Marketer. Salesperson. Photographer.

Crafting messages that resonate with the target audience.

About Dan Pinckard

Quick Facts:

Personality:
- Servant hearted leader
- Relationship-builder
- Passionate about ethical business practices
- Eager to continually learn, grow, and see results
- Excited about innovative technology
Accomplishments:
- Grew a small business from nothing to market leader
- Increased lead generation by 35% as outside sales manager
- Grew social media to 140,000+ engaged followers
- Won communication-related awards in high school & college
- Hired & trained 5 employees and several independent contractors
Transferrable Skills:
- Emotional IQ and ability to identify pain points
- Strategic lead generation by crafting compelling messaging
- Automated lead nurturing email/SMS drip campaigns
- Consultative approach to sales calls to build trust and offer product/service as a solution
- Social media as a platform for engagement, rapport, and initiating conversations

My Story:

I’ve always been passionate about technology and business. My love for strategy, leadership, and innovation started early, reading books like Good to Great and The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership at just 17. Today, you’ll often find me listening to podcasts like Acquired or AI Today while driving or running, constantly absorbing the latest in tech and business.

My career began in the marketing department of a non-profit, where I managed a team of outside sales reps focused on B2C prospecting. To excel, I immersed myself in sales best practices, learning from books like To Sell Is Human and Secrets of Closing the Sale. I also sought advice from top sales professionals on LinkedIn and within my network. My efforts paid off—within a year, my team was generating not just more leads, but more qualified ones, helping the closing team meet quotas more easily.

This foundation prepared me for my current role as the co-owner of a unique small business with my wife.

We help couples get married on mountaintops in Upstate New York, with clients traveling to us from all over the country. As an entrepreneur, I’ve worn many hats, but my focus has been on Sales & Marketing. Our business is thriving—defying the odds that most small businesses face—with dozens of 5-star reviews, raving fans, and a steady stream of high-value leads.

My journey has been diverse, but one thing remains constant: a relentless drive to be among the best in any role I take on. Whether leading a team at 17-years-old as a shift manager at Chick-fil-A or building a successful business from scratch, I’ve consistently pushed myself to exceed expectations.

If you’re seeking a quick-learning, highly motivated SDR/BDR/AE who’s passionate about technology and business, I’m your guy. Let’s connect!

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Professional References

Dan is very bright and intelligent. He is a quick learner and has the ability to digest large volumes of information. He has demonstrated the ability to evaluate current systems and build a plan to take us to the next level. He handles himself very well in both written and verbal communications.

I recommend Dan without reservation.

Deb NightingaleDirector, Advancement at Word of Life Fellowship

Dan served on my team as the Outside Sales Manager. During his tenure Dan increased our lead generation while increasing the quality of our leads by identifying target rich environments and mobilizing a team of recruiters. I was very pleased with his performance and would recommend him for any similar role. Dan has the ability to learn his job quickly, grow in expertise, and produce results.

Brice FutchDirector, Marketing at Word of Life Fellowship

Having worked closely with Dan in various capacities, I can speak to the exceptional skills, professional demeanor, and outstanding character that he brings to any role he undertakes. Beyond his professional abilities, Dan is a person of great character. He is kind, generous, and willing to go the extra mile to help others. These personal attributes, combined with his professional expertise, make him an asset to any organization.

Rachel ArnoldFormer Employee, AdventurousVows

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Projects & Accomplishments

Work related accomplishments, personal passion projects, and interesting information

Marketing

140k+ followers on Instagram

Over 7 years, I grew my business’s Instagram following from ~1,000 to over 140,000 engaged followers. Most importantly, those numbers turned into high-paying clients.

sales

Drip-email campaigns for lead nurturing

I built in-depth lead nurturing email/SMS automations to build rapport & provide value with strategic messaging to prospects who weren’t ready to make a purchase decision.

marketing

3,000+ email subscribers

In an age where many people think email marketing is dead, I grew an email list to 3,000+ subscribers through lead magnets, ad campaigns, and strategic content.

Sales

30% closing rate while selling high ticket B2C services

By taking a consultative approach to sales calls, I had a ~30% conversion rate selling high value contracts to prospects. Establishing trust and relating to prospect’s pain points drove success.

tech / coding

Developed MVP of AI-powered investment app

While not a programmer, I taught myself the basics of Python to build a prototype of a fintech app to deploy a colleague’s investing algorithm using Anvil.works for deployment.

management

Hired and trained four employees in various roles

Between my non-profit and small business roles, I have hired four employees, including salespeople, marketers, and administrative assistants. I have also trained dozens of part time, seasonal, and volunteer workers.

Marketing / sales

Drove 35% growth in lead prospecting

As a manager of outside sales / prospecting, my team increased lead generation by 35%+ while also shifting focus to pre-qualify leads and prioritize sources from hotter markets.

web design

Built 6 different WordPress sites

I have built 6 different websites (including this one) on WordPress using Elementor in combination with light CSS and HTML, including dozens of landing pages for specific campaigns.

Sales / Management

Overhauled training & messaging for field sales reps

I created in-depth guides for training outside sales reps to ensure consistency in messaging, which would be used to onboard dozens of part-time and full-time reps.