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John McAdam is the Managing Partner of Pioneer Business Ventures, where he offers \u201chands-on\u201d personal and private business advisory to business owners with ten or more employees looking to double their revenues.<\/p>\n

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Prior to founding Pioneer Business Ventures, John owned half a dozen successful businesses and worked as a hired CEO for a company where he tripled revenues. The result of all that knowledge culminated in his popular book The One-Hour Business Plan (Wiley). He has been interviewed for his expertise in such notable publications as:<\/span><\/h3>\n

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\u2022 <\/span>The Wall Street Journal<\/span>
\u2022 Inc. Magazine<\/span>
\u2022 Success Magazine<\/span>
\u2022 Crain\u2019s New York Business<\/span>
\u2022 Business News Daily<\/span>
\u2022 Wharton Alumni Magazine<\/span>
\u2022 Small Business Weekly<\/span><\/p>\n

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John grew up in a rough part of Philadelphia, in a 1500 square foot house where he lived with his family of 5. \u201cI knew that while there was nothing shameful about being poor, it was damn inconvenient. I believed that education was the key.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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John received his MBA in Marketing, Strategic Planning, and Entrepreneurial Studies from The Wharton School. A firm believer in giving back, John has been on a variety of profit and non-profit boards. He has contributed his skills to a variety of institutions supporting entrepreneurs including:<\/span><\/h3>\n

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\u2022 Widener University Small Business Development Center \u2013 helping more than 100 small businesses survive and thrive during COVID-19
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\u2022 Pennsylvania State Network of Small Business Development Centers \u2013 presentations on generating internal cash flow for small businesses for all PA State business consultants
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\u2022 Board member at the Entrepreneurship Institute
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\u2022 Wharton Small Business Development Center \u2013 taught strategic business planning<\/span><\/p>\n

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When he is not busy helping owners build their businesses, John enjoys volunteering for nonprofit organizations, spending time with family and friends, fine food and wine, and cheering on the West Virginia Mountaineers.<\/p>\n

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