AI Acquisition

We help entrepreneurs and consultants start and scale new AI Consulting Businesses.

Product Growth Partner

Simply Social Agency

Want to automate the most grueling part of your business?

I personally will build and deploy the ai automations that allow me to run my business in less than 4 to 5 hours a day. 

I've been utilizing AI to expedite systems and delegate tasks for over 2 yrs now. 

Things have changed... 

Knowing how to "USE" chatGPT isn't the standard anymore... you're behind. 

Knowing how to "AUTOMATE" ai and allow it to work autonomously is! 

If this isn't how you use it. 

You'll be lapped by your competitiion very soon. 

Let me catch you up and get you ahead! 

My inbox is open! Talk soon!

Business Owner

Funnels That Convert

Funnels That Converts is the cheat code to client acquisition for REI EXPERTS selling courses or coaching... 

And it's been over 2.5 years in the making.

📌Collecting data
📌Tweaking offers & delivery
📌100's of sales calls
📌Managing over $1.5M in paid advertising
📌Helping 2 coaches build a 7 figure business
📌Helping a dozen more build 6 figure businesses
📌And helping many more begin landing 4-5 figure clients online.

(SEE RESUTS HERE: https://funnelsthatconvert.com/ftc-testimonials )

Not to mention almost 100k worth of coaching, courses and books digested and tested.

We've done all of this so we could bring the ultimate marketing solution to all of the struggling Investors getting into coaching.

Coaches struggling with...

‼Building out there client acquisition machine.
‼Figuring out all of the tech and new skills required.
‼Being stuck with expensive Websites that don't convert.
‼Finding clarity on the right path to grow your business.
‼Writing content that actually drives sales.

If this is you, then John and I are the Digital Marketing Specialists you've been looking for.

Hit this link below to hop on a call to hear EXACTLY what we've done to change the game in a major way.

==> https://calendly.com/johnbuckley/deep-dive

Don't wait long, we only accept 10 new Investors a month.

Because of the level of care and attention we give each one of our clients. (Prices will be going up soon!)

So, if you wait, you'll end up on the waiting list for the next month.

Let us build your Client Acquisition System before 2023...

So you can go into your business with ultimate confidence that your business will be bigger and better every single month.

Talk soon,
Devan

Co-Owner

Crisp Results

▪	Delivered high power integrated marketing strategies to provide high quality/qualified leads to Affiliate Clients
▪	Designed and developed strategy for Websites and Landing pages optimized for lead generation
▪	Managed Google analytics accounts to ensure continued optimization of Google Ad, Facebook Ads, and consumer journeys
▪	Created various reports for updates and presentations to upper management
▪	Successfully performed Project Manager duties for a team of Content Creators and Designers of up to 6 members collaborating on multiple projects simultaneously

Digital Marketing Specialist

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC

▪	Proofing digital content for Enterprise activations during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 
▪	Presenting and drafting cross-divisional communication and reports between 6 or more marketing teams
▪	Developing power point presentations for internal communication
▪	Managing and developing strategy for budget allocations year over year
▪	Program/Project management of a multi-million-dollar fundraising campaign with a Task Force of 30+ members
▪       Participating in marketing strategy conversations concerning PR, Brand Management, Organic Social Campaigns, Influencer Strategy, and Paid/Owned channels

Marketing Specialist

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®

▪	Implemented robust digital marketing campaigns that resulted in a 10% increase in quarterly revenue and a 1050% increase in Facebook followers and engagement
▪	Solidified key B2B relationships with Memphis in May that increased awareness and a 3 month residual revenue stream 
▪	Created community buy-in for our Cause Marketing Campaign Movers For Moms with partnerships including the YWCA and local Starbucks Co.
▪	Utilized Google and Facebook Analytics to optimize SEO and Social Media strategies that increased leads and revenue over 20% 
▪	Presented dynamic presentations utilizing PowerPoints and Excel Graphs to close referral partnerships with local Apartment Communities, Banks, and Real Estate professionals
▪	Established rapport with community leaders through grassroots efforts utilizing networking events such as Chambers of Commerce and local professional networking opportunities

Director of Marketing

New Memphis 

This was an amazing growth opportunity for me. I had a great experience with meeting high level professionals around our city and hearing their stories and experiences they had on the way to their success today. 

Built a great foundation around leadership, personal development, and life strategies. Along with networking with some of Memphis's growing young professionals. 

Would recommend it to anyone looking to boost their performance in their career path and experience a crash course in personal development.

