Finding my way...

As a child, I never knew what I wanted to be when I grew up. So, by the time I was 23 years old I had worked over 21 different jobs trying to figure it out. Then, a friend asked me to help him during a tax-free weekend in a retail store he was managing. Finally, my skills, talents, and interests seemed to align for the first time. Things began moving fast, as I was promoted and moved 8 times in 9 years. Whew!

Over the years, the retail industry gave me a place to learn, grow, and serve others. And I loved my job! Well, except for doing expenses.

Throughout my career, working with The Buckle, Pac Sun, Lucky Brand and Billy Reid, I focused on 2 things:

1. Create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for the guest.
2. Help as many people get promoted as possible. 

Who you learn from matters...

Valentine's Day 2014, I joined Maxwell Leadership to become a Certified Professional Speaker, Trainer, and Coach. This gave me the opportunity to be trained and mentored by New York Times Best-Selling Author and #1 Leadership Expert in the world Dr. John C. Maxwell and his world-class faculty. 

Now, I was equipped with the tools, resources, and world-class content to further grow myself and train and develop my retail teams to a higher level. I created developmental programs, workshops, and mastermind groups to train leaders throughout the entire organization in the areas of communication, DISC Behavioral Analysis, leadership, and sales. 

Maybe I can help more people...

Two years later, I was on two to six flights per week, traveling most weeks of the year, visiting retail locations all across the country. I loved my job, my teams, and the company I worked for...

Then, one email changed everything. I received a request from a local business to help facilitate a company retreat. Up until now, I had only been coaching and training within the companies I worked for so I, nervously, said "YES!"

Thankfully, my Maxwell Leadership mentors walked me through what to do step by step. The business retreat was a huge success! This was the first time I realized the compounding effect of my knowledge, experience, expertise, and how I could add value to businesses outside the retail industry. This was the first time I saw myself as something other than "just a retail guy." 

Career to calling...

Now, I don't know about you, but if you've ever had a calling you know that it doesn't just go away. So, In 2016, I founded my own consulting and coaching business to support entrepreneurs, business leaders, and organizations in creating strategic growth plans, building high-performing teams, and increasing sales and profitability.

And as they say, "When the student is ready the teacher appears." That's when began to be mentored by accomplished entrepreneur, Paul Martinelli, who's built 9 multi-million dollar businesses with 8 of those being in the personal growth and professional development industry. 

After seeing the result an impact Paul's teaching had on my life and business, I knew I had to share what I had learned with others. So, I became a teach partner with Paul's company Living Empowered where I teach in the areas of mindset & personal growth, emotional intelligence, goal setting and goal achievement, business building and sales. 

Putting It All Together...

With over 25 years of experience across 12 diverse industries—including telecommunications, retail, B2B SaaS, technology, fashion, and professional services—I help business leaders assess, optimize, and align people, culture, and sales to drive sustainable growth and profitability.

As one of only a few globally recognized and certified speakers, trainers, and coaches with both Maxwell Leadership and the Cialdini Institute, I bring a unique blend of expertise in leadership development and the science of ethical influence. With additional certifications in DISC Behavioral Analysis, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Working Genius, Straight-Line Sales, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), I help leaders build high-performing teams, make better decisions, and consistently deliver measurable results.

Having led the financial success of 70+ multimillion-dollar businesses and consulted with 50+ global brands—as well as numerous small and mid-sized companies—I’ve developed a comprehensive approach to business and organizational development. My methodology is rooted in personal empowerment, transformational leadership, and behavioral science—enabling strategic, low-risk growth for quick wins while unlocking greater opportunities for long-term success.

I don't share this to impress you, but to impress upon you that at one point I had no clue what my skills, talents, and abilities were and no one to help me discover them.

I had to find my own way. I don't want that for you!

A little more about me... 

I'm the proud father of 6 furry children…3 dogs and 3 cats. My wife, Lindsey Pippin, is a super cool international celebrity Hair Stylist & Make-Up Artist; we live in Nashville, Tn.

• I prefer chocolate milk over coffee. 
• Obsessed with all things Denim & Americana.
• I go deep in my studies of mindset, personal growth, behavioral science and principles of achievement.
• I have an odd super power that relates to movies...ask me about it sometime. 
• One of my favorite quotes is by Carl Jung "Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate"