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I have been in ecommerce for over 15 years, and have helped over 150 companies (including my own) scale from 6 figures to 8 figures. While I am known for my ecommerce marketing skills, I have developed a well-rounded knowledge base in every aspect of business - branding, marketing, advertising, SEO, team building, systems and processes, outsourcing, budgeting, product development, and product sourcing.

I understand how to commercialize technology and bring new products to market. I am competent in business planning and strategy. I am financially literate and can help clients assess company finances, create budgets, and understand risks. I'm skilled in communication, management, conflict resolution, group dialogue facilitation, and negotiation. I am adept at identifying unfounded assumptions, gaps in logic, flaws in business plans, and uncertainties that increase liability and failure potential.

Less than 10% of new businesses survive past the first year. SCORE’s mission is to help you beat the odds by helping you launch a business built to succeed in today's dynamic business environment. 

Fear is the number one thing that holds us back from success and keeps the majority of the working population chained to a job they don’t love. This is what sets entrepreneurs apart. While everyone has fears, it is how you deal with your fear that makes a difference.

As a small business owner, it can be difficult to determine the true potential of an idea when you’re examining its pros and cons within the echo chamber of your own mind.

Track record of innovation, implementation and success across service and product based offerings from localized consumer level firms to Fortune 100 businesses. History of creating differentiated brand image for seemingly commoditized products. Unique skillset encompassing grass-roots to executive level consultative relationship-driven product & transaction based interactions.

I can help clients by providing comprehensive support for aspiring entrepreneurs venturing into the business world, guiding them through strategic marketing approaches and effective client acquisition methods. For established businesses seeking growth, I specialize in elevating their presence through tailored strategies encompassing product development, impactful branding, and engaging content across diverse digital and social media platforms.

I have created new companies and provided turnaround results for poor performing companies. I have also successfully raised capital via public and private funds in addition to full Profit and Loss accountability.

I can help with planning and evaluating your business ideas and activities because I've been involved in small business development centers in several positions, both as a banking manager and an economic development practitioner. I have expertise and education in financing, leadership, communicating and training. I will be happy to use my creative ability to help you solve problems.