Kristy Gayton (@thecreatorKristy); entrepreneur, investor, creator, author, mom of three boys, CEO of STARTbrands, and other e-commerce companies, commercial and residential developer/builder. She thrives on motivating others towards achieving their version of success and loves helping others create systems in their lives that work! This expert on productivity, organization, small business, and systems for financial management has been a sought-after keynote speaker and featured in publications such as Forbes and Entreprenuer.com- among others for her no-excuse tone and relatable story. No stranger to struggle, Kristy’s passion is deeply rooted in helping others START or maybe even reSTART in different areas. Taking creative visions, a financial plan, and implementing systems, she has created solutions that work. Helping others to create a plan, get organized, and start or restart! She helps other small businesses optimize their efforts through systems and branding. She speaks at private company events and even universities such as Harvard. Kristy holds a financial and business degree from Kennesaw State University, but she attests it is her vast business and life experience that is giving her her “degree’’ where growth was fortified from the struggle.
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2009- 2015
Worked as a professional photographer with a focus on weddings.
2012
Started teaching systems and finance to other entrepreneurs through workshops, publications, and speaking engagements.
2011- 2014
Developed and sold an online software directory.
2015
Launched STARTplanner. Scaled to 7-figure sales within one year.
2016
Built a second home which would be later converted to an Airbnb and sold.
2017
Launched StartDetoxing. Had 2 years of profitability before electively stopping. Sold brand in 2022.
2018
Acquired and managed first commercial property. Still own this. Wrote and published the Start Balancing Book.
2019
Launched an Airbnb property.
Over 6-figure income in the first year, then sold the business and home in 2021 for 7-figures.
2020
Investor for JmStorm.com and launched the brand.
2021
Acquired commercial land for development and created Vision Properties.
Acquired residential land for development in Jasper, Marble Ridge, sold in 2022
2022
Acquired commercial farmhouse.
2023
Launched theSTARTapproach.com to help other entrepreneurs find freedom.
Vision Properties 1926 established, The Farmhouse, The Barn Office
2024
The Hummingbird Homes launched. Georgia GC license to focus on custom builds.
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“Kristy brings an energy to everything she puts her heart into which is contagious and moves people to action. Her passion to help others win at business while bringing balance to their life is an inspiration.”
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