When it comes to ensuring that you and your business receive the most current knowledge, experience and support, Tried & True has ensured that our consulting team are vetted, trusted and have the client centric focus. We have invested into an exceptional support team based in our headquarters in Orlando, we are ready to serve you!
As of January of 2025, we are proud to have 18 consultants and 4 employees working in the Southeast. We are always looking for a new agent or partner so contact us and learn more about the True Blue difference!
CEO
Over the course of his career, he has had the distinct honor to work with small businesses across the United States. His career includes leading North American Sales, Regional and US Sales, and serving as General Manager over strategic partners like Fifth Third Bank, Comerica Bank, and hundreds of Community Banks. During his career over 300,000 clients have been acquired and served ranging from start-ups to well established multi-national companies, franchises and government entities. For the past four years, he has been working with independent merchant processing organizations in the southeast to help grow and sustain portfolios, before becoming the CEO of Tried & True Consulting on July 10.
He began his career in banking working as a loan officer and financial representative before moving onto MCA loans as an account executive. He has spent the past year in the payments industry working as a sales rep as well as a project and relationship manager. Jacob is a graduate of the Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University with a degree in Professional Sales and Marketing.
payments industry. With a strong foundation in Financial Services and a passion for entrepreneurship, he has now found his place in the thriving team at Tried and True Consulting, where he leverages his expertise to provide indispensable support to business owners in critical areas of their operations.
Independent Payments Consultant, Tampa Bay
industry with a very heavy focus on technology. Being able to use creative thinking to customize solutions for a business to streamline efficiency and take a stronger hold on their growth, is his business and passion. Spending several years between the music industry, property management and IT, Jason has
been equipped with a skill set that is extremely unique to the world of payments. An arsenal full of talents including marketing, creative writing, team development, motivational support, organization and formatting, website and software development along with an unconditional commitment to support, positions Jason as a weapon his clients cannot live without. With a specialty in point of sale and creative payment implementation, Jason’s main objective is to be the backbone of his professional relationships.
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He has had the privilege to partner with small business owners across the United States in driving growth throughout his career. His successes are founded on the relationships built with his customers through putting his customers goals first and nurturing those relationships for collective growth.
His career includes leading U.S. sales, launching new partnerships and franchise relationships, recruiting and training sales staff and on-going direct sales. Over the last eight years, he has been growing partner relationships and is currently working with the team at Tried and True Consulting as a trusted advisor for business owners in creating the most secure, convenient and low-cost payment solutions.
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Real Estate Management, Rigo J. Rivera offers a distinctive skill set tailored to assist small and medium-sized businesses in optimizing their financial outcomes. As a dedicated professional, Rigo prioritizes his clients’ needs, recognizing that his success is intrinsically linked to their achievements. His proficiency extends from navigating complex card exchanges and payroll administration to conducting strategic real estate exit analyses. Renowned for his exceptional communication skills and patience, Rigo has earned a stellar reputation as a problem solver. Since 1993, he has made the Bradenton-Sarasota area his home, where he enjoys outdoor sports, movies, and quality time with friends and family. In addition to his professional pursuits, Rigo is a devoted father and husband, embodying a well-rounded approach to life and work.
Head of Client Relations
She has earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Florida. Her experiences ranges from sales support for a global company in the international division, executive support for business owners and owning her own successful business. April’s employment choices have always been driven by the ability to put family first. Being able to provide support for her family brings her the most joy. Over the years, April has had active roles in local PTAs, provided teacher support in the classroom as well as local volunteering for different non-profit organizations.
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