Are you dreaming of the perfect getaway? We are all having cabin fever these days. Monica Iannacone, CEO of Weekend Navigators, has the perfect solution. Her company helps couples plan memorable destination weddings and honeymoons using their travel expertise to plan every detail. They have traveled to 27 countries and can help create an unforgettable wedding or honeymoon experience. They travel to the resorts and build relationships that ensure every vacation is memorable, making travel stress-free.
Have you already tied the knot? No worries, Monica has plenty of available destinations if you want to book your next unforgettable getaway. Travel to an oasis–like The Caribbean,exploreAustralia’s outback, ortake a safari ride in Africa. Wherever the wind takes you, Weekend Navigators can help you plan from start to finish.
With over 35 years of travel and planning experience in the military and life-long experience traveling and living around the world, Monica met her husband, Michael (an active-duty Marine) on an airplane when flying to mobilize for a year in the Navy Reserves. After they both deployed and traveled to over 20 countries in a year, they had a destination wedding in Rome, Italy. She is a Navy Veteran, Reserve Officer, and a Marine Corps spouse. She has lived in Italy and Spain and spent her life traveling for the military and for fun vacations worldwide,which explains why she loves sharing her love of travel and exploring!
Monica and her husband started Weekend Navigators while they were both living overseas and planning their destination wedding. They started in late 2018 and helped couples plan destination weddings and honeymoons by using their travel expertise. They realized that couples, especially military couples, don’t have the time to plan their perfect wedding, and they wanted to make it stress-free. Eventually, they expanded to include social groups, couple retreats, girls’ getaways, and family vacations.“We wanted to help people who want an amazing vacation but don’t have the time to plan it—millennials in their 20s to mid–30s who love to travel but haven’t traveled much;retired couplesthat are planning a milestone anniversary. Engaged couples who want a destination wedding or honeymoon.“
Monica decided to join our CEO Mindset course to increase brand awareness of Weekend Navigators and network with other CEOs and business owners to collaborate and share experiences. “I wanted to partner and connect with other business owners to grow and scale our business, and specifically use our network to book more weddings and honeymoons for 2021 and beyond.“ She attended both Phase One and Phase Two classes, learning to automate, delegate, and eliminate and focus on the clientele to be happy and refer them. One of the most rewarding experiences was learning how to identify a PITA client. “A PITA client will consume time and money and prevent us from working with ideal clients.“ She enjoyed a small intimate group of people to collaborate with instead of a large room full of people. “I learned that it’s important to focus on myself, especially in the mornings, and have that dedicated time to work out, meditate, brain dump, and think.“
We are quite envious that you get to travel all over the world, Monica! We love seeing how much you have accomplished, and even though Covid is affecting travel, you and your business have booked out through 2022! Congratulations on all your success, and we look forward to seeing your business continue to grow!
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During this uncertain time, working from home has our bodies all out of whack. If you are used to being in a workplace where you are on your feet or canget up and move around, you are seeing the effects it has been on your overall wellbeing sitting at home and staring at the computer all day.
Kimberly Gomez, CEO of Wellness Waves, uses holistic treatments on humans and animals to treat common issues such as joint and muscle pain, weight loss, stress, circulation, inflammation and more.Launched in 2017, Kimberly uses a breakthrough treatment using PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) andMagnaWave.
What is this crazy talk we speak of? Well, MagnaWave treatments consist of pulsed electromagnetic waves being sent throughout your body to stimulate cellular repair. Practitioners often recommend using MagnaWave treatments along with conventional procedures and medication to balance our electromagnetic field, promoting better health. The best part is that MagnaWave is non-invasive and received while fully clothed. Lasting between 10-30 minutes, MagnaWave treatments are not painful and there are no adverse side effects.
To receive the full benefits of PEMF Therapy, the treatment must reach the cells. Magnawaving uses high-powered electromagnetic pulses at a low frequency. Actively participating in US FDA studies, Magnawaving pulses are shown to reach through the body and benefit cells throughout the entire treatment area. This causes improvement in the systemic and arterial blood flow and benefits deep tissues.
Kimberly earned an Associates in Veterinary Technology from Purdue University. With over 17 years’ experience as a CVT, Kimberly wanted to branch out from surgery and private practice to follow her passion for helping others while still experiencing the joy she witnesses when her patients finally get the pain relief they’ve been wanting. The youngest of five in her family, Kimberly, has two brothers and sisters that are twins. Her father was in the Marine Corps and served in the Vietnam War.
“I was introduced to PEMF Therapy through one of my sisters. Upon further research I convinced my mother to allow me to treat her for the severe sciatic nerve pain she was experiencing. With continued treatment, she became pain free and eliminated her need for any invasive surgery. Seeing the amazing results, I was convinced that I could bring my passion for helping others and my love for animals together. It brings me great satisfaction from helping animals and humans alike become pain free and have happier healthier lives.”
Kimberly decided to join our CEO Mindset™ course, thanks to a fellow veteran who recommended the program to her. Wanting to invest in her business, she was looking to focus on developing a business plan to help get her out of the employee mindset. Worried about failing or making the wrong choices, she realized she couldn’t do everything independently. CEO Mindset™ helped her change her target markets, work on hiring employees to take care of the day-to-day tasks, and grow her revenue and clientele. “I feel that I have the potential for more clients now because I have a specific game plan for my business where before I was just going with the flow.”
