From Homelessness To Over 600+ Employees
Everyone loves a comeback story — but this one will challenge, inspire, and shift perspectives.
“He’s a man that loves to help people! “
My Life Story
From Rock Bottom to Building an Empire
I attended both the University of Louisville and the University of Kentucky but didn’t graduate. School never clicked with me—I partied more than I studied and ended up working in construction and bartending instead. Over the years, I started several businesses that failed due to my drinking and partying. I even had to sell the first house I built at 21 just to get by. Eventually, I lost everything—my home, money, and relationships—and ended up in a homeless shelter and recovery program.
That year in recovery was life-changing. I had no phone, no car, no job—just the Big Book and others working on themselves. A friend asked me to speak at his sobriety celebration, and even though I was terrified, I did it. The response was powerful, and more speaking invitations followed.
I started sharing my story on social media, and when a celebrity shared one of my videos, doors opened nationwide. I spoke at events from Florida to Alaska, realizing my message resonated beyond addiction recovery. Businesses and communities began inviting me to speak to inspire their teams.
In 2020, we co-founded Impact Wellness Network, and today, we have multiple recovery centers across the Midwest with over 600 employees. From homelessness to leading a recovery network, my journey proves that purpose can rise from pain—and I’m here to share that message, one story at a time.
From Nothing to Something
