I have a degree in Marketing and an MBA from the University of Denver, along with over five years of experience in corporate jobs that included market research, product development, and forecasting. I’ve worked across many industries—mining, oil, lumber, shipping, and consumer goods—and helped create everything from cookbooks and calendars to real estate projects. I’ve also owned a country bar and car washes, and served on nonprofit boards and church councils, all while managing real estate investments worth millions.

But my story isn’t just about business. I was raised in a working-class family, where I learned the value of hard work early on. My parents made sacrifices so I could enjoy both city life and the country—riding horses and raising cattle. As a single dad, I coached my sons’ teams and always put family first. I also sing and play piano. My book encourages readers to be true to themselves and think independently.