I'll Be the Guide I Never Had
I grew up without a mentor. Every lesson came the hard way. Now I help others avoid those same struggles and accelerate their path to success.
Start Your Journey"I created Kresnier.org seeking people who want a mentor to help them prepare for life. I want to help those who wish to improve their lives—professionally or in life—with instructions on steps you can take to be on the right path."
This isn't a marketing tagline—it's my actual motivation. I remember what it felt like to figure everything out alone, and I don't want others to go through that if I can help.
Messages about how to get promoted, whether to change companies, how to negotiate salary, how to transition industries
Questions about starting a business while employed, how to get first clients, how to price services, how to manage time
Broader questions about career direction, work-life balance, finding purpose, making major life decisions
Questions I Get Asked Most
These are the real questions real people are asking
1,040+ Hours of Giving Back
Before I built businesses, I spent years volunteering in medical settings. This experience didn't just fill my resume—it fundamentally shaped who I am and how I approach helping others.
Research Volunteer & Patient Support
MD Anderson is consistently ranked as the #1 cancer center in the United States. I supported palliative care research and assisted cancer patients during outpatient visits.
Working with patients facing terminal diagnoses gave me perspective that's impossible to get elsewhere. I saw what truly matters when everything else is stripped away. I learned about resilience—not the motivational poster kind, but the real thing. I developed empathy that informs everything I do today.
Neurology Research Assistant
As a Neurology Research Assistant, I collaborated with a team of seven doctors on clinical research projects. This was academic medicine at a high level.
The precision and rigor required in medical research became the foundation of how I approach business. Forming hypotheses, designing studies, analyzing data, drawing conclusions—it's the same process I use when testing marketing campaigns or evaluating business opportunities.
Psychiatry Technician (Night Shift)
Working night shifts at a behavioral health facility was one of the most challenging experiences of my life. I provided care and support to patients with serious mental health conditions.
This role developed my ability to stay calm under pressure, handle crisis situations, and connect with people in their most vulnerable moments. The emotional intelligence and crisis management skills I developed serve me well in business—whether I'm dealing with a difficult client situation or supporting a team member through challenges.
Museum Presenter
I engaged visitors with exhibits about dinosaurs, ancient civilizations, and wildlife. This role was about making complex information accessible and interesting to diverse audiences.
This is where I developed my communication and storytelling skills. Learning to explain scientific concepts to children, to engage bored teenagers, to satisfy curious adults—it taught me how to adapt my message to my audience. These skills are essential in marketing and mentorship.
"Volunteering taught me that success means nothing if you're not helping others along the way. It's why mentorship is central to everything I do now. The hours I spent helping patients, supporting research, and educating visitors shaped my values in ways that running a business never could."
The Athlete's Edge in Business
I played baseball and soccer from childhood through high school. At the time, I was just playing sports I loved. Looking back, I can see how those years fundamentally shaped my approach to entrepreneurship.
"Athletics isn't just about physical ability—it's about mental toughness, discipline, teamwork, and performing when it matters. These are exactly the qualities that determine success in business."
6 Lessons From Sports That Built My Business
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In baseball, you don't become a good hitter by practicing occasionally. You take hundreds of swings every day. You do the same drill thousands of times. The same was true in soccer.
Consistency Wins
Building a business requires the same commitment to daily practice. There are no shortcuts, no hacks, no secret formulas. You have to show up every day and do the work, even when you're tired, even when you're not motivated.
I run my businesses like training: daily outreach, daily content, daily optimization. Most people can't sustain that consistency. That's my competitive advantage.
In baseball, even the best hitters failed 70% of the time. A .300 batting average—failing 7 out of 10 times—makes you an All-Star. Failure isn't the exception; it's the norm.
Embrace Rejection
Entrepreneurship has an even higher failure rate. Most campaigns don't work. Most pitches get rejected. Most ideas fail. If you let every failure crush you, you'll never make it.
When a marketing campaign fails, I don't get discouraged—I analyze what happened, extract lessons, and try again. Every lost deal is just another at-bat.
No one wins alone in team sports. The shortstop trusts the second baseman to turn the double play. The forward trusts the midfielder to deliver the pass.
Delegate Effectively
Business is a team sport. I've built a 6-person remote team because I know I can't scale by doing everything myself. That means hiring people I trust and delegating effectively.
My callers in the Philippines handle prospecting. My tech team in Bangladesh manages systems. I focus on strategy and high-value activities.
Sports instilled a competitive fire that never goes away. The desire to win, to outwork your opponents, to constantly improve—that becomes part of your DNA.
Outwork Everyone
That competitive drive translates directly to business. I approach every market, every client, every deal with the same intensity I brought to game day. Competition makes me better.
When a competitor wins a client I was pursuing, I don't sulk—I study what they did better and improve my approach.
Bases loaded, two outs, full count. Penalty kick with the game on the line. In those moments, you either execute or you don't. You learn to trust your preparation.
High-Stakes Decisions
High-stakes business decisions feel the same way. When you're pitching to investors or negotiating a major deal, the pressure is real. Athletes who learned to perform under pressure become executives who make tough calls.
I've been in rooms where a single decision meant hundreds of thousands of dollars. My sports background prepared me to stay calm and execute.
