Credentials of Lee Thomas
The past 38 years have been a real business adventure. There have been joys, challenges, successes and failures. All in all, it has been a wonderful experience of learning and growing. It is my desire to share the experience and knowledge with other “entrepreneurial oriented” people. The following is a chronology of my business adventures.
• 1973 - 1984 Dental Practitioner (L E Thomas, DMD, Family Dental Care)
• 1984 - 1995 Owned, managed, and operated 16 Dental practices (Family Dental Group, Quality Dental Care). Sold to a public company.
• 1994 - 1996 Conducted seminars, workshops, and speaking, engagements on a national level in the Dental Healthcare Industry (Managed Excellence LLC)
• 1975 - 1996 Owned and operated 23 childcare centers (Thomas Learning Centers, New Thomas Learning Centers and Learning Tree) Sold business to employees, and retained properties.
• 1984 - 1986 Partner in a professional practice brokerage company (Professional Resources, Inc.) and was involved in the sale of over 30 professional practices, and sold to employee.
• 1981 - 1983 Started and operated a long distance telephone company (NuTel of Colorado) Sold to larger competitor.
• 1982 - 1983 Owned a commercial equipment rental company (Time Rentals), learned
valuable business lessons and lost money.
• 1989 - 1995 Owned and operated a plumbing and heating company (Lee’s Plumbing and Heating) Sold to employees.
• 1989 - 1995 Owned and operated a residential & commercial inspection firm (Warranty Services of Colorado) Sold to a group of Professional Engineers.
• 1983 - Present Ownership and management of multiple units of commercial and residential real estate.
• 1996 - 1999 Owned and managed a midsized landscape maintenance company (RB Landscape and Tree Service). Sold to firm who was a consolidator in the market.
• 1997 - 1999 Owned and managed a direct mail coupon business (Best Value Publications, dba,The Advantage). Sold to employees.
• 2001 - 2005 Owned and managed an automobile dealership/vehicle modifier business (Adaptive Automotive). Sold after 4 ¾ years for a very nice margin over its acquisition cost.
• 2003 - 2005 Started with a Partner a business (Sidewalk Shavers, Inc. ) that provided trip hazard removal services .After two years the original business opportunity was successfully sold. Partner continues business model in Missouri.
• 2007 - 2010 Owned and managed a business (Denver Avionics, Inc.) that provided installation, service and repair of electronic instruments in small private and commercial general aviation aircraft. Sold to larger full service (aircraft maintenance) company.
EDUCATION
1963 SAN JOSE STATE UNIV. BS MARKETING
1969 SAN JOSE STATE UNIV. POST GRADUATE
1973 UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE DMD (DOCTOR OF
DENTAL MEDICINE)
AUTHOR/PUBLISHER
“Magical Business Solutions: Adventures of a Serial Entrepreneur and Lessons Learned”,
ISBN 978-0-9786807-1-8
Franchise Path To Success is a member of the world’s largest association of private franchise placement specialists, that draws on our many years of industry experience as well as maintain relationships with literally hundreds of high quality franchisors.
We pride ourselves as being second to none when matching a superior business opportunities to the right personality able to run that business at a high efficiency and profitability.
While we can't guarantee your success in any business, we can help you to decide the best business that is suited to your strengths as well as bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table throughout the entire process of your business selection.
You see, after decades of my own experiences of buying, managing, building and selling businesses I have gained tremendous insight to the requirements that are essential to leverage your ability to succeed combined with your desire to create wealth that can also include my experience to get you headed along the right path.
I offer this service at no charge to you and am compensated by the franchisors, not by you. This allows me a chance to fit your positive attributes and strengths with the best possible franchise opportunity, available right now!
Our customized matching process is a value that should not be misunderstood. It is a valuable resource that can increase your chances to succeed in the business of your dreams and help you to escape the rat race that you have been dreaming about for years.
Our realistic methods are centered on cultivating productive options to choosing a business that will suit your personality and personal needs. Our continued industry explorations allows us to be informed of the newest and top business opportunities available to get you headed down the right path.
I focus on getting to know you and identifying your basic principles, talents, passions and desired earnings before looking at different franchise opportunities. Once certain business opportunities have been selected, we will spend valuable time together examining each one to insure that you are able to make a wise decision on which of the available business opportunities are a good fit for you.
