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Chief Operating Officer
AquaSource Algae Group LtdChief Operating Officer
Dec. 2020 - Oct. 2024Dublin, IrelandThe optimal health & wellness company For over a quarter of a century, AquaSource has been dedicated to promoting healthier lifestyles through natural means. Throughout the world, awareness is growing as to how the choices we make affect our state of health and the quality of our lives. It seems that many things that impact wellness are not within our control. Global pandemics, hurried lifestyles, commercially processed foods, environmental pollution, stressful work, and family situations make it difficult to achieve and maintain proper nutrition. Not only can the food we eat be lacking or low in nutrients, but some food additives have also been proven to be harmful. But you can take control. You can take control of your own lifestyle to attain the ENERGY you need to take ACTION that results in the FREEDOM of success. AquaSource is committed to promoting health using naturally sourced ingredients and making a wide variety of high-quality nutritional and natural beauty products available to everyone. As part of our vision, AquaSource products are sold through independent distributors through the most powerful method of distribution “word-of-mouth advertising".
Co-Founder
Howdy's Texas Grill'd PizzaCo-Founder
Sep. 2016 - Jan. 2022College Station, TexasHowdy’s Texas Grill’d Pizza™ was an award-winning fast-casual pizzeria franchise concept that I helped launch and grow, specializing in a unique, Texas-inspired grilling method. Recognized as “Best Pizza” four years in a row, Howdy’s was also honored as a preferred pizza vendor at Texas A&M University’s Kyle Field and celebrated in state, national, and international reviews for its innovative approach. Our signature offering combined a proprietary dough recipe, flash-grilled over an open flame char-broiler, with bold, authentic Texas toppings like Central Texas BBQ smoked brisket, pulled pork, and jalapeño sausage. Each pizza was then finished to perfection in a high-temperature Italian stone conveyor oven, delivering a one-of-a-kind flavor and crust. In addition to our signature Texas BBQ pizzas, Howdy’s offered a diverse menu featuring housemade sauces, premium cheeses, and classic pizzeria options, always emphasizing quality and authentic Texas flavors. Proudly born in College Station, Texas, we became a local favorite.
Director of Strategic Branding
The Flippen GroupDirector of Strategic Branding
Jan. 2015 - Sep. 2020Bryan/College Station, Texas AreaThe Flippen Group was founded in 1989 by internationally known educator, New York Times best-selling author, psychotherapist, executive coach, and leadership expert, Flip Flippen. We are one of the largest educator training companies and fastest-growing leadership development organizations in North America. We have offices throughout the United States and in India. Each year thousands of educators and business leaders attend Flippen Group “hands-on” trainings, and hundreds of thousands of people are challenged and inspired by our keynote presentations. On any given school day, Flippen education curricula and processes touch the lives of more than one million students in districts nationwide. Clients include Fortune 100 companies, small businesses, professional athletes, many major sports franchises, multiple government agencies, non-profit groups, colleges and school districts of every size and description. The Flippen Group employs professionals across the nation. All Flippen executive coaches and training personnel come from backgrounds that enhance the delivery and value of the training experience. The education training staff members are former educators, administrators and teachers who implemented our processes firsthand in their campus or classroom settings. The team understands the importance of a quality education, the value of a positive learning environment and the significance of preparing the next generation for the world of work. Our processes and trainings create a positive working environment and build cohesive team dynamics; the result being increases in productivity and retention. The Flippen Group has been highlighted on both local and national media outlets, including The Today Show, the Super Bowl XXXVII Pre-Game Show, and Speed Channel’s 24/7, among others.
CEO/Founder
The Tectonic GroupCEO/Founder
Jan. 2012Bryan/College Station, Texas AreaThe Tectonic Group is a laboratory for developing online learning applications and continuity programs in multiple adult learning niches. The Tectonic Group has developed holdings in ongoing adult education, information and internet marketing, marketing automation, ECommerce, and digital publishing.
CEO/Founder
STEAM Online MarketingCEO/Founder
Mar. 2011 - Jan. 2016Anthem, AZSTEAM ONLINE MARKETING We are the best choice for businesses who want to harness powerful online marketing automation, social media marketing, and mobile marketing platforms to get great visibility, traffic (foot, phone, and web), customer leads, referrals, and raving fan clients.
Sr. Partner
My Profit CoachSr. Partner
Nov. 2009 - Jan. 2016My Profit Coach (a division of MSC Global) is a global business coaching services firm focused on coaching for independent and franchise business coaches. Founded by 8 year industry veteran and top level business coaching franchise executive Michael Cody. Over the last 8 years Founder Michael Cody has coached over 250+ small business clients, 750+ business coaching franchisees one-on-one in 9 countries, and trained over 1200 start-up business coaches in two of the top business coaching franchises globally. Most recently, he lead the operations and growth of an early-stage franchise system from 6 franchise units in the US/Canada to 75+ units in 13 countries. My Profit Coach works to mentor business coaches from start-up to large scale firm development. If your not making six-figures a year in your business coaching practice you need to speak with Michael Cody immediately (480) 406-3650.
