A course for owners, by owners

Jake Crowley, a seasoned business professional, has a rich background in property and residential development. With over a decade of experience, he served as Principal/Operations Manager at AH Painting, playing a pivotal role in the company's remarkable growth, culminating in its successful sale in 2022. Currently, as a Managing Member at Chief Properties for six years, Jake leads a team focused on Value Acceleration at Planned Value Group. With dedication, he systematically improves and measures human, customer, structural, and social capitals within businesses. Beyond his professional pursuits, Jake is an active individual dedicated to jiu-jitsu training and enjoys skiing and sports games with friends and family.

With over three decades of dedicated service, Michael Crowley brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the business realm. As a proactive consultant for Planned Value Group, he specializes in enhancing the intangible capitals – human, customer, structural, and social – which collectively constitute 75% of a company’s value. Michael's professional ethos centers around teamwork, ensuring that Planned Value Group operates seamlessly and effectively. He is committed to preventing business closures and facilitating successful transitions for all clients. Beyond his professional commitments, Michael is an enthusiastic sports aficionado and enjoys spending quality time with his family and loved ones.

Tony is an experienced business professional and entrepreneur who has owned multiple businesses in the distribution, trucking, sports entertainment and consumer education Industries before joining Sunbelt Business Brokers. In his most long-standing business, Tony acquired, managed and grew a Boston based distribution company, successfully steering the company through the Great Recession and the Global Pandemic, ultimately selling the company to a private equity group. His experience, education, work ethic and communication skills enable Tony to truly understand business owners’ challenges. Tony received his MBA from Babson College and has given multiple lectures at Babson on the topic of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition and the M&A process. Tony also served in the United States Marine Corps.