As a result of CEO Mindset™ program, Kimberly knew she needed to work on her marketing but knew it was not one of her strengths. She teamed up with another JULO alum and fellow veteran, Patricia Murphy, with Marketing Smarty Pants, and delegated all her marketing needs to her and her professionals’ team. Being an avid horse rider, Trish partnered with Kim when one of her babies had muscle tension and needed some therapy. We love seeing our alums come together to get shit done!
When she is not working, Kimberly is spending time with her two sons, Javier and Ezequiel.She enjoys outdoor events to enrich their lives with nature and expel some much-needed energy.As a US Marine Corps Veteran, Kimberly is currently working on a project to help fellow veterans with their physical injuries and mental illnesses as an alternative healing method, instead of narcotics and antidepressants that can further damage their bodies.
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Pepper Wooten is the CEO for Woo10 LLC, which specializes in creatively developing, optimizing, and enhancing all types of instructional content. Alongside her husband and co-founder, Steve Wooten, they offer businesses and individuals consultation on their training needs and design and develop the course work of businesses needing assistance with high turnover, low productivity, recurring issues, and companies wanting to educate their workforce.
Graduating from UMass-Lowell with high honors, Pepper is a certified copy editor, interior designer, and volunteer extraordinaire. With years of experience as an educator, editor, and event coordinator, she takes functional chaos and turns it into eye-catching design that speaks to a large audience. She enjoys reading, cooking, volunteering with the Sea Turtle Preservation Society, hand lettering, spending time with her family, going to the beach, and anything that sparkles. She has even sung in Carnegie Hall and the Grand Old Opry! Believe it or not, Pepper is her actual birth name, and she ran a high-ranking book blog that reviewed 389 books in a single year. And all while running a business? That’s what we call Getting. Shit. Done.
Her husband being a Veteran, Pepper heard about our CEO Mindset course through our partners, Veteran’s Florida and FAVOB. She was able to take the class alongside her husband, Steve, and knew it would benefit them both to attend. Being a volunteer for 20 years, she knew there was a lot to learn about being a CEO and wanted to give Woo10 and their dream the best chance possible to succeed. Pepper felt she undervalued her time, talents, and efforts, therefore limiting herself. She learned to let go of controlling the business so much and automating, delegating and eliminating tasks. As a result, the company has restructured their process on increasing their fees and revenue and are working on hiring new employees.
You have proven you know what it takes to be a CEO, Pepper! We are excited to see your business taking off, and we look forward to continuing with you on your journey to success!
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JayR McIntyre is the Founder and CEO of Rat Pack Worldwide Security. A veteran-owned business, Rat Pack specializes in executive protection, event protection, and special missions protection. All security agents are military veterans who are trained, licensed, and certified with the ability to provide operations and logistics support from planning to execution of the client’s security mission.
A driven professional with a proven track record of success in leading, coordinating, and managing progressive enforcement, intelligence, and security operations in the United States Army, JayR is a Trained Executive Protection Agent and Close Protection Agent. Experienced in managing all aspects of security, anti-terrorism, and force protection initiatives, including all logistics, methodologies, and technologies; knowledgeable in preparing risk management plans,anti-terrorism measures, organizational preparedness, personal defense systems, security force management, anti-terrorism/force protection, emergency services & initial response teams, and domestic terrorism defense measures.
During his tenure in the United States Army, JayR McIntyre served in the 1st Infantry Division in Germany from 2002-2005 with his First Deployment to Tikrit, Iraq from 2004-2005 Operation Iraqi Freedom and Served in the 1st Cavalry Division from 2005-2008 with his Second Deployment to Mosul, Iraq from 2006-2008 for 15 months. JayR also served in the 1st Armor Division from 2009-2011 with his third deployment to Mosul, Iraq 2010-2011 for 9 Months.
He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Combat action Badge, and Numerous Army Achievement medals. Air Assault Qualified. JayR Holds a B.S in Sports Medicine and an Associates in Sports Medicine and is a graduate of The EBV UConn School of Business 2019. He also serves as the President of Student Veterans of America at Keiser University and is a Veterans Treatment Court Mentor, both in Tampa, Florida.
During a private security deployment to Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria, JayR and business partner, Remi Rivera, saw the industry sacrifice both quality and agent safety in the name of profits. They started RatPack in 2018 knowing they could provide top-of-the-line security services while hiring transitioning veterans. Today, RatPack has 15 employees, and 75 contractors working across the country, and is committed to its agents as much as its clients. RatPack pays 50% above the industry average and helps ensure its veterans receive VA care and other benefits.
JayR heard about our CEO Mindset course through one of our partners, Veterans Florida. Like many other people who attend the class, he wanted to understand how to be a better CEO.He realized he was wearing too many hats and learned how to delegate tasks to other employees. Since taking the course, JayR and his company landed a huge deal as an approved security vendor for the next year’s Super Bowl LV in Tampa. They opened a new office and training facility in Tampa and formed the most elite educational training in the security industry. They’ll provide executive protection and event security on the world’s biggest stage. We love to see how much you have accomplished, JayR, and we can’t wait to continueyour journey into our CEO Mindset Phase Two class!
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Trish Murphy is the owner and CEO of Marketing Smarty Pants, an online marketing company with an emphasis on content marketing. Content Marketing is the secret weapon to making your business stand out in the crowd. Trish helps businesses create and promote valuable content that connects with customers and builds brand equity. Trish is applauded for her fun and informative marketing presentations and providing simple content marketing solutions that fit any sized business as a content marketer.
