Writing. Donuts. Tequila. (not always in that order)

Hi, I'm Rick

I'm a professional writer and ghostwriter.

I've had the privilege of slinging ink for entrepreneurs, CEOs, executives, and coaches with no time to write.  And one level deeper, for successful women who have risen from the fire, and are ready to share their story with the world.   

Why have they chosen me?

I've been a founder and CEO and have had a healthy exit. We went from zero employees to over 600. We had business in 29 US states. After the exit, I coached growth-minded entrepreneurs to and through their first 7-figures of revenue. 

And then I wrote about it. In fact, I wrote a lot. 

Then, I helped other folks, just like you, write their books. 
Not only all that, but another distinction is this...
I'm also an emergency room nurse with over 2 decades of experience...but who's counting? 
I’ve penned and published in a few of the biggest magazines and journals around,  ghost written for high profile CEO's and founders, and have written about my nonconformist journey from your basic "staff nurse" to becoming a founder of an 8-figure company that was listed as one of the "USA's Top 100 Companies".
“I stopped thinking the way other people think a long time ago. You gotta think like you think.” – Rocky Balboa

Nobody owes you anything...

So, as an entrepreneur, business leader, or someone with a burning desire to set that story free, you know it's YOU who needs to make the first move... 

Nine out of ten people dream of writing a book...
Only one in a thousand see that dream come true....

I'll show you how your book can do just that.

Places I've been in/on...

Coffee and a perfect Norwegian day

10- Second Bio

I smile...a lot

  • ​Made in SoCal, rooted in Texas...
  • ​Graduated from from nursing school with my B.S.N in 1995...
  • ​Lived with Vikings on a remote island in the arctic circle, ate whale meat, hung out with Puffins, given an honorary Viking name...
  • ​Former CrossFit athlete and Ironman finisher (yeah, I'm extreme)...
  • ​Built my first startup to over 8-figure revenue...
  • ​Regular columnist on Medium...
  • ​I still call my wife of 23+ years "my girl" (and I think she secretly really loves that)...
"Don’t bend; don’t water it down; don’t try to make it logical; don’t edit your own soul according to the fashion. Rather, follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly." 
– Franz Kafka
If you are looking for someone who is focused on the written word, I might be your homie. 

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