Introduction: 20-year Direct Sales Professional, expert Sales Trainer, and Professional Speaker. J.D. has built award-winning direct sales organizations and helped develop, empower, and motivate thousands of successful sales consultants and managers throughout his career.
Having in-depth industry knowledge, along with an intimate understanding of what it takes to be successful in a rapidly changing environment allows J.D. to connect with his audiences on a personal level. He delivers entertaining, interactive, educational content with a passion and appreciation that undoubtedly renews pride in the Sales Profession, inspiring audiences to go that extra mile, take that leap, make that push.
Always told by elders that he was poor and should never expect anything more, J.D. was not groomed or conditioned for success.
J.D. leveraged the world of Professional Selling to rebuild his self-image, finding the determination to become a successful businessman.
J.D. says, “Sales saved my life!” His new mission is to give back by speaking to any organization that values Effective Communication, Leadership and Personal Development.
J.D. is also passionate about reaching out and supporting those who suffer from sexual abuse, childhood violence and addiction. He opens up on topics such as Taking Control of One’s Mind, and Overcoming Present Circumstances and Adversity.
J.D. has been blessed with a son, who has severe autism. J.D. credits the values that brought him personal and professional success as major contributors to his ability to be the father his son needs him to be.