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Welcome to pmwarner.com!
Maintained with varying degrees of dedication by me, Paul Warner—an (occasionally) accomplished leader with a passion for entrepreneurship, advertising, analytics, and consulting. This site is a mix of insights, hard-earned lessons, and a sometimes letting it all hang out – life’s too short for dull bios.
I’ve had my fair share of successes (and, yes, sure, haters, a few failures) across a wide range of industries, giving me a unique perspective that I bring to every project. If you’re here for marketing advice, analytics tips, entrepreneurial insights, or even a touch of music production…welcome aboard.
Experience and Background
My wild and sometimes “WTF” journey began in Silicon Valley, where a failed attempt to make it big in music led me to startups, technical communications, and digital marketing. Along the way, I worked with investors like Steve Jobs (yep, that Steve Jobs) and Vinod Khosla, and industry legends like Steven Mayer, co-founder of Atari. This crash course in innovation taught me not only marketing and tech but also how to translate between business speak and engineer logic. A skill I use daily.
Then came the detours: a stint as a San Francisco art gallery director (because why not?), a regional director role in the fitness industry, and a dive into journalism in Los Angeles as a writer, editor, and website manager. They added to my toolbox of skills—and stories.
And somewhere in there, I earned a master’s degree and started a consulting S-Corp. I’ve worked with clients from e-commerce and healthcare to education and entertainment, tailoring solutions as sharp as a Tom Ford suit. Most of the strategies worked. Clients made money. It was a good thing. Sometimes that’s life.
The Corporate Years and Beyond
Corporate opportunity called, and I answered. For over eight years, I built and led a global digital marketing and localization team. I got a crash course in corporate processes, politics, and structure—all valuable lessons for any entrepreneur. Analytics became a cornerstone of my approach, ensuring data-driven decisions that delivered real ROI for businesses.
Now, I’m back in the entrepreneurial world, leading the WSU Center for Entrepreneurship (CfE). Here, I get to combine my love for innovation with helping the next generation of leaders thrive. It’s a role that feels like home.
Music & Creative Projects
When I’m not deep in analytics or brainstorming marketing strategies, I’m making music. Producing tracks keeps me creatively sharp and offers a refreshing perspective on solving business challenges. Plus, my songs are getting close to “fire” status—at least according to me. Check them out if you’re curious.
Let’s Connect
So, whether you’re:
- Looking for marketing or advertising strategies that work,
- Navigating the tricky waters of entrepreneurship,
- Seeking insights into analytics,
- Or just need a little musical inspiration…
I’m here to help. I’m not just about emails—I actually like phone calls. Seriously, give me a ring sometime.
Contact Me:
- If LinkedIn isn’t your thing, just email me here.
Stay in the Loop
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Thanks for stopping by!