How We Help
We support you, encourage you and guide you to be your best
Todd Krone
President, Accelerated Ag Technologies
"I was in need of advice and guidance into most facets of the monumental task of starting my business. I came into contact with Jim at just the right time. He has helped to wisely guide my business. What I appreciate most is that he is not afraid to tell me the truth and reveal the hard things that we have to hear to be successful. Combined with the skills and experience he has from a career of building businesses - Jim an invaluable resource."
Valorie Simpson
Regional President Arizona Business Bank
"I want you to know that the Bankers and I discuss takeaways from your Training session weekly. It was impactful in many ways and provided substantive tools we could implement immediately. It is the best sales training I have attended."
Patrick Emmons
Founder, DragonSpears
"Aside from being an entrepreneur's entrepreneur, Jim has a real passion for helping others. In the short time that I've known Jim, he has great insight and guidance and I have gotten a lot of value from his experience and his knowledge."
Daryl Crockett
CEO, ValidDatum
"It's lonely at the top, and a CEO often needs to seek outside advice along the way. Jim has been incredibly valuable in helping me sort through the surprises and challenges of business. I highly recommend Jim as he is the perfect blend of sales coach and business strategist, therapist and task-master."
Jake Sinna
Vice President of Sales - National Flooring Equipment, Inc.
"Jim's calm nature and self awareness are a blessing for executives who retain his services. His ability to listen, ask questions and offer ideas help spark new and exciting perspectives for any organization."
Jan Rutherford
Founder, Self Reliant Leadership, LLC
"We often talk about leading by example, and as a person of great character, Jim does this seemingly without effort. His integrity shows up in every conversation, action, and promise he makes, and he brings these behaviors out in others in the form of high performance. If leadership is getting people to do more than they thought they could, Jim is exemplary."
Justin Walker
Executive Director at Bunker Labs, Chicago / Owner of Permanent Solutions Training
"Jim is a man who immediately takes action on his promises and has become someone I can count on at any time of day, and for any reason. One of the most valuable assets Jim brings to the table is his skillful ability to teach. Jim has consistently proven himself capable of confidently and competently delivering business acumen to those who need it. His humble approach, wealth of knowledge, and passionate demeanor make him contagious to be around, and easy to approach when plagued with critical issues."
Eric Lazar
President & Owner, SpeedPro Chicago Loop
"Jim offered us the simple clarity and an executable plan we so desperately needed. Within a week of that first meeting, we had a renewed energy and began to see increased sales activity. We are greatly indebted to Jim for imparting his knowledge to us and can whole-heartedly recommend him without any reservation."
Who We Are
Experience, wisdom and the ability to provide prescient counsel
Jim Vaselopulos
Founder and CEO
Jim Vaselopulos is a C-level executive with a proven record as a rainmaker and new business development expert. With a reputation for principled leadership, strategic vision, and effective execution, Jim has built successful new enterprises and turned around underperforming organizations. Jim has been a consultant to many companies across nearly every industry. An entrepreneur at heart, Jim has started many companies, managed partnerships and participated in several well-orchestrated exits.
As the founder of Rafti Advisors, Inc., Jim helps early stage companies get off on the right foot, growth stage companies push through plateaus and mature companies with strategic shifts and complex challenges.
Jim is a sought after executive coach focusing on leadership, business development, effective communications and professional development. He is a frequent speaker on leadership, sales, professionalism, networking and innovation. Jim volunteers regularly with veterans groups and business incubators.
Jim is also co-host of The Leadership Podcast
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