Advertising, Analytics & Marketing with Mainsail
And, Welcome to PMWarner.com
This isn’t just a portfolio site. It’s a sandbox, a signal boost, and occasionally—a soapbox.
I’ve built this space to share what I’ve learned (the easy way and the hard way) across marketing, entrepreneurship, analytics, and music. Some stories are wins, some are cautionary tales—but all of them have something to teach.
What You’ll Find Here
I’ve spent the last 15+ years moving between startups, media, higher ed, and the music world. That means the content here isn’t boxed into one niche—it’s a mix of:
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Marketing & Analytics Insights – Tested in the real world, not just theory.
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Startup & Career Advice – For people building from scratch or pivoting mid-flight.
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Lessons from Music Production – Creativity, risk, and iteration in a different key.
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Occasional Rants – Because boring blogs don’t get bookmarked.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, marketing pro, student, or musician with a side hustle—if you’re building something, you’re in the right place.
The (Slightly Winding) Path That Got Me Here
I got my start trying to break into the music industry in CA. That plan definitely didn’t go as expected—but it led me into Silicon Valley startups, data, and eventually digital marketing.
Since then, I’ve:
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Consulted for art galleries and e-commerce brands
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Worked in the fitness industry and alternative press
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Returned to school to finish my grad degree—only to graduate into the 2009 recession
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Built a digital strategy S-Corp to survive the economic freefall
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Led global marketing and localization inside a major corporate org
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Helped startups, government agencies, and universities tell their stories through data
Now, I run entrepreneurship at WSU by day and help lead Mainsail Agency by night—supporting founders and creatives building the next wave.
Outside the Office
Music’s never left the picture. I still produce electronic tracks under Sunset Sky, and I use that creative space to keep my brain sharp. Honestly, there’s more overlap between marketing and music than most people think: pattern recognition, storytelling, risk, rhythm, and knowing when to break the rules.
Let’s Connect
If you’re navigating a pivot, building a startup, or just need a smarter approach to marketing—I’m all ears.
🔗 Connect on LinkedIn
🐦 Follow me on Twitter
📧 Or just send me an email
🎵 For music, visit Sunset Sky for new tracks and behind-the-scenes production notes.
Thanks for stopping by and don’t be a stranger.