A bit of my backstory
I’m not in the social media business, consulting, real estate, or coaching.
I’m in the personal relationship business.
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Polymath (Greek polumathÄ“s, “having learned much”): A person of wide-ranging knowledge and experience.
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I’ve lived that definition across sports, business, and life. I’ve failed more often than I’ve succeeded—yet each failure became the foundation of success. Risk, setbacks, and comebacks aren’t just part of my story—they’re part of the way I help others grow.
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I grew up in a large family of athletes, entrepreneurs, and musicians. My circle of friends became entrepreneurs, teachers, Grammy winners, and elite & world class athletes. What I noticed early on is that athletes and musicians thrive on feedback, while so many others take it as criticism. I see feedback as a gift. I’m not married to a process—only to outcomes. If there’s a better way, we take that path.
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That mindset carried me from team athletics into professional inline skating—touring, filming commercials, and performing coast to coast—while competing in everything from BMX, skiing, snowboarding, sailing, golf, tennis, soccer, and more. Injuries and being rebuilt surgically, over and over, yet each comeback reinforced resilience.
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The same applied in business. I soared in real estate, then lost nearly half a billion in development deals the day Lehman Brothers collapsed in 2008. Within two years, I rebuilt to a six-figure business in a different industry by way of leveraging social media.
My dad, a Marine who served in WWII and Korea, always said: Illegitimus non carborundum—“don’t let the bastards grind you down.” His quiet lessons of honor, grit, and adaptability still guide me: improvise, adapt, overcome.
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At its core, business is about trust and relationships. I learned this in my first family business job: it’s not just about the product, it’s about keeping your word, communicating clearly, and doing right by people. That’s the same way I approach every venture today—from retail and real estate to consulting, speaking, and marketing.
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If we’re a good fit, I’ll give you everything I’ve got to help you reach your goals. If not, I’ll connect you with someone who can. Because at the end of the day, relationships are the real business.