My name is Jeff Payne. I was born near Chicago, Illinois, but I have lived most of my life in Texas, so I consider myself a Texan. I have a full head of hair, but it is completely gray. I am a husband, a dad, a son, a son-in-law, a friend, a coach, a marketing strategist, a marketer, and a writer.
I find myself hopelessly addicted to business growth, marketing, branding, writing, and reading. Other things I am passionate about are watching the Baylor Bears and listening to Shane and Shane. I often hit the repeat button on this song at least a few times each week as I work or read.
Last, but certainly not least, I confess very boldly that I am a Christian. And from time to time, I may write about things that reflect on my values and walk with Christ. I am not perfect, which is precisely the reason I need Jesus Christ in my life. My desire in life is to live an abundant life in honor of Jesus Christ. My deepest desire is to trust Him, to deny myself and to pick up my cross and follow Him. I still fail at it, but I'm grateful that His mercies are new every morning.
I have been blessed with a beautiful and most amazing wife named Robin, and an incredibly wonderful son named Ryan. Ryan is a graduate of Baylor University and has his own marketing company in Austin. Ryan makes his mom and dad proud with the way he lives his life.
Life is good. I have great friends, teammates, and customers that make my journey in life that much more meaningful. I have the opportunity to touch lives that makes my journey priceless. I invest my time as a business and marketing consultant to my wonderful customers around the world. I also find myself doing more business and marketing coaching, being a mentor to some, and a friend. When possible, you can catch me at Perry's Steakhouse at the Domain in Austin, biking, and I plan on doing more scuba diving this summer. I am blessed.