The world needs talented individuals who can wear more than one hat. That is precisely what Douglas Gerard Kleinsmith emulates. He possesses a tremendous amount of experience in a wide variety of areas. From marketing and sales training to stock investing and rental property management, he has the knowledge, experience, and motivation necessary to do it all. As a result, he has served as a powerful example for people across multiple industries for the past few decades. Even though he is swamped, he always takes advantage of an opportunity to give back to those less fortunate.
Douglas Kleinsmith was born and raised in Southern California in 1961. Growing up, he had a wide variety of interests, and he couldn't quite decide how he wanted to spend his adult years. He did know that he felt it was always better to be in the trenches instead of in school. Once he finished high school, he decided to jump into the working world as quickly as possible. Even though he prioritizes experience, he took advantage of numerous self-help classes that would give him the skills he felt he needed in his working life.
For more than 35 years, Douglas Gerard Kleinsmith has been self-employed. He believes there is nothing better than building something from the ground up. Even though challenges come with starting a new business, he has found a lot of motivation in his motto, "if it's to be - it's up to ME." It is this dedication and work ethic that has set him apart from numerous others in his career.
He has a wide variety of talents, but his primary focus has been building two separate, successful marketing businesses. In addition, he has trained thousands of professional salespeople, allowing them to show what they can do. He believes everyone can overcome obstacles in life, but they simply need the passion and motivation to do so. As a result, countless professionals have followed in his footsteps, and many people who used to work for his marketing businesses are now doing fine on their own.
As a testament to his success, he has been listed as the top marketing agent in his field for 12 of the past 35 years. He has also earned state and multi-state awards in 30 of the past 35 years, a prime example of his tremendous capabilities in the field.
In addition to his success as a marketing professional, he also has significant experience in the real estate industry. He believes that real estate is valuable, but people must think carefully before purchasing a property. Whether someone is purchasing a residential or commercial property, he has a tremendous amount of expertise in rental property management.
Much of this experience comes from his passion for flipping houses. He believes there are many beautiful properties in the local area that require some tender love and care. What started as a hobby has now become a significant business interest, as he spends a lot of time remodeling old houses. Then, once he figures out how to bring out the hidden duty of the home, he can put it back on the market and sell it to a deserving individual.
He also believes it is essential for people to use money to make money. That is why he focuses on investing in the stock market. Investing in the stock market is not easy, and he is a self-taught professional. He understands how to invest appropriately for different investment horizons and shares his experience, knowledge, and investing tactics with others. Many dreams of retiring one day, but it will be challenging to do so without investing in the stock market. This is a skill that he has passed on to his children as well.
When he isn't pursuing one of his many business interests, Doug Kleinsmith spends his time giving back to those less fortunate. He spends a lot of time volunteering with nonprofit organizations throughout the local area, trying to leave a positive mark on the community. He has a wide variety of interests that he is passionate about, and he is very generous with his time and resources, trying to help those who may not have as many resources as he does. He also seeks to impart this to other people, encouraging others to give back to the community as well.
Even though Doug Kleinsmith spends a lot of time at work, he is focused on maintaining a positive work-life balance. He considers it his most significant accomplishment that he has been blessed with four beautiful children. He has two girls and two boys and tries to set a positive example for them daily. He always puts the needs of his children ahead of his own, and he has taught them many valuable life lessons. He sacrificed a lot for his children but would not change anything. He is very proud of all of their accomplishments, and he is looking forward to what the future holds for them. His children are his most incredible pride and joy.
He also loves sharing his hobbies with his friends and family. He carves time out of his busy schedule to go hiking, fishing, snowmobiling and traveling. He believes that people can learn a lot by traveling across the world. He has already been to approximately 15 countries but would like to see dozens of other places during the next few decades. When he travels, he looks for opportunities to give back to those less fortunate. He also believes that traveling can give people a unique perspective on how lucky they are to lead the life they live.