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Curtis Gregor

I was responsible for the troubleshooting and repair of all the equipment and and facilities of a mid-sized cattle ranch with several locations and many different kinds of equipment. I also was required to build fences and feed bunks through cutting and welding of used well pipe, sucker rod, and flat steel.

Problem Solver

Churches United

Facilities Manager

Valerie Schroeder

Business Manager for a startup vegetable farmer. Responsible for the business plan, finding products, location, and marketing. Located machinery, planted, field cultivation, harvest and marketing.

Business Manager

Minnesota State Community and Technical College

I led and worked with a 15 diverse students from around the county and many students from around the world. I engineered the first election anyone could remember of Student Government members in 2 weeks as the Student Government President. I taught leadership that required elections 3 of the following 4 semesters and changed the retention rate in Student Government from almost zero beyond the Executive Board to most members in one semester.
I prepared and led meetings, prepared budgets, showed members how to prepare and present project proposals to Administration. 
I engaged with students and helped them find services and increase their perspective of self worth.

Student Government Association President

I studied Business Management Marketing and Sales under very talented and experienced instructors. I also used this time to connect with students, improve their self worth, and find services when they were needed. I was a voice for the students as a Student Government Senator for 2 semesters before becoming the Student Government President where I engineered several changes that lasted beyond my time.

Student

Campus Crossing Bookstore

I operated a sales till, helped students find supplies and restocked shelves according to store policies. I worked with a experience and culturally diverse set of customers.

Customer Service Representative

The Nature Conservancy

I worked at invasive species control, equipment use and repair.
I worked quickly up through the qualification process for NWCG to the position of Incident Commander Trainee. I was qualified to work on Federal Incidents as a Engine Boss, Squad Boss, Firing Boss, B Faller. 
I worked with diverse groups of people from across the county.

Field Steward

I am a Developer driven by a deep calling to help individuals build their self-esteem. Having faced my own struggles with self-esteem, I have become a life experience expert in understanding how personal value is shaped. I believe that self-esteem reflects how we perceive our worth, often influenced by the interpretations and feedback we receive from others.

Throughout my life, I have gained a wealth of experience in various fast-paced and challenging environments. From growing up around livestock, machinery, and fire to working in fields like conservation, wildland fire management, and emergency response, I’ve developed a unique skill set. My career has included roles in ambulance and first responder situations, large machinery operation, construction, equipment troubleshooting and repair, and building system evaluation.

Despite the technical challenges I’ve faced, I’ve found that communication is often the most difficult yet crucial aspect of my work. Through my journey, I’ve discovered that active listening is one of the most powerful tools for helping others recognize their value. By truly hearing people, I can help them see themselves more clearly and, in turn, boost their self-esteem.

People inherently know why they are special, but they often struggle to see the value in who they are. I help them by identifying and reflecting back some of the special traits they reveal to me.

Future Focus

Helping B2B companies grow smarter with AI, strategy, and scalable systems.
I help companies work better, faster, and more strategically—using a blend of deep business experience and today’s most powerful AI tools. My clients range from $10M to $30B in revenue, including industry giants like 3M and Medtronic with a focus on business with $10M to $100M in annual revenue. Our proprietary 3-step strategy roadmap aligns teams, identifies growth levers, and implements AI and strategic systems for measurable results.
🔹 AI Strategy & Education: Deliver executive workshops, keynotes, and hands-on training to demystify and deploy AI for real ROI.
🔹 Custom GPTs: Build tailored GPTs for CEOs and leaders to boost productivity and slash time spent on repetitive tasks.
🔹 SalesDNA™ & CustomerDNA™: Proprietary frameworks that model top sales performers and decode customer language that drives conversions.
🔹 Content & Course Creation: Transform business knowledge into scalable training, courses, and digital products.
🔹 Author & Advisor: Authored 15+ books (including 6 on AI); coach other authors on strategy, targeting, and publishing.
🔹 Strategic Impact: Helped grow a startup 350% by year 3; turned around struggling business from negative EBITDA to positive in 6-9 months, more than doubling income in 18 months; led VC due diligence for 10 years with 0 workouts. Turned around $40M business to $100M in 2 years as the company and division leader.
🎤 Featured speaker for executive, nonprofit, and B2B audiences.
📹 Created 400+ educational videos and weekly AI tips to help professionals use AI with confidence.

From evaluating new markets (saving millions) to designing go-to-market strategies that deliver first-year profits, I’ve helped over 40 CEOs accelerate revenue and transform operations. Quoted by The Wall Street Journal and USA Today. If you want to future-proof your business—let’s talk.

Founder & CEO| Strategy | AI Leader

Platinum Group

Platinum Group increases shareholder value for privately held companies in three ways: advisory, transition and turnaround services.

My personal focus is on growing revenues in B2B companies in med tech, high tech, industrial and service businesses. I help companies understand and use AI to do business better, faster and cheaper!

I have led companies of all sizes that want to grow revenues – ranging from start-ups, small businesses to divisions of multi-national corporations. We use AI as a tool when and where it makes sense!

It’s about value: Restored. Enhanced. Realized. Business owners look to Platinum to:

• Enhance profitability for privately held businesses or family owned businesses to reach the next growth milestone. Clients say that Platinum has a reputation for integrity that comes from years of guiding business owners through change and new opportunities. We also help businesses owned by private equity firms and family offices.

• Realize value as owners plan their business succession and transition. What are the options to exit? Platinum leads owners through transactions that work, with proactive transition guidance, resources and expertise. 

• Restore health of a business. Platinum’s 30-year reputation for turnaround management expertise can help owners drive progress after a setback. At times, we take interim management positions to supply hands-on, senior-level leadership.

