Current holdings, businesses founded and built, and the consulting track record behind Thompson B. Ventures.
Adult retail shop serving Macomb, IL since the 1940s. One of the longest-running retail operations in McDonough County. Fully owned under TBV.
Commercial greenhouse property at 1003 East Carroll Street, Macomb, IL. 12'×24' greenhouse on a 10,000 sq ft lot. Available for rent or purchase. Owned and managed by TBV.
Trading card and collectibles marketplace operating on eBay. TCGPlayer relaunch in progress. Named in honor of Baxter.
Eight live products on Gumroad covering business finance, legal templates, personal budgeting, and homeownership. Passive income engine.
BaxterToken is TBV’s own digital utility coin — think of it as a company currency. Use it for discounts and purchases across TBV businesses. Fixed supply of 1 billion coins, never more minted. Currently in Phase 1 private distribution. Not familiar with crypto? That’s fine — click Learn More for a plain-language explanation.
Co-operator of Muddy Paw Terrain LLC — glue-free, water-activated basing sand for tabletop miniature hobbyists. Distributed wholesale to local game stores across the US. Brandon handles central Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin markets. Confirmed orders across Illinois, Wisconsin, Kentucky, and Minnesota.
Macomb, IL institution founded in 1995. Brandon came on in 2012, assumed formal management in 2014, took ownership in 2020, and negotiated its survival on the 25th anniversary. Pivoted out in July 2025. Legacy preserved.
Designed and built from the ground up in Rushville, IL. Now the #1 rated coffee shop in Rushville. Proof that the operator model works outside your own front door.
Comics and trading card game retail co-founded in 2023 with Kurtis, owner of Nomad Tattoo. Grew to $94K net over 11 months. Brandon exited in 2025.
Independent comics, games, and toys venture co-founded with Johnny. First retail venture outside the coffee world. Kurtis co-founded the concept and has since moved on — he plays in a band and still owns Nomad Tattoo.
Working with small business owners across the Midwest as a fractional operator. Financial systems, operations, and strategic guidance from someone who has actually run the businesses.
Complete ground-up build of a coffee shop concept. Location selection, design, equipment procurement, vendor relationships, hiring, and launch. Now the top-rated shop in its market.
Negotiated the survival of Sullivan Taylor Coffee House on its 25th anniversary when the business faced closure. Restructured operations, renegotiated terms, stabilized the ship.