John Waters
JOHN WATERS Chief Executive Officer, General Manager, Partner, Keynote Speaker, Actor, Father, Volunteer, Health and Fitness enthusiast, Foodie and business owner are just a few titles that describe John’s experience and passions.
As CEO, he helped to grow Creative Environments Inc.’s Gross Revenues from $7.5MM to $42.0MM in just 7 years and developed them as the dominant brand in the market. As GM/Partner, John developed an AZ CENTURY 21 office into the #1 office in AZ in both size and production, and #13 out of more than 6000 offices nationally.
John’s latest passion is helping other small business owners leveraging his success in growing nine different businesses in various industries from commercial janitorial to residential real estate and technology and stocks & commodities investment brokerage to landscape design and construction, making him a leader in the consulting field by working in and on the business and not by theory. His 35 years of Strategic Business Development have proven results that have helped hundreds of business owners and clients overcome the challenges of entrepreneurship and owning a business.
Leveraging proven financial and marketing strategies, John takes businesses to the next level through his “Profit by Design” program. John’s dedication and commitment to excellence is why clients love and stay with him long term.
Outside of consulting, John enjoys doing Keynote speaking on several topics that incorporate his life story on overcoming poor life and business decisions to now helping others. John continues to remain active in leadership as a mentor and volunteer for local non-profit and he provides time and support to business coaching groups, community organizations, and ministries. John also maintains an advisory and business development support role as the Executive Director to Five Talent Films and Executive Producer, Glenn Bertelsen.
In his free time, John enjoys boating, skiing, and playing golf with his son Grant (who is a better golfer than John!). Spending time at the Beach in Mexico and watching sunsets with his daughter Ella is a joy, or just barbecuing on the weekend with family and friends or spending time with his daughter Shea and her two sons Frank and Reno brings John great joy.