An Air Force Veteran, Trish was born and raised in Orlando, Florida. She was stationed in Alaska for five years, which was quite the experience for her. The tremendous change in nature and culture captivated Trish, and she visits quite often. “The nature is just breathtaking, absolutely breathtaking. I think going to Alaska is probably the closest you can get to Mother Nature, the closest to visiting another country without actually leaving the United States.“
After having her daughter, Trish decided to part ways with the Air Force and stayed home with her children for years. After her youngest was born, she decided to get her marketing degree, where she fell in love with digital marketing. “It was fairly easy to do from home, or at least remotely, so I did not have to be face to face with people all the time.“Having friends who owned their own business, Trish was able to test her marketing skills by offering free help and, over time, learned the ins and outs by doing on the job training.
Small businesses are one of Trish‘s key clients. “Small businesses have excellent why. They all have a passion. They do what they do because they love it. They have a great story to tell, so it makes it easy for me to connect with them.“Some of her biggest tips for small businesses are not to feel like you must do it all. Somebody else may tell you completely different, and that‘s okay. “If you do everything, you’re going to reach a point of diminishing returns if you spread yourself thin. Evaluate your social media marketing, how much you want to do on your own, then hand off the rest to somebody else to execute, then streamline what you are doing.“
Something that we talk about in our CEO Mindset™ courses Automate. Delegate. Eliminate. Trish came to JULO Strategy‘s Phase I course to define and implement a strategic plan to gain more monthly clients. “I realized the current approach I have been taking isn‘t going to get me there. Something must change!“She learned that not just in personal relationships but in business relationships, she was drastically undervaluing herself. Collaborating with other like-minded business owners was rewarding, especially when they would all come together to tackle a challenge. As a result, she increased her fee structure and learned to delegate the execution of client work to someone else. “CEO Mindset™ dives much deeper into concepts AND leaves the business owner with tangible tools that will help them adjust and grow their business in the future.“
Easily bribed with a glass of wine and a good book, when she’s not being a Smartypants, you can find her at the barn riding her horse or keeping “the boys” largely out of trouble. She is also Chairman of the Orlando Chapter for the Florida Association of Veteran-Owned Businesses, one of our JULO collaborating partners. Trish is currently finishing up our CEO Mindset Phase II course and has proven she knows how to Get. Shit. Done. Congratulations on all your success, Trish. We are so happy to be a part of your journey!
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Clifton Fischer, CEO of Doggery Craft Ice, provides wholesale and retail large format clear ice products and ice sculptures for Central and South Florida. Expertly filtered, carefully frozen, and neatly stored, their ice undergoes an intricate process to ensure that taste and clarity are unbeatable.
Originally from North Hollywood, California, Clif enlisted in the Air Force in 1986, where he began a career as a C141b Aircraft Loadmaster. By 1988 he was one of the youngest members of the Prime Nuclear Airlift Force and, in 1992, became the first trained airdrop instructor loadmaster for the 6th Airlift Squadron. He left active duty in 1996 to join the Reserves as a tactical instructor loadmaster compiling more than 3400 flying hours during his career. Clif retired from active duty/reserve in September 2012.
After his 27-year career in the Air Force, Clif was searching for a business opportunity he could be passionate about. Celebrating his wife‘s birthday at a Chicago hotel, they ordered a couple of cocktails that had these perfectly squared clear ice blocks in them.
Back home in St. Pete, Florida, he and his business partner, Jake, had been obsessing about ice, experimenting with inexpensive freezer molds and dropping them in whiskies, bourbons, and rums. As it turns out, Craft ice is a booming business in metropolitan areas,or anywhere people care about the aesthetics of their cocktails. It dilutes the beverage less, therefore keeping the cocktail cold longer, preserving the drink’s integrity.“The idea is to sell to craft cocktail bars, that‘ll definitely be our meat and potatoes. Then you‘ll have your large corporations – restaurant chains, hotels, things like that.“
Clif originally joined our CEO Mindset™ course to expand his horizons as far as trying to figure out how to build, scale, and expand his business. Working in the business with his partner, Jake, who is also his son-in-law,they were doing different things in different directions and needed to focus on what was needed to move forward. A big a-ha moment for him was realizing that he needed processes and procedures in place, so anyone brought into the company would know what was asked of them.
Communication with his business partner was a key part of overcoming any obstacles they were facing and setting core competencies as partners, whether wholesale, retail production or taking care of the bills and setting up step by step processes.
After completing the course, Clif saw revenue increase, especially after bringing in another employee. “It allowed us to go out and get business rather than staying in the warehouse and doing everything behind the scenes. We had more time to be productive, therefore bringing in more revenue.“
Trusting in the process and not second–guessing every decision they made was an obstacle he overcame. Learning to go with his gut instinct and not ponder too much on the little things helped them expand, which is why they now have gone retail and have six stores in Florida and one in Georgia.
Congratulations on your continued success Clif! We look forward to seeing where your Craft Ice business takes you!
Hiram Diaz from childhood believed in himself and in his ability to persevere. His family structure was not what you might consider a traditional support system, to him it felt broken and challenging. His experience in middle school and moving up through high school, began to mold him into what appeared to be a difficult student. The one that teachers felt would fall through the cracks. If 7th grade were divided into five different 7th grade classes where 7-A would be considered the best class with the best students, he was in 7-Z. He always felt his teachers and the system had a place for him that he argued was not who he was inside or who he wanted to become.
Hiram’s mother worked as a substitute teacher and in constant transition. Most of the schools she taught at were among the most dangerous and undesired schools in the hottest ghettos of Metro San Juan. All this instability and constant change began to convince him that the system was accurate. He was beginning to lose his own self-confidence in what he saw for his future.
