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Michael P. Minitelli

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Vice President of Finance Development at Sequel Brands
📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Michael Minitelli is the Chief Development Officer at Benetrends Financial, where he drives growth and strategic partnerships in the franchise funding sector. With over 15 years of experience and a Six Sigma Green Belt, he is an expert in B2B sales and business development. He is a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University.

He finds deep satisfaction in helping people leave corporate life to start their own businesses and is passionate about seeing his own team members grow and succeed in their careers. He is described by colleagues as genuine and a great business partner who works to ensure mutual success.

Michael was shaped by "old school" sales, building his business from the ground up through activities like cold calling.

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Current Role
Vice President of Finance Development
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
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Priorities

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Franchise Funding
As a leader at Benetrends, he specializes in franchise funding solutions like ROBS 401(k) rollovers and SBA loans to help entrepreneurs launch their businesses.
Team Empowerment
He is a vocal proponent of empowering his team to run their own business within the organization, believing his role is to remove obstacles and provide support.
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Career

Work history

7-2026
Vice President of Finance Development
Sequel Brands
2-2025 - 7-2026
Chief Development Officer (CDO)
Benetrends Financial
4-2023 - 2-2025
SVP of Business Development
Benetrends Financial
2-2022 - 7-2023
Vice President Of Business Development
Benetrends Financial
2-2020 - 2-2022
National Sales & Relationship Manager
FranNet
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Education
2000 - 2004
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Fairleigh Dickinson University
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