Over 30 years of experience in assisting startup companies, young entrepreneurs, and struggling companies in establishing a foothold of success. Ed has worked with companies such as Scott paper company, Walmart, 1-800-Got-Junk, Katrin Systems, and others. I naturally see things “outside of the box” and find niche solutions to issues. I believe there are no problems-- just questions needing answers-- so I find solutions to bring resolution. I believe my many years as a Senior Pastor and his PhD in Psychology give me better-than-average-insight into human behavior that adds multiple dimensions to my ability to lead in business and life. I can speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of any organization.Years ago, I saved a struggling company in the paper industry owned by Swedish shareholders which had lost several million dollars in the attempt to bring their product to the US market, and had few options. Using highly-innovative ideas and methods to create a captive market-- I generated millions of dollars and onboarded 450 dealers that year, including Kraft Foods. The recognition rate at the next tradeshow went up to over 50% and revenues that year were just short of $300,000,000 million. The paper industry was disrupted and a new product was introduced.I have consistently promoted growth and goodwill for the companies I have worked with through daily personal contact with business owners, clients, vendors, and other outside individuals and organizations— and through attendance at brokerage staff meetings, community meetings, and trade associations. I have consulted with and established Internet Marketing Departments and Business Development Departments across several verticals.I took a grocery store from $400,00/week to $700,000/week. He also reduced their absenteeism from 25% to less than 5%.I've demonstrated uncommon negotiation skills, as well as an excellent ability to ask for the sale and to handle client requests. Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with clients and a strong ability to assess individual client needs, and the profound ability to think of innovative ways to get results.I have an exceptional ability to recruit, train and lead a team to achieve their target.While making strong, decisive, executive leadership in organizations ranging from $4 million to $125 million— global— in reach and scale and leading interdisciplinary teams of over 500 employees I have been noted for sound, practical management style— centered on impact-driven financial models and strategies.