ABOUT

Josh never leaves behind an opportunity to learn something new. He is a true ‘Jack of all trades’. He is always on the lookout for new ways to merge technology with the customer experience.

As CEO of a national Digital Marketing Agency, he gets to combine his passion for learning and his talents in technology to design sales experiences worth talking about. He is most alive when on stage presenting on the latest in marketing or tech.

Josh is also the local facilitator of the Central Coast’s CEO Roundtables and board member for his local Chamber of Commerce. He also has a hobby ranch where his wife raises competition dairy goats. Josh has 3 children and loves to BBQ.

SKILLS
Website Editing
Marketing Tech
Sales Funnels
Data Analytics
Email Penetration
Presentation and Engagement
Marketing Assessments
EXPERIENCE
CEO
Torchlight Marketing 2017-Present Pismo Beach, CA
Senior Sales Consultant
TekTegrity 2014-2017 SLO, CA
CEO
Digital Foundation 2003-2014 SLO, CA
Education
Software Engineering
CalPoly San Luis Obispo 1996-1998
AS Engineering
Reedley College 1994-1996
Hobbies
BBQ and and smoking meats
Handyman
Reading WWII memoirs
Space nut
Community Activity

Articles Written

Beyond Search: AI as a Thought Engine
Beyond Search: AI as a Thought Engine

Twenty-five years ago, the search engine wars raged on, with Yahoo, MSN, Altavista, and Google Beyond Search: AI as a Thought Engine

Evolving Email Marketing: A Deep Dive into Email Marketing Adapting Strategies
Evolving Email Marketing: A Deep Dive into Email Marketing Adapting Strategies

As of February 2024, email marketing faces a transformative shift with stringent new requirements from Evolving Email Marketing: A Deep Dive into Email Marketing Adapting Strategies

Dear Saint Google
Dear Saint Google

‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through cyberspace,Not a search was occurring, not even Dear Saint Google

Dear St. Google Wish List
Dear St. Google Wish List

Our Wish List Since 2008, the Google Ads experts at Torchlight Marketing have written an Dear St. Google Wish List

10 Elements Your Homepage Needs
10 Elements Your Homepage Needs

Have you ever visited a website and immediately felt overwhelmed or confused because you didn’t 10 Elements Your Homepage Needs

From Search Engines to Thought Engines: AI’s Influence
From Search Engines to Thought Engines: AI’s Influence

What is there to say about AI?  Where does it fit in society?  Now that From Search Engines to Thought Engines: AI’s Influence

The Wheels of Reputation Management: Social Media Deepdive
The Wheels of Reputation Management: Social Media Deepdive

Well, well, well. We have finally made it to the final installment of our Reputation The Wheels of Reputation Management: Social Media Deepdive

The Future of SEO: How AI is Changing the Game
The Future of SEO: How AI is Changing the Game

Imagine a bustling marketplace where vendors compete for attention, each vying to display their products The Future of SEO: How AI is Changing the Game

Beyond the Click: Understanding the Importance of ROI in Your PPC Campaigns
Beyond the Click: Understanding the Importance of ROI in Your PPC Campaigns

Have you ever been surprised to see a restaurant close despite its popularity? This showcases Beyond the Click: Understanding the Importance of ROI in Your PPC Campaigns

The Wheels of Reputation Management: Review Sites
The Wheels of Reputation Management: Review Sites

Welcome or welcome back to our blog series all about Reputation Management. Back in November, The Wheels of Reputation Management: Review Sites