At the end of the day, it’s about family. Serving them. Providing, being present, and keeping business in its place. I’m not a proud guy—I’ve been humbled more than I’d like to admit. I don’t have all the answers. But I do know how to build businesses that work without burning you out. I’ve lived the scars, I’ve found the systems, and now I use them to help others build something stable, profitable, and life-first.
One actionable lesson each week. Proven systems, paradigm shifts, and hard-won stories from the trenches.
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I grew up in a small northern town in Canada where winters were long and opportunities were few. After getting married, I went to school for web design, picked up freelance projects on the side, and eventually landed what I thought was the “real job” — working at a studio as a developer.
It paid the bills, but deep down I knew I wasn’t meant to stay there. My wife reminded me of the gifts God gave me and pushed me to think bigger. So I quit my job and bet on myself.
Freelancing wasn’t smooth sailing. Some months I made more than I ever thought possible. Other months, I barely scraped by. But I kept going. I started teaching, making content, sharing what I knew — and slowly, things started to click. Over the years, that decision turned into more than I could have imagined: $2M in online course sales, nearly $1M in brand partnerships, six-figure creative studios, and teaching over 600,000 students around the world.
But here’s the truth: those numbers aren’t what define me. 2025 was the year that knocked me flat.
I lost my precious daughter.
Nearly lost my father.
And took a catastrophic blow to my business income when my biggest partnership ended.
It was brutal. Humbling. And it reminded me of something I’d forgotten: business doesn’t exist for status or ego. It exists to serve faith, family, and freedom.
And nothing is certain.
That’s why I don’t teach theory. I teach scars. Hard-won lessons from years of building, failing, rebuilding, and learning the long way. Today, I run Build with Brad, where I mentor solopreneurs, freelancers, and consultants who want clarity, better pricing, and systems that scale. And through Creator Engines, I help executive coaches, boutique consultancies, and thought leaders build authority platforms that attract clients even when they’re not working.
I don’t have all the answers. But I do know how to build a business that works without burning you out. And if that’s what you’re after, I’d be glad to help.
That’s the filter for everything I teach.
One bite sized, actionable lesson each week. The systems I use, failures I’ve learned from, breakthroughs that shift how you think about business and money.
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A private mentorship program with weekly coaching, office hours, and resources for freelancers and independents who want clarity, accountability, and steady growth.
Done-for-you systems for consultants, coaches, and knowledge-business owners. Brand clarity, website, funnel, and a smart evergreen newsletter — built so your business runs while you serve.
I’ve helped 600,000+ students, 16K subscribers, and dozens of clients replace guesswork with growth engines.
And start building a business that gives you back your time.
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