Let’s get something out of the way—I don’t just work with small businesses. I live in them. I love the chaos, the mess, the momentum, and the moment someone says, “You’re not going to believe what just happened…”
I’m all in. Always have been.
I’m not the kind of owner who manages from a dashboard and a dozen cloud tabs. I’m hands-on. Staying close to the day-to-day—the customers, the crews, the chaos—is where the good stuff lives. That’s where the real insight and opportunity show up.
My journey’s been anything but linear.
Military logistics. Construction. Medical devices. Information technology. Business services. Home services.
Boardroom or battlefield. It doesn’t matter. I’ve led soldiers in combat, and I’ve managed crews on jobsites. I’ve solved weird problems and built teams that could handle just about anything you could throw at them.
It’s not clean. It’s not pretty. Hell, most things should probably start with, “Here, hold my beer…”
But that’s where the best stories—and the best lessons—come from.
What I’ve learned? Industry doesn’t matter. Execution does. People matter. If you understand the fundamentals, you can build and grow almost anything.
I’ve done it a few times—through acquisitions, integrations, and the kind of operations that get left off resumes.
And if you’re wondering why some people never make it from talk to traction, this will make it real clear: Why You’re Still Here and Not There
And yeah, I’ve got the scars (and some shiny toys) to show for it.
This site is where I share the stories behind the strategies—and the ones that shaped the person behind them. The wins. The pivots. The lessons that sure as hell weren’t covered in my MBA program.
If you’re into real conversations about business—the kind that mix scars, sarcasm, and strategy—stick around.
And if you want to grab a beer and swap stories, I’m in.
Everything I’ve learned—the wins, the pivots, the scars—they didn’t come from theory. They came from doing the work, leading people, and betting on myself when there wasn’t a safety net.
If you want a real example—one that taught me more about people and profit than any battlefield or boardroom ever could—start here: A Platform for People, Pools & Profit