When the time for college came that stereotype of a difficult student followed him. His frustrations over this resulted in physical fights in class leading to his expulsion. He was only able to accumulate 3 college credits in Physical Education. Nothing that could go toward an actual degree or major. As a result of this, he could not land a proper job, the dark cloud seemed to continue to blur his vision. At this time, is situation was more challenging as he was now married and had a child to care for. He finally secured his first good job at a hardware store where he was then fired due to his appearance.
Hiram was always a leader at heart that translated to being a trend-setter from his clothing to his hair. Management at his place of employment could not get passed his dreadlocks and his fashion sense. It was not what they felt best defined them as a brand. Heavy hearted, Hiram today and even then, understood the reason, but as a true non-conformist, he knew he had to define his own path to success.
During these difficult times he met a man who helped him find his identity in Christ, and who still till this day is his pastor, spiritual leader, father-figure, and business mentor, Pastor Angel Molina. A man who stood with posture and embodied the definition of a true gentleman, a provider, and successful entrepreneur and author. Angel Molina has two books in the entrepreneur space “Conquistando Tu Libertad Financiera” and “Momentum: La Clave Para Un Negocio Exitoso.”
The time invested with his Pastor helped Hiram find himself connect with God and fill his spiritual void. These were the things Hiram was determined to learn, become, and reflect. Hiram wanted to achieve household governance, stewardship, and be part of an enterprise. When his pastor explained the concept of Network Marketing it came natural to him. That was the space he saw opportunity. He knew this was a time to shift and he knew he could shine.
From then and to this day, Hiram has instructed, educated, and supported others by training over 22,000+ families to an accumulated 60,480 hours of instruction. He likes numbers and sees them as milestones for self-growth. He understands he is now at an expert level in the realm of Network Marketing. While humbled by his success, he understands his responsibility to what the next level requires of him.
Hiram now thinks, acts, and understands money, but more importantly understands poverty. He understands poverty to be an actual strategy, and he understands that for an individual to elevate or escape poverty he/she must understand their own wisdom. Wisdom, he says, as he discovered in Proverbs Chapter 24:14. Wisdom is that thing you must know how to decode, or it passes you by. Not by luck, but by opening your mind to accept and learn how to leverage in life.
Hiram feels strongly about the need to deconstruct your way of thinking. If your end-in-mind is to lead a business and succeed, how do you extract disinformation from what you have been programed to believe. He says, “Pause, reflect within, and ask yourself why do you know what you know? And does it lead you to success.” He added “you must define your mentors and understand their process to win the challenge of success”—Hiram looks at success as a challenge you must be ready for. He speaks to the importance of wisdom, but he reflects a level of dedication often missed by those in an employee mindset.
He understands that we are educated to participate in poverty and some societies more than others. He always lived in disorder and always strived for the opposite. Both his current Pastor Abel Molina as well as his original mentor Ramon Mojica, let him know you start with structure around you, define your day, carry out your promises, keep a schedule and keep it along with your agenda and planner. Follow this by the ability to produce, educate, and transform others.
Today Hiram’s organization clears $2 million per month in revenue. He understands that along with his team, they have achieved prosperity. He understands that once you are part of that 9% in today’s economic structure, laws begin to work in your favor. Provided laws, like taxation, were established by the rich to protect their own. Hiram feels confident his organization’s platform provides the best path to true wealth and walks the individual through steps supported through a community of practitioners. Wealth is not only achieved through dedication and training time invested in oneself, but also by allowing your family to ride along. As he sees it, there should not be a separation from family or significant other if you want to be an entrepreneur and achieve success. In Hiram’s organization, they strive for family-inclusive work-life balance. He says “why should a single mother feel like their child’s interruption during a Facebook live event be considered as negative? On the contrary, we should teach our children early to find their own path and be their beacon of guidance.”
Hiram’s focus and mission are one that helps others disinform and turn back the time to that moment they were told what to do, who they are, and why their individual value seems predetermined. He wants people to self-discover the reason why they think, and moreover, why they think the way they do. He tells them to stop, deprogram, and grow. He wants people to look within and ask themselves, why am I stuck? Why do I start things and never finish them? He wants people to strive to get to a place where they understand their worth and use their mind to discover creativity and innate intelligence. He says, “I want to instill in others the ability to stop pointing fingers, judge less, help others.”
At JULO Strategy we celebrate the opportunity to speak with Hiram Diaz and realize our paths have crossed due to our approach on elevating the entrepreneurial mindset. We can only watch in awe of what is next for Hiram and his team. Continued success Hiram!
At JULO Strategy we believe that overcoming the obstacles you face in your quest for success requires a monumental shift toward a new mindset — what we call the CEO Mindset. We believe there’s a CEO in everyone. And when you become the CEO of YOU, you’ll always move forward in the right direction with focus and ease.
To learn more about Hiram Diaz follow the links below:
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Enrique Acosta Gonzalez, CEO of Triad Leadership Solutions LLC, has served as an Executive, Veteran & Advocate, Board Member, Non-Profit Administrator, Speaker, Mentor, Coach, and Avid Volunteer. Over the past 20 years, Enrique has held numerous executive advisor and senior positions while serving in the United States Navy and civilian sector. Through education and training, he helped strengthen organizations, providing sound decision support and creating open communication at all levels. Enrique also helped formulate and implement policies concerning morale, welfare, job satisfaction, discipline, and training of personnel.
