Building Legacy Through Marketing and Mindset
Recent Samford University marketing grad. Self-taught AI builder. Sales competitor at NCSC 2025. I ran my own business before I graduated cold calling, managing 30+ clients, and building recurring revenue from scratch. Then I built a production AI agent that runs my CRM and pipeline. Now I'm looking for a sales role where I can outwork everyone in the room and grow with a company that's building something real.
Explore my projects, skills, and story that showcase my growth as a marketing student and entrepreneur.
About Me
Interests
Born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina. I graduated from Samford University's Brock School of Business with a degree in Marketing.
I'm passionate about sales, entrepreneurship, motorsports, and building brands that stand for something bigger. I competed at the National Collegiate Sales Competition (NCSC 2025), ran my own contracting business (20-30 clients), and built a production AI agent for CRM and pipeline management.
I'm driven by discipline, growth, and results whether that's on a sales floor, behind a business plan, or on the track. My goal is to build a career that blends sales, AI, and purpose, while staying true to my faith and values.
Outside of work, you'll find me training, riding, or working on something new that challenges me. I believe in putting in the work, staying disciplined, and helping others do the same.
Current Events
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Actively seeking a Sales Development Representative role — targeting remote AI/SaaS companies where I can combine sales drive with technical understanding
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Running my own AI agent in production that handles CRM, pipeline tracking, and automated follow-ups
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Building a recurring revenue business model through client acquisition and relationship management
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Paper trading prediction markets to learn market dynamics and risk analysis
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Training daily and building THE HOUSE — a gym concept rooted in discipline and community
Passions
I’m passionate about anything that runs on power, purpose, or potential. My interests include motorcycles, cars, real estate, finance & investing, and building brands that make an impact.
I’m always trying to learn more about business ownership and what it takes to build something meaningful from the ground up. Whether it’s engines, markets, or marketing I love diving into new ideas and hearing from people who’ve been there.
If you share an interest or have experience in any of these areas, I’d love to connect and learn from you.
📩 Email: jbowen1@samford.edu
Guiding Principles
At the core of everything I do whether it’s building a brand, training in the gym, or leading others—is a commitment to a few timeless values. Loyalty. Honesty. Service.
Loyalty means standing firm when it counts, keeping your word, and showing up for the people who trust you. Honesty means doing the right thing even when no one’s watching—because integrity builds real legacy. Service means leading with humility, helping others rise, and creating impact that goes beyond yourself.
These principles guide how I live, how I lead, and how I build. They’re the foundation behind everything I stand for—because without character, nothing else lasts.
“Discipline shapes destiny.” – The House