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As the Chief Executive Officer of Valor Strategic Solutions, a Veteran-owned, small business consulting firm, I leverage my entrepreneurial skills, military experience, and passion for social change to empower small businesses to overcome challenges and achieve sustainable success. With over three years of experience as a professional photographer, I have a unique perspective on how to craft compelling stories, and engage audiences.

Throughout my career, I have worked to transform dreams into functioning businesses. I hope to help SCORE clients make their dreams come alive. While some adjustments may be needed, I have found that nearly every dream can be transformed into a viable enterprise.

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. 

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've been weaving my way through branding and media design for quite some time. My journey has taken me from art and technology to local newspapers. Since 2008, I've been putting my heart and soul into Foreverbird Studio, where I consult on projects that need a splash of creativity mixed with solid operations know-how. My passion for digital media and content marketing took flight while working on Software as a Service startups. It's where I sharpened my skills in creating visual stories. I've always believed that good branding is more than looking great.

A marketing strategist that is dedicated to elevating entrepreneurs to achieve significant visibility and impact. Specializes in scaling businesses by enhancing business presence, creating engaging ways to connect with audiences and building strategic partnerships.

I can help you with the basics of creating and running a business. I have a wide background from the insurance, investment experience to professional singing and mentoring to help people grow.

Business planning using SCORE resources and other mentors as connectors to your type of business or idea. SCORE has 60 years of experience in helping startups and mature business continue to grow.

I look forward to working with you. Chris Jenkins

Considering starting your own business? Learn from experienced business professionals, both active and retired, who can provide individual assistance if desired. Presented by SCORE (volunteers from south metro communities) and a partner of the U.S. Small Business Administrations (SBA), this comprehensive series of four workshops will help you to make a smart start.