As an accomplished business development executive and entrepreneur with over 29 years of experience, I have a proven track record of raising and leading successful companies with valuations exceeding a billion dollars. Over the past decade, I have held executive positions and ownership stakes in multiple hundred-million-dollar businesses, which I have built from the ground up.Leveraging my extensive knowledge and expertise, I now dedicate my time to nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs, equipping them with the skills required to grow their businesses locally and internationally. Through the implementation of Growth Hacking and Relationship Marketing strategies, I have assisted numerous individuals in realizing their entrepreneurial dreams, creating thriving businesses from scratch, acquiring customers, and building robust teams.As a co-founder and COO of Fueled By Fire, my mission is to empower as many people as possible to achieve their goals and live life on their terms. I believe that opportunities abound regardless of the economic climate, and I take pride in helping others create leverage, regain control of their time, and cultivate successful teams.I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University, where I also had the honor of playing football for the Aggies. As a defensive end, I was part of the esteemed team that achieved the longest home-field winning streak, participated in five postseason bowl games and two preseason bowl games, and secured three conference championships. My athletic background has provided me with a strong foundation in teamwork, discipline, and perseverance, qualities that have greatly contributed to my professional success.Specialties: Growth Hacking, Operations, Sales, Sales Operations, Marketing, New Business Development, Channel Development, Team Development, Account Management, Contract Negotiations/Management, International Bilateral Negotiations, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Strategy, E-commerce, Public Speaking