Ron Kolb

About Ron Kolb

I\'ve spent my career at the intersection of media, sales, and building teams and I love every minute of it.As Founder of Sensi Media Group, I launched Sensi Magazine from the ground up, growing it into an award-winning lifestyle publication that earned Publication of the Year at the CBA. That experience taught me that great media isn\'t just about content, it\'s about connecting with communities and telling stories that matter.I\'ve shared what I\'ve learned through Forbes Councils, writing about sales strategy and leadership, and as a mentor at CanopyBoulder, where I helped startups scale their operations and build winning teams.Now, as VP of Sales at City Lifestyle, I\'m doing what I do best: supporting our field sales organization, training teams, and working with franchise development to fuel our next stage of growth. This role brings together everything I\'ve learned about building culture, developing talent, and driving results and I\'m excited to help take City Lifestyle to new heights.At the end of the day, I\'m passionate about creating environments where people thrive, brands connect with their communities, and revenue grows through smart, bold strategy.

Experience

1. VP of Sales

   City Lifestyle

   Jul 2025 — Present · Kansas City, MO, US

   VP of Sales City LifestyleI lead sales strategy and execution across three critical areas that drive City Lifestyle\'s growth toward 500+ franchises nationwide.Franchise Development & Recruiting:Working alongside our Director, I\'m helping build systems that set new franchisees up for success from day one. My focus is ensuring our recruiting team has the tools and processes to identify candidates who will thrive in our model because the right people make all the difference.Training & Development: I partner with our Director of Training to transform 16 years of proven experience into a clear, systematic program that new franchisees can follow with confidence. When our training is executed properly, it doesn\'t just improve outcomes, it guarantees success.Sales Leadership:This is where everything comes together. I support our entire field sales organization, ensuring they have the resources, strategy, and support to deliver results. Strong sales performance is what fuels sustainable growth, the right way.City Lifestyle has ambitious goals, and success depends on alignment. By connecting franchise development, training, and sales into a cohesive strategy, we\'re building a foundation that empowers our teams and sets every new franchise owner up to win.

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Cold Calling
• Event Management
• Advertising
• Magazines
• Recruitment Training
• Customer Service
• Motivational Speaking
• Publishing
• Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Social Media
• Training
• New Business Development
• Direct Sales
• Publications
• Account Management
• Recruiting
• Recruitment Advertising
• Market Planning
• Negotiation
• Market Analysis
• Online Marketing
• Lead Generation
• Team Leadership
• Selling
• Business Development
• Marketing Communications
• Marketing
• Public Relations
• Budgets
• Social Media Marketing
• Sales Process
• Marketing Strategy
• Speech Writing
• B2b
• Direct Marketing
• Small Business
• Team Building
• Management