Brad Cousino, CPM

Current

Executive Vice President at Tewkit.com
Senior Partner / Founder at Neofuse
Founder / Managing Partner at NexGen Investments

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Past

Executive Vice President at MarketCard Technologies
Senior Partner at The Advisory Group
Owner / Manager at Cousino Rental Properties / Colonial Estates

Vice President of Marketing at CNL Securities Corp
Founder / CEO at Mini Management Group
District Manager / AVP at Coldwell Banker Commercial
NFL Professional Player - Linebacker / Special Teams at Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants, Cincinnati Bengals, Toronto Argonauts

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Education

Miami University

Connections

116 connections

Industry

Information Technology and Services

Brad Cousino, CPM’s Summary

Passionate Entrepreneur with broad experience in Commercial Real Estate as an Investor, Developer and Property Manager and coaching small to midsize business owners create more sales at less cost. In addition I have a passion to share my inspirational "walk-on" story ala "RUDY" of making it in D-1 College, earning All American honors and then playing in NFL with Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants and Cincinnati Bengals with Businesses, Faith Based Churches and Young Adult organizations.

Recognized as a top tier Keynote Speaker / Sales Trainer in 3 industries... as a former Professional Athlete with a compelling inspirational life story, Commercial Real Estate Management & Development, Corporate & Sales Training and raising money via Venture Capital, Angels & IPOs.

Interested in Mentoring programs to help young professionals. Also working with Faith Based programs

Brad Cousino, CPM’s Specialties:

Social / Business Networking Platforms, Business Development, Develop Distribution Channels and Outlets, Entrepreneur, startups, Venture Capital, Wholesaler of Securities, Commercial Real Estate Investor / Management, Certified Property Manager (CPM), Motivational Speaker, Sales Trainer, Keynote Speaker, Fundraiser for Charities, Former President of NFL Alumni Chapter (Cincinnati), Professional Athlete (NFL)

Brad Cousino, CPM’s Experience

Executive Vice President

Tewkit.com

(Information Technology and Services industry)

April 2009 — Present (9 months)

Tewkit specializes in getting your business found on the Internet... when potential customers / clients are actively "searching" the Internet for your products or services. The Tewkit team are experts in Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Pay Per Click (PPC) and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for small business owners, Franchisors, Franchisees and selected vertical markets.

Tewkit Does all the “Techy” Work SO YOU get FOUND when consumers are the most motivated to find YOU! The reality is that hundreds of potential “New Customers” are searching for your products and services LOCALLY on the Internet every day, week and month. One of two things always happens -- They either find YOUR Business --- or they find YOUR Competition!
Senior Partner / Founder

Neofuse

(Information Technology and Services industry)

November 2006 — Present (3 years 2 months)

The Neofuse Business Networking platform harnesses the latest in web 2.0 technology to facilitate more SALES at less cost.

Neofuse was created to be a cutting edge, highly effective B2B and B2C Business Networking platform or portal. It takes the best of FaceBook, LinkedIn, Craigs List, BNI & Chamber Networking events and has developed a patent-pending proprietary business networking platform. Neofuse is targeted to meet the needs of a special niche --Small Businesses, SOHO's, Entrepreneurs, Self-Employed, Consultants, Brokers, Agents, Representatives... people who have Products and / or Services -- but don't have an extensive marketing budget.
Founder / Managing Partner

NexGen Investments

(Investment Management industry)

February 2005 — Present (4 years 11 months)

As a CPM (Certified Property Manager) I consult with Investors & Developers on Commercial Real Estate Projects, Development of Office Buildings, Strip Centers, Warehouses, Self Storage Units & Apartments.

Due to current financial conditions in our country,we've diversified our investment portfolio from investment real estate and turned our attention to investing in collectible gold and silver coins. We are in process of Developing a distribution channel that specializes in buying and selling silver & gold coins. Our product offering can be seen on Home Shopping Network, EBay, Shop NBC, and hundreds of outlets. As paper currency weakens... precious metals such as Gold and Silver appreciate.
Executive Vice President

MarketCard Technologies

(Information Technology and Services industry)

October 1998 — May 2001 (2 years 8 months)

Opened up new division for Interactive Marketing Technologies (IMT). Specialized in PrePaid Phone Cards. Developed a wholesale phonecard division for IMT and wholesaled the branded phonecards to wholesale distributors who then sold them to retail chains throughout the USA & Canada.
Senior Partner

The Advisory Group

(Venture Capital & Private Equity industry)

April 1990 — May 1998 (8 years 2 months)

Consulted on Commercial Real Estate Projects, Venture Capital & Private Equity, Business Management, Corporate Training Programs
Owner / Manager

Cousino Rental Properties / Colonial Estates

(Real Estate industry)

June 1977 — July 1993 (16 years 2 months)

Owned & Managed 69 Unit Apartment Community - Colonial Estates in Clermont County.
Vice President of Marketing

CNL Securities Corp

(Public Company; Financial Services industry)

September 1987 — February 1990 (2 years 6 months)

Raise capital (as a wholesaler) through independent and regional investment firms in OH, MI, IN, IL, WI, MN, & KY for public non-traded REITs, Mutual Funds, Limited Partnerships, and Private Placements.
Founder / CEO

Mini Management Group

(Real Estate industry)

March 1985 — May 1987 (2 years 3 months)

Developed, Owned & Managed Self Storage facilities in New York State... Xtra Space Self Storage.
District Manager / AVP

Coldwell Banker Commercial

(Privately Held; Real Estate industry)

March 1982 — June 1986 (4 years 4 months)

Opened up Regional Office of Real Estate Management Services for Coldwell Banker Commercial. Responsible for 3 state area. Secured new commercial real estate management accounts and hired & managed property managers to oversee those accounts. Worked primarily with institutions, pension funds, REITS and Insurance Companies. Ultimately was responsible for P&L for District office and over $550,000,000 in assets.
NFL Professional Player - Linebacker / Special Teams

Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants, Cincinnati Bengals, Toronto Argonauts

(Sports industry)

April 1975 — December 1980 (5 years 9 months)

Played linebacker and special teams in NFL with Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants and Cincinnati Bengals and in the CFL with Toronto Argonauts. Was a "walk-on" in College (i.e. movie RUDY) and went on to become an All American and played in the NFL. In reality, I was not a great natural athlete (smallest LB in NFL at the time) but played with great desire & passion...which is really the most important ingredients in sports... and LIFE.

Brad Cousino, CPM’s Education

Miami University

Zoology, Biology, PreMed 1971 — 1975

Activities and Societies:

Varsity Football 4 years, Defensive MVP of MAC for 1973 & 1974, All American Football 1974, Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity

Additional Information

Brad Cousino, CPM’s Interests:

Spiritual Growth, My Family, Encourage Others, Grow my businesses, Inspirational Speaker, Corporate Trainer, Reading Christian & Business Books, Charities, Mission Trips, NFL Alumni, P90X, Racquetball,