Welcome New Maverick Members-1st Quarter 2016 Newsletter

We’ve had 18 new Mavericks join us since September 2015! They’re conscientious change-makers, writers, educators, risk takers, and adventurers. Read on to learn more about them…

 

 

Andy Beedle – #128
Founder of abeedle.com
andybeedle@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

Once upon a time, Andy was a university professor with an interest in cognitive science. Now, after co-founding four successful companies in fields ranging from technology to fitness, he helps clients in multiple industries increase their bottom line revenue and grow their prospect pools.

During his academic career, he published research in the Journal for Neuroscience Research, The American Philosophical Quarterly, and the Journal of Philosophical Psychology (among others). He also delivered conference papers and various invited lectures.

Since starting abeedle.com, Andy has contributed to the marketing field with presentations at national conferences ranging from NACAC to the National Small College Enrollment Conference as well as industry sponsored symposia and engagements with individual Colleges and Universities. In addition to speaking and writing on enrollment management and the growth of the Internet, he has been interviewed by numerous publications including the Atlantic Monthly, Inside Higher Ed, the Lawlor Review, the Admissions Marketing Report, and U.S. News and World Report. His work has been featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Advertising Age, and USA Today.

 

DavidPaul Doyle – #270
Founder & CEO of NatureWise, Co-founder of Voice For Love
davidpaul@naturewise.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

NatureWise is a natural supplement company committed to helping people live longer, healthier lives. Voice For Love is a leading nonprofit, nondenominational spiritual organization and global community of people who join together in celebration to give and receive love, communication, inspiration, learning and support for being the presence of love in the world.

DavidPaul has ridden his motorcycle three separate times from Colorado to California in less than 24 hours without stopping, going 145 mph through the dessert for hours. He enjoys discussions on Meditation, quieting the mind, hearing one’s inner voice.

 

Garrett Gunderson – #271
Entrepreneur, Author
garrett.gunderson@wealthfactory.com

 

 

 

 

 

As a lifelong entrepreneur and a NY Times best-selling author, you may have seen Garrett on CNBC, Fox News or ABC.

His book, Killing Sacred Cows, debunks dozens of common myths about money and investing. Gunderson has dedicated his life to educate and serve hard-working, honest business owners. The INC 500 even named his firm to their prestigious list. His company, Wealth Factory, helps entrepreneurs navigate personal finances and investing.

First they help entrepreneurs find spendable cash without having to work harder. Then they show them invest for cash flow according to their own strengths. It’s all about minimizing risk and building in guarantees.

This gives entrepreneurs clarity, peace of mind and financial confidence.

 

Melinda Wittstock – #272
Founder & CEO of Verifeed
melinda@verifeed.com

 

 

 

 

If only you knew what your analytics weren’t telling you! Verifeed helps businesses accelerate their growth _ we find customers you didn’t know you had, predict trends and discover opportunities you wish you knew about much earlier.

Our algorithms and analysts parse millions of social conversations to discover what people most want or need. In real time and over time, we come to understand what excites, frustrates and motivates consumers and who is influencing opinions and outcomes.  It’s sophisticated business intelligence with powerful marketing and revenue generating applications. Know the difference!

Melinda once led 50 students into an impromptu occupation of the McGill University admin building to protest the college’s investments in Apartheid South Africa, and did not leave until divestment was on the Board of Governors meeting agenda. (McGill became the first college in North America to divest). She also used to be a competitive figure skater and an award-winning print journalist and TV news anchor.

 

Kirsty Verity – #273
Entrepreneur, Traveller
kirstyverity40@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

After spending over 15 years in corporate marketing, Kirsty created a multimillion dollar e-commerce business in 18 months – she now grows her business while indulging in her passion of traveling the world and meeting awesome people who help her on her journey.

 

Vishaal Gupta – #274
Executive Vice President of Park Square Homes
vgupta@parksquarehomes.com

 

 

 

 

 

In 1984, Braham Aggarwal and his son-in-law Suresh Gupta started Park Square Homes to meet the growing demand for quality housing in Central Florida. Their innovative designs, superior construction and commitment to homeowner satisfaction helped their small, family owned operation become one of the largest and most respected independent residential development and homebuilding companies in Central Florida.

Today, Park Square Homes is still family owned and operated by three generations of passionate homebuilders: Chairman Braham Aggarwal, with his son-in-law, Suresh Gupta as CEO of Park Square Enterprises, and his son, Vishaal Gupta as Executive Vice President of Park Square Homes. With family at the heart of their company, they understand the importance of family more than most. And it shows in their homes.

 

Tom Maduri – #275
Interactive Experience Executive Consultant
tommaduri@gmail.com

 

 

 

Tom has over 15 years experience covering progressive roles. Executive Leadership in Technology, Marketing, Operations, and Electronic Commerce & P/L across the Financial, Communications, Publishing, large scale IT implementation and Entertainment industries.

He has been involved in corporate restructurings, turnarounds, project/company recoveries and organization change programs. Since 2001, Thomas has delivered well over $300 million worth of projects for companies, from many award winning implementations to organizational adoption of Agile to deploying ‘game changing’ technologies.

