Previously Jim spent 18 years with Marriott Corporation and Host Marriott Services as a food and beverage marketing expert. He held director level positions in marketing, business development and brand management.

As a regional marketing director Jim was responsible for the promotional success of 40 mid-Atlantic accounts. He later led a team that developed signature food and beverage brands for Marriott Corporation and negotiated deals to bring national brands like Pizza Hut, Burger King and Starbucks to Host Marriott Services airports and travel plazas.

Jim left the corporate rat race in 1999, and started his own firm as an independent expense reduction consultant. He worked exclusively with local non-profit organizations to help reduce their expenses, so that they could provide additional services to the community.

In 2003 Jim was recruited by Y2 Marketing. Within three years he earned Senior Level Accreditation, putting him in the top five percent of all consultants using the Monopolize Your Marketplace™ System. Jim has created significant sales increases for all his clients. He has consulted in a variety of industries including kitchen and bathroom remodeling, carpet cleaning, tree care services, disaster relief services, mold remediation and chiropractic care.