Gregory Kinnamon - Professional Portrait

CREATIVE RELATIONSHIP-BUILDER & ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

From art to insight:
building trust that creates lasting value.

For 25+ years, I've guided clients through high-stakes, lifelong decisions. My superpower is using empathy and deep listening to create comfort, transforming complex or emotional processes into clear, confident choices.

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25+ Years High-Trust Client Advisory
$700K+ Annual Revenue Built from Zero
32% Avg Annual Profit Margin
ClearSale
GKTattoos
Speakeasy Tattoo Co.
Salesforce
$700K+ Annual Revenue Built from Zero
32% Avg Annual Profit Margin
65% Client Retention Rate
11 Team Members Managed

A Personal Approach

I believe the best outcomes are built on genuine connection. My career is centered on understanding people: their goals, their concerns, and the "why" behind their decisions.

Client-First Philosophy

Whether guiding a homeowner through selling their home or collaborating on a custom design, I focus on creating a supportive, transparent partnership.

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Artist's Eye for Detail

Years of custom tattoo work trained me to listen deeply, ask the right questions, and translate vague ideas into precise, meaningful outcomes.

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Proven Business Results

From founding and selling a business generating $700K/year to leading agents with a 23% close rate, I've proven that trust-first relationships drive results.

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Where I Excel

25+ years of high-trust client advisory translates directly into consultative sales excellence.

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Asking the Right Questions

Getting to the real need, not just the stated one.

Making the Complex Feel Simple

Guiding high-stakes, emotional decisions with clarity.

Earning Long-Term Loyalty

65% client retention, built on trust and follow-through.

Reading the Room

Knowing when to push, when to pause, when to walk away.

Earning the Close

High close rates without sacrificing customer satisfaction.

Professional Experience

25+ years of building trust and delivering results across creative and consultative roles.

August 2025 - Present Current Role

Account Executive

ClearSale

  • Consult with homeowners seeking to sell off-market, building the trust required for a direct, as-is purchase.
  • Guide sellers through a streamlined, transparent process, ensuring they feel informed and supported without traditional sales pressure.
  • Revive older, previously worked leads that other agents couldn't convert, turning stalled opportunities into closed deals.
  • Lead the team in both close rate (23%) and volume, improving consistently while others have plateaued.
April 2018 - October 2023

Owner & Creative Director

GKTattoos.com

  • Built a premium, appointment-only tattoo practice with a national touring model. Built the business around selectivity, intention, and deep client collaboration.
  • Drove a 65% client retention rate through a consultative approach: listening first, co-creating designs, and treating every project as a partnership.
  • Cultivated an engaged social following of 11K+ by leading with authenticity, sharing the stories, process, and human connection behind the work, not just the finished art.
  • Managed all aspects of a solo creative business: client acquisition, scheduling, travel logistics, brand development, and financial operations.
September 2008 - April 2018

Founder & CEO

Speakeasy Tattoo Co.

  • Identified an untapped market opportunity in Boone, NC (pop. 26,000), raised capital, and launched a tattoo studio while living 300+ miles away in Atlanta.
  • Designed the physical space and brand experience from scratch, creating a warm, inclusive community hub that stood out in a small-town market.
  • Scaled from a solo operation to an 11-person team, building a people-first culture that drove consistent growth.
  • Grew annual revenue to $700K+ while sustaining a 32% average profit margin over nine years.
  • Successfully executed a full exit, selling the business in 2018.
Greg Kinnamon

"The same skills that helped me earn someone's trust for a permanent piece of art now help me guide families through one of life's biggest decisions. It's always been about understanding people."

Gregory Kinnamon

Meaningful Outcomes

Real impact through genuine connection.

Successful Career Transition

Transitioned a 25-year creative career into corporate sales, proving that skills in personal service and emotional intelligence translate directly to consultative success.

Hundreds of High-Stakes Decisions

Guided hundreds of clients through lifelong, deeply personal decisions, building a career on trust, patience, and collaborative problem-solving.

Brand Building Excellence

Built two successful brands from the ground up by prioritizing human connection and service quality over hard sales tactics.

Tools I Use With Ease

Salesforce
Slack
Microsoft Office
Procreate
Adobe Creative Suite
Social Platforms

Growth & Learning

A lifelong commitment to development.

Lifelong Learner

I believe growth is a continuous journey. Whether mastering a new tool, refining my craft, or understanding a new industry, I embrace every opportunity to expand my skills.

Tattoo Artistry Apprenticeship

Completed a rigorous hands-on apprenticeship learning the art, technique, and client relationship skills that became the foundation of my career.

Early College Studies

Pursued foundational education that sparked my interest in understanding people, business, and creative problem-solving.

Let's Start a Conversation

Whether you're looking to add a dedicated professional to your team or just want to connect, I'd love to hear from you.

828-719-9958 [email protected] gkinnamon.com

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