Keith Kohler’s Post

It's the second to last day of the year of #gratitude, and today I'm celebrating those colleagues, mentors, and coaches who stood out in their support of me during this past year, particularly within the #cpg community. Colleagues Matt Matros, who has reinvigorated my passion for business acquisitions Jordan Buckner, who has always been a great sounding board, full of insights and fresh ideas Abby June Richards, CPA-TX, whose commitment to the CPG industry inspires me and who always has great networking ideas Julie Pryor, whose work -- like mine -- has evolved to focus on exploring the entrepreneur mindset Katrina Tolentino, Olivia Sullivan, Debi Goldman, and Kimberly Allardyce, who have embraced my vision and programming ideas as a Naturally Network sponsor Brad Ebenhoeh, who has helped many of my clients transition to a happier accounting relationship and who always supports my vision Pedro Noyola, who has trusted me to support many of his clients with financing strategies Adam Spriggs, who has reignited my desire to invest more in early-stage companies Scott Killips, my employer in 1995! and now who collaborates with me in support of Rebel Cheese ★ Elizabeth McCormick, CSP®, CVP, CVH, who published the CPG Financing Guide, my first (not last!) book David Cooper, whose background and work in debt financing complements and elevates my skill set Branden Wiles, who reminds me through example of how to build fantastic and meaningful relationships Trystin Nance, a dedicated founder who inspires me to do all I can to support the growth of ALL founders WavenDean Fernandes, who reminds me of the power of showing up authentically and with empathy Hector Ian Gutierrez and Tony Jimenez and Juan Diego H., who are helping me to reconnect to and serve my home market Miami V2, LLC, who produced my inaugural CPG Financing Month and made it easy Brittany Rockwell, my amazing graphic designer who keeps my brand fresh and bold Mentors Bob Burke, who continues to provide sage advice and encouragement in anything I pursue Elliot Begoun, whose innovative take on equity financing inspires me to do more in the debt financing space Andrew Whitman, who stepped up particularly during CPG Financing Month to help drive registrations and also help me think about cpgfinancing.com Coaches Dr. Aaron Wilkerson, who has been there every step of the way for over 3 1/2 years. He has guided and challenged me through my highest highs and lowest lows ↠ ⭐️Michelle Villalobos, MBA, CSP ⭐️, who for four years motivated and inspired me to create the Making the Numbers Work for You Retreat and expand my own original thinking in the area of mindset and the entrepreneur's journey Jennifer Darling, MM, ACC, who helped me to focus on a number of sales and business development activities while truly understanding my own path .Debbie Peterson, CSP, who is currently helping me with structure and the organization of my business that fully supports my vision