Enrique was originally born in Ponce, Puerto Rico in a neighborhood called: Sector Los Chinos, Clausells. Known for its many beautiful neoclassical buildings and facades,Ponce is referred to as: La Perla del Sur (Pearl of the South) and is potentially the most important city of them all as it pertains to the history of agricultural business development. It’s the largest city.
After graduating from Alfredo M. Aguayo High SchoolEnrique joined the Navy where he served for 26 years. He is the recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. He was named 2013, 2014, and 2017 Mentor of the Year, and recipient of the inaugural 2014 Chief John Dungan Jr. Oceanographer of the Navy Award. He was also awarded The Arnold Fletcher Award and inducted into the SALUTE National honors society for his academic achievements. He remains involved in the Armed Services as an active volunteer for various projects and non-profits, earning him the esteemed Bronze, Silver and Gold President’s Volunteer Service Award.
Enrique started Triad Leadership Group in 2018 with the goal of providing leadership, management, and career development consulting. Their motto is taking first-time and struggling leaders from ‘SucKcess to Success’ through coaching, assessments, trainings and mentorship.
Enrique attended our JULO Strategy’s CEO Mindset™ course for one simple reason, “Learn what I need to know to make my business successful.”Completing Phase I made him realize he was a worker, not a CEO, and helping him learn to be clearer on his processes and procedures, he was able to delegate more and have better clarity, vision, and purpose. “It is hard to go somewhere when you are not clear where you are going and why. The ‘Why’ is clear now.”
He continued to Phase II and grew exponentially, seeing immediate results from everything he had been taught. “I was able to reprogram my mind to see my company from a CEO perspective and go from working in my business to working ON my business.”
JULO loves seeing everything you have accomplished, Enrique, and we look forward to seeing you and your business succeed!
JOHN BUESE FOUNDER, STRATEGIC BOOKKEEPING & ADVISORY
John Buese is the Founder and CEO of Strategic Bookkeeping & Advisory (SB&A); a company focused on being your small business financial partner. SB&A’s mission is to provide more than just bookkeeping and accounting support (which is the backbone of the business), SB&A will be your strategic partners in success.
SB&A’s objective is to help small businesses build a strong financial foundation. Then, work with small businesses to define your success, identify the keys to success, then make sure you’re on the path to success.
Know where you’re going, and know how to get there
Ultimately, SB&A manages the numbers, provides expert bookkeeping and strategic advice, giving you financial confidence so you can focus on making your business thrive.
Financial concern can cause anxiety and stress; SB&A eliminates the worry and concerns so you can enjoy being a business owner.
As the founder and owner of SB&A, John retired from the U.S. Army as a Lieutenant Colonel and uses his strategic approach and planning skills to enable SB&A to help small business owners. In his free time, you can find him traveling and experiencing new areas, hiking, staying physically fit, reading and learning about ancient history.
JAKE BAYES CEO/Chief Efficiency Officer
Jake is a powerhouse of precision, systems thinking, and entrepreneurial hustle. With 15+ years in the electronics repair industry and a strong foundation in micro-soldering, diagnostics, and tech troubleshooting, Jake has trained hundreds of technicians and led operations for companies nationwide. He’s known for scaling businesses from garage startups to six-figure operations, proving he doesn’t just fix things—he builds them.
At JULO Strategy Global, Jake serves as the Chief Efficiency Officer, leading the charge in streamlining internal systems, integrating automation, and supporting entrepreneurs as they shift into full CEO mode. From inventory to AI, Jake turns chaos into clarity—fast.
Previously the co-owner of a national electronics repair company and lead trainer for industry-recognized programs, Jake has saved companies tens of thousands by innovating smarter repair methods and building high-performing teams. His experience spans management, training, and operations for businesses ranging from scrappy startups to international manufacturers.
When he’s off the clock, Jake is a dedicated dad of two adventurous boys and a proud Kansas City native who never misses a Chiefs game.
PARIS CHEFFER CEO/Chief Experience Officer
Paris is a seasoned professional with a diverse background that spans across various industries. He began his career as a talented opera singer and musical theater performer, captivating audiences at Carnegie Hall and beyond. As he transitioned into a new career, Paris utilized his exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills to manage corporate events at a boutique firm in New York City.
With the arrival of his son, Paris embarked on a new journey, leveraging his experience to manage a network of real estate professionals and becoming a sought-after social media consultant. He later assumed the role of marketing director at a large Managed IT Service Provider, where he excelled in building and cultivating relationships. Upon relocating to Florida, Paris applied his creative skills to develop an automated marketing program for a promotional products manufacturer and served as the client engagement manager for a trade association. Paris is a JULO CEO Mindset Alum and is currently working to bring his expertise in client relations and co-working community management to JULO Strategy Global. When he’s not working, Paris enjoys reading and indulging in his passion for watercolor painting, despite his self-proclaimed lack of skill. With his wealth of experience and diverse skill set, Paris is a valuable asset to the JULO Strategy Global team!
ISABEL SAUNDERS CEO/Chief Exploration Officer
As Chief Exploration Officer at JULO Global, Isabel plays a pivotal role in supporting cross-functional growth and innovation. Her work touches every corner of the organization—from research and strategy to operations and community development—all in pursuit of JULO’s mission to guide entrepreneurs from chaos to clarity. With a diverse background that includes caregiving, leadership in the service industry, and experience in the automotive world, Isabel brings a people-first mindset to her work. She has deep experience supporting individuals with special needs and is passionate about creating environments where everyone can be seen, heard, and empowered. These experiences have shaped her ability to connect, problem-solve, and lead with both empathy and precision.
