Joe Ohlweiler spent seven years co-managing a manufacturing company and another 25 years in strategic planning, finance and CFO roles. It was ultimately the near five-hour daily commute from his home in southern New Jersey to Manhattan that became taxing, because it didn’t allow him much flexibility in his family life. By Kelsi Trinidad
Joe Ohlweiler spent seven years co-managing a manufacturing company and another 25 years in strategic planning, finance and CFO roles. It was ultimately the near five-hour daily commute from his home in southern New Jersey to Manhattan that became taxing, because it didn’t allow him much flexibility in his family life.
While looking for something that was more accommodating to what he wanted, Ohlweiler discovered that The Alternative Board® would be a great fit for him. The Alternative Board (TAB) is the world’s largest franchise system that provides peer advisory boards and coaching to nearly 30,000 businesses worldwide. Through TAB, he was able to use his established skill set in strategic planning to help small businesses. It also provided him the flexibility to spend more time with family.
One aspect of TAB’s franchise model that Ohlweiler was drawn to is the flexibility to tack on additional business offerings. In addition to board meetings, consulting and coaching with small-business owners, he also is able to offer CFO services.
“I get satisfaction from helping business owners and seeing how their businesses are thriving and they are doing exactly what they set out to accomplish,” said Ohlweiler.
Kelsi Trinidad
Here’s a glimpse of a day in the life of an owner of The Alternative Board.
6:30 a.m. Ohlweiler catches a quick workout to start his day. Then, while having coffee, he answers emails, reviews daily meetings, and schedules his LinkedIn posts.
9 a.m. Ohlweiler is ready to start his work day with two back-to-back coaching sessions with small-business owners.
11:30 a.m. Ohlweiler attends a networking luncheon to meet with new small-business owners.
2 p.m. He takes a call with an accounting firm to discuss a partnership with his business – which may lead to a valuable client referral.
3 p.m. Ohlweiler has a prospect meeting with a potential client to discuss the benefits of TAB and fractional CFO services.
5 p.m. Ohlweiler often rounds out his day by attending an evening networking event.