James Brawner

About James Brawner

Over 35 years experience with a proven record of accomplishments and leadership in selling and marketing technology-based products to a wide range of businesses in all major global markets. Extensive training and in-depth experience in all aspects of sales, marketing and product management including strategy, segmentation, branding, targeted marketing, demand generation, channel marketing, SEO, advertising, marcom and new product development. Broad background including senior positions with companies ranging from start-ups to Inc 500-class companies. I believe life is too short to be doing something you don\'t love just for a paycheck. Find something you love doing and then do it so well that others will pay you to do it for them! I thrive in entrepreneurial environments where my contributions can make a difference Specialties: Strategic Planning, Market development, Demand Generation, Branding, Positioning, Negotiation and Sales development.

Experience

1. Partner

   Journey Instruments

   Jan 2014 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Launched the best sounding, best feeling, collapsible travel guitar called the Overhead. Responsible for worldwide distribution, dealer development, artist relations and overall market expansion.

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Marketing Certificate Series

• Pragmatic Marketing

  Practical Product Management Certificate

• The University of Texas at Austin

  BS, Physics/Physical Science/Aerospace Engineering

  1981 — 1988

• Columbia Pacific University-CA

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Marketing