James Smiley
Revenue Operator and Chief Marketing Officer | Marketing International, JamesSmiley.com
Presenter bio
James Smiley is a Revenue Operator and Chief Marketing Officer who specializes in getting inside $10M–$80M companies and building what’s missing — the systems, sales infrastructure, and growth frameworks that turn momentum into scale. He has also had key leadership roles in the scaling of companies like Boost Mobile, AT&T Innovation Center, AmazonGo, Amazon Locker, and many more startups. James has done two deals with Sharks from Shark Tank and is an international best-selling author. With 4 exits, $210M+ in career sales, and recognition as a Top 40 Under 40 B2B consultant, James has spent his career at the intersection of field sales, operational infrastructure, and emerging technology. He is the founder of Capitalist University and has served as CMO for one of the fastest-growing roofing and restoration contractors in the Dallas–Fort Worth market. James is a family man with his wife and their 5 kids. They reside in DFW and James’ coaches elite Texas QBs on the weekends and also coaches his children’s football teams. After his IPO in his 20s, James also was a professional ESPN Bassmasters on TV and before that he played college football.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Room 608
Exit Strategy
Why PE Wants Blue-Collar Entrepreneurs: The Exit Strategy Most Contractors Don’t Know Exists:
PE firms aren’t just buying tech companies anymore — they’re buying roofing companies, HVAC businesses, and restoration contractors. But the window is closing fast. In this session, we’ll break down exactly why this happens, how the math works, and what you need to do today to make your business exit-ready. The window is still open.
Target audience: Blue-Collar Entrepreneurs Who Are Eager to Learn and Scale Quickly
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