Today we’d like to introduce you to Jimmy Ray Whiteside II, MSC.D.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
At an early age I found myself always striving to help others to become successful, in their life, spirituality and business ventures. Mainly because I grew up very poor in my hometown Spartanburg, SC, and I didn’t want others to experience what I’ve had to endure. I tend to focus more on helping others which helps me to set milestone goals for myself. Helping others helps me. I live by the example from JESUS’ own words in John 15:13 which JESUS tells us, “Greater LOVE has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s FRIENDS.” I pray that we all strive to be selfless in our relationships and friendships, always putting the needs of others before our own and showing Your LOVE in all that You do. This is my life’s creed.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
By far has my life’s journey been smooth. As stated before I grew up very poor. I wasn’t born with a silver spoon in my mouth. My spoon, that I found in the garbage, was a broken plastic spork. I grew up in a violent homestead when my dad was around. And when he would abandon us my strong mom Janice Mathis-Whiteside had to raise me and my sister Dawn Whiteside-Queen alone. My sister was only three years older than me, but she took on the role as my mother and cooked most of my meals for me when mom was working one of her three jobs. Dawn made sure I was fed, bathed and dressed properly daily. When my dad was around he was physically abusive towards my mom, he drank alcohol in excess. One time he kicked my mom so hard with his pointed cowboy boots he broke her arm and nearly knocked her right eyeball out of her eye socket. And on my 12th birthday he stabbed my mom numerous times in her stomach which nearly took her life. It was shortly after that I first thought about suicide. My experiences in my youth has affected me mentally throughout my life and has made certain experiences in my life very interesting with my being Dyslexic and having ADHD as well.
Fast forwarding into my adulthood, I’ve failed more at life than I have succeeded. Both in personal and business ventures and/or relationships. My wife and I have launched 15 businesses and a nonprofit prison ministry. We’ve lost hundreds of thousands of dollars in failed business ventures. To having millions flow though our hands to help others to succeed themselves. But through it all we shall never give up on ourselves as long as we can help the next person achieve their life’s mission.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
I’m a dedicated professional with the Distinguished MARKETMAX Group, a global channel partnership entity that my beautiful wife Stephanie and I created that specializes in networking to connect businesses and entrepreneurs with individuals and/or organizations that can enhance their business growth and life experiences globally.
Over time, I’ve evolved into a global pivotal center of influence across various business sectors. My distinguishing characteristic is a genuine commitment to facilitating others’ success by introducing them to invaluable connections through my role as a global channel partnership marketer.
The brand I am most proud of is the “Distinguished” brand, which embodies the essence of being set apart. This principle is foundational to all my personal and business ventures, including the Distinguished MARKETMAX Group, and Distinguished Group Ministries. It is my mission to help others distinguish themselves in their respective fields. (You may visit our website here: https://www.marketmax.center)
Currently, I am a Prison Minister, Business Coach Practitioner and a partner with the World’s Leading Franchise Experts ‘The Franchise Consulting Company’ (FCC) based in Dallas, TX. My primary objective is to assist entrepreneurs and/or business owners in launching and expanding their businesses via franchising. Or if anyone wants to invest into a franchise company but doesn’t know where to start, I’m here to help. We have over 400+ franchises in many diverse industries that we broker for and I have the experience of navigating through our platform to find the perfect franchise for you to lock arms with. So you may make your dreams come true of expanding your brand globally or becoming a business owner sooner than later.
I also offer coaching for those looking to escape the corporate grind (better known as the Rat Race) and pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. Whether it’s starting a franchise or developing a unique business concept, I provide comprehensive guidance to ensure sustained success beyond initial implementation.
I also have a team of financial professionals that can help you build your corporate credit to acquire the needed seed capital to launch your business or to franchise or the needed capital to grow your business within 180 days, so you do not max out your personal credit. They can also rollover retirement funds such as 401(k)’s or IRA’s into launching your own franchising business legally and with minimum taxes and/or fees. As well as how to structure your generational wealth growth plans via Business Trusts, Family Trusts, How to Become Your Own Banker (BYOB), etc.
So, now there’s no excuse as to why you shouldn’t inquire about relaunching your business in franchising to expand your brand globally. Or venturing in becoming a franchisee business owner via our platform. And if you want a little more educational information before you take the next step into your future business ventures. Then read my most current book sold on Amazon.com, “Want To Exit The Rat Race Right Away? Then Franchise With ‘Jimmy Ray’!!!”
If you had to, what characteristic of yours would you give the most credit to?
My willingness to help others to become the best version of themselves that they were created by GOD to be. By living GOD’S Way of Life through meaningful services such as Prison Ministry, Business Coaching and being a Franchise Consultant, I take the focus off of myself and my Eternal Return Of Investment is that other’s lives become more meaningful this side of Eternity and Beyond.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.marketmax.center/