Ben Kelly

CEO

Bonita Springs, Florida, United States13 yrs 5 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Acquired 6 businesses generating $7M+ revenue.
Expert in creative financing strategies.
Dedicated to helping others buy profitable businesses.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Business Acquisition Specialist with expertise in creative financing and operational management.

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Intelligence AnalysisTeam LeadershipManagement ConsultingLeadership DevelopmentProject ManagementOperations ManagementStrategic ConsultingCompetitive IntelligenceProgram ManagementArmyIntelligenceDoDSecurity ClearanceLeadershipManagement

About

Hey! Ben here... I help everyday people buy profitable businesses with little to no money down. My journey started 6 years ago when I was working 60 hours/week at JP Morgan, dreaming of more time with my family. Today, I own a portfolio of 6 businesses that generated $7M+ in revenue last year, and I only work 18 hours per week. The secret? I discovered how to acquire existing, profitable businesses using creative financing strategies and government-backed loans. I've used this method to build a portfolio that includes: • A SaaS company making $150k/year (bought for $5k down) • An ATM route generating $40k/year (zero money down) • A financial services company producing $450k/year • 3 other businesses bringing in steady cash flow The best part? I never work more than 20 hours a week. This gives me the freedom to spend quality time with my wife and three kids while still growing my wealth. Here's what most people don't realize: Right now, 10,000 Baby Boomers are retiring every day, many looking to sell their profitable businesses. This creates an unprecedented opportunity for those who know how to take advantage of it. You don't need to start from scratch. You don't need huge savings. You just need to know how to structure the right deals. Want to learn how to buy profitable businesses using other people's money? 📲 DM me "Biz" and I'll show you how. 🤝 Follow me to stick around for more! Thanks for being here!

Experience

Acquisition ace

President

May 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos · Florida, United States · Remote

Alliance defending freedom

2 roles

Sr. Director of Transformational Partnerships

Promoted

Nov 2021 – Jun 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos

Director of Transformational Partnerships

Sep 2017 – Nov 2021 · 4 yrs 2 mos

Experienced leader passionate about serving others and creating lasting relationships.
Inspire others to collaborate and support ADF and its guiding principles.
Reach and develop deep relationships to broaden support for ADF.
Serve our ministry friends and be the conduit between support and results.
Develop and build ADF's presence in the Northeast Region to ensure strong relationships and an increasing support base.
Be the best team member, collaborator, and servant-leader.

Fit pro tracker

Co-founder & Chief Financial Officer

Feb 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 2 mos · Chandler, AZ

Jpmorgan chase & co.

2 roles

Private Banking Associate

Promoted

Apr 2016 – Sep 2017 · 1 yr 5 mos

Selected for a position with the top two Scottsdale private banker teams performing prospect research, strategy, and client investment portfolio consulting. Oversaw prospect selection and development during the entire life cycle from prospect to client.

Associate

Apr 2016 – Dec 2016 · 8 mos

Hand Selected as one of the first three members of the JPMorgan Chase & Co. Military Officer Executive Development Program (MOEDP) in Phoenix, AZ. MOEDP selects top performing junior military officers and develops them into future business executives within JPMorgan Chase. I am currently serving in Phoenix Location Services Department.

Us army

4 roles

Company Commander

May 2015 – Apr 2016 · 11 mos

Chosen over peers to lead and manage over 250 personnel in an arduous and results-oriented environment. Integrates multiple cross-functional teams to train, develop, and prepare civilian volunteers into Soldiers in a 10-week cycle. Responsible for over $3 million worth of equipment and the management and mentoring of 18 training personnel.

Project Manager/Executive Officer

Oct 2014 – May 2015 · 7 mos

Project Manager for the daily training operations of 250 personnel. Utilized project management life-cycle principles for efficiency and scalable results. Coached and trained fifteen team leaders in order to share tools, techniques, and best practices. Ranked as #1 team out of 5. Developed local community partnerships through engaged leadership. Planned and led over 4-community school outreaches pairing military leaders with disadvantaged children in a local elementary school. Consistently ranked as #1 of 5 Executive Officers.

Project Manager/Training Officer

Jul 2013 – Oct 2013 · 3 mos

Coordinated training for all five units geographically dispersed throughout Germany, Italy, and Belgium. Supervised the training schedules and supply requests for all five Companies within our Battalion unit. Emplaced a maintenance program which increased equipment operational rating to over 90%. Received commendation from Senior officer for effectively coordinating 3 tons and 700,000 dollars of equipment during a 2,000 personnel exercise.

Consultant/Intelligence Officer

Oct 2012 – Sep 2014 · 1 yr 11 mos

Managed 5 intelligence analysts tasked with proving security analysis and consulting for local threats against the United States Military in Germany. Developed and implemented individual and team training programs. Created intelligence gathering program to gather, analyze and disseminate critical security related information, which led to the apprehension of 3 terrorists planning an attack on a local military base in Germany.