EMBARK PROGRAM

Service Master - PCS

I worked as the billing coordinator for the Service Master Clean Franchise in Cordova, Tn. I am over the billing out of claims to the insurance companies. I use software such as Xactimate, XactAnalysis, and Velocitor Solutions.

Billing Coordinator

Forever Fit

I worked under the head trainer and the owner of the gym. He has been teaching me the business side to running a successful gym and also gaining personal training experience as he gives me various clients to write training programs for.

Personal Trainer

Craigmont High School

-responsible for training and coaching wide receivers
- prepared the wide outs for executing weekly gameplans
-broke down film with other coaches

Assistant Coach

🙏 Man of God | ✅ The #1 Coach Helping Real Estate Investors Start + Grow 6-7 Figure Coaching Businesses Online💵💻

Growing a business while raising a family is tough. The pressure to generate leads, close sales, and manage content can leave you overwhelmed and stretched too thin.

That’s why I created Digital Dadpreneurs—a movement designed to help dads ditch the 9-to-5, leverage AI automation, and build a thriving online business without sacrificing time with their families.

With over 10 years in online marketing and lead generation, I’ve built and scaled:
✅ Two multi-six-figure businesses and one seven-figure coaching business
✅ Helped over 100 clients reach $100K+ in revenue, with five hitting seven figures
✅ Developed AI-powered systems that automate 90% of organic marketing tasks
✅ Created automated lead generation processes that book calls on autopilot

What I Do
At Digital Dadpreneurs, we help dad entrepreneurs:
🔹 Automate lead generation so they can stop wasting hours in the DMs
🔹 Use AI to streamline their social media marketing and grow their audience faster
🔹 Book more calls, generate more revenue, and scale their business without burnout
🔹 Reclaim their time to focus on what matters—family, freedom, and fulfillment

Who This is For
🚀 If you’re a dadpreneur looking to scale your business using AI automation and social media strategies while still being present for your family, you’re in the right place.

Let’s connect and talk about how AI automation can free up your time, grow your business, and create the freedom you deserve.

📩 DM me to learn more.

P.S. Get a Free Personal Assistant AI Agent to manage your emails and Daily Tasks for you. Just drop me AGENT in DM and I'll get it over to you!

Devan Dillard

Mk Residential Partners

Managing Partner

RealPage, Inc.

As a Solution Consultant, I leverage my vast industry knowledge to partner with executive level PMC leadership as a trusted advisor while reviewing their current business processes. As a consultant, I will identify and make recommendations of potential changes to those processes to streamline operations, increase revenue, mitigate risk and improve employee accountability as they transition to our industry leading software platform. My goal is to ensure their business metrics/goals are met or exceeded through consulting and to ensure a streamlined and successful implementation.

Solutions Consultant

Southwood Realty Co.

Oversight of 2700+ Class A Luxury Units.
Lead 50+ Associates to exceed monthly and fiscal goals.
Manage Lease Expirations, Renewals, Rental Collections and Leasing & Marketing and Accounts Payable via Nexus.
Facilitated Quarterly training/development courses.
Ensured approximately $690+ million in assets were maintained & managed to reflect my personal and our company culture and values.

Achievements:

GPR growth of 2021 12%-32% in portfolio. ($5.97m annualized)
Average delinquency 2.76%, during the pandemic.
Regional Manager of the Year nominee for the Upper State Apartment Association. (2021)

Regional Property Manager

Wellington Advisors

Oversight of a portfolio of (6) fee-managed assets in the Charlotte, Hickory, Salisbury area.
Train, Develop and Mentor a team of (7) to achieve the highest property performances possible.
Financial review of my portfolio, as well as, the local market to ensure we are meeting/exceeding all opportunities for ancillary income and rent growth.
Responsible for the successful onboarding of (3) class C assets after acquisition by current clients and the disposition of (1) due to sale.
Oversight and coordination of all capx projects as required by the client or lender/insurance companies.

Bolt Property Management

Led 12 employees of (5) privately owned and managed assets.
Developed anc implemented Employee Manual, Policies and Procedures, budget development and put into place best practices of day to day operations, to maximize income potential, employee performance and Resident retention.
Responsible for rebranding of the communities to support continued Capital Improvement projects, increased rents and renovation of units.

Achievements:
Building an exceptional team to accomplish goals and values of the Owner.
Increased rent growth and ancillary income by approximately
87% YOY 201
84% YOY 2017

Brookside Properties, Inc.

