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About me:
I was extremely fortunate in life to be mentored by and work closely with a self-made Fortune 500 Founder and CEO of a multinational 6 billion dollar technology business with over 7,000 employees and 1,500+ offices worldwide. This amazing career opportunity led to a mentorship turned friendship over two decades and allowed me to gain knowledge in all facets of business operations from A to Z which led to various key senior leadership positions in the company for 15 years and corporate executive management roles for 5 years serving as a member of the firm executive team. It was the greatest education of my professional life and had a profound impact on my personal life as well.
Along with this knowledge and extensive ongoing education in the real estate, financial and investment sectors over the last 20 plus years, I expanded my knowledge into a successful business of my own which I am also now retired from. After my early retirement from a 26 year technology career, I have completely retired from all aspects of working life to enjoy more freedom to do the things I enjoy the most. Today I own my most important personal commodity, my time. I still enjoy keeping up to date with the latest advancements in the technology sector. I am passionate about education, personal development, personal finance, investing, and continue to focus some of my free time in these areas.
Wyatt’s Career Stories
How did you pick your career? Did you know all along?
From blue collar to the executive boardroom. A career built on grit and growth. My career journey didn’t start in a corporate office or with a college degree—it began in the blue-collar world. In my early adulthood, I worked with my hands, earned every dollar through hard physical labor, and learned the value of discipline, resilience, and showing up when it mattered. Those lessons would become the foundation for everything that came next. In my late twenties, I made the decision to go back to college. It wasn’t easy balancing school, work, and personal responsibilities demanded more than just time. It required belief in the long game. I wasn’t chasing titles; I was building a better future. After finishing school, I landed an entry-level role in the technology field. At the time, I didn’t know where it would lead but I was eager to learn, work hard, and contribute wherever I could. Technology proved to be the right place for someone like me, curious, hands-on, and determined. I moved from role to role, department to department, building both technical expertise and leadership experience. I took on challenges, asked questions, made mistakes, and never stopped learning. Over the years, that persistence paid off. I climbed the corporate ladder, not by chasing status, but by solving problems, leading with integrity, and never forgetting where I started. Eventually, I earned a seat at the executive table. The path from blue-collar to boardroom wasn’t paved for me—I built it step by step. That perspective of knowing both the ground floor and the nice big office—made me a better leader. I understood the human side of work, the value of every role, and the power of resilience. Looking back, I’m proud of the journey. Not because of the titles, but because of the growth. If my story proves anything, it’s this: where you start doesn’t define where you can go.