What I Do
I specialize in driving growth and innovation across various industries through my expertise in business management, strategy, and technical project management. Leveraging my extensive background, I have led successful M&A deals, increased profitability as a CEO, and shared insights through speaking engagements, including TEDx.
Services
Clear Picture Strategies
As a business management expert with a track record of increasing revenue and profitability, I offer services in strategic planning, market analysis, and growth strategy development to help businesses identify opportunities and maximize their potential.
No More Technical Headaches
My background in complex fields including software development, technical compliance, and AI implementation allows me to offer services in managing complex projects, spanning multiple departments or industries, and ensuring successful implementation of strategic initiatives.
The Support You’ve Wanted
With experience as a CEO, COO, management consultant, and public speaker, I provide executive coaching and leadership training, helping managers and executives improve their effectiveness and drive organizational success. I only succeed when you do, too.
Project Portfolio
Haven Holdings
Led Haven Holdings' subsidiaries' operations, finances, and marketing, driving a 15% profit increase through data-driven decisions and a 10% efficiency boost via innovation. Acquired 3 companies, and increased new business opportunities by 25%.
Prestigify
Led Prestigify's business strategy and operations, increased revenue by 25%, raised customer satisfaction by 15%, and launched a new website, resulting in a 30% increase in online sales. Utilized innovation management techniques and managed interdepartmental projects for success.
Centurica
Led due diligence for 20+ M&A deals, resulting in successful transactions valued over $50MM. Developed new frameworks, drove cross-functional teams, and maintained relationships with clients, resulting in a 30% revenue increase and numerous referrals.
Total Business Results
Managed all internal operations, reduced hardware downtime by 30%, and implemented new KPIs for a 15% increase in overall performance. Successfully led a sales force of over 150 representatives, achieving a 20% increase in monthly sales targets. Collaborated with other departments for effective business strategies, resulting in a 15% improvement in customer satisfaction.
Authority Hacker
"Keaton helped us set up our Notion system for our company. He worked with everyone on the team to gather requirements and deliver a system that worked for everyone. He also ensured that user adoption went smoothly and successfully delivered the system to us. A+++"
- Authority Hacker Co-Founder Mark Webster
ComplianceGiant
Managed projects for clients and teams, ensuring task completion and effective communication. Utilized multiple systems across a variety of compliance framework requirements. Implemented new processes resulting in a 40% increase in productivity and a 70% improvement in customer satisfaction.
About Me
My name is Keaton Vaughn Jaeger Smith (kindergarten was difficult). My beautiful wife and three kids support me while I help colleagues any way I can.
I live in North Carolina and love nature, video games, reading, fantasy, mixed-media art (check out aurorauhlman.com, so cool), moonlit walks on the beach (no joke), and winning hide-and-seek against my kids.
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