The past 38 years have been a real business adventure. There have been joys, challenges, successes and failures. All in all, it has been a wonderful experience of learning and growing. It is my desire to share the experience and knowledge with other “entrepreneurial oriented” people. The following is a chronology of my business adventures.
• 1973 - 1984 Dental Practitioner (L E Thomas, DMD, Family Dental Care)
• 1984 - 1995 Owned, managed, and operated 16 Dental practices (Family Dental Group, Quality Dental Care). Sold to a public company.
• 1994 - 1996 Conducted seminars, workshops, and speaking, engagements on a national level in the Dental Healthcare Industry (Managed Excellence LLC)
• 1975 - 1996 Owned and operated 23 childcare centers (Thomas Learning Centers, New Thomas Learning Centers and Learning Tree) Sold business to employees, and retained properties.
• 1984 - 1986 Partner in a professional practice brokerage company (Professional Resources, Inc.) and was involved in the sale of over 30 professional practices, and sold to employee.
• 1981 - 1983 Started and operated a long distance telephone company (NuTel of Colorado) Sold to larger competitor.
• 1982 - 1983 Owned a commercial equipment rental company (Time Rentals), learned
valuable business lessons and lost money.
• 1989 - 1995 Owned and operated a plumbing and heating company (Lee’s Plumbing and Heating) Sold to employees.
• 1989 - 1995 Owned and operated a residential & commercial inspection firm (Warranty Services of Colorado) Sold to a group of Professional Engineers.
• 1983 - Present Ownership and management of multiple units of commercial and residential real estate.
• 1996 - 1999 Owned and managed a midsized landscape maintenance company (RB Landscape and Tree Service). Sold to firm who was a consolidator in the market.
• 1997 - 1999 Owned and managed a direct mail coupon business (Best Value Publications, dba,The Advantage). Sold to employees.
• 2001 - 2005 Owned and managed an automobile dealership/vehicle modifier business (Adaptive Automotive). Sold after 4 ¾ years for a very nice margin over its acquisition cost.
• 2003 - 2005 Started with a Partner a business (Sidewalk Shavers, Inc. ) that provided trip hazard removal services .After two years the original business opportunity was successfully sold. Partner continues business model in Missouri.
• 2007 - 2010 Owned and managed a business (Denver Avionics, Inc.) that provided installation, service and repair of electronic instruments in small private and commercial general aviation aircraft. Sold to larger full service (aircraft maintenance) company.
EDUCATION
1963 SAN JOSE STATE UNIV. BS MARKETING
1969 SAN JOSE STATE UNIV. POST GRADUATE
1973 UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE DMD (DOCTOR OF
DENTAL MEDICINE)
AUTHOR/PUBLISHER
“Magical Business Solutions: Adventures of a Serial Entrepreneur and Lessons Learned”,
ISBN 978-0-9786807-1-8
Franchise Path To Success is a member of the world’s largest association of private franchise placement specialists, that draws on our many years of industry experience as well as maintain relationships with literally hundreds of high quality franchisors.
We pride ourselves as being second to none when matching a superior business opportunities to the right personality able to run that business at a high efficiency and profitability.
While we can't guarantee your success in any business, we can help you to decide the best business that is suited to your strengths as well as bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table throughout the entire process of your business selection.
You see, after decades of my own experiences of buying, managing, building and selling businesses I have gained tremendous insight to the requirements that are essential to leverage your ability to succeed combined with your desire to create wealth that can also include my experience to get you headed along the right path.
I offer this service at no charge to you and am compensated by the franchisors, not by you. This allows me a chance to fit your positive attributes and strengths with the best possible franchise opportunity, available right now!
Our customized matching process is a value that should not be misunderstood. It is a valuable resource that can increase your chances to succeed in the business of your dreams and help you to escape the rat race that you have been dreaming about for years.
Our realistic methods are centered on cultivating productive options to choosing a business that will suit your personality and personal needs. Our continued industry explorations allows us to be informed of the newest and top business opportunities available to get you headed down the right path.
I focus on getting to know you and identifying your basic principles, talents, passions and desired earnings before looking at different franchise opportunities. Once certain business opportunities have been selected, we will spend valuable time together examining each one to insure that you are able to make a wise decision on which of the available business opportunities are a good fit for you.