Origin Story
My career began with a one-week sales gig, assisting my cousin in meeting a deadline by knocking on the doors of local small businesses. This short-term assignment unexpectedly evolved into a nearly two-decade journey across two companies, where I sold marketing solutions to small business owners. During this time, I built and trained multiple sales teams, serving hundreds of thousands of small and medium-sized businesses nationwide.
Throughout my career, I observed the significant sacrifices these entrepreneurs made to establish and sustain their companies. Some mortgaged their homes to get started, others borrowed from family to make payroll during tough times, and some even faced personal hardships due to the stresses of running a business.
A common theme emerged: many had wasted substantial amounts on ineffective marketing efforts. They shared stories of investing in various products or solutions that failed to generate new business or resulted in losses. This led to frustration and a sense of being repeatedly burned by marketing endeavors.

“Half my advertising spend is wasted; the trouble is, I don’t know which half.”
-attributed to John Wanamaker
The consistency of these experiences deeply affected me, motivating me to take action. I founded Powder Days Marketing to help small business owners grow their companies, achieve their financial goals, and positively impact the world with their discretionary time and resources.

Hello Travis,
I often wonder how and what you are doing these days. I stumbled across you on a rare visit to Linked In and jumped on your website.
Looks great! I too love Powder Days!! Haven’t gotten enough of them this season… yet. I saw a distant connection in your origin story so I thought I’d reach out, say hello and congratulate you on a life well lived! Your infectious enthusiasm, generosity, hard work and faith appear to have paid rich rewards both in business and your beautiful family .
Here’s to many more Powder Days!
Your friend,
Gary E.
Thanks Gary!
Great to hear from you. I hope things are well in your world!