition in industry publications.

 

• Former Partner at both Echo Salon & Spa and the Wilton Manors Escape Room – served as an investor and strategic advisor.

 

• CEO and Founder at My Pool Boys – pool cleaning services company – served as an investor and strategic advisor.

 

• Partner with Azmi Agency – company providing in-home private styling services (hair, massage, make-up, light therapy, Reiki).

 

REAL ESTATE

 

• Created a financial system that quickly evaluates potential profit of real estate investments and successfully mentored over 100

 

real estate investors to achieve their desired business objectives.

 

• Teach students/apprentices this system of evaluation of real-time estimation of rehabilitation cost and a system to purchase

 

property with very little risk formula to purchase investment property offering no more than 80% of retail value minus fix-up

 

costs to ensure their success.

 

• Recognized as a real estate expert and interviewed on local radio show – Bob Diamond Show on B101 Radio.

 

• Developed, managed, and grew a Philadelphia-based real estate business by 60% cutting costs and increasing revenues by adding

 

amenities such as concierge, welcome, and cleaning services to improve tenant base. Took quarterly cash flow from $38K to

 

more than $73K in 3 months.

 

• Successfully coordinated with sub-contractors to complete residential and commercial sites for rental use. Partnered with Neil

 

Rogove Builders acting as co-general contractor and project manager of more than 20 buildouts of university of campus housing.

 

Historic Lansdowne Theater, Philadelphia, PA 2011 – 2016

 

Elected Board Member

 

Raised funds as a board member at the Historic Lansdowne Theater, to renovate 1920’s theater to its glory. Raised $16.4K at first

 

event hosted at home, in a matter of an hour and a half and secured money from producers of the Silver Linings Playbook film to use

 

as theater back drop for the movie starring Robert De Niro and Bradley Cooper.

 

LEADERSHIP POSITIONS HELD

 

Held Principal / Managing Partner at the following organizations:

 

33 Street Cabana LLC, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

 

My Pool Boys, LLC, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

 

AIJon Management, LLC, Philadelphia, PA

 

HairTV, LLC, Philadelphia, PA

 

Paradisio, LLC, Elkins, PA

 

Vog Saloon LLC, Philadelphia, PA

 

2310 Garrett, LLC, Drexel Hill, PA

 

EDUCATION & LICENSURE

 

Real Estate License, State of Pennsylvania – 2004

 

Business Coursework, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

 

Business Coursework, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

 

Hebron Academy, Hebron, ME 

JONATHAN DESOUZA
&nbsp;
(215) 820-1357 jadreambig@gmail.com
&nbsp;
Distinguished, growth-minded, and resourceful business consultant with extensive experience providing strategic guidance focused on
&nbsp;
the customer interface and brand strategy. Skilled leader with proven track record of creating new business opportunities, growing
&nbsp;
existing business, and increasing revenue. Goal oriented professional, skilled at establishing strategic partnerships and strong client
&nbsp;
relationships that consistently yield positive returns.
&nbsp;
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
&nbsp;
DreambigU LLC, Philadelphia, PA &amp; Ft. Lauderdale, FL 2018 &ndash; Present
&nbsp;
Principal / Managing Partner
&nbsp;
CONSULTING
&nbsp;
&bull; Appointed as president and managing partner of multiple LLCs, providing business expertise and guidance focused on increasing
&nbsp;
revenues through strategic branding as well as organizing investors for all companies.
&nbsp;
&bull; Developed, designed, and directed restaurant &amp; craft brewpub 2312 Garrett in Suburban Philadelphia &ndash; negotiated purchase of a
&nbsp;
distressed building and revamped bar in building to make it to one of the most successful in the area.
&nbsp;
&bull; Conceived and built out a brand for HairTV/Doo-It-Yourself videos and acquired the products for an online retail business.
&nbsp;
&bull; Designed, built, and managed multiple beauty establishments which included retail components. Several of the designs received
&nbsp;
award recognition in industry publications.
&nbsp;
&bull; Former Partner at both Echo Salon &amp; Spa and the Wilton Manors Escape Room &ndash; served as an investor and strategic advisor.
&nbsp;
&bull; CEO and Founder at My Pool Boys &ndash; pool cleaning services company &ndash; served as an investor and strategic advisor.
&nbsp;
&bull; Partner with Azmi Agency &ndash; company providing in-home private styling services (hair, massage, make-up, light therapy, Reiki).
&nbsp;
REAL ESTATE
&nbsp;
&bull; Created a financial system that quickly evaluates potential profit of real estate investments and successfully mentored over 100
&nbsp;
real estate investors to achieve their desired business objectives.
&nbsp;
&bull; Teach students/apprentices this system of evaluation of real-time estimation of rehabilitation cost and a system to purchase
&nbsp;
property with very little risk formula to purchase investment property offering no more than 80% of retail value minus fix-up
&nbsp;
costs to ensure their success.
&nbsp;
&bull; Recognized as a real estate expert and interviewed on local radio show &ndash; Bob Diamond Show on B101 Radio.
&nbsp;
&bull; Developed, managed, and grew a Philadelphia-based real estate business by 60% cutting costs and increasing revenues by adding
&nbsp;
amenities such as concierge, welcome, and cleaning services to improve tenant base. Took quarterly cash flow from $38K to
&nbsp;
more than $73K in 3 months.
&nbsp;
&bull; Successfully coordinated with sub-contractors to complete residential and commercial sites for rental use. Partnered with Neil
&nbsp;
Rogove Builders acting as co-general contractor and project manager of more than 20 buildouts of university of campus housing.
&nbsp;
Historic Lansdowne Theater, Philadelphia, PA 2011 &ndash; 2016
&nbsp;
Elected Board Member
&nbsp;
Raised funds as a board member at the Historic Lansdowne Theater, to renovate 1920&rsquo;s theater to its glory. Raised $16.4K at first
&nbsp;
event hosted at home, in a matter of an hour and a half and secured money from producers of the Silver Linings Playbook film to use
&nbsp;
as theater back drop for the movie starring Robert De Niro and Bradley Cooper.
&nbsp;
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS HELD
&nbsp;
Held Principal / Managing Partner at the following organizations:
&nbsp;
33 Street Cabana LLC, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
&nbsp;
My Pool Boys, LLC, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
&nbsp;
AIJon Management, LLC, Philadelphia, PA
&nbsp;
HairTV, LLC, Philadelphia, PA
&nbsp;
Paradisio, LLC, Elkins, PA
&nbsp;
Vog Saloon LLC, Philadelphia, PA
&nbsp;
2310 Garrett, LLC, Drexel Hill, PA
&nbsp;
EDUCATION &amp; LICENSURE
&nbsp;
Real Estate License, State of Pennsylvania &ndash; 2004
&nbsp;
Business Coursework, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
&nbsp;
Business Coursework, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
&nbsp;
Hebron Academy, Hebron, ME

May 20, 2023 Catrine Fredrikson

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