Certified Advisor Directory

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Looking for crowdfunding support in your state or region?

The following advisors have completed our Crowdfund Better® Certified Advisor Training and can provide trusted crowdfunding guidance using the Crowdfund Better® Process framework. Crowdfund Better® Certified Advisors* can help you determine if crowdfunding is a good fit for your business or project, and help you put together a crowdfunding strategy that will not only increase your potential crowdfunding success, but also strengthen your business fundamentals. Some advisors also provide no cost 1-on-1 business consulting via their organizations.

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Crowdfund Better® Certified Advisors are business consultants that have specialized knowledge in crowdfunding. They have not been qualified by Crowdfund Better to manage your campaign or to raise funds on your behalf.

For information on how to become a Crowdfund Better® Certified Advisor, click here.

Crowdfund Better Certified Advisor® Directory

Please reach out to advisors directly to understand their services and fees.

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Miriam Salcedo-DuPuis

Digital Marketing Consultant
Sierra Vista, Arizona

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“The Crowdfund Better® Certified Advisor training taught me the significance of crowdfunding as a funding option for businesses at different stages, such as from having an idea to expansion, including the different crowdfunding strategies and types of crowdfunding. I also learned that crowdfunding offers business owners other benefits, such as proof of concept, market validation, creating a strong marketing foundation, and more.“

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Oscar Aguayo

President & Co-Founder
South Los Angeles, California
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“Having more knowledge about crowdfunding is both powerful and empowering. It’s not an easy roadmap, but the Crowdfund Better® Process provides a structured approach that builds confidence and clarity. Understanding crowdfunding strategies allows me to better guide clients in raising capital effectively. I’m excited to apply this knowledge and proud to be a Crowdfund Better® Certified Advisor!”

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Angel Segura

Business Consultant
Naples, Florida

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“Crowdfunding is a great tool for businesses struggling to find capital through traditional lending formats. Crowdfunding is also a great tool for local small businesses that are looking to thrive in their communities.”

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David Vargas

Business Consultant
Tampa, Florida

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“I want to express my sincere gratitude for what has been an incredibly educational and, quite honestly, eye-opening experience. The insights I’ve gained throughout this journey have already begun to inform my work, and I’m confident they will continue to support my efforts in helping entrepreneurs achieve their goals.”

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Debra Schweikowsky

Business Development Manager
Clearwater, Florida
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“I have gained valuable insights into the concepts of crowdfunding through the Crowdfund Better® Certified Advisor training program. This program provided an in-depth understanding of the 5 C’s of Crowdfunding, marketing strategies, best practices for creating successful campaigns, and setting achievable goals. Access to capital can be challenging for entrepreneurs, and crowdfunding offers an alternative funding source. I look forward to sharing the best practices, resources, and tools provided by Crowdfund Better® with my clients,”

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Greg Manning

Senior Business Consultant
Tampa, Florida
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“The knowledge gained from the Crowdfund Better® Certified Advisor Training will provide another tool in my toolbox of support to help clients access capital to start and/or grow their businesses. Great information…thank you!”

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Jennifer Biles

Independent Consultant
Nationwide
Tampa, Florida
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“Understanding how crowdfunding truly works empowers me to better assist my clients in securing capital for their businesses. It enables me to guide them in leveraging their community’s support, creating opportunities that benefit both their ventures and those around them.”

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Kurt Forster

Senior Manager
Clearwater, Florida
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“The Crowdfund Better® Process of preparing a crowdfunding campaign is ideal for any business seeking funding or for validating their concept for their next growth steps.”

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Mark Wideman

Senior Bilingual Small Business Consultant
Jacksonville, Florida

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“The Crowdfund Better® Certified Advisor Training was an eye opener to the many opportunities for entrepreneurs to generate funding at all levels. The value of what new or existing businesses offer is vital to its success. The Crowdfund Better® Process provides not only a pathway to the successful generation of funds by setting the foundation for successful campaigns, but its focus on relationships and the power of social capital also helps businesses confirm the value of their product or service. For me, crowdfunding provides an exciting new way to approach funding and offers more opportunities for businesses to be successful.”

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Randy Hayes

Business Consultant
Tampa, Florida
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“The Crowdfund Better® Certified Advisor Training simplified into layman terms the ins and outs of the crowdfunding process and types. With this new knowledge I’m able to present my clients with a much-needed additional funding option to bring their business dreams into reality.”

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Sharon Smith

Business Consultant
Orlando, Florida

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“In today’s tough business climate, our clients are constantly looking for capital to start their businesses. Crowdfunding offers a credible alternative to traditional funding models. Additionally, it leverages social media and community engagement to drive Brand Awareness, Customer Loyalty and Revenue. I’m proud to partner with Crowdfund Better® to educate our clients on this progressive option.”

