Raylen Davis

About Raylen Davis

Most people pick one lane.One job.One identity.One version of themselves they show online.That’s never really worked for me.By day, I help small businesses grow revenue and save time through automation and a strong online presence. Fewer manual tasks. Clearer systems. Growth that doesn’t rely on hustle or heroics.By night, I’m building something very different:A community for jiu-jitsu enthusiasts who want to create content, grow a brand, and document the process without turning training into a second full-time job.Somewhere in the middle of all that, I’m also:Training jiu-jitsu consistentlyRaising a familyBuilding in public, without pretending it’s always balanced or cleanWhat ties all of this together is strategic growth.Not growth for the sake of growth.Not posting more just to post more.Not adding tools, offers, or obligations until life feels brittle.Strategic growth is about:Systems that compound instead of exhaustContent that reflects real life, not a highlight reelCommunity over cloutProgress you can sustain for years, not weeksI use lessons from business, jiu-jitsu, and life interchangeably because they’re all the same game:Show up. Get reps. Build leverage. Play the long game.If you’re someone who:Cares about growth and quality of lifeIs building more than one thing at onceWants systems, not noiseBelieves consistency beats intensityYou’ll probably feel at home here.I’m documenting what works, what doesn’t, and what I’m learning along the way.No hype.No BS.Just strategic growth—built in public.

Experience

1. Director of Strategic Partnerships

   Thryv

   Feb 2026 — Present

Education

• Central Michigan University

  Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Skills

• Student Affairs
• Relationship Building
• Student Recruiting
• Motivational Speaking
• Adult Education
• Leadership
• Sales Management
• Recruiting
• Admissions
• Coaching