Tyler Watson's Linkedin Analytics

By the time I reached 16, I was a new dad and a high school dropout. For the next two years, I was stuck washing dishes in the back of house. One day my shift lead—who would later become my wife—proposed a new path. She suggested I try my hand at selling shoes at a store in the mall that was hiring. From the moment I stepped onto a sales floor, I was captivated, and I steadily ascended the ranks in retail management over the next couple of years. However, I kept hitting a ceiling due to my lack of experience and education, which prompted me to reinvent myself repeatedly. I continuously expanded my skillset—transitioning from managing retail stores and higher ed campuses to selling and supporting franchise businesses. During this journey, I gained profound insights into the psychology of consumer behavior and got pretty damn good at talking to folks. Now I’ve found a home in the CPG space as a sales leader and pioneer with an aspiration to help build disruptive brands that redefine innovation from wall to wall. I’d be honored if ya follow me as I continue writing an underdog story! 🌶️