With over 25 years of business experience, I studied my trade from the inside out, focusing on what did and didn't work for me and others. My philosophies, principles and practices are all derived from personal experience. My first-hand observations and involvement in managing and leading people in many successful enterprises shaped my belief that how you perform is, in large measure, a function of who you are as a person and the environment within which you live and work.
I owned and operated several small businesses in the service industry, property management and educational development and training sectors. I honed my leadership and management skills in the telecommunications industry running a region for a leading telecommunications company in the Southwest.
In 1998, I co-founded NII Communications, a CLEC in San Antonio, TX with two other partners. Bringing to bear all of the lessons learned in my other ventures, in 3 short years, I successfully led the company from $0 to $20 million dollars in revenue. The company was later sold to Clear-Tel communications.
In 2002, I founded Practical Lessons as a means to bring my wealth of experience to the core issues of starting, growing and sustaining a successful business venture. My clients often refer to me as their "business therapist," but my common sense approach to achieving results doesn't resemble the soft approach associated with most therapists.
I have a knack for quickly grasping the issues my clients face and developing practical strategies for addressing them. My goal as a consultant is to always leave my clients stronger and better prepared for the inevitable challenges of running a business.
Have a great life! It's yours for the taking.
Kelly Castor, Founder, Practical Lessons
3511 Shady Creek Dr.
Durham, NC 27713
919-493-1521