Having coaches who pushed me, who were honest about my weaknesses, who held me to high standards—that taught me the value of feedback and mentorship.
Seek Feedback
I carry that coachability into business. I seek out people smarter than me and listen when they speak. I hire advisors, read voraciously, and ask for feedback constantly. I pay forward what my coaches gave me.
Every mentor I've had has pointed out blind spots I couldn't see. That feedback has been more valuable than any book or course.
"The sports career ended after high school, but the athlete's mindset never left. It's embedded in how I work, how I compete, how I lead, and how I mentor others. When I work with mentees, I often draw on sports analogies—because the lessons translate so directly."
Areas of Mentorship
I mentor across six core areas where my experience can add the most value:
From ideation to scaling. Validate ideas, acquire customers, build systems, grow sustainably. Whether you're thinking about starting a business or trying to scale what you've built, I can help.
- Validating business ideas before investing time and money
- Finding and acquiring your first customers
- Building systems that scale without burning out
- When to quit your job vs. side hustle
- Building and managing remote teams
15+ years Fortune 500 experience: digital ads, SEO, content, conversion optimization. I've managed campaigns for Boeing, Sally Beauty, and Innodata. I know what works and what's hype.
- Digital advertising strategy across platforms
- Lead generation systems that actually work
- Content marketing and SEO fundamentals
- Conversion optimization and funnel building
- Building marketing careers at agencies and in-house
Navigate corporate, negotiate comp, build personal brand, position for opportunities. I know how to get promoted, negotiate compensation, and position yourself for opportunities.
- Getting promoted in corporate environments
- Negotiating salary and total compensation
- Building relationships with leadership
- Transitioning between industries or functions
- Knowing when to stay vs. when to leave
MBA worth it? Which certs matter? I have dual master's degrees and Harvard certification. I know the value of these credentials—and their limitations.
- Whether an MBA is worth it for your goals
- Which certifications actually matter in your field
- How to maximize ROI on education investments
- Alternative paths to credentials and skills
- Online vs. traditional programs
Build multiple income streams. From broke to building wealth—I've lived it. I grew up poor and built financial stability through multiple income streams.
- Building multiple income streams
- Creating passive income (realistic version)
- Managing money when you don't have much
- Financial decisions during career transitions
- Balancing lifestyle vs. building wealth
Help you see clearly. Wins, failures, lessons—find your path forward. Sometimes you need someone to help you see clearly when you're too close to the situation.
- Making major life decisions with incomplete information
- Finding direction when you feel stuck
- Processing failure and setbacks
- Building confidence and self-belief
- Creating meaningful work and life
My Mentorship Approach
Real Talk, Real Strategy
I don't do motivational fluff. I won't tell you to 'hustle harder' or 'believe in yourself' and expect that to solve your problems. My mentorship is built on the same frameworks I've used to build 23 businesses generating $75K+ monthly.
Honest Feedback
I'll tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. If your idea won't work, I'll tell you why.
Proven Frameworks
I draw from tested strategies—Jay Abraham's principles plus frameworks I've developed through experience.
Accountability
We set goals, make commitments, and follow up. I'm here to help you make progress, not be your cheerleader.
Practical Application
Every conversation ends with action items. We identify what you need to do next and make sure you do it.
Frameworks & Strategies I Use
This Is For You If:
I can share everything I know, but it means nothing if you don't implement. I want mentees who will actually do the work.
I won't coddle you or tell you what you want to hear. If that bothers you, we're not a good fit.
You don't need to have it all figured out, but you need to be moving toward something. I work best with people in motion.
I'm not an academic. I'm a practitioner. If you want someone who's done what you're trying to do, we'll work well together.
Mentorship accelerates your journey; it doesn't replace the journey. You still have to do the hard parts.
This Isn't For You If:
I don't have those. Building something real takes time. If you want overnight success, look elsewhere.
I'll guide, advise, and support—but I won't do your work. This is mentorship, not done-for-you service.
If you're convinced you already know everything and just want validation, you don't need a mentor.
Sporadic effort produces sporadic results. I work with people who can commit to consistent action.
I'll point you in the right direction and help you navigate—but I expect you to walk on your own.
What Working Together Looks Like
Mentorship isn't a one-time conversation—it's an ongoing relationship. Here's how it typically unfolds:
Initial Assessment
We start by understanding where you are and where you want to go. The better I understand your situation, the better I can help.
Customized Roadmap
We build a practical action plan tailored to your circumstances. Not generic advice—specific steps for your situation.
Regular Check-ins
Accountability and course-correction as you implement. This is where the real work happens—implementation, feedback, iteration.
Ongoing Support
The mentorship evolves as your challenges change. What you needed when we started isn't what you'll need six months in.
My Credentials
MBA and MS Software Engineering from Boston University. Harvard Business School certified. Published medical researcher. Fortune 500 marketing leader. Builder of 23 profitable businesses. And most importantly—someone who started with nothing and built something meaningful. I've been where you are. I know the path forward.
Ready to Start Your Journey?
If you're ready to take action and want a mentor who's been where you're trying to go, let's talk. The first step is always the hardest—but you don't have to take it alone.
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