Restaurant Owner Fills Gaps and Avoids Pitfalls Using Advisors

Throughout his career, Andy Mercy, CEO of Dabba, has always kept a strong network of mentors and advisors. When starting Dabba, a fast-casual restaurant with a culturally adventurous spirit, Andy found it necessary to create an advisory board specializing in real estate acquisition and culture building to help his growing business. He wanted to surround himself with the best in the industry to avoid the gaps and pitfalls that come with starting a new company.  

Andy turned to AdvisoryCloud to speed up the search process and find interesting, qualified candidates who could play a part in expanding his professional network and cultural blueprint.

“When I decided to start Dabba, creating an advisory board with expertise in areas I needed seemed like the best next step to growing my restaurant business. When used effectively, an advisory board can be an incredible asset to moving any business forward. I chose AdvisoryCloud to expedite the process of finding the best possible candidates for my board,” said Andy.

THE EXPERIENCE

At Dabba, creativity and business strategy are two key priorities. When searching for advisors, Andy was looking for applicants who could advise on technology, product sales, business operations, and industry networking.

With AdvisoryCloud, Andy was able to find dozens of candidates that matched his needs in a matter of days. One candidate, in particular, was a culture guru who had written several books and presented at a TED talk on the evolution of company culture. After Andy spoke with him for two hours, it was clear that this person could positively impact his business on many levels, and he was brought onto Dabba’s advisory board.

“AdvisoryCloud gave me access to dozens of precisely matched and brilliantly qualified professionals I never would have found otherwise. The combination of technology and due diligence that takes place behind the scenes is incredible, I’m incredibly grateful for the work AdvisoryCloud did for my company,” said Andy.

THE ADVISORY BOARD

In just under a month, Andy was able to find several key advisors faster than he could have ever imagined. He now has a solid advisory board to help him grow his business and navigate into the future.

“AdvisoryCloud is an excellent platform for connecting companies with advisors that have the expertise my business needs when my business needs it. I am already seeing how the knowledge value that each person brings to the table is positively impacting the company’s direction and growth. AdvisoryCloud platform is a fantastic product and service that we’ll continue to use as our business grows,” said Andy.

Whether you’re a startup, non-profit, or a global corporation, executive advisors play a critical role in helping with business challenges, exploring opportunities, and providing advice on projects or key decisions. AdvisoryCloud makes it incredibly easy to find, hire, and use advisors. Let us help you discover the power of advisory work.

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