How did you come to Digital Storyteller?

I was curious about Amanda’s processes and how she was serving her clients so in October of 2019 I attended one of her Brand Storytelling Sessions – the reaction from the C suite in the room was enough for me to know that Digital Storyteller had a ton of potential. At the time I was the VP of Sales for Coastal Payroll making good money managing a team of great salespeople, but I’d always wanted to own a company and be a CEO. Amanda and I communicate so well and have deep respect for each other, so we decided to scale the company together, bringing my experience in sales to her experience in marketing. I left my position at Coastal on April 1st at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to venture out on this amazing journey. Every day is an opportunity to be better & learn more #whenyourpartnersyourpartner.

What’s one thing most people don’t know about your education or upbringing?

I grew up in Troon, Scotland where there are more golf balls than people (by a LOT). My mates and I would hit balls into the ocean all day on weekends, drink cider on the golf course and generally spend every waking moment with a golf club in our hands. So, I became a professional golfer. After a less than stellar golf playing career and a serious bout of clinical depression, I made some big life choices and came to America where I helped build a nonprofit helping homeless people get back on their feet through running. I’ve completed 2 ironman races (one ultra-ironman in Scotland), multiple half ironmans and a marathon.

What are your top 3 podcasts/ books?

The E Myth, Traction Podcast, How I Build This with Guy Raz

If you were to look back from the age of 80 and tell yourself anything, what would it be?

Be patient, smile, give your best every day, work in as much as out and love unconditionally.