Josiah Brandt

Josiah Brandt is an author, investor, teacher, and founder of the School of Imagination

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Josiah Brandt is a founder and lead instructor at the Neville Goddard School of Imagination.  After a distinguished military career as an Intelligence Analyst, Josiah shifted his focus to building national sales organizations for prominent telecommunications companies. Seeking a meaningful contribution, Josiah began to share his journey of growth and self development through his online learning organizations, the School of Imagination in 2019. As a lifelong student, Josiah seeks to explore and understand the world around him. As an Instructor, Josiah channels his wealth of travel and adventure experiences in the creation of uniquely evocative event experiences for organizations that move the world forward.

National Sales Manager at Direct Business Solutions

2010 - December 2013

- Development and execution of new product and market acquisition and startup plans - Managed development and execution of new Rep onboarding processes including comprehensive sales training programs involving custom integration of web-based (webinars and online portal) training, classroom training and hands-on field training. - Established multiple direct sales operations markets from the ground up in Denver, CO, Fort Worth, TX, Las Vegas, NV, Houston, TX, Fresno, CA and Boston, MA. - Achieved profitability of brand new operations within 180 days of startup - Responsible for all aspects of client relationship, including service escalations and reputation management - Recruited, hired, trained and managed teams of 14-20 sales reps in each of the multiple sales markets. - Designed product training materials and curriculum and delivered multiple levels of classroom sales training for Reps at various stages of product familiarity and sales proficiency - Conducted sales performance and business development consulting for company operations in Seattle, WA, Dallas, TX, Fresno, CA, San Francisco, CA, Philadelphia, PA and Baltimore, MD.

Operations Manager at Ledger Activated Business Systems, Inc

April 2008 - December 2010 | Colorado Front Range Region

- Recruited, hired, trained and managed a team of 16 field agents conducting equipment recovery from delinquent cable subscribers - Developed and executed territory expansion plan, overcoming logistical obstacles to establish geographically isolated recovery operations in outlying areas of the Front Range Region - Pioneered the design and implementation of technological advances in the business model such as barcoding systems, digital reporting matrices, database programs and GPS tracking devices to enhance efficiency and performance of field operations. These innovations were adopted company-wide in markets across the nation. - Identified and addressed strategic challenges to the company's business model, resulting in the achievement of record setting Company revenues for the Region (+163% YOY) and recovery efficiency statistics

Network Manager at SAIC

April 2006 - April 2008

Responsible for the operational status of multiple classified DoD networks. Served as the "face of IT" - preparing and delivering IT Systems status briefings to Government, Pentagon, and Senior Military Officials. Responsible for identifying, contacting, and coordinating the appropriate personnel to troubleshoot and resolve unscheduled system outages affecting or involving national security interests and NORAD / US NORTHCOM. .

1N051 - Intelligence Applications Journeyman at United States Air Force

January 2002 - January 2006

Intelligence operations analyst, attached to the 55th Fighter Squadron at Shaw AFB, SC. Responsible for providing technical threat systems group training presentations to F-16 pilots, as well as intelligence analysis support to Combat Air Patrol missions under Operation Noble Eagle. Participated in Operational Readiness Exercises as a Observer/Consultant, responsible for compiling performance assessments and presenting results to Senior Leadership. Routinely chosen by 20th Fighter Wing leadership as the "face of the 20th Fighter Wing" - providing intelligence briefings to guests including Pentagon Officials, 4 Star Generals, Medal of Honor Recipients, and Foreign VIP Visitors.Promoted early on two separate occasions based on merit and vocational aptitude. Named the 9th Air Force Intelligence Technician of the Year 2004, in addition to the award of a Commendation Medal at the completion of enlistment period.

Endicott College

Masters of Business Administration

American Military University

2002 – 2006

Bachelor of International Relations

Concentration: Middle Eastern Studies

Teacher, Narrator, Orator, Retreat Host, Blogger, Marketing, Psychology, Writing, Direct Sales, Management, Entrepreneurial Opportunities, Client Relations, Sales Training, Recruiting, Technology, Travel.