Jessica Fialkovich
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Founder | President
Texas, United States
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Founder | PresidentExit FactorDec 2018 - Current (7 years 8 months)Exit Factor™ offers a proven method that helps small to mid-size business owners maximize their company’s value. Through one-on-one consulting services and online programs, the trusted advisors at Exit Factor teach entrepreneurs how to successfully improve their company's profitability, efficiency, value, and ultimately ability to exit. Exit Factor is part of the consulting division within the United Franchise Group™ (UFG) family of brands. For more information, visit www.ExitFactor.com or www.ExitFactorFranchise.com.- Co-Founder | Board MemberMOD AssistantsFeb 2016 - Dec 2021 (5 years 11 months)MOD Assistants is a shared personal, business and virtual assistant service that allows clients the convenience of having a dedicated assistant without the high cost typically associated. MOD clients can hire a dedicated assistant for as little as $50 per week to help with everything from mundane household tasks to managing administrative business responsibilities to even cross-country moves. I purchased the company with my sister, Jaclyn Poole, who now fully owns and operates the company.
- PartnerTransworld ProspereFeb 2013 - Current (13 years 6 months)Transworld Business Advisors of Colorado; Dallas-Fort Worth Central; + Las Vegas South are a family of business brokerage and M&A advisory firms managed by Prospere Companies. We focus on helping entrepreneurs sell their businesses. Over the last decade, our team has been ranked as the #1 Transworld office in the world (8 years running), #1 office in the industry (2021, IBBA), and received honors for our work and growth from Inc Magazine (6x Inc 5000) and the Financial Times (2x Fastest Growing Companies in North America). Our team of expert business brokers and M&A advisors have completed over 1500 deals. Our Colorado office is the 26th largest woman-owned company in the state and led by industry-leader, Gary Goldwasser.
- Founder | PresidentAlcohol Education AllianceSep 2012 - Jun 2015 (2 years 10 months)The Wine Education Institute provides a comprehensive curriculum for wine professionals and avid consumers. Courses are delivered traditionally as well as online and are designed by the world leader in wine academics, the Wine & Spirits Education Trust based in London, England. Sold the business in 2015.
- Co-Founder | Chief Marketing OfficerDecantedMar 2009 - Jun 2012 (3 years 4 months)Co-founded and drove this premium fine retailer to national presence and top status in Naples through innovative marketing strategies, superior product selection, and a highly knowledgeable staff. Sold the business in 2012.
- Marketing & Business DevelopmentRelated CompaniesJun 2008 - Jun 2009 (1 year 1 month)
- Sales & MarketingPhiladelphia FlyersMar 2003 - Jun 2008 (5 years 4 months)
- MarketingPHILADELPHIA EAGLESAug 2002 - Feb 2005 (2 years 7 months)
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- Entrepreneurial Masters' Program, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial StudiesMIT Professional EducationJan 2019 - Dec 2024 (6 years)
- Bachelor of Science, International BusinessThe College of New JerseyJan 2001 - Dec 2005 (5 years)Graduated with honors in International Business. Also studied in the fields of Public Relations, Psychology, & Spanish.
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- Inc 5000 Fastest Growing CompaniesInc MagazineAug 2025Seventh time on the list.
- Best Places to WorkInc MagazineMay 2025
- Top Emerging FranchisorEntrepreneur MediaMay 2025Selected as #28 out of 150 top emerging franchise concepts. #1 in business coaching/services category.
- TMVP, 2024Transworld Business AdvisorsMay 2025Awarded to the #1 franchise worldwide, 9th year in a row.
- TFastest Growing Companies in the AmericasThe Financial TimesMar 2025
- FTop Emerging Franchise ConceptFRANdataDec 2024Exit Factor was featured as one of FranData's top 4 emerging franchise concepts for 2024.
- CTop 100 Women Owned BusinessesColorado Biz MagazineOct 2024Sixth year in a row, 26th largest in the state
- FFranchise Dictionary 50 Women of WonderFranchise DictionaryOct 2024Franchise Dictionary honors 50 women in the franchise industry to have provided positive influence and growth.
- TMVP, 2023Transworld Business AdvisorsJul 2024Awarded to the #1 franchise worldwide, 8th year in a row.
- TWomen-Run Workplace of the Year - More Than 10 Employees (Bronze)The Stevie AwardsAug 2023
- TMVP, 2022Transworld Business AdvisorsMay 2023Awarded to the #1 franchise office globally, 7th year in a row.
- CTop 100 Women Owned CompaniesColorado Biz MagazineMay 2023Fifth year in a row, 40th largest in the state
- Inc Power Partner AwardsInc MagazineMay 2022
- TMVP, 2021Transworld Business AdvisorsMay 2022Awarded to the #1 franchise office globally, 6th year in a row.
