The Minnesota Club
The Minnesota Club is a private invitation only networking group comprised of some of the most professional and honest business people in Minnesota. Each of its members focus primarily on providing their services to entrepreneurs and their executives. Membership includes just one individual in each profession. This exclusivity allows members to be open with business strategies and challenges. Each member has also professed loyalty to the other members and will turn to this group first when making referrals to their clients, colleagues, friends and family members. Each member can be assured when they refer another member the referral will be treated with the highest level of professionalism possible.
If a member in some way does not adhere to a professional level of ethics or does not refer at least 5 referrals in a year they will be asked to leave the group.
Membership in the Minnesota Club is exclusive and designed to benefit it's members and their clients.
The Founders
If a member in some way does not adhere to a professional level of ethics or does not refer at least 5 referrals in a year they will be asked to leave the group.
Membership in the Minnesota Club is exclusive and designed to benefit it's members and their clients.
The Founders
The Minnesota Club Board of Directors
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Executive Director: Gregory Sailer
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Director: Eric Froistad
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Director: Nathan Larson
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The Minnesota Club Members
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Attorney
Jon Farnsworth
Shareholder Company Name: Felhaber Larson Contact Information
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Spouse: Married to Elyse Farnsworth
Children: Ayden and Bennett |
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What I do: Jon Farnsworth is an outside general counsel to privately held companies and established non-profits. Jon’s business training distinguishes him from other lawyers. He utilizes his master’s degree in Business Administration (M.B.A.) in conjunction with his law degree to provide comprehensive analysis and guidance to clients. Jon is fond of saying “an attorney should foster business, not inhibit it.”, a motto that reflects his dedication to helping clients who seek not just a simple legal opinion, but also practical insights about how legal matters intersect with the dynamics of business.
Jon works with entrepreneurs, particularly in the technology industry, counseling them from their start-up phases all the way to the sale of their businesses. He has extensive experience working with start-up companies through the initial strategy stages of raising money and financing operations, including usage of crowdfunding sources. Jon also helps clients sell during the end-stages of their businesses, including selling the company and/or transitioning ownership to family members or business associates.
Jon’s clients range from entrepreneurs and start-up companies to large corporations with international name recognition. In addition to technology companies, Jon represents clients in a variety of industries, including retail, medical, specialized manufacturing, real estate, fitness and athletics, security, consumable products and service. He looks forward to the possibility of working with you to achieve your business objectives.
Jon works with entrepreneurs, particularly in the technology industry, counseling them from their start-up phases all the way to the sale of their businesses. He has extensive experience working with start-up companies through the initial strategy stages of raising money and financing operations, including usage of crowdfunding sources. Jon also helps clients sell during the end-stages of their businesses, including selling the company and/or transitioning ownership to family members or business associates.
Jon’s clients range from entrepreneurs and start-up companies to large corporations with international name recognition. In addition to technology companies, Jon represents clients in a variety of industries, including retail, medical, specialized manufacturing, real estate, fitness and athletics, security, consumable products and service. He looks forward to the possibility of working with you to achieve your business objectives.
My Perfect Referral: Any business or established non-profit needing ongoing legal work. We also assist business executives and individuals with compensation agreements and estate planning/probate matters.
Why refer my services?: The Felhaber law firm has approximately 60 attorneys. We have many legal experts, are nimble, and cost effective. We pride ourselves in providing practical legal solutions and obtaining positive results for clients.
How I handle referrals: Email or in-person introductions/referrals are preferred. All referrals (prospective clients) are subject to a conflict of interest check before any attorney-client relationship can be established. Due to attorney-client privilege, unless the client consents, I may be unable to speak with you (the referring source) about matters involving the legal representation.
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Banking Commercial
Nate Larson
Loan Officer Company Name: Premier Banks Contact Information
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Spouse: Married to Tara
Children: Dog named Maya |
Charities/Civic Organizations: Humane Society of Minnesota Donor
Pastimes: I have a love/hate relationship with the game of golf and am a member of the Public Country Club (PCC). I’m an avid reader of all things business related and I enjoy learning how things work. Go Vikings! |
What I do: My mission is to help business owners, investors and entrepreneurs leverage their assets and ambitions to create, sustain and maintain profitable businesses.