Interim CEO
Journey Healing CentersInterim CEO
Jul. 2009 - Oct. 2009Scottsdale, AZI served as the Interim CEO to setup up the transition from the original Founder/Owners to a professionally structured management team. We rapidly restructured the company leadership, expanded operations, established a new inbound call center, and put the company on the path toward JCBHC accreditation. Ultimately, the owners were positioned for a later sale to a larger Private Pay Addiction Treatment conglomerate.
Partner and Global Director of Franchise Operations
SalesPartners WorldwidePartner and Global Director of Franchise Operations
Oct. 2006 - Aug. 2009Scottsdale, AZSalesPartners Worldwide is a leading franchise in the Business Coaching, Consulting, and Sales Training industry. We currently operate in 18 countries and have been franchising for 2.5 years. As the GDFO I am responsible for the day-to-day operations of the franchise and specifically driving the expansion of the franchise in North America through the recruitment of Regional Developers who in turn recruit Local Area Franchisees. Our goal is to have 200 operating Regional Developers within 12 months. SalesPartners Worldwide was founded by Blair Singer (Robert Kiyosaki Rich Dad Advisor), and his partners Kelly Ritchie and Frank Grinlinton. Their collective experience in franchising exceeds 30+ years.
Interim COO
GSDNA, LLCInterim COO
May. 2006 - Sep. 2006Windsor, ONI served as the Interim COO for a large product-sourcing company with offices in Dearborn, MI, and Windsor, ON. The company services big box brands like Walmart, Sams, Canadian Tire, JB's Wholesale, and others in procuring top-name brands not normally available. The market is traditionally mislabeled as "grey market" or "cross-docking" sourcing. The CEO/Owner of the company was receiving treatment for brain cancer, and I helped with the continuity of operations during this time frame. While in the role, I took on responsibility for upgrading IT infrastructure, identifying and implementing CRM/SFA solutions, rebranding the company, and developing its online presence and lead generation programs, as well as developing sourcing relationships for key product categories in areas HABA and others.
Co-Founder, Certified CoachPro Coach
CoachPro (Formerly Coaches' Coach)Co-Founder, Certified CoachPro Coach
Jul. 2005College Station, TexasWe help business coaches earn $10,000 to $30,000/month for their expertise in growing businesses and entrepreneurs. As a Certified Coaches’ Coach, Michael has trained over 1,500 business coaches and has personally coached 225 coaches one-on-one, increasing their profits by an average of 1200% in less than a year. Many of these coaches are counted today among the top-producing business coaches within their respective franchises and in the larger global coaching industry, generating incomes of $100,000 to $300,000 per year or more.
Franchisee
Action InternationalFranchisee
May. 2003 - Aug. 2006Southeast MichiganFrachisee and firm owner in Action International. The world's #1 business coaching franchise. Marketing specifically within the Southeast Michigan territory. I also provided coaching as a coaches' coach to multiple regional territories, and over 750 franchisees within the Action system assisting them in sales and profit performance improvement. I coached 250 different companies directly and through my team with many clients achieving a 760%+ improvement in Net Ordinary Income while working with Michael.
EVP/Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Eccompli Systems, LLC (EyeOnX)EVP/Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
May. 2001 - Jul. 2003As the Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Eccompli System, LLC I was tasked with the development of business strategy, domestic and international operations, sales/marketing, and development of investment capital for this angel-funded BPO operation in the Outsourced Accounts Payable, Electronic Medical Records, Medical Transcription, and Construction Logistics and Project Management markets. During my tenure, I acquired an additional round of Angel investment of $2MM, and led the acquisition of the company by a private entity as part of a large roll up into a $115M VC funded merger between a major front-end US payables BPO and back-end India based MNC operation.
Owner
MSC Global ServicesOwner
Jun. 1999 - Dec. 2016MSC Global is an information product and afilliate marketing company. Focused on the development, branding, packaging, and marketing of business-to-business and business-to-consumer information products.
Executive Vice President
Web EliteExecutive Vice President
Dec. 1998 - May. 2001Web Elite was an web application developer in the automotive, finance, marketing, and insurance markets. As the EVP, I grew the company from 4 employees to over 50 and expanded operations nationally adding high profile clients like GM, Visteon, MMC, Thompson Financial, DigiTrade, PacificLife, Oracle, Sun Microsystems, and others. The company experienced a nearly 386% year-on-year growth for two years under my tenure. The company was ultimately acquired.
Interactivity Consultant
ISSInteractivity Consultant
Sep. 1997 - Dec. 1998Led a team to design the enhanced user experience for a suite of internet security applications, as well as, marketing, and CBT/WBT interface development. Additionally, worked with the mergers/acquisitions team on integrating web and software interface integration for acquired assets and teams.
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