The Growthink Engagement Partner Opportunity. 11/20/2009 1:30 pm PST / 4:30 pm EST

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1 The Growthink Engagement Partner Opportunity 11/20/2009 1:30 pm PST / 4:30 pm EST

2 Overview Webinar Protocol What is the Growthink Engagement Partner Program? Services/Product Mix Growthink Securities FINRA Broker Dealer Growthink Consulting Growthink Publishing Platform / Branding Growthink Corporate Marketing Support Who is it For? Economic / Revenue Opportunity Next Steps

3 Conference Call Protocol Minute Conference Call 2. Questions/comments as we go: Type in utilizing GoToWebinar toolbar 3. After Call: Survey feedback Within 2 hours after the call, you will receive, via , copies of the reviewed slides and a recording of the presentation

4 What Is It? Opportunity for independent, geographically desirable strategy consultants, investment bankers and business brokers to: Build a $1 million dollar practice on the Growthink platform via offering: 1. Growthink Investment Banking / Business Brokerage Services (in licensing compliance) 2. Growthink Strategy Consulting Services 3. Growthink Publishing Products

5 1. Growthink Securities (FINRA) 1. Capital - Raising 2. Business Brokerage (Small Business) 3. Lower Middle Market M & A (Equity or Assets) 4. Investor Network Development

6 2. Growthink Strategy Consulting Business Plans Strategy Consulting Feasibility Studies and Market Research Marketing Plans Private Placement Memorandums Turnaround Consulting.

7 3. Growthink Publishing Phase 1 Products to monetize mass entrepreneurship market Growthink University Business plan products Capital raising products Build your business products Allows us to: Monetize lower end of market/diy Build mass-market brand Upsell to coaching and consulting Increased revenues and equity stakes

8 Growthink Publishing Phase 2 (Jan. 2010) 1. Develop a Winning Business Plan 2. Time Management/Maximize Your Productivity 3. Raise Capital 4. Internet Marketing 5. Plan Your Exit Strategy 6. Grow Your Revenues (Marketing) 7. Sales Tactics & Management 8. Expertly Build & Lead Your Team 9. Systematize Your Business 10. How to Start A Successfully Business 11. Profit maximization Once we have this content in place, we will have offerings that appeal to EVERY entrepreneur and business owner, allowing us to cast a massive marketing net and build massive brand awareness.

9 Platform / Branding Platform FINRA Registration (Series 79) within 90 days of becoming an engagement partner Branding Title: Growthink Engagement Partner or Director Business Cards (prefer no titling) Bio on Website Office (virtual at first is fine) phone number

10 Growthink Corporate Marketing Support 100% of ALL Growthink Publishing Revenues invested in marketing 2009: $450,000 approx. 2010: $1,000,000 budget Online Offline

11 Who Is it For? Independent Qualified strategy consultants, investment bankers, and business brokers May now be or in the past have been on other platforms May or may not currently be FINRA - licensed Geographically Desirable Phase I: 2 hour flight or less to Growthink Los Angeles HQ Seattle, Portland, Sacramento, San Diego, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Denver

12 Who Is it For? Ethical Background (FINRA) and reference checks required Passionate about Growthink s Mission: To Serve the World s Entrepreneurs: We believe that entrepreneurship is the greatest force for positive change in the world today Growthink s products, services, and ideas make a meaningful contribution to the spread and success of entrepreneurship world-wide This is good and important work

13 Economic / Revenue Opportunity Year One: $100,000 Year Two: $150,000 - $250,000 Year Three and beyond: $250,000 +

14 How? 50 / 50 Split of All Profits: Assumption of 20% project management/fulfillment costs on consulting and investment banking engagements: 1. Client management 2. Analysts Support Market research Document preparation Presentation No delivery/fulfillment costs on Growthink Publishing (50% revenue split) Engagement Partner marketing & operational expenditures, totaling up to 10% of revenues, paid from Growthink s split

15 Marketing / Operational Expenses Engagement partner fronts marketing expenditures: Conference attendance Client/partner lunch/dinners Marketing & operational expenses, up to 10% of revenues, credited against Growthink s split

16 Example Year One Revenues as follows: $150,000 in investment banking / business brokerage revenue $100,000 in strategy consulting revenue $12,500 in Growthink Publishing sales (residual) Assumption of 20% delivery/fulfillment costs on business brokerage and strategy consulting: $250,000 x.80 = $200,000 50/50 split = $100,000 to Engagement Partner* Publishing: $12,500 x 50% = $6, Assumption of $26,250 (10%) in marketing / operational expenses

17 Example Year One (Cont.) Engagement Partner Earnings: $100,000 + $6,250 = $106,250 Growthink Earnings = $80,000 $26,250 in Engagement Partner expensed marketing expenditures credited back to Engagement Partner

18 Example Year Two Revenues as follows: $300,000 in investment banking / business brokerage revenue $150,000 in strategy consulting revenue $25,000 in Growthink Publishing sales (residual) Assumption of 20% delivery/fulfillment costs on business brokerage and strategy consulting: $450,000 x.8 = $360,000 50/50 split = $180,000 to Engagement Partner Publishing: $25,000 x 50% = $12,250 Assumption of $47,500 (10%) in marketing / operational expenses

19 Example Year Two (Cont.) Engagement Partner Net Earnings: $180,000 + $12,250 = $192,500 Growthink Gross Earnings = $145,000 $47,500 in Engagement Partner expensed marketing & operational expenditures credited back to Engagement Partner

20 Example Year Three and Beyond Revenues as follows: $600,000 in investment banking / business brokerage revenue $300,000 in strategy consulting revenue $100,000 in Growthink Publishing sales (residual) Assumption of 20% delivery/fulfillment on business brokerage and strategy consulting: $900,000 x.8 = $720,000 50/50 split = $360,000 to Engagement Partner Publishing: $100,000 x 50% = $50,000 Assumption of $100,000 in marketing / operational expenses

21 Example Year Three (Cont.) Engagement Partner Net Earnings: $360,000 + $50,000 = $410,000 Growthink Gross Earnings: $310,000 $100,000 in Engagement Partner expensed marketing expenditures credited back to Engagement Partner

22 Growthink Team Roles Jeff Jones Day to Day Oversight Per Larson Engagement Partner training and ongoing education Melissa Welch Investor Relations

23 Engagement Partner Fees Partnership Buy-In Fee: $50,000 Creditable against Growthink splits in 1 st 2 years Financing and Equity Alternatives Available Revenue Minimums: Year One: Grace Period Year Two: $100,000 Year Three: $250,000

24 B/D Licensing Only White Label Utilize GT Securities Broker / Dealer License Only Fees: $5,000 Annually Creditable Against Growthink Splits 10% of All Transactions Cleared Through Broker-Dealer Revenue Minimums: Year One: Grace Period Year Two: $100,000 Year Three: $250,000

25 To Learn More Please complete survey Contact: Mr. Jeff Jones:

26 Questions/Discussion Jay Turo Jeff Jones Per Larson Melissa Welch