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With over three decades of experience in marketing, sales, and business development, I am passionate about helping privately held businesses and their owners save money, make money, stay out of trouble, and have fun. As a Connector, MacGyver, Confidant, and Owner at BGW CPA, PLLC, I lead the firm's business development efforts and coach a select group of CEOs and their teams as they scale up their businesses. BGW CPA is truly an "Anything but Typical" CPA firm that offers a wide range of services, from accounting and tax to strategy and advisory. As a number of us have started up, turned around, and/or run companies ourselves, we understand the challenges and opportunities that entrepreneurs face. I leverage my expertise in new business development, new media, and creative direction to create and deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs and goals of our clients. I also co-host the Anything But Typical Podcast, where I share the stories of humble, local entrepreneurs who inspire and encourage others with their behind-the-scenes stories. My Anything but Typical career highlights: 1. Credited by Yokohama’s CEO for advancing market share & profitability via brand clarity 2. Reengineered a fledgling web portal from 3 employees into a $100M company (Bizjournals.com) 3. Led sales turnaround for IG manufacturer filling plants to capacity & restoring profitability 4. Became 2nd highest sales leader in Private Equity firm averaging 30% increase year-over-year 5. Rescued failing marketing firm from staggering deficits and restored to profitability in 1 year 6. Pioneered Bank of America’s first coordinated, segment-specific business marketing approach 7. Increased brand preference 415% and brand consideration 600% at Bank of America 8. Named among Forbes Magazine’s “Best of the Web” at Bizjournals.com