• Great-grandfather was the Chief of the Catawba Indian Nation.

    • First career goal as a teenager was to become a Spider-Man pencil artist for Marvel Comics.

    • Played the saxophone in my high school marching band.

    • First in my family to go to college.

    • Lost 100 lbs. in eight months.

    • Got married after only five months of dating AND I proposed to my wife at an airport!

    • My number one artist of 2019 on Spotify was Imagine Dragons.

  • Mission (reason for working or purpose and intention)

    To serve as a leader by encouraging forward thinking by educating and inspiring others on technology that will improve their lives, and to do so with some passion, humor and style.

    Vision (aspiration of what I hope to achieve/become, ideal state in several years)

    To be a respected industry leader and recognized expert

    Values (behaviors, principles and beliefs)

    • Order: Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time.

    • Resolution: Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.

    • Industry: Lose no time; be always employed in something useful; cut off all unnecessary actions.

    • Moderation: Avoid extremes; forbear resenting injuries so much as you think they deserve.

    • Sincerity: Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly, and, if you speak, speak accordingly.

    • Justice: Wrong none by doing injuries, or omitting the benefits that are your duty.

    • Knowledge: Learning is the basis for growth, and growing is the key to living

    • Fun: Enjoy life and don’t take it too seriously

    • Curiosity: Don’t be afraid to ask

    • Risk: Learn from your mistakes, feedback is precious

    • Inclusion: Surround yourself with people who think differently than you

    • Integrity: Sincere and admits to fault openly

    • Impact: Show measurable results

  • I am at my best when helping others. I will try to prevent times when I’m impatient. I will enjoy my work by finding employment where I can collaborate with others. I will find enjoyment in my personal life through spending time with friends and family. I will find opportunities to use my natural talents and gifts such as being a friend, execution, goal setting, meeting new people, organizing, including others, and being curious. I can do anything I set my mind to. I will create technology that would impact the world for good.

    My life’s journey includes leading a team of tech marketers, educating the world on tools that will improve their lives. My wife and children are supported by this venture and support me in it. I have become an industry expert and internationally recognized in my field.

    At my funeral they will say that Josh was a great husband and father. He was also a talented tech marketing leader. He was devoted to God and served others well. Josh understood many different cultures and perspectives through his many travels throughout the globe. He loved his life and even more importantly, the people he got to experience it with.

    My most important future contribution to others will be providing love, time and attention.

    I will stop procrastinating and start working on:

    • Overcome fears of learning new things

    • Letting go of certain ideas

    • Increase my critical thinking and thought leadership skills

    I will strive to incorporate the following attributes into my life:

    • Intelligence

    • Spirituality

    • Vision

    I will constantly renew myself by focusing on the four dimensions of my life:

    • Exercise and eat right

    • Study scriptures, pray, serve

    • Read and study industry relevant materials

    • Spend time with friends

    • Character

    • Relationships

    • ExperiencesItem description

  • Clifton Strengths Finder

    According the the Clifton Strengths Finder, my top five strengths are:

    • Achiever – I work hard and have a lot of stamina. I take satisfaction in being productive.

    • Futuristic – Inspired by the future and what could be. I energize others with visions of the future.

    • Positivity – I have contagious enthusiasm. I’m upbeat and get others excited about what they are doing.

    • Includer – I’m at my best when everyone is involved and knows they are valued.

    • Woo – Love the challenge of meeting new people and winning them over. Making connections are key.

    Meyers-Briggs

    According the the Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), I am a solid ENFJ:

    • Extrovert (E) – Interested in engaging with their environment, feed off the responses of people around me

    • Intuitive (N) – Prefer to exercise my imaginations as I seek new ideas and possibilities

    • Feeling (F) – Caring, compassionate, warm, protective of those they care about

    • Judging (J) – Feel most comfortable when the course is well-marked, preferring clarity and closure

    ENFJ profile – Forthright, love to help others, tend to have strong ideas and values

    Codecademy Sorting 

    The Codecademy Sorting Quiz labels me as a Dot Connector: 

    Strategizing, context switching, long-term vision and attention to detail are my underlying strengths. I like making lists, having an impact and being the group leader. I make my mark by being good at prioritization, delegating tasks, organizing groups and encouraging others. I’m into: juggling several things at once, knowing when to keep working and when the job is done.

  • Personality-Career Fit

    I think it is appropriate in this “About Me” section of my site to share why I’ve chosen the career I have as a result of the other facts I’ve laid out to describe my personality. You should know who you are and what your strengths are in order to center yourself on a career that you can have success in.

    Why Tech?

    I love bringing the benefits of technology to others.

    Why Software?

    The WSJ article Why Software is Eating the World by Marc Andreessen pretty much sums up why software is crushing it. The TL;DR is the largest media company in the world doesn’t create any content (Facebook), the largest hospitality business doesn’t own any properties (AirBnB) and the largest taxi company doesn’t’ have any cars (Uber).

    Why Product Marketing?

    I’m passionate about connecting users to product solutions to solve their pain points. Creating a narrative around around that solution is what product marketing is all about.

    Diving into customer problems and understanding their mindset is key. Collaborating with product, sales and marketing to bring new products to market is part of what makes someone in this role successful. Transforming technical jargon into meaningful stories that drive adoption through messaging and positioning statements is critical to success.

    What skills are needed?

    • Creativity and problem solving

    • Strategic planning

    • Strong communication

    • Collaboration

    • Empathy and ability to connect with customer

    • Research and analytical skills

    • Content creation and copy-writing