At JULO, Isabel supports a wide range of initiatives: managing timelines, preparing documents, coordinating projects, and contributing strategic research to guide key decisions. She collaborates across departments, while actively supporting the development of tools, systems, and stories that move the company forward. Her work is grounded in curiosity and driven by a sincere desire to help people become the best version of themselves.
Isabel is known for her ability to uncover insights others miss and for her openness to new ideas, new perspectives, and new possibilities. She’s constantly learning, listening, and exploring—both professionally and personally—and believes that growth happens when we stay open to receiving.
She sees potential where others see limits and brings a fresh, grounded perspective to every challenge. Her presence at JULO is not only strategic but deeply human, helping the team stay aligned, inspired, and forward-facing as they continue to build a global movement rooted in transformation.
PETE BLUM CEO/Chief Education Officer
Pete brings 30 years of combined experience to JULO Global from military to corporate to small business/startup. Originally from Cincinnati Ohio, he joined the military at 17 and served a total of 11 years (4 Navy – 7 Marines). He enjoyed his time serving his country and his last command was as a logistics chief for the Presidential Helicopter Squadron (HMX-1) in Quantico, VA.
Prior to JULO Global, Pete has had roles such as COO, Agile Coach, Scrum Master, Marketing Director, and CIO. Aside from the servant leadership he has provided throughout his time in the military and civilian life, he has also been an adult education trainer, facilitator, coach, and mentor to individuals, teams, and businesses.
Pete continues to serve the military community by volunteering for the following veteran organizations, providing specific needs to each such as technical training, social media and website administration, teaching them about entrepreneurship and starting a business, and helping them on their life and/or faith journey:
Veterans For Worship, Chief of Staff | Vice Chair | Tampa Chapter Leader | Director of Networking | International Expansion
Project Transition USA, Technology Trainer | Associate Instructor | Group Manager | Advisory Board Member
Florida Naval Sailors Association, Chaplain
Florida Association of Veteran Owned Businesses (FAVOB), Immediate Past Chairman, Greater Tampa Bay Chapter
With a desire to help others on an even deeper level, Pete has become Mental Health Life Coach Certified and Certified as a Maxwell Leadership Coach, Speaker, Trainer, & DISC Trainer enabling him to expand what he does over the last few years to include helping the military and civilian communities with PTS, anxiety, depression, and other afflictions. His ultimate goal is to help everyone get to a positive, healthy lifestyle that produces a higher level of balance, performance, and success. In addition, he also serves the homeless community.
Pete is married to Brenda Blum from Joliet, Illinois. Between the two of them they have six children and 7 grandchildren.
Pete’s favorite things to do are geocaching with Brenda and exploring new places.
RIGGS NICHOLS CEO/Chief Energy Officer
Meet Riggs, a loveable combination of Catahoula Leopard Dog and Labrador, mixed with boundless energy and pure joy. As Chief Energy Officer, he wears his job title with pride and style, just as he does his signature bowtie. His upbeat personality and spirit of determination make him a welcome addition to the JULO Strategy Global community.
With a friendly smile and eyes that radiate curiosity, Riggs is the perfect adventure partner. From chasing frisbees in the waves of the Gulf Coast to embarking on Appalachian trails with his trademark wagging tail, he shares in Juliann’s sense of adventure as a true traveler, discoverer, and explorer at heart. Riggs’s loving nature extends to everyone he meets, forging instant connections and best friends. Whether he’s cuddled up for a nap at Juliann’s side or leading the neighborhood pack in playful escapades, Riggs leaves an indelible paw print on hearts, reminding us of the simple pleasures of life in every tail wag and slobbery kiss.
COLONEL LUIS “FRED” ORTIZ, USA, RETD. JULO Advisor
Originally from Mexico City, Mexico, he obtained a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Kansas, a master’s degree in continuing adult education from Kansas State University, and a master’s degree in strategic studies from the Army War College.
After college, Fred worked as a Quality Control Technician for Century Oils Inc. in Kansas City for two years. He then joined the Army, serving for 35 years in various roles. During his time as an Enlisted Soldier and Non-commissioned Officer (NCO), he was deployed for combat operations in the Gulf War. Throughout his military career, Fred held command positions at different levels, including Squad, Platoon, Company, Battalion, and Brigade. He commanded diverse organizations, ranging from Logistical and Recruiting Companies to Chemical Ammunition Plants and Arsenals, overseeing both military personnel and civilian contractors.
At the staff level, Fred provided specialized support in positions such as Observer/Trainer, preparing commanders and staff for deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan. He also served as an Operations Officer at different levels within the Army system. In 44 months of combat (Desert Storm / Desert Shield; Operation Enduring Freedom – OEF IX, XI, and XIII), he fulfilled roles such as squad leader, staff planner supporting Afghan security forces, and Current Operations Officer for Combined Joint Task Force-1.
Throughout his career, Fred has excelled in team building and leadership, guiding teams through challenging situations with positive outcomes. Examples include successful recruitment efforts during the early stages of the War on Terrorism (OIF/OEF), fostering productive negotiations between Pakistani and Afghan Soldiers, and overseeing pre-deployment training for combat operations. He has also led teams during natural disasters, supported the Afghanistan withdrawal, and deployed forces in support of NATO during the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
Fred’s accomplishments have earned him numerous awards, including the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and many more. He is married to Stacey Morris from Overland Park, Kansas, and they have four children and 12 grandchildren.