Tom is a recognized IT-revolutionist blending the world of web 2.0 with practical business sense. His services have been sought after by leading organizations throughout North America for omni-channel customer experience management.

 

Sheevaun Moran – #276
Founder and Creator of the Energetic Solutions, Inc. Success Systems
energeticsolutions@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

Sheevaun Moran is the founder and creator of the Energetic Solutions, Inc.® Success Systems. Devoted to teaching the world’s entrepreneurs, CEO’s and leaders authentic and audacious ancient Energetic Success Principles with practical step-by-step ‘How-To’s’, to fulfill their legacy and income desire.

Sheevaun has helped over 15,000 people to achieve their dream, trained tens of thousands to have clarity, simplicity and profits. Sheevaun says, “We work to align the energy and heart of the leader for the success of the team.”

 

Drew Levich – Maverick #277
Founder of Dammit Dolls
drewlevich@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

While working a full time 9-5 job, Drew risked it all and started Dammit Dolls out of the back of his Prius. With a bit of humility, street smarts and determination, Drew built his business into a multi-million dollar, multi-line and multi-national product line. He sold it this past year, but is working as an independent brand, product strategy and marketing consultant.

Drew also wanted to give back, so he launched DammitCancer, which donates profits to a children’s cancer charity in California.

Currently, he is working on redeveloping an old warehouse building into a creative offices in Downtown San Diego. In his spare time, Drew flies a Cesena, tries to cook and puts off the gym until tomorrow.

Re Perez – Maverick #278
Founder & CEO of BRANDING FOR THE PEOPLE
hello@brandingforthepeople.com

 

 

 

Re Perez is a Brand Strategist, Creative Visionary, and the CEO of BRANDING FOR THE PEOPLE, a branding agency that helps emerging entrepreneurs and established small businesses achieve rapid growth through the power of Fortune 500 branding best practices.

Re’s background includes senior-level consulting positions at Interbrand, Siegel+Gale, Reputation Institute and TMP Worldwide and has worked on Fortune 500 branding projects including Abbott, GE Money, Intel, Lilly, Nielsen Company, Novo Nordisk, Motorola, TD Ameritrade, and Xerox. In the entrepreneurial space, he has been instrumental in branding several key players across a diverse set of industries. His clients often credit him for doubling, tripling and quadrupling their revenues.

Re holds a degree in Organizational Behavior and Communications from New York University.

Chris Plough – Maverick #279
Founder of Mavenwire, CEO of Oznog Holdings, Adventurer, Entrepreneur, Storyteller
chris@oznog.com

 

 

 

 

Hi I’m Chris – an explorer and storyteller who wants to bring humanity closer together.

My accomplishments are eclectic — I have… Performed naked on stage in front of hundreds and won awards for theatre lighting and set designs; designed the technical architecture for Oracle Transportation Management; founded MavenWire and helped it grow into a global, 8-figure company; driven an ambulance 10,000 miles from the UK to Mongolia; ridden a motorcycle through Siberia in temperatures below -40 degrees and into the Arctic Circle; binge-watched Firefly many, many times.

Oh – and I love great conversations. Tell me your story.

 

Tim Reynolds – Maverick #280
President at HealthCARE Express
Treynoldsmd@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

Tim Reynolds, MD is a Board Certified Emergency Medicine doctor.

He served as Medical Director of a busy trauma center before starting his medical practice business in 2006. He’s also an owner of multiple businesses including HealthCARE Express, which has medical clinics in four states, as well as WOWZA billing company, which bills and contracts for medical clinics. He’s the Founder of Medical Practice Success, which teaches doctors the business side of their business through online teaching and live conference. Tim has had success in Real Estate investments and most recently TOTHA, the newest venture teaching workout and health strategies to those over 40. Bottom line is, he loves building businesses and helping others with theirs.

Tim is an author and sought after speaker.

Some interesting facts about Tim:

• A former Green Beret and served 17 years in the military
• Hobbies include flying his plane, scuba diving, and body building

Tim and his wife Pam love to travel and have been to many countries on six continents, looking forward to Antarctica in March 2016.

Tim and Pam enjoy their five amazing children and live on a 320 acre ranch in East Texas.

Pam Reynolds – Maverick #281
Chief Leadership Officer at HealthCARE Express
preynolds0401@gmail.com

 

 

 

Pamela Reynolds is mom to 5 amazing kids and married to her knight in shining armor. She was raised on a small family farm in ND and learned how to drive in her dad’s grain truck. She has a bachelor’s in education, an associate’s in nursing and is currently working on her master’s in organizational leadership. She is the Chief Leadership Officer of HealthCARE Express, an organization that serves communities through urgent care in four states. She absolutely loves what others would call “her job”. She know she’s blessed beyond measure to be in love with her career.

Pam and her family travel, a lot! Antarctica will be their last continent (They’ll be there in March 2016). Travel is the thing that has made Pam grow, experience the richness of life, and love with reckless abandon. She loves photography, SCUBA diving, and her kitchen.

