Chuck started and built seven successful businesses in 25 years both in the U.S. and internationally, and now uses his leadership experience to help business owners live significantly. His company, The Crankset Group, provides outcome-based mentoring and peer advisory for business owners in the U.S., Europe, Africa, and Asia. Chuck served in the U.S. Army, followed by 13 years of service in non-profit leadership. He sold one of his businesses to the largest consumer fulfillment company in America and led three other $10-$100 million companies through repositioning. He presently leads the Crankset Group and a for-profit business based in Africa that is solving poverty by building local economies. Some of Chuck’s larger customers have included Apple, Microsoft, Eli Lilly & Co., TAP Pharmaceuticals, Sun Microsystems, Tyco Healthcare, Johns Manville and many more. He is a regular convention speaker, magazine contributor, and non-profit board member. Recent speaking appearances include Kenya, DR Congo, Ireland, New Zealand, and across the US. 100+ times a year. Recent print and online appearances include Harvard Business Journal, Entrepreneur Magazine, CNNMoney.com, NYTimes.com. He was also cited in Dr. Stephen Covey's book, The 3rd Alternative.