KELLY HOGREB CEO/Chief Everything Officer
Kelly is a dynamic leader with 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, specializing in operations, marketing, consulting, and leadership development. As a Director of Operations, Kelly led a multi-brand team that generated over $6 million in annual sales while maintaining an impressive turnover rate of under 40% for multiple years—an achievement that speaks to her commitment to strong team culture and sustainable business growth.
At JULO Global Strategy, Kelly serves as the Chief Everything Officer, taking the lead in marketing, event coordination, and program facilitation. Her “can-do” attitude and relentless problem-solving skills ensure that no challenge is too big, and no detail is overlooked. Having experienced her own “JULO Moment” during the CEO Mindset™ course, Kelly recognizes firsthand that true leadership success starts with a mindset shift—an insight she now helps others achieve.
Passionate about helping businesses and individuals thrive, Kelly believes that if you truly want something, you’ll find a way. She leads by example, working alongside her teams rather than from above, fostering an environment of collaboration and growth. With experience as a high school lacrosse coach and mentor, she understands the power of guidance and support in shaping future leaders.
Outside of work, Kelly stays busy raising her two sons (14 & 9), collecting sports cards, and sharing her expertise as a skincare consultant. And in a fun twist from her past, she once trained dolphins and sea lions with the Navy—proving that adaptability and leadership extend far beyond the boardroom.
EVAN KRUEGER CEO/Chief Expansion Officer
Evan is a driven executive with a proven track record of over 19 years in strategic planning, revenue generation, and collaborative solutions. With his hands-on approach, Evan excels at building positive relationships and empowering others to seize opportunities for growth and achieve excellence. As a Florida native currently residing in Tampa, FL, Evan combines his passion for developing leaders with his expertise in non-profit organizations to help other excel in their personal and professional pursuits.
Evan’s journey began as a summer camp counselor and continued at Florida State University, where he cultivated a strong foundation of skills and knowledge in the non-profit sector. With extensive experience in leadership and facilitation, Evan has made significant contributions to organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters and Girl Scouts. His diverse skill set includes fundraising, strategic planning, fiscal oversight, grant management, community partnerships, program development, and operational management. This well-rounded background equips Evan to support others in achieving their goals and unlocking their full potential.
Notable for his professional achievements, Evan has consistently delivered outstanding results. He has a proven ability to drive revenue growth, transform underperforming business lines into profit centers, improving customer service outcomes and customer retention. He has additionally demonstrated strategic visioning at multiple times in past roles with Girl Scouts including the navigation of challenges with the impact of COVID-19 where he implemented virtual and packaged summer camp programs, surpassing previous in-person programming in terms of participation rates and reach.
Evan’s dedication to continuous learning and professional growth is exemplified by his certificates in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace from the University of South Florida and Event Management from Florida State University. With his strategic mindset, leadership acumen, and passion for making a positive impact, Evan is committed to driving individual and organizational success and fostering thriving communities.
JULIANN NICHOLS Founder and CEO/Chief Strategist
With over 40 years of entrepreneurial experience, Juliann walks her talk! She has cultivated a personal brand that demonstrates who she is no matter what she is doing, with a “million-dollar PhD in Entrepreneurism”.
She is a native of Kansas City, Missouri, and currently lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, with her fur baby, Riggs. And she is the mother of Jackie and Jake, and “Diva G” to Jackson, Oliver, Jayden and Henry.
Juliann’s approach to business and her professional life has been evolving since she started her first business as a mobile disc jockey when she was 16. After high school, she continued this business while attaining her degree in Theatre and Fine Arts from Emporia State University.
As she grew her family after college, Juliann added a traditional job to her repertoire, as a legal assistant by day. This experience took Juliann through a series of events that ultimately resulted in her launching a private detective agency!
As CEO/Chief Investigator with only a great reputation and contacts in hand, Juliann quickly learned the ropes in this male-dominated industry and continued to build a very successful agency for 15 years. One of the accomplishments that she is most proud of is that she competed for and won one of the largest private investigation service contracts ever issued by the State of Kansas. Juliann grew that company until, as most serial entrepreneurs do, she could no longer ignore her calling to take herself in a different direction toward a whole new set of adventures! She sold her private detective agency and has never looked back.
Juliann has since worked as a business development executive for private industry clients, community organizations, such as Chambers of Commerce, and a national women’s professional networking group. During that time, Juliann also launched B.BOK Bags. This was a beautiful line of custom-made handbags that sold in the luxury accessories market. She built and grew this one for nearly six years until the “great recession” hit. It was during the recession that her current vision was born. Many of her peers and former colleagues were seeking her guidance and asking her to share her advice. That signaled the need for starting “Focus on You”, which has eventually expanded into the JULO Strategy Global team that we know and love today. Under her leadership, JULO Strategy Global is now 15 years old and enjoys a 95% success rate in guiding CEO’s through to accelerated growth!
Juliann is sought after as an expert in the field and a frequent keynote speaker. She is also engaged in entrepreneurial ecosystem building, mentoring and strategizing with other ecosystem builders on JULO CEO Mindset™ across the globe. Juliann is a member of the national Startup Champions Network and is recognized and awarded in many communities for her business acumen and charitable contributions.
Niels Andersen
Niels is a Navy veteran and the CEO & Founder of KontactIntelligence, MedCV, VetCV, & VeritasHealthCare. His passion for helping others is obvious from the first conversation. He’s a serial entrepreneur and is using his success to pay it forward in the veteran community with VetCV.
He has over 35 years in enterprise tech development focused on the business of healthcare for commercial and government health systems, physicians, advanced practice providers, and other allied health professionals. He’s an industry writer and public speaker in tech entrepreneurship and healthcare with published articles in New England Journal of Medicine’s Recruiting Physicians Today, CHEST, Association of Staff Physician Recruiters publications, and others.
