I grow, scale, & sell businesses. Professionally, I have a talent for storytelling, marketing, growth hacking, online advertising, and social media marketing. Personally, I am a father, husband, and active citizen serving my community.Currently: I write and produce a newsletter/podcast called "Year Of The Opposite" where I chronical my journey of self discovery after the death of 3 friends in the span of 5 months. I also serve the community as a Board Member at Haslett Public Schools & Ele's Place. Business Exits/Sales: 2023 - Co-Owner of Saddleback BBQ & Slice by Saddleback. (Hospitality)2015 - Chief Marketing and Sales Officer at Liquid Web. (Internet Technology)As a seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for growing companies, I specialize in transforming complex, technical information into compelling stories that resonate with customers and the community. My expertise spans across multiple industries, from technology to food and beverage.Before selling in 2023, I co-owned Saddleback BBQ and Slice by Saddleback, which have expanded to six profitable restaurant locations since 2015. Our award-winning BBQ sauces are available at major retailers, and we've been recognized as Michigan's Best BBQ by Mental Floss Magazine, Small Business of the Year by SBDC, and named a "Michigan 50 Companies to Watch" in 2023. Food Network named our Rib Sandwich one of the best sandwiches in America.Previously, I served as the Chief Marketing and Sales Officer at Liquid Web Inc., where I played an integral role in the company's growth over a ~10-year tenure. I helped scale the company from a handful of employees to 480, increasing revenue from a few million to $70 million in annual recurring revenues. My responsibilities included marketing strategy, sales management, brand development, and new media advertising. I was also instrumental in launching Liquid Web's proprietary cloud computing platform, Storm On Demand. We successfully sold Liquid Web to a private equity firm in 2015 for $224,000,000.During my time at TechSmith, I held the role of Product Manager for Camtasia SDK. I worked closely with engineers to translate customer feedback into product innovations, created Marketing Requirements Documentation, and traveled globally to engage with customers and partners for strategic sales.Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated my ability to drive growth, innovate, and achieve success for the organizations I've been part of. I'm always eager to leverage my skills and experiences to help businesses scale profitably.