• Coached, cajoled, and badgered small business owners into embracing change to drive growth.• Implemented innovative sales and marketing strategies to increase brand visibility and revenue.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and execute targeted marketing campaigns.• Analyzed market trends and customer feedback to optimize sales performance.

• Developed and implemented innovative sales and marketing strategies to drive business growth.• Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and trends in the industry.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute successful marketing campaigns.• Achieved a 20% increase in sales revenue through effective marketing initiatives.

I created Country Life Management to be the "main" company that owned and operated similar ancillary businesses. The name is in honor of my father who operated a Shell gasoline station called "Country Life Service" in Fort Salonga New York from 1953 to 1969. The name can work anywhere that I've been in the United States-it just fits. It also reminds me to think of my dad whom I miss daily-thank you for being a great father!•I have been involved repeatedly in business Consulting, building and authoring new and innovative business plans & marketing development.Getting the project out to the masses, the job isn't finished until whatever it is has hit the first million!• I have helped, suggested or cajoled people and or companies on the formation of corporations, LLC's or Sole Proprietership depending on the number of people, the liability and tax aspect , drafting privacy policies and structuring commercial transactions.• I enjoy creating deals where once there were just closed doors and now those deals provide jobs for the communities they service. I primarily concentrate on commercial deals that involve real estate development , including real-estate market analysis. I can ALWAYS use help myself and currently am working on trying to get financing on a half million dollar commercial building without a traditional bank.8-10% interest on a 10 year payback-let's talk if you can make that happen!

Automotive consulting business specializing in franchise development, site demographics, construction and renovation of automotive related facilities.Open to new ideas!Ideas wanted!

•Advising new businesses on formation of corporations and business structures, drafting privacy policies and structuring commercial transactions•Strategic Consulting, including business plan & sales strategy development.

Improving distressed nationally franchised outlets, including business plan & sales strategy development.

I worked with Franchisee candidates, qualified them and then held Discovery Days with my colleagues.I recruited, hired and administered employee prospects for approximately 90 stores in 14 states.

• Managed multiple stores in 3 states, overseeing operations and sales strategies.• Implemented initiatives that led to a minimum 20% increase in sales for 4 stores across Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina.• Collaborated with regional teams to optimize store performance and customer satisfaction.

Brand development and recognition which lead to traffic growth and area development. Developed brand strategy and marketing systems.