My Perfect Referral: The perfect referral for me is to an established real estate investor/developer of both commercial and residential properties. That said, I work with business owners in all types of industries that need financing for equipment, business acquisitions, operating lines of credit and start-up companies.
Why refer my services?: I’m extremely passionate about what I do and my personal interests and my career go hand-in-hand. My clients can count on me to provide them with quality, realistic approaches to their needs that I carry out via my role as a banker, but through their lens as an entrepreneur.
How I handle referrals: All referrals are handled in a timely fashion and with the utmost professionalism. Referrals are typically contacted within 24 to 48 hours.
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Employee Benefits Consultant
Gregory S. Sailer LUTCF, RHU, REBC, LPRT
Co-Owner/President & Managing Consultant Company Name: Sailer Benefit Services, Inc. Contact Information
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Education: Iowa State University
Industry Experience: 25 years Industry Awards: Past President of The Minnesota Health Underwriters Association, President of the PRG, Leading Producer Round Table, The John Symanitz Lifetime Achievement Award |
Spouse: Married to Chris Sailer - 25yrs
Children: Holton (20), Garret (17), Jayden (15) |
Charities/Civic Organizations: Shriner's Hospital for Children, MN Masonic Cancer Hospital, RiteCare for Children & The Neighborhood House
Pastimes: Biking, Skiing, Boating, Wine |
What I do: My agency provides employee benefit packages and cost saving strategies for small to mid size companies. We can provide Group Medical Insurance, Ancillary Products, Retirement Plans & the administration for these.
My Perfect Referral: The perfect referral for me would be to a company with 2 to 250 employees who needs these products and administration.
Why refer my services?: We will do a full analysis for your referral to see if any of our cost saving strategies or our employee engagement programs will help your referral. We will treat your contact with the highest of professionalism and integrity.
How I handle referrals: All referrals will be contacted within 24 hours. We will schedule a time with them to meet and introduce them to our services. We will follow up with you regarding the outcome of this meeting and if they become a client of ours.
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Executive Recruiter
Renee Frey
President Company Name: TalentQ Contact Information
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Education: BS in Sociology, University of WI-River Falls
Industry Experience: 16 years Industry Awards: |
Spouse: Married to Dustin Frey
Children: Aubrey and Elena |
Charities/Civic Organizations: Active Mentor at TeamWomenMN
Pastimes: Boating, Golf, Downhill Skiing, Reading, Wine enthusiast |
What I do: We help find your future employees and help people obtain pay raises and promotions. We assist companies nationwide placing salaried professionals in Information Technology, Supply Chain/Operations from entry level to C-suite. We also assist companies 100M or less and recruit for all of their salaried roles, becoming an extension of their brand.
My Perfect Referral: My perfect referral is a hiring leader in IT, hiring leader in Supply Chain/Operations, leaders of small to mid-size companies 100M or less who need to lean on outside support during periods of headcount growth.
Why refer my services?: You should refer me because we are built on over 35 years of corporate experience (from Target Corporation), 77% faster than our competition in securing your next hire, 92% retention rate for hired employees.
How I handle referrals: We follow up immediately and schedule a time for us to connect. We handle referrals and our clients with white gloves, providing exemplary service.
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Financial Advisor
Eric Froistad
Financial Advisor Company Name: Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. Contact Information
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Education: St. Mary’s University
Industry Experience: 16 years Industry Awards: Baird’s Executive Council |
Spouse: Married to Angela Froistad
Children: Jack (5), Nate (2) |
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What I do: My team oversees the financial affairs for a group of families in the area.
My Perfect Referral: An individual or family with at least $250,000 of investable assets who is either in a transitional phase in their life, or is simply interested in having a second set of eyes review their overall financial picture
Why refer my services?: With over 8 years spent as an accountant prior to my career in wealth management, my clients enjoy a process-oriented experience designed to clarify and organize their financial lives. We incorporate investment consulting, advanced planning, and relationship management to ensure that there are no gaps in our client’s financial lives.
How I handle referrals: All referrals are contacted within 24 hours. We schedule an introductory meeting with the purpose of simply sharing information, to help each other determine whether or not there is merit to exploring a long term relationship. We will follow up with you if they become a client of ours.
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