- TMVP, 2020Transworld Business AdvisorsMay 2021Awarded to the #1 franchise office globally, 5th year in a row.
- GCertified Speaker, Selected #1 in ClassGlobal Speakers AcademyApr 2021Global Speakers Academy is a program supported by Entrepreneurs' Organization. I was selected as one of 36 participants from an organization of over 15,000 members and 150 applicants. During the program, I was certified and selected as the top speaker.
- TMVP, 2019Transworld Business AdvisorsMay 2020Awarded to the #1 franchisee globally, fourth year in a row.
- DFinalist, Small Business of the YearDenver Business JournalApr 2020
- Financial Times Fastest Growing Companies in America, #128Financial TimesApr 2020
- SSmall Business Expo’s Best of Small Biz Awards SBE 100 Ranked 54Small Business ExpoJan 2020
- CColorado Business Magazine's Top 200 Private CompaniesColorado Biz MagazineNov 2019
- DFast 50 AwardsDenver Business JournalOct 2019#6 overall, #2 in our category
- CTop 100 Women Owned Businesses in ColoradoColorado Biz MagazineJul 2019#66
- CFinalist Colorado Business Magazine's Top Company AwardsColorado Biz MagazineJul 2019
- TMVP, 2018Transworld Business AdvisorsMay 2019Awarded to the #1 franchisee globally
- CTop 50 Generation XYZColorado Biz MagazineJan 2019
- DDenver 40 Under 40Denver Business JournalJan 2019
- CSmall Business Excellence AwardColorado Lending SourceJan 2019
- MMillion Dollar Circle Award, 2017Oct 2018
- CTop 250 Private CompaniesColorado Biz MagazineOct 2018#214
- TMVP, 2017Transworld Business AdvisorsOct 2018Awarded to the #1 franchisee
- DDBJ Fast 50 AwardsDenver Business JournalOct 2018Denver's 50 fastest growing companies, #2 in our category.
- CTop 100 Women in BusinessColorado Biz MagazineJul 2018#85
- eFinalist, Made It To A MillioneWomen NetworkJul 2018Honoring top five women-owned multi-million dollar businesses across the nation.
- DFinalist, Outstanding Women in BusinessDenver Business JournalJun 2017In the Mile High category, honoring overall contribution to the Denver community.
- TTransworld Hall of FameMay 2017Inaugural inductees into the Hall of Fame.
- MMillion Dollar Circle, 2016May 2017
- SSummit Award, 2016May 2017Awarded to franchise locations with over $1 million in commissions annually
- TMost Valuable Player, 2016Transworld Business AdvisorsMay 2017Awarded to top franchise location
- Colorado's Finest 2016Cystic Fibrosis FoundationJun 2016
- MMillion Dollar CircleMay 2016
- PPresident's AwardMay 2016
- TTeam Player of the YearTransworld Business AdvisorsJun 2015
- DDenver Dames Evolving Woman in BusinessDenver DamesMay 2015
- F40 Under 40Florida Gulfcoast Business JournalMar 2012
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- EI Have Seen Million-Dollar Businesses Crumble Because They Didn't Have a Succession Plan. Here's How to Ensure Your LegaEntrepreneurcomNov 2024If you want to be on the positive side of those numbers, you need to start planning the succession almost as soon as you start or acquire the business.
- EHow to Tell Employees You're Selling The BusinessEntrepreneurcomAug 2024Thoughtful preparation, strategic communication and professional guidance are the keys to successfully supporting staff when exiting a business.
- E3 Non-Financial Factors That Could Impact Your Business' ValueEntrepreneurcomJun 2024For healthy companies that want to maximize their value, the qualitative indicators can be bundled into three main categories.
- Creating An Exit Strategy For Your Small To Medium Sized BusinessForbesJun 2023Starting a business is a dream come true for many entrepreneurs; however, when it comes to exiting it, most are unprepared. No matter how successful your business is, having an exit plan is crucial for all business owners.
- ISelling Your Business? These 5 Simple Changes Can Boost Your Price 50 PercentInccomApr 2022Some 80 percent of owners can’t sell their businesses at any price. But you can flip those odds in your favor.
- DIs Preparing For Sale Your Best Growth Tactic?Denver Business JournalFeb 2020
- DAs Baby Boomers Retire, Consider These Three Growth OpportunitiesDenver Business JournalJan 2020
- CSuccession Planning: The Rise of the Seller TsunmaiColorado Biz MagazineNov 2019
- CVeteran entrepreneurship ready for a resurgenceColorado Springs Business JournalApr 2018Veteran entrepreneurs run businesses that last, and employ 5.8 million people nationwide — but they’re on the decline. Delivering the keynote address at the 11th Annual Veterans Small Business Conference last week, Jessica Fialkovich, president of Transworld Business Advisors, talked about “alarming trends” in veteran entrepreneurship and how to turn them around...