Who the heck is this guy?

Joshua Barnes The polymath

Joshua has had three careers in his life.

A network engineer, acquiring distinctive certifications such as CCNP, CCDA, MCSA & Network+.

An accomplished Account Executive achieving distinction of the largest individual sales in the history of each of the companies he worked for as an AE.

Marketing Consulting, reaching the title of Director of Business Consulting running a 100mm matrixed business in Salesforce Digital for nearly a decade.

In addition to this, he's accomplished carpenter having remodeled several homes, starting and successfully running a Water Damage & Mold home services company, musician proficient in 4 instruments, currently the lead singer for a U2 Tribute band called The Joshua Tree in Kansas City, a consistent day-trader, theologian & prolific author of blog posts, ebooks & commentary across the internet

What is a polymath?

A polymath is a person who has knowledge across many different subjects. Polymaths are also known as polyhistors.

what has he accomplished?

Here are a few of my achievements with a bit more breadth.


product innovation

I've built & improved products in multiple companies, from startup to establish brands. Sometimes we developed, sometimes we just connected, but we always improved outcomes!

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service innovation / gtm strategy

I've surveyed and combined the talents and benefits of consulting services & organized them to provide optimal outcomes for customers, the business & team members aligned to the work.

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leadership with directs

I've led teams and projects taking down big tasks for big brands. Pitbull, Lil Wayne, 3 Doors Down, Voli Vodka, Sprint/TMobile, Microsoft, Hawaiian Airlines, Etihad Airlines, Aria Las Vegas.

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leadership with influence

I've lead with in-directs, influence, persuasion and collaboration in a large matrixed organization. Excellent communication & mutually beneficial alignment are my super powers.

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built a u2 tribute band

I built a U2 Tribute Band from the ground up in Kansas City. Taking an unknown act to the largest shows & quickly cracking the high-dollar compensation in our first year.

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started a home services business

I found a problem in Home Services & started a company to solve it - bypassing a franchise, or corporate buy-in. Family owned & operated, self-funded & successful!

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