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USER PROFILE
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Jeffrey Watts
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I like 2 places!
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Location: Woodinville, WA
Title: CEO
Company/Organization: Big Ideas Direct
Birth Date: Sep 01
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My Life Story...
A Southern boy from a small town, I grew up in a hotbed of racism and poverty. My parents owned a small business, so I learned the "do's & don'ts" of business from them. As soon as I could see over the tops of the counters, every spare moment was spent working in the family business.
I learned to "do whatever it takes" to be successful from my father and his strong work ethic. His main piece of advice has served me well - "There are alot of businessmen that are smarter than me, but none of them can out-work me."
This work ethic drove me to do well in school, earn the Eagle Scout award, go on to college and graduate school, and open several businesses of my own. Throughout these journeys, I have learned many lessons...but the perseverence I learned from my father has allowed me to always overcome.
After a decade as a marriage & family therapist, I returned to my first love...business. Some think this is a strange transition, until I explain that running businesses is really just a big group therapy session. I understand and know how to cast a vision and motivate people to make that vision their reality.
I have been key in turnarounds in many industries, including retirement homes, beauty salons, insurance companies, software firms & service providers. Whatever the context, my prayer is that there is a lasting impact on people's lives first and the "bottom line" second. Giving hope and vision is my desire in each situation.
Everything worthwhile in life is rooted in Relationship. When my time on earth is done, I hope that I will be remembered as a faithful husband (married to Lisa for over 20 years), a dedicated father (to Joshua, Daniel & others I've "adopted"), and a truthful, loyal friend.
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About My Job...
I am currently the CEO of BIG IDEAS DIRECT, a company that provides the best creative concepts and supporting technology available. In fact, we have the Biggest Library of Marketing Ideas in the World online!
I was born to coach. My God-given gifts equip me to engage people on an emotional level, get at the core of issues and affect change. For over 20 years, I have coached executives and teams in both Fortune 500 companies and private firms. My ability to see new ways to solve problems and engage resources for the highest return, are my key contributions.
My position at Big Ideas Direct allows me to interface with business owners all across North America. Not only can we assist them by driving traffic to their businesses, but it gives me the opportunity to get involved in their lives. This is where we can make the greatest impact.
My Passion is to "do business God's way." I am committed to living a congruent life that is filled with love, integrity, accountability & service to others. There are eternal truths that guide our world, and learning how to evoke those in our day-to-day lives is a key to true success and impact on the world.
In approaching any situation, I am reminded that I have not been given a spirit of fear, but a spirit of Power, Love and a Sound Mind.
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My Education and Degrees...
ASBURY COLLEGE - BA in Psychology
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY - MS in Counseling
PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES INSTITUTE - MS in Christian Counseling
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF NEUROLINGUISTIC PROGRAMMING - CP
INTERNATIONAL GUILD OF PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS - CPC
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Member of These Organizations...
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA- Committee Chair of Troop 574
TEAM JOSEPH FOUNDATION - Faith-based consulting for new enterprise and rebuilding efforts around the world
TWELVE STONES FOUNDATION - Mission enterprises to support widows & orphans in Asia & Africa
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