His most recent tech launches were MedCV and VetCV. MedCV is a Private Credentialing Vault and Practice Resources App enabling physicians and healthcare professionals control and manage their licenses, certifications, CME, and many other critical components needed to maintain their careers and practices.
VetCV puts Veterans in control again. VetCV is a Web App created by Veterans, for Veterans, providing Active Military, Veterans, and their families with a secure, safe, online Vault to help deliver “Life” tools and resources we can all use as we move through life’s next adventures.
Pepper Wooten
As the co-founder and CEO, Pepper Wooten is a seasoned spiritual guide with over 20 years of experience in the world of soul-level healing. She’s your go-to guru for wisdom and whole-being transformation, and she’s all about helping you navigate your unique life journey.
Pepper’s teachings are the real deal, no fluff or nonsense. She offers a straightforward path to liberation and self-empowerment. Her methods are fresh, drawing from ancient wisdom and tailored for today’s world. So, whether you’re battling challenges, searching for your purpose, or just craving a big positive change, Pepper’s got your back.
With a deep understanding of nervous system regulation, she provides holistic healing and guidance that goes beyond the ordinary. Join her on the exciting journey of the Worrier to Warrior Program, and get ready to embrace healing, empowerment, and a world of endless possibilities. It’s #PeppTalkTime, and you won’t want to miss it! 🌟💪
CHRISSANNE LONG
We are Maximize Digital Media, a digital marketing company specializing in helping small businesses and entrepreneurs with online marketing strategies. We are known for our coaching skills in the fields of Website Design, Internet Marketing, Social Media, and Search Engine Optimization.
Creating beautiful, obtainable websites for small businesses and entrepreneurs is our passion. Providing those same businesses with the marketing strategies to propel them forward is the work that we’re proud of. And empowering others to learn and master the tools and techniques that will drive their continued success is our ultimate goal.
Our team is filled with people who live and breathe marketing strategy, who hold a brand’s website in the same regard as a piece of artwork, and who make it their personal mission to see a client succeed. We believe in telling a client’s story, painting a masterpiece with it, and marketing it with heart.
We are committed to making a meaningful difference in our community. Chrissanne and Craig are the creators of Lakeland Business Leaders, a local business network that connects local solutions to customers in real-time. Maximize, together with BRIDGE Local, stands behind small businesses, entrepreneurs, and start-ups.
LARRY SCHULER CEO/Founder Schu’s Hospitality Group, LLC
Larry “Schu” Schuler is currently the CEO/Founder of Schu’s Hospitality Group, LLC, a hospitality management and consultancy company formed in 2010. Larry has an eye toward becoming the premier provider of guest services in Central Florida through Superior Guest Insight™ and the delivery of Surprising Hospitality™ – his passion in a world that has, sadly, left guest insight and remarkable hospitality by the wayside. A leading achievement of Schu’s Hospitality Group was providing management and strategic development of the food operations and staff to prestigious Dearborn, MI client The Henry Ford’s $16M dining experiences. His role helped propel The Henry Ford to the forefront of Detroit’s food movement prior to his relocation to Tampa.
Schu is a fourth-generation restaurateur who began his hospitality career early and who has extensive experience and a proven track record in the restaurant/hospitality business. Encouraged by his grandfather, Win Schuler, and father, Hans, Schu vigorously pursued a broad, well-rounded work experience in hospitality management which led to employment with the Robert Mondavi Winery in Napa, CA in 1982, and the Westin Hotel Galleria in Dallas, TX. Schu returned to his Michigan roots in 1986 and became Vice President and General Manager of the family’s well-known Schuler’s Restaurant and Pub in Marshall, MI. No respectable Midwest home would have been without Win Schuler’s Bar Scheeze in the refrigerator in the 80’s and 90’s – yes, that Win Schuler’s Bar Scheeze!. Larry is also former owner of the popular Schu’s Grill and Bar in St. Joseph, MI, which opened in 1990 and still operates today, as well as Schu’s on Silver Beach.
For the past four years, Larry “Schu” Schuler has been an executive team member of 23 Restaurant Services, LLC, and the Ford’s Garage chain, building the company’s total units from four to twenty-one. Larry served as Vice President of Supply Chain Management, responsible for procurement of all foods, beverage, supply, furniture, equipment and materials, and for managing contracts and agreements for all units. Concepts include Ford’s Garage Prime Burger and Craft Brews, Yeoman’s Cask and Lion Pubs, Tiki Docks Riverview Bar and Grill, Tiki Docks Skyway Bar and Grill, and Capone’s Coal Fired Pizzeria. Additionally, he functioned as the corporate conduit for franchise communication and brand equity. Schu later served as President of 23 Restaurants, opening two Tiki Docks concepts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trish Murphy is owner of Marketing Smarty Pants, an online marketing company with an emphasis on content marketing. Content Marketing is the secret weapon to making your business stand out in the crowd. Trish helps businesses create and promote valuable content that connects with customers and builds brand equity.
As a content marketer she’s been applauded for her fun and informative marketing presentations, and providing simple content marketing solutions that fit any sized business.
When she’s not being a Marketing Smarty Pants, you can find her with her horse, curled up with a good book, or being silly with her kiddos. Trish is a Florida native, born right here in Orlando. She is an Air Force Veteran and has a bachelor’s degree in Marketing Management. She is on Chairman of the Orlando Chapter of the Florida Association of Veteran Owned Businesses.