Success Stories
Bob W.
Previous Position
Sr. Exec in Business Development, Technology firm in the Boston area
Previous income
$330,000/yr.
Action Plan
Built a sizeable network utilizing TMI’s contacts.
Results
Joined a software company in Woburn, MA as Exec VP Sales
Compensation Package
$350,000/yr. with a substantial bonus and an equity share in the company.
Campaign Duration
5 months
Phil M.
Previous Position
Principal, Biotech Start-Up
Previous Income
$0.00
Action Plan
Development of a communications plan to leverage 25 years of M&A, Private Equity and Venture Capital Experience. A networking strategy and introductions to a number of TMI clients with entrepreneurial experience.
Results
Joined a well funded start up venture in the TelCom sector as CFO. The company will commence the installation of the new transatlantic fiber optic cable in 2013.
Compensation Package
Base salary $300,000 plus substantial equity with a potential value in the $MM’s
Campaign Duration
3 months
Mark M
Previous Position
Private Equity Firm, Principal
Previous Salary
Varied
Action Plan
Support in raising funds for a new venture in the Biofuels sector.
Results
Launched a Biofuels venture in New Haven in Feb. 2013
Compensation Package
As Primary Principal—substantial income potential.
Campaign Duration
10 months
Tony D.
Previous Position
VP Business Development, Cable Industry Company
Previous Income
$180,000/yr.
Action Plan
Introduction to TMI client with a dynamic Cable TV Industry track record.
Results
A new company formed by three TMI clients. Initial project, $36,000,000 contract to install a fiber optic network on Cape Cod.
Compensation Package
Potential in $Millions
Campaign Duration
2 months to forming company; 1 year to launch project.
WL:
New situation at [Company XYZ] is working out great. Used techniques TMI coached me in to land it!
DRB:
Thank you for taking the time to meet. It occurred to me as we were meeting that it has been nine years since I first joined the TMI network. I remember my trepidation at writing “the check” needed to gain membership. In retrospect, the fee turned out to be a real “deal”. I have the advantage of being a member of an expanding network of executive level managers (peers), the pleasure of meeting and having access to people such as the legendary Norman Strate, the opportunity to share my experiences and insights with others seeking their next leadership positions and the luxury of having virtually the same team in place as was in place in 2003.
R.K.
Previous Position
Chief Administration Officer, Americas for large Swiss bank
Previous Income
$250k/yr with small bonus
Action Plan
Built the groundwork for a career campaign and utilized networking strategies to identify target companies and positions
Results
Joined a rapidly growing financial services company as Head of Operations
Compensation Package
$250k/yr + 1% equity + bonus + additional stock options
Campaign Duration
5 months
D.J.
Previous Position
Vice President, Sales and Marketing, large environmental company
Previous Income
$150,000/yr
Action Plan
Utilized structured networking into the entrepreneurial community
Results
Chief Operating Officer of an entrepreneurial venture consulting to small, high growth companies
Compensation Package
$150,000/yr + sales/performance bonuses + 5% ownership of company.
Campaign Duration
3 months
J.L.
Previous Position
Chief Risk Officer major mutual fund company
Previous Income
$800,000/yr
Action Plan
Direct contact with major consulting firms to establish risk management practice
Results
In three months became Partner and Global Manager of Enterprise Risk Solutions business for a major New York consulting firm.
Compensation Package
$550,000/yr + complex incentive package equal to 29% ownership of business: potential well into seven figures
Campaign Duration
3 months
S.M.
Previous Position
Principal of small E-commerce consulting firm
Previous Income
$150,000/yr
Action Plan
TMIer provided contacts and a strategy to build the business
Results
Significant expansion with customers including National Geographic, AOL, oxygen.com, etc.
Compensation Package
$150,000/yr
Campaign Duration
7 months
J.M.
Previous Position
Partner, major IT consulting firm
Previous Income
$250,000/yr
Action Plan
Very targeted and discrete networking into major financial institutions
Results
Senior Technology Executive for one of the largest mutual fund companies in the world
Compensation Package
$250,000/yr + $250,000 bonus + 1,000 shares + 500 performance shares + $150,000 signing bonus - Total Value $750,000 - $1 million
Campaign Duration
4 months
B.H.
Previous Position
Vice President, telecommunications company
Previous Income
$150,000/yr + bonus
Action Plan
Structured campaign leading to a number of offers in three months
Results
Regional Vice President with leading edge communications company, 60,000 pre-IPO shares
Compensation Package
$125,000/yr + $75,000 bonus + 60,000 pre-IPO shares
Campaign Duration
3 months
G.C.
Previous Position
Principal, financial services consulting company
Previous Income
$180,000/yr
Action Plan
Utilized TMIer contacts and investment community contacts to target potential acquisitions
Results
Purchased bank as platform for expansion into internet banking
Compensation Package
$150,000/yr + 20% equity
Campaign Duration
6 months
C.S.
Previous Position
Vice President, Business Development, small chemical company
Previous Income
$155,000/yr
Action Plan
Jump started a campaign targeting major chemical companies
Results
In two months, became Vice President, Operations for mid-sized chemical company with 50% compensation increase + sign-on bonus + 125,000 shares
Compensation Package
$200,000/yr + $100,000 + bonus + $25,000 signing bonus + 125,000 shares.
Campaign Duration
2 months
C.S.
Previous Position
Managing Director, investment consulting firm
Previous Income
$150,000/yr.
Action Plan
Identified, defined and articulated transferable skills leading to multiple opportunities
Results
Managing Director, venture capital firm
Compensation Package
$125,000/yr + $25,000 bonus + 17.5% of equity deals. Will become a partner in a year.
Campaign Duration
3 months
J.W.
Previous Position
Principal, sole proprietorship consulting
Previous Income
$150,000/yr.
Action Plan
Focused on medical technology, turned introduction to TMIer Alumnus into offer
Results
Regional Vice President, internet enabled radiology service as Regional Vice President
Compensation Package
$78,000/yr + $78,000 bonus + stock options
Campaign Duration
9 months
S.W.
Previous Position
Vice President, Treasurer, Large Retailer
Previous Income
$175,000/yr
Action Plan
Developed networking strategy through venture capital firms leading to multiple offers
Results
In three months, accepted CFO position at well funded pre-IPO B-to-B portal
Compensation Package $135,000 + bonus + $15,000 signing bonus + 1.75% ownership of company
Campaign Duration
3 months