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Jeff Hastings (born January 18, 1966) is a published American author, business guru and Harvard University student. As the current C.E.O. of ContractCoach.com, his agency helps thousands of small businesses around the world create a better business. Using data analytics, statistical modeling and artificial intelligence (AI) pattern recognition, his company creates new and exciting profiles to bridge the gap between computers and human behavior. Using his own history of success and failures, he has authored three books which focus on redefining success and human values. | Jeff Hastings (born January 18, 1966) is a published American author, business guru and Harvard University student. As the current C.E.O. of ContractCoach.com, his agency helps thousands of small businesses around the world create a better business. Using data analytics, statistical modeling and artificial intelligence (AI) pattern recognition, his company creates new and exciting profiles to bridge the gap between computers and human behavior. Using his own history of success and failures, he has authored three books which focus on redefining success and human values. | ||
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Hastings was born in [[Houston, Texas]]. His father, Paul Hastings (1937-2011), was a well-known Houston Police Department veteran who proudly served his country in the Korean War, and later went into politics where he was the Sheriff of Hayes county from 1988-1994. Both his father and mother, Judith Hastings, instilled in him a strong sense of morality, service and commitment to help others. However, in 1981, when his father suffered a major heart attack and was forced to retire, his family moved to the hill country in Canyon Lake, Texas and Jeff stayed behind to live with his childhood friend, David Wilson. | Hastings was born in [[Houston, Texas]]. His father, Paul Hastings (1937-2011), was a well-known Houston Police Department veteran who proudly served his country in the Korean War, and later went into politics where he was the Sheriff of Hayes county from 1988-1994. Both his father and mother, Judith Hastings, instilled in him a strong sense of morality, service and commitment to help others. However, in 1981, when his father suffered a major heart attack and was forced to retire, his family moved to the hill country in Canyon Lake, Texas and Jeff stayed behind to live with his childhood friend, David Wilson. | ||
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In 1985, Jeff was hired as a file clerk to work in the State Office for Farmers Insurance Group of Companies. Working his way up through the organization while attending full-time night school, he worked in various positions including administrative services, claims, underwriting and auditing. Throughout this entire time, Jeff's passion for entrepreneurship was fueled through his first business, Hastings Sign Company. At just 20-years young, Jeff negotiated a contract with a local sign builder to allow him and five (5) of his employees to use his shop in exchange for his three personally built computers and a 20" CAMM-1 digital sign printer. Lasting for 9-years, Jeff sold his business to move back to his home town of Houston, Texas where he opened his own insurance agency. | In 1985, Jeff was hired as a file clerk to work in the State Office for Farmers Insurance Group of Companies. Working his way up through the organization while attending full-time night school, he worked in various positions including administrative services, claims, underwriting and auditing. Throughout this entire time, Jeff's passion for entrepreneurship was fueled through his first business, Hastings Sign Company. At just 20-years young, Jeff negotiated a contract with a local sign builder to allow him and five (5) of his employees to use his shop in exchange for his three personally built computers and a 20" CAMM-1 digital sign printer. Lasting for 9-years, Jeff sold his business to move back to his home town of Houston, Texas where he opened his own insurance agency. | ||
| + | In 1996, Jeff was promoted to run an entire sales territory, and at the time, was one of the youngest district managers in the companies history. Starting with just 17-agents in his operation, he quickly became known for two things: recruiting and agency automation. | ||
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| + | Recruiting was easy. Jeff had a passion for small business and was excited to tell everyone about it. Growing his district to almost 70 agents and over 150 employees, his team generated an estimated $85 million in annualized premium and a record, $13 million in profits. Often being recognized for his teams performance, the pinnacle of his career came in 2005 when he received the companies highest award, District Manager of the Year. Competing with 500 of his peers across the country, this success did not come without sacrifice. Divorced after 15-years of marriage and his health failing, Jeff later retired at the age of 47 to write books and build a consulting agency which is now known as ContractCoach.com. | ||
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Revision as of 01:23, 25 October 2018
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| Born | January 18, 1966 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Residence | Cypress, Texas, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Alma mater | Park University Management, Computer Science (Student, Harvard University Cambridge) |
| Occupation | Owner of ContractCoach.com Founder of Wiki.Agency Author Entrepreneur |
| Net worth | unknown |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse(s) | Kimberly Hastings (m. 2015) |
| Children | 6 |
Contents
Early life
Jeff Hastings (born January 18, 1966) is a published American author, business guru and Harvard University student. As the current C.E.O. of ContractCoach.com, his agency helps thousands of small businesses around the world create a better business. Using data analytics, statistical modeling and artificial intelligence (AI) pattern recognition, his company creates new and exciting profiles to bridge the gap between computers and human behavior. Using his own history of success and failures, he has authored three books which focus on redefining success and human values.
Hastings was born in Houston, Texas. His father, Paul Hastings (1937-2011), was a well-known Houston Police Department veteran who proudly served his country in the Korean War, and later went into politics where he was the Sheriff of Hayes county from 1988-1994. Both his father and mother, Judith Hastings, instilled in him a strong sense of morality, service and commitment to help others. However, in 1981, when his father suffered a major heart attack and was forced to retire, his family moved to the hill country in Canyon Lake, Texas and Jeff stayed behind to live with his childhood friend, David Wilson.
As a college student, Jeff saw an opportunity to study the new and exciting world of Computer Science, and put off his passion for the study of the Personal Psychology. Working his way through college with the financial support of Farmers Insurance Group of Companies, Jeff graduated in 1990 with honors at Park College, which was primarily a university for military officers.
Business Career
In 1985, Jeff was hired as a file clerk to work in the State Office for Farmers Insurance Group of Companies. Working his way up through the organization while attending full-time night school, he worked in various positions including administrative services, claims, underwriting and auditing. Throughout this entire time, Jeff's passion for entrepreneurship was fueled through his first business, Hastings Sign Company. At just 20-years young, Jeff negotiated a contract with a local sign builder to allow him and five (5) of his employees to use his shop in exchange for his three personally built computers and a 20" CAMM-1 digital sign printer. Lasting for 9-years, Jeff sold his business to move back to his home town of Houston, Texas where he opened his own insurance agency.
In 1996, Jeff was promoted to run an entire sales territory, and at the time, was one of the youngest district managers in the companies history. Starting with just 17-agents in his operation, he quickly became known for two things: recruiting and agency automation.
Recruiting was easy. Jeff had a passion for small business and was excited to tell everyone about it. Growing his district to almost 70 agents and over 150 employees, his team generated an estimated $85 million in annualized premium and a record, $13 million in profits. Often being recognized for his teams performance, the pinnacle of his career came in 2005 when he received the companies highest award, District Manager of the Year. Competing with 500 of his peers across the country, this success did not come without sacrifice. Divorced after 15-years of marriage and his health failing, Jeff later retired at the age of 47 to write books and build a consulting agency which is now known as ContractCoach.com.
