Helping You Find & Forge Your Own Path
Business Tutoring
This topic lays a foundation for solid decision making. Learn how to apply MBA level concepts to every day business situations. The decisions made today have implications for a business far down the road.
Finding What's Next
Sometimes we get stuck figuring out the next move in business and life. Adding a new set of tools to understand the language of accounting can be very helpful.
I’m Giancarl Johnson and I’m here to share my knowledge.
My passion for business and finance has led me through many successful engagements over the years involving businesses in a variety of industries including service, technology, medical, finance, manufacturing and more.
In my professional life, I have underwritten and approved hundreds of millions of dollars in loans to business owners large and small including public sector and not for profit organizations.
My education combined with my experience working with business owners provides me with insight into their unique challenges.
MBA - University of Illinois
MS Economics - UC Santa Barbara
MS Accounting - University of Illinois
BS Economics - UC Berkeley
CFA Charterholder
Adjunct Professor of Finance
Over 15 years experience in lending
Understanding the difference between Tax and Financial Accounting
Net income raises your appeal in search of capital, but the money is now subject to taxes. Where is the balance?
Managing Capital
Every owner believes that they could be more successful if they only had more capital, but how healthy does your business look compared to others in your industry?
Rent vs. Buy
If your business is a means to an end, how do other business owners plan for their exit?
Business Advice
If you feel like you are stuck, maybe having a new analytical tool kit will help shed light on a path forward.
What would you do if you could do anything?
For me, I would own a vineyard and make wine. I have been studying the economics of running a winery for many years as a hobby. My wife and I regularly visited the Napa and Sonoma Valley when we lived in the Bay Area, and now we frequent the wonderful family wineries of the Willamette Valley. Other wine regions we have visited are Livermore, Paso Robles, Carmel Valley, Santa Maria, and Amador Valley.
Connect
My goal is to connect with other like-minded business owners to collaborate wherever possible. Running a business is like building a house. It takes a variety of skills to construct a sturdy asset that will stand the test of time. If any of this resonates, I encourage you to reach out.
Contact Info:
Giancarl Johnson, CFA
[email protected]
Ph: 415.305.7391
Testimonials
“Giancarl has a unique ability to ask penetrating questions which helped me see my business in a whole new perspective. He helped me to understand how view different revenue streams through a lens of risk management.” – Andrew
“I felt like my business was business was having trouble competing. Giancarl was able to help me understand our competitive environment through a simple modeling exercise which helps me direct my managers to direct resources efficiently.” – Steven
“I was having a real hard time with understanding cash flow analysis in my MBA finance class. Giancarl was able to break it down for me using my own business operations as an example. Connecting the material to the real world makes all the difference.” – Sharon