Who is Tom Grifasi?

After serving in the military and earning a graduate degree, I started as a neophyte entrepreneur, loving the idea but with no training or mentorship. Oddly, my first venture was in the international travel business. I had no business being there, but it got me excited. That went on for 10 years as I opened offices in Buffalo, NY; London, England; New York City; Edinburgh, Scotland; and Cardiff, Wales.

I then took positions in sales, marketing, and professional services. It was then that I realized I had accumulated a diversified knowledge base, often from making mistakes that could have been mitigated if someone with experience had been by my side. But having those experiences also uncovered a hidden talent—the ability to coach, mentor and consult through written and oral communication. So, I launched a business to provide those insights to others in need.

That launch was my pivot. I started building my knowledge and skills through dedicated learning, client experiences, and partnering with others who shared the same mindset. Through interactions with sales, marketing, and entrepreneurial clients, I accumulated a mental catalog of data far beyond my own experiences, giving me a “generalist” perspective. Understanding how business disciplines impact each other throughout a business's life cycle in different industry environments became my impassioned curiosity.

Working with hundreds of entrepreneurs, managers, and C-suite officers has put me where I am today - Helping people with passion realize their dreams by making the right choices at the right time.

In my personal life, I enjoy music and media, and I even found time to maintain a semi-professional side hustle as a jazz-rock drummer.