The firm offers experience in many industries, with a focus on manufacturing, distribution and services companies.

Executive Consultant

Star Tribune

Led and managed rental market group in the roles of Marketing Manager, Sales Manager and Group Leader/General Manager (call center, newspaper products, online service, magazine). Vice President of subsidiary where I was responsible for P&L and all operations.

Financial Turnaround
•	Drove massive turnaround of $40M to $100M revenue and grew FTE from 35 to 70 in 2 years
•	Secured 89% profit improvement in one year
•	Met annual budgets
•	Hit 103% on MBO objectives in one year

Transformed and Increased Sales Performance of Teams
•	Reshaped corporate culture from one of dissension and lack of focus to achieving Enterprise and Group goals
•	Created clear vision and collaborative teamwork through division wide meetings
•	Met one-on-one with all employees to create engaged and involved teams
•	Jumped in as interim Sales Manager: hiring, coaching, training, lead sales team
•	Led sales team to winning Best of Show Award
•	Team leader for company-wide cross-functional team increasing circulation 10%

Strategic Marketing 
•	Led entire marketing function and staff for the division.
•	Ran point on M&A of organization, acquisition, divestiture and transition

Merger & Acquisition
•	Directed strategic review work
•	Point person on M&A for the group
•	Managed divestiture of subsidiary
•	Guided transition of 2 market groups (division) including team member coaching

Group Leader | General Manager | Vice President

Futurist and strategist focused on growing and turning around businesses.  Worked with CEOs in B2B, technology, service and medical companies.   Worked with CEOS and their team to assess the market, develop plans to grow revenue and achieve profit objectives.
•	Worked with 10 med tech companies to assess marketing opportunities and develop growth plans.
•	Futurist speaking and consulting on future trends throughout the US at national and international conferences.
•	Developed and conducted proprietary studies, quoted on front page of WSJ.
•	Conducted due diligence for Venture Capital company.
•	Turned around tool company from negative EBITDA to positive EBITDA in 6 months.
•	Formed a strategic relationship with the top MBA school in the US and served as faculty, seminar leader and business consultant.
•	Writer, editor and publisher of professional association newsletter.
•	Author of numerous articles for regional, national and international publications.

President | Founder | Futurist | Strategic Management

Commercial Finance Group | Commercial Factors of MN

Started the Midwest operations for the leading, privately-held accounts receivable factor in the US, specializing in financing hard-to-finance small businesses.  Responsible for all analysis and all efforts in starting the business, hiring staff and performing all sales and marketing efforts from developing and implementing the marketing plan to writing telemarketing scripts.  Also reviewed and packaged financing proposals, oversaw contract preparation and signed-up clients.

•	Launched the Midwest Operations, the most successful start-up in company history.  Built the business into a 7-person operation generating $10 million in revenue in the first 2 years.

•	Developed marketing plan with strategies and implementation resulting in first-year profitability, 1st year repayment of start-up capitalization, tripled sales in year 2 and 150% sales increase in year 3.

•	Managed all direct mail (10 campaigns/year), public relations, telemarketing and sales activities.

•	Awarded "Best Start-up in Company History"

Marketing & Sales Manager | Leader and Start up Specialist

Senior Strategy Leader | Artificial Intelligence Maximizer | Strategy | Revenue Generator | Visionary | Drives Bottom-Line Results | Focused On Delivering Customer Satisfaction | Philanthropist | BlackBelt ATA

Drowning in AI options? Ready to outpace your competition? Want to be in business in 2 years? These are some of the issues our clients are facing and why they work with us. 
beckyfuturefocusai@gmail.com 612-327-6318

I’m passionate about transforming B2B enterprises through the power of AI and strategic innovation! With 30+ years of driving businesses and a deep investment in AI mastery ($60K+ and 3,000+ hours), I partner with ambitious companies ready to leverage cutting-edge solutions for exponential growth.

Strategic Growth & Transformation:
• Drove revenue from $40M to $100M, expanding the team from 35 to 70 FTE in 2 years at the 13th largest media company in the US
• Transformed company from negative earnings to profitability in 6 months, growing revenue from $1.8M to $4.1M in 18 months, small manufacturer
• Led successful market growth strategies resulting in 65% year-over-year growth

Business Innovation Across Scale:
• Transform small businesses to achieve consistent 20%+ annual growth
• Guide Fortune 50 companies in strategic market development and product launches
• Provide venture capital due diligence with zero failed investments over 10 years

AI Leadership & Thought Innovation:
• Published 6 AI-focused books and business transformation, National Best Sellers on Amazon
• Created 100+ educational videos and articles on AI strategy implementation
• Invested 3,000+ hours in mastering AI technologies and practical applications

Our process combines advanced AI solutions, data-driven customer insights, and strategy to deliver measurable results. Working with $10M+ companies primarily in medtech, technology, and industrial sectors, I bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI capabilities and practical business implementation.

You'll find me actively contributing to the business community through speaking engagements, media appearances, and thought leadership content. Known for bringing high energy, practical solutions, and a collaborative spirit to every engagement, I help companies navigate the AI revolution while staying grounded in solid business fundamentals.

Let's connect if you're ready to explore how AI-powered strategies can transform your business growth trajectory. I'm always happy to discuss innovative approaches to strategic business challenges! 

Take advantage of our complimentary 1:1 consultation where you will leave with ideas you can use.

For fun:  Black Belt (Taekwondo); travel, play piano, flute and uke

📩 beckyfuturefocusai@gmail.com
☎612-327-6318
https://www.youtube.com/c/beckyamble
https://futurefocususa.com/ (in revision)

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