Responsible for the leadership and guidance of (2) fee managed assets. Oversight of Capital Improvements.
Led 10 Associates to exceed monthly and fiscal goals.

Area Property Manager

JMG Realty, Inc.

Responsible for the leadership and guidance of (4) fee managed assets through disposition.

Bell Partners Inc

Bell Brookfield, Greenville, SC 
The Meadows, Asheville, NC (616 total units)
October 2011 - July 2014
Senior Community Manager/Field Trainer

Responsibilities:
o	Managed complete transition of property to Bell Partners. (Bell Brookfield)
o	Led 15 Associates to exceed monthly and fiscal goals.
o	Managed Lease Expirations, Renewals, Rent Collections and Leasing & Marketing. 
o	Managed all Accounts Payable through Ops Technology & Compliance Depot.
o	Facilitated Quarterly Foundations of Leasing course for area.
o	Ensured approximately $58 million in assets is maintained & managed to reflect my personal and our company culture and values. 

Signature Pointe 
October 2009 
Community Manager/Field Trainer

o	Managed complete transition of property to Bell Partners. 
o	Led 5 Associates to exceed monthly and fiscal goals, as well as “re-branding” community to become a community of choice in the area. 
o	Managed Lease Expirations, Renewals, Rent Collections, Leasing & Marketing 
o	Managed all Accounts Payable through Ops Technology & Compliance Depot
o	Facilitated Quarterly Foundations of Leasing course for area.
o	Ensured approximately $6.5 million asset was maintained & managed to reflect my personal and our company culture and values. 
 
Acheivements:
•	After 90 days, 30 evictions and $32k in delinquency, maintained occupancy at 69% and lowered delinquency to 6k with all Residents due for the current month. 
•	After 120 days, increased occupancy to 80%, increased economic occupancy from 49% to over 70%.
•	After 160 days, increased occupancy to 90% and economic occupancy to 82.76%. 
•	Feb 2011 budgeted at 76% occupied & 72% economic occupancy, closed 93% physical and 90% economic in May. 
•	Exceeded NOI by 6k in 1st quarter 2010, while extreme overages in Make Ready, due to rapid increase in occupancy. 
•	In 2011 we maintained an average occupancy of 93% at community that struggled to stay above 70%. 
•	2011 Highest YOY Revenue Gain 42% 
•	2011 CNOI Growth 33%

Senior Community Manager and Field Trainer

Bell Caledon Apartment Homes (Bell Partners, Inc.), Greenville, SC The Meadows, Asheville, NC (749 total units)
July 2014 – January 2015
Senior Community Manager/Field Trainer

Responsibilities:
o	Currently lead 19 Associates to exceed monthly and fiscal goals.
o	Manage Lease Expirations, Renewals, Rental Collections, and Leasing & Marketing. 
o	Manage all Accounts Payable through Ops Technology & Compliance Depot.
o	Facilitate Quarterly Foundations of Leasing course for Asheville, NC and Greenville, SC.
o	Oversee Capital Improvement projects of approximately $400k in 2014.
o	Resolve Customer disputes/complaints.
o	Ensure approximately $80 million in assets is maintained & managed to reflect my personal and our company culture and values.

Senior Community Manager/Field Trainer

Keller Williams Real Estate

Realtor

Mid-America Apartment Communities

Responsibilities:
o	Provided training, support and accountability for 10 properties (Support Managers and Property Managers) between North and South Carolina with focus on Collections and Support Manager training.
o	Responsible for Collections, Leasing, community marketing efforts, Resident files, Renewal efforts & rate negotiation, resolving Resident disputes, implementing quarterly Resident events and attending monthly networking events with Upper State Apartment Association. 
Achievements:
o	Maintained less than $200 delinquency monthly. 
o	Community achieved no less than 95% occupancy monthly. 
o	After 9 months, promotion to Regional Support Manager Trainer
o	2005 High Five Award Winner
o	2005 Property of the Year
o	2005 Highest Overall Occupancy for the East Region

Support Manager/Trainer

During my extensive career in this competitive industry, I am proud to have a proven track record of delivering impeccable results across North and South Carolina, over 10,000+ units and with nationally recognized, regional and locally owned and operated organizations, to include all asset types and countless value-add projects.

While the passion that drives me to outperform competitors and repeatedly bringing low performing assets to their peak performance is a thrilling  challenge and one that I have met or exceeded repeatedly; it has been an honor to have led and/or mentored over 115 others, thus far, into becoming successful in their careers that is equally rewarding. 

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