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Tangela Lofton

Regional Director
Tallahassee, Florida
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“Taking the Crowdfund Better® Certified Advisor Training has empowered me to better serve my clients and community by equipping me with innovative strategies to access capital, create sustainable funding solutions, and turn ideas into impactful realities.”

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Anna Hancock

Technology and Innovation Advisor
Binghamton, New York
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“Information about non-traditional funding options is immensely important for business advisors to be able to share with clients. The support of the Crowdfund Better® team and the practical application examples that were given stand out compared to other certification trainings I’ve participated in.

So many clients that may not be able to fundraise via traditional methods are going to learn of other business funding options, and for that, I’m very excited.”

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Chloe Anderson-Adeyemi

Certified Business Advisor
Rochester, New York
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“The knowledge from The Crowdfund Better® Certified Advisor Training is truly a game changer for uplifting the culturally-rooted entrepreneurs I serve. Being able to guide clients through the options of various crowdfunding means I am giving them real accessible pathways to fund their vision.”

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Donna Williams

Independent Consultant
Albany, New York
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“As a Crowdfund Better® Certified Advisor, I understand how to craft crowdfunding strategies and tactics to meet the needs of small business clients. Crowdfunding is a powerful tool for small businesses that allows them to both secure capital and develop and market products.“

Joe Peterson

Independent Consultant
Nationwide
New York City, New York
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“I find crowdfunding exciting because it’s the intersection of financing and marketing. At my center, we used to view these as two largely separate topics, but a small business needs both to grow. Good crowdfunding requires good marketing and good marketing leads to funding, either from new sales, a crowdfunding raise, or both. I’m excited to put my crowdfunding knowledge to work and help my clients explore and access the many different types of funding available in today’s economy.”

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Neil Miller

Certified Business Advisor
Syracuse, New York
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“The crowdfunding space has grown significantly since its early days in the mid-2000’s. For better or worse, this means the likelihood of a poorly planned, go-it-alone crowdfunding campaign reaching its goals is virtually impossible. The Crowdfund Better® Advisor Certification training strengthened my knowledge of successful crowdfunding strategies and best practices, and provided a range of tools and materials that will enable me to better advise my clients.“

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Pedro Soto

Senior Underwriter
Bronx, New York

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“The Crowdfund Better® Certified Advisor training provided a perspective that crowdfunding is a means of manifesting your ideas and weaving your business into the fabric of your community.“

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Jamie Beasley

Rural Development Specialist
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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“I’m really excited to be able to bring this resource to my community! As a small town, we have a huge need for resources and a massive community bond, so I think crowdfunding is going to be an incredibly useful tool for helping our businesses and our community prosper.”

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Jill Colby

Client Manager
Nationwide
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“Knowing the best practices for crowdfunding is important so you know how to engage your immediate network and broader community to secure funding for your mission.”

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Adam Powers

Executive Director
Des Moines, Washington
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“The Crowdfund Better® Certified Advisor Training did a wonderful job of showcasing all aspects of crowdfunding, particularly in the area of investment crowdfunding.”

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CJ Seitz

Executive Director
Bellingham, Washington
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“I am proud to be a part of the Crowdfund Better® community of certified advisors. The CFB Process® is thorough and thoughtful, and I am excited to bring this opportunity to our small business community.”

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Jim Williams

Business Development Specialist and Trainer
Sequim, Washington
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“I found the certified advisor training to be in-depth and immensely practical. It offers a guided methodology that increases the likelihood of crowdfunding success for both start-up business and existing ones that want to expand.”

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Marcel Goulet

Certified SCORE Mentor
Longview, Washington
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The Crowdfund Better® Learning Portal is well designed and was very easy to navigate throughout the entire process. The content and the assignments are comprehensive and provide a lot of value.
Having said this, Kathleen Minogue, the founder and instructor, is very knowledgeable and extremely supportive throughout the entire training process. Bottom line, you can’t go wrong with investing your time and resources into becoming a Crowdfund Better® Certified Advisor.
Without a doubt, they are top of the line in their field.”

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Patty Schmucker

President
Port Townsend, Washington
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“Many business owners are not prepared for the ongoing need for capital to scale a business. The Crowdfund Better® Certification Program provides entrepreneurs with a roadmap to navigate the many crowdfunding options available in the market today. This certification provides my clients with up-to-date tools and proven systems for developing the right set of skills for funding along with timing and methods for ongoing funding campaigns to grow a successful business.”

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Roni Holder-Diefenbach

Executive Director
Omak, Washington

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Many of our communities have looked at crowdfunding as an option for their specific community projects and now I feel as if I have a way in which to help them get on their way!

For information on how to become a Crowdfund Better® Certified Advisor, click here.