MY STORY

My dream wasn’t originally to become a coach, it was just to survive.

I didn’t grow up with a silver spoon. I grew up in chaos. After my parents divorced when I was five, I spent my childhood bouncing between homes, surrounded by instability. I learned very quickly that if I wanted safety, I had to fight for it.

That survival instinct led me to the U.S. Army at nineteen. From the infantry to aviation, the military gave me the discipline I craved and taught me how to lead when the pressure was suffocating. But when I took off the uniform, I realized I had lost my identity. I knew how to be a soldier, but I didn’t know how to be me.

So, I did what many of us do: I chased success to fill the void.

In 2014, I started an Amazon business with almost nothing but grit and curiosity. I worked obsessively, scaling that small dining-table hustle into an 8-figure enterprise. I launched 3PL companies and a SaaS platform. I had "made it."

But here is the truth nobody tells you on social media: You can be rich and still be completely empty.

After 15 years of chasing the next milestone, I hit a wall. I had the money, but I had no meaning. I had built a cage of my own making, trading my peace and purpose for profit. I realized that the ceiling on my life wasn’t my business tactics; it was the battle between my ears.

That realization changed everything. I stopped building for a paycheck and started building for a legacy.

Now, through Success with Karl, I help entrepreneurs and leaders do the same. I help you break free from the burnout and the "golden handcuffs" of success so you can align who you are with what you do.

I fought for clarity in my life so I could help you find it in yours. Let’s build a life that actually matters.

THE VALUES THAT DRIVE EVERYTHING WE DO

These aren’t just words on a website. These are the principles I have paid for with blood, sweat, and tears. If we work together, this is what you can expect.

1. FAITH/SPIRITUAL ALIGNMENT

Everything starts here. My faith serves as the foundation for all other aspects of my life, guiding my purpose to impact men as I believe God has called me to do. I seek His wisdom first and measure my actions against biblical principles.

This means: Our work together will always honor the greater purpose for which you were created, even as we tackle practical, real-world challenges.

2. FAMILY LEGACY

I'm committed to breaking generational cycles and building a lasting positive impact. This means being the father and husband I aspire to be—one my family can be proud of—and helping you do the same.

This means: Your transformation isn't just about you—it's about healing past wounds and creating new patterns that will benefit generations to come.

3. IMPACT/SERVICE

True success is measured not by what I achieve personally, but by how many lives I've positively transformed. I'm driven to use my gifts and experiences to help others overcome similar challenges.

This means: I'm invested in your results more than my recognition. Your breakthrough is my mission.

4. INTEGRITY

I demonstrate unwavering alignment between my words, actions, and beliefs—even when no one is watching. Like my friend Jimmy who's modeled this for me, I handle difficult situations with dignity and honesty.

This means: I'll tell you what you need to hear, not just what you want to hear. I'll hold you accountable because that's what you deserve.

5. CONNECTION

I build and nurture meaningful relationships characterized by mutual trust, vulnerability, and support. This reflects the special bond I had with my grandmother and aspire to have with my family and community.

This means: Our coaching relationship will be built on authentic connection, not transactional exchanges. Real transformation requires real relationship.

6. AUTHENTICITY/COURAGE

I embrace who I truly am, including my strengths, weaknesses, and journey. It means showing up fully even when I feel inadequate or unprepared, as I did during my first in-person event.

This means: I'll share my struggles alongside my victories, creating space for you to do the same without judgment.