
I’m Kyle.
Entrepreneurial at heart with 15 years in business ownership, I excel in roles combining learning, consultative sales, marketing, and business development. Eager for a position where compensation aligns with performance.
“Using the StoryBrand Framework, Kyle cut out almost 90% of the copy from his website and quadrupled his revenue.”
— Donald Miller, Building a StoryBrand (see my story on pages 25-26 in this New York Times bestselling book about marketing)
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Superpower
People skills: Building instant trust and rapport.
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Skills
Sales and sales funnels
Lead generation and prospecting
Digital Marketing
Content Marketing
Email Marketing
Community management
Project management
Teaching and interviewing
Writing and copywriting
Photography
Facebook/Instagram/Google Ads
Web design (including large online communities)
Strong tech proficiency (CRM, marketing automation software, MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite)
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Strengths
Top 5 Strengths (as tested): Learner, Achiever, Maximizer, Harmony, Futuristic
I’m an Enneagram Type 3.
Working Geniuses: Wonder and Discernment
Work Experience
Senior Marketing Account Executive (Aug 2022 – Present)
Springfield Clinic is a physician-owned multispecialty group practice with over 650 doctors, specialists, and surgeons.
As we rapidly expand into new markets, I partner with physicians, directors, and managers to identify marketing opportunities, develop growth strategies, and execute through a Marketing team of 18.
Founder/Owner (Sep 2012 – Aug 2022)
Developed over 50 online photography courses and a community with over 150,000 email subscribers.
Primary Roles: Leading a team of 5, Marketing and Sales, Teaching and Curriculum Development, Facebook/Instagram/Google Ads, Funnel Design, Content Production (written, video, and live video), Copywriting, Web Development (especially membership site development and landing/sales page design).
Shultz Photography
Owner (Jan 2005 – Jan 2014)
Built an in-demand photography studio, photographing almost 250 weddings and over 2,000 portrait sessions in 5 years. Primary skills: photography, photo editing, sales, marketing, team management, and web design.
Springfield Fire Department
Firefighter/EMT (Jan 2012 – May 2016)
Became a firefighter/EMT with zero prior experience. Primary skills: firefighting, emergency response, emergency medicine, crisis management, and customer service.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Area Representative (2002 – 2007)
Grew the FCA presence in a grassroots region from 3 campus huddles to over 20 campus huddles in 5 years. Primary Skills: Project development, fundraising ($650,000+ in total), camp director, budgeting, board formation, and broad leadership skills overseeing hundreds of volunteers.
“Kyle and SPS literally changed my life. I now have the most beautiful photos of my family, an amazing online community of photographer friends, and a thriving photography business.”
— Emily Brunner (Shultz Photo School Member turned pro photographer)
“I’ve never encountered information presented in such a succinct, easy-to-understand format that I could implement immediately. I’m so impressed with Kyle’s gift of teaching!”
— Jenea (icanteachmychild.com)
Passion / Community
Founder of RivianStories.com, an online community of 7,000 members who are true fans and owners of Rivian vehicles. I host and produce a podcast and YouTube channel with over 25,000 followers.
Youth Coach
Over 13 years of volunteer experience as a baseball and basketball coach.
West Side Church
Over 26 years of local church volunteer involvement in and around the Springfield community…and as far away as Honduras and South Africa.