About Me - A Founder's Letter
None of Us Is as Good as All of Us
I have always believed that opportunity is meant to be expanded, not hoarded. I come from a legacy of business, service, and leadership, and my work is a continuation of that foundation.
But I also know that having a legacy doesn’t mean you automatically know how to transition it. I learned that lesson firsthand when my family exited our McDonald’s franchises. We built something great, but we didn’t have a clear post-sale plan. That journey wasn’t easy, but it shaped my mission: to ensure other business owners don’t face the same uncertainty.
At SylKi Management, I help entrepreneurs and business owners navigate one of the biggest transitions of their lives—whether they’re acquiring, optimizing, or exiting a business. I quarterback the transition, assembling the right team to make sure your next move is the right one.
“You make choices, and your choices make you.”
The best transitions don’t just happen—they are designed.
The Journey That Led Me Here
I didn’t just study business—I was raised in it. I started my career inside my family’s McDonald’s organization, learning the business from the ground up. I worked every role, from Lot & Lobby to Assistant Manager and later became Training Manager for shift and people managers across the 1,100-employee organization.
Eventually, I took over a struggling restaurant in Baldwin Park, turning it around to be a top performer. I then scaled that success, leading multiple locations and later managing the finance end of our family's 16-unit franchise portfolio.
I learned firsthand what it means to operate, optimize, and grow a business—but also what it means to exit one without a plan for what’s next. That experience set the foundation for the work I do today.
“Failure is more difficult than success.”
Success isn’t just about the sale; it’s about what comes next.
Building a Framework for Smarter Transitions
After exiting McDonald's, I knew I wanted to help others navigate business transitions more effectively. While at Webb Investments, our family office, I put my knowledge into practice, leading acquisitions and business evaluations to ensure we made smart, strategic decisions.
During this time, I refined my proprietary Fit, GRiT, and Risk framework—a methodology that came out of a Venture Capital course at Wharton, where I amended my professor’s acquisition model to reflect real-world investment decision-making.
- Fit: Does this business align with the market, portfolio, and ownership?
- GRiT: Is there sustainable Growth, ROI, and Team Fit?
- Risk: Are the competitive, regulatory, and operational risks understood and mitigated?
This framework became the backbone of how I evaluate acquisitions—and how I help clients make data-driven, strategic transitions today.
“All money ain’t good money.”
Whether you’re buying or selling, the goal isn’t just to make a deal—it’s to make the right deal.
Legacy, Family, and the Work That Matters Most
Business transitions don’t just impact owners—they affect families, employees, and entire communities. That’s why my work is about more than numbers; it’s about ensuring that transitions are handled with strategy, integrity, and vision.
Today, I am not only leading SylKi but also quarterbacking my family’s estate management—a role that has intensified since my father transitioned. That responsibility has only deepened my understanding of succession planning, legacy preservation, and the importance of financial clarity.
And just as I’ve worked to ensure my own family’s foundation remains strong, I am committed to expanding opportunities for others.
That’s why I serve as Chair of the USC Black Alumni Advisory Council, working to achieve Parity—a world where success and leadership are proportional to the communities we serve. It’s why I’m on the Board of Bright Prospect, helping first-generation college students gain access to education and economic mobility.
“If you accept less, you’ll get less.”
I'm here to raise the standard of what’s possible for business owners, communities, and families.
Who I Am Outside of Business
At my core, I’m a husband and father. My wife, Amy, and I are raising two amazing kids, Kemet and Nile, and they remind me every day that legacy is about more than business—it’s about the impact we leave behind.
In my free time, I bring my creative side to life through writing and world-building, working on a graphic novel series that merges history, fantasy, and storytelling. And because I believe that strong networks build strong communities, I host monthly community brunches and dinners—spaces where business, culture, and connection thrive.
“None of us is as good as all of us.”
Success is best when it is shared.
Whether you’re acquiring, optimizing, or exiting a business, I’m here to quarterback your transition—helping you structure a plan that protects what you’ve built and prepares you for what’s next.