Biography

Greetings visitors!

I know the “about” tab is supposed to display a ton of great key accomplishments and highlight me as some overachieving expert in career development and/or on-the-job advice. While I do have a book published, have worked at two of the world’s greatest companies, serve as a junior board member of a charity and have been featured in a number of publications I feel that self promotion is bogus and believe that if you are truly great at something then others will promote you. So rather than spout off a list of accomplishments achieved up till now and posting a ton of pictures as proof I’m opting to actually tell you “about” me since this is technically the “about” tab.

I’m just a normal guy who has built a great career from scratch, in record time, with barely a degree and zero direction. I come from humble beginnings, a small farming community in Illinois (Bunker Hill, look it up… if you can find it). I milked cattle, rustled up calves, rode four-wheelers, drove tractors, raked hay, played football and dreamed of a point in the future where I wouldn’t have to work twelve hour days in the freezing cold only to come home smelling like cow shit.

Today I live in St Louis. I command a sizeable income, especially for someone my age in this city (currently in my late 20’s). I play my guitars, workout as often as possible, build businesses, support my charity, kick ass in my career and drink beer with as many friends as I have to. Even though I live in the city and Project Manage for a Fortune 50 I still have some country boy in me. I drive a huge Dodge pickup, can fix nearly anything with only bailing wire and duct tape, wear a white t-shirt and jeans every minute I’m not in the office, listen to country music, spent two years cage fighting and use a few words only Jeff Foxworthy could recognize (yes these words will come out in a keynote speech occasionally).

Overall I have a few basic things I want to do daily in my life.
• Have fun
• Add value
• Make money

Above all I tell everyone I know to “own your situation”. It’s a phrase I’ve become known for in my circle. I believe in not making excuses and rising above the odds no matter the circumstance. Owning your situation starts with a “can’t hold me back” attitude and finishes with execution of the accomplishment.

Thank you to everyone who stops by this site for advice, knowledge, direction or any other reason. It’s my deepest hope you were able to build on your knowledge by reading some of my articles. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to drop us an email. Remember to come back often and look us up on Twitter/Facebook!

Own your situation,
Ben