Founder and CEO of Blitz Innovation, Inc. (Formerly Known As Brian's Toys, Inc.)Over 29 years of experience running Brian's Toys (brianstoys.com) which specializes in buying and selling Star Wars, Barbie, Marvel, LEGO, Transformers, and other toys and collectibles from the 1970's to today. We source our items from collectors via our mobile app Sell My Toys. So if you have any toys for sale, download our app or email us a list or pictures at buying@brianstoys.com. Launched Strictly Briks (strictlybriks.com), brick construction toys focused on creative play, from $0 in 2015 to over $5MM+ in annual sales (primarily by Amazon FBA) by 2019. We developing a unique selection of innovative products and marketing via Amazon markets in North America and Europe. We also supplied at wholesale a network of educational and toy brick construction specialists that we came in contact with at New York Toy Fair and Nuremberg International Toy Fair. In August of 2021, I exited the Strictly Briks business and sold to Cap Hill Brands. Founded our portfolio of Clever Brands, selling primarily via Amazon FBA, in 2015 - This includes Clever Creations (clevercreationsco.com), specializing in Christmas decor with our world-class selection of Wooden Nutcrackers, Clever Chef (including our top-selling French press and glass cutting boards), and Clever Garden, with garden decor items. Our seasonal Clever brands balance nicely throughout the year. Acquired Rovux Footwear (rovuxfootwear.com), a leader in innovative, fashion sneakers that help you stand out from the crowd in October 2021. IRE (Industrial Real Estate) Investor - I began with building an industrial/commercial space for my own business over 20 years ago. From there, I acquired a 32,000 SF warehouse in Mondovi, WI in 2015 and exited the investment in 2020. I decided to become more active as an IRE investor in 2022. My team - Erik, Sonja, and Carina:) - and I, have acquired four more industrial properties since August 2022, and we are just getting started! We focus on value-add opportunities, often purchasing properties with short-term/partial rent or vacant, and seeking long-term leases to fill the space and cash flow the properties. We have focused our investments in Central Wisconsin and Ohio.
Listed skills include Entrepreneurship, Retail, Sales, Toys, and 14 others.