You could say that the calluses on my hands made me what I am today. Carpenter > Salesman > Minister > Teacher > Writer > Creative Brainstorming PartnerMy dad was a carpenter. I grew up loving the smell of sawdust but hating the backbreaking struggle to make ends meet. I knew I wanted to take a different path. With words instead of wood. It took a while, but I got there. My shot came when my mentor, Charlie Wetzel (writing partner to John C. Maxwell) took a chance on me. A professional writing job for the Maxwell Leadership organizations. I wrestled with the decision to even apply. But I turned in my resume and writing samples on a Wednesday, interviewed on Friday, and had a new job on Monday. That was in 2015. In the last decade, I’ve worked on dozens of books (even a New York Times Bestseller). I’ve strategized with thought leaders, entrepreneurs, podcasters, network marketers, leadership coaches and trainers, keynote speakers, and ministry leaders. I’ve helped them develop their intellectual property and core messaging and launch better ideas to the world. And I’ve discovered my gift: I quickly build a connection to become the best brainstorming partner you’ve ever had, giving you clarity where there was confusion, and making your good ideas even better. Here’s what it’s like working with me: