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About Phoenix Business Group
Our Expertise
With over 100 years of combined real-world experience in developing and executing successful business strategies for start-ups, small-caps, and Fortune 100 & 500 businesses; We are a dedicated coalition of non-academic industry specialists focused on helping small manufacturing businesses by providing business & commercial strategic planning, succession and exit planning, owner financial planning, opportunity tracking and sales training, turnaround-operational strategies, and investment network exposure.
Founder's Page
James L. Vaughn, PhD
Founder, Phoenix Business Group LLC
I am a results-driven Business Executive with International Business Experience, and over 30 years of strategic Executive, Commercial, Technical, and Operations leadership experience delivering turn-around business performance by achieving double-digit share, sales, and profit growth in the manufacturing and distribution sectors. I have completed Strategic M&A for top-line growth, re-designed organizations to achieve a Lean, High Performance Work Force, developed and commercialized disruptive technology, and implemented processes to streamline Commercial Capture and improve Cash Flow. I have achieved numerous professional awards and am a hands-on, collaborative leader who will roll up my sleeves to get the job done.
Strategic Partners Page
Daniel J. Bloom, CFP, CEPA
Daniel J. Bloom, CFP, CEPA
Daniel J. Bloom, CFP, CEPA
Partner, Jentner Wealth Management
Daniel became part of the Jentner team in 2014. Daniel is on the Professional Advisor Council for the Akron Community Foundation and is a member of the Financial Planning Association. He was president of the Akron Tax and Estate Planning Council. Daniel received his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certific
Partner, Jentner Wealth Management
Daniel became part of the Jentner team in 2014. Daniel is on the Professional Advisor Council for the Akron Community Foundation and is a member of the Financial Planning Association. He was president of the Akron Tax and Estate Planning Council. Daniel received his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification in 2009, National Social Security Advisor in 2014, and Certified Exit Planning Advisor in 2022.
Mark E. Krohn, Esq.
Daniel J. Bloom, CFP, CEPA
Daniel J. Bloom, CFP, CEPA
Chairman, Prevail Transaction Partners
In addition to his leadership at Prevail, Mark also serves as General Counsel to various family offices, helping them acquire and sell businesses and chart a plan for success using a unique 5-step process. As a result, companies utilizing Mark have been professionally recognized, including Crain’s C
Chairman, Prevail Transaction Partners
In addition to his leadership at Prevail, Mark also serves as General Counsel to various family offices, helping them acquire and sell businesses and chart a plan for success using a unique 5-step process. As a result, companies utilizing Mark have been professionally recognized, including Crain’s Cleveland Business Fast 50 Award, The Weatherhead 100, the Greater Akron Chamber’s Excellence in Business Award, Cascade Capital’s Growth Award.
Frank D. Nataro
Daniel J. Bloom, CFP, CEPA
Frank D. Nataro
Retired, Sales and Marketing Executive
Frank is a creative, award-winning executive with a proven 30-plus year track record of leading sales, marketing, international business development, and brand
management that delivered higher-than-planned results in small-cap and large-cap global businesses. He is an expert in change management an
Retired, Sales and Marketing Executive
Frank is a creative, award-winning executive with a proven 30-plus year track record of leading sales, marketing, international business development, and brand
management that delivered higher-than-planned results in small-cap and large-cap global businesses. He is an expert in change management and sales processes. Throughout his career, Frank developed unique value-creating solutions that repeatedly drove profitable growth.