Developed the business plan and implemented the startup. Formed the company and funded initial business accounts. Outsourced brand development, naming and design to Argentina. Outsourced website design to India. Managed international teams and created online e-Commerce platform including automated state-of-the-art order placing, tracking, and fulfillment. Designed internet based marketing approach using, SEO, Press Releases, and Google Adwords. Reached top 3 spots on all relevant search terms for local searches, and first page nationally. Profitable within 4 months. Mastered the fine art of rare coin grading (numismatics), specializing in US Coins. Supervised all buying and inventory intake and automated the business systems. Expanded the administrative support staff and sales departments. Added additional revenue streams including consignment sales and retail trade show booths.Business Development Stage: Toddler (High-growth, Systementation)

Developed the exclusive training technology for multiple seminars using focus groups, and the combined wisdom of a team of personal development experts. Created the structure and systems of business designed to support the entity's objectives and designed the 1, 3, and 5 year business plans. Currently expanding our team of staff and the 2016 seminar schedule while managing the development of future course leaders.Business Development Stage: Infant (High-growth, Low Automation)

Currently directing retail internet traffic to hundreds of web partners including Sears, K-Mart, and Best Buy. More than 1 million unique SKUs available. Drop ship structure with no inventory handling. Partnered with franchise conglomerate Amway Global, the #1 in health and beauty products site online, in the world. Exclusive distribution of top health of beauty brands with national US Olympic Athlete Sponsoring.Business Development stage: Child (High growth, High Automation)

Massachusetts based Life Insurance Agency. General agency for various Life Insurance products, with access to over 40 carriers, and every type of life insurance product on the market. We service every situation, from small simple individual term policies, to complicated Estate Tax solutions and Buy/Sell or Key Man policies. We also provide Group Life Insurance solutions for small businesses.Business Development Stage: Teenager (Low growth, Highly Automated)

Small scale operation. Managed one driver and attended to remaining duties of ownership including: Inventory purchasing, sales tracking, vending machine repair, route design, restocking, cash counting, bank deposits and all administrative duties typical of small business ownership. Liquidated the business in 2006.

Added minority ownership in an existing firm. Redesigned the business systems and studied the various trades involved in residential construction. Trained with my partner, Peter Given, in hiring and supervising various contractors and streamlined the business, increasing efficiency and ultimately total revenue by 18% and earnings by 37%.

Developed in other salespeople, various sales skills, including and not limited to:Speaking skills, rebuttal speed, product accuracy, credibility, vocal control and closing ability. Designed all sales scripts and rebuttal scripts for effective pitching and closing. Provided sales training and counsel for hundreds of students.