 

Dan Brenner – Maverick #283
Chief Executive Officer at InstaNatural
Dan@instanatural.com

 

 

 

 

Dan is a high energy, principle based leader with a strong track record of success of advancing established global brands, working with R&D and Marketing leadership at top Consumer Product Companies. Prior to joining InstaNatural as its CEO, Dan was a Partner at SPRIM, a global consulting firm which specializes in human health and personal care verticals.  At SPRIM, Dan led client engagements focusing on business strategy, breakthrough innovation, technology identification, new product development, and marketing to target consumers and Health Care Professionals. Dan also brings a strong M&A due diligence, scouting, and deal-making background as a previously licensed Investment Banker, leveraging his FINRA Series 7, 66, 9, & 10 licenses from his prior experience at Charles Schwab.

Dan came to InstaNatural to leverage his product innovation, personal care, and strategic leadership capabilities to grow InstaNatural into a world class brand.  Dan is also an active University of Central Florida alumnus, holding both an undergrad and MBA from the UCF College of Business.

 

Kyle Morrison – Maverick #284
Co-Founder of Zenwise Health
Kmorrison86@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

Kyle Morrison is the Co-Founder of Zenwise Health, a company dedicated to producing and selling the highest quality health supplements.

After graduating from the Florida State University College of Business, he worked in Information Security at a large Healthcare Provider. Between work and his hobbies for extreme fitness like CrossFit and mud runs, he was struck with a curious idea. He wanted to find a way to combine his three passions: technology, business, and fitness.

In 2014, he successfully found a way to do just that, and co-founded Zenwise Health. Using his expertise of technology and the Amazon sales channel, he pushed Zenwise Health to the top of the market in record time, overtaking some of the most popular health supplement categories.

By 2015, he saw that Zenwise Health had scaled over 30 different products. Since then, he has generated exclusive deals with ingredient suppliers, which will be a major differentiating factor between Zenwise Health and their competitors going into the future.

In only a year and a half, Zenwise Health has grown into a multi-million dollar business that continues to expand and thrive throughout the Amazon sales channel while focusing on additional opportunities outside of it.

Kyle is grateful for the opportunities to work alongside such amazing people both in his business and his industry. As he works to grow Zenwise Health, he’s excited for the chance to continue to follow his curiosity and work with other business ideas related to his passions.

 

 Aditya (AJ) Patel – Maverick #282
Founder and Chairman, InstaNatural
apatel790@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aditya Patel has been a serial entrepreneur his entire life. He successfully started and sold a web-hosting company he launched at the age of 14, to multiple web-based businesses that he leveraged to put himself through school as he pursued his degree in Finance from the University of Florida. After his undergraduate studies, he worked in Corporate America for two years as both an accountant and as a website project manager, helping create websites for the hospitality industry. Within those two years, AJ’s entrepreneurial spirit and passion for skin care convalesced into the launch of InstaNatural in his free time, while still working his corporate job during the day.  After months of moonlighting as a Founder of a budding skin-care brand, AJ quit his job to pursue his passion as the Founder of InstaNatural full time.  InstaNatural has now grown to one of the largest online skin care companies in the US. AJ attributes the company’s achievements to his previous business experience, including learnings from failures along his path. He now spends his time managing the company as Executive Chairman, while also pursuing other ventures where he acts as a passive investor.

 

Brandon Slater – Maverick #286
Founder and President at Trinnium Holdings
bslater@trinnium.com

 

 

 

After graduating from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, and later receiving his Master’s degree in Public Policy from USC; Brandon Slater started his career in the commercial real estate industry working for Fortune 500 company  CB Richard Ellis (CBRE).  Over the next 12 years, he worked in various  capacities from raw commercial land development to Senior Real Estate Manager for company client Starbucks Coffee, where he negotiated hundreds of leases across the US and Canada.  After 12 years with CBRE, he left in 2014 to pursue his dream of being an entrepreneur.

From mid-2014 through the present time Brandon has started four ecommerce companies, and has been enlisted as a JV partner on two more.  In August of 2015 he sold his first company which experienced explosive growth and was only 18 months old, and is now working toward his next potential company exit.

Brandon’s ecommerce expertise is in physical product retail brand developments, and he does especially well building brands with high sales velocity on Amazon.com, but has also started expanding his product lines into other ecommerce platforms and into brick and mortar stores.  Brandon is married and has four boys ranging from newborn to 12 years old.

 

Karen Waksman – Maverick #285
Founder/CEO of Retail MBA
karen@retailmba.com

 

 

 

 

 

Karen Waksman, Founder and CEO of Retail MBA (Retail MBA), is a Manufacturer’s Rep turned Author, Speaker and Consultant. She has sold millions of consumer products to the world’s largest retailers now dedicates her time to teaching entrepreneurs how to market and sell their products to major retailers, online retailers, catalogs and small retailers, too! Absolutely no sales experience or existing buyer relationships required.

Karen Waksman has taught tens of 1000’s of product entrepreneurs and companies across the globe on the subject of selling to retailers.   Her goal is to empower and inspire companies to transform their businesses by providing them all of the necessary information they need in order to become chain store vendors.