About Me
Making a positive change in people’s lives and companies.
My success is measured by the lives transformed positively through my work.
Founder & CEO
I am the founder of Cazarin Interactive, established in 1998, and Awakeningz, founded in 2010. For more than 28 years, I have helped organizations harness the power of technology, marketing, and innovation to achieve sustainable growth, while guiding individuals toward lives of greater purpose, fulfillment, and impact.
As an Internet strategist, marketing executive, speaker, author, programmer, sales leader, and entrepreneur, I have worked with companies of all sizes to develop comprehensive marketing strategies, conduct business and needs assessments, build powerful digital brands, implement high-performing online solutions with web applications and measure results that drive continuous improvement. My passion is helping businesses not only compete—but flourish—in an ever-changing digital world.
Through Awakeningz, I serve as a life coach and spiritual mentor, teaching practical principles that help individuals awaken to their true purpose and live with greater clarity, intention, and joy. The Awakeningz framework integrates timeless spiritual wisdom with practical daily habits, empowering people to become the highest version of themselves.
Although Cazarin and Awakeningz serve different audiences, they are united by the same mission: helping people and organizations realize their full potential. Through Cazarin, I help businesses flourish. Through Awakeningz, I help people flourish. Together, they reflect my life’s purpose—to inspire growth, create lasting value, and leave every person and organization better than I found them.
“I am able to skillfully address the needs of our prospects and clients.”
Education
Graduated from the University of Minnesota, very proud Gopher, class of 1986. Hold a BIS degree (Bachelor of Individualized Studies) from the University of Minnesota, emphasis in Computer Science and Management Information Systems. Returned to the University for a Master’s degree in Marketing form the Carlson School of Business (1990 — 1994). Ski U Mah! Chant for Victory – Try hard to win.
In 2016 had the opportunity to again study at Babson College in Boston on the 10,000 small business program from Goldman Sachs. Great education that is free if you qualify. Highly recommend for you to check this opportunity. Goldman Sachs Apply
I am also a member of the academic fraternity Beta Theta Pi.
How it all begins
During my first few jobs out of college, I was exposed to sales, marketing, and software development tasks I performed personally. This combination allowed me to see that the Internet was going to be a game-changer for companies. In 1997, I saw that the Internet was largely misunderstood for its potential, companies were giving projects to programmers instead of marketing professionals. I researched and provided the findings to my employer at the time, but they didn’t agree with the opportunity I saw. I began considering starting my own business centered around building websites and taking advantage by approaching websites as part of company’s marketing assets, mainstream today but not in 1998.
The Beginning
After consulting with my wife, I started Cazarin Interactive in our basement in April of 1998.
My Personal Motto
My personal motto is:
“You are the architect of your own destiny!”
My personal goal
My personal goal is to make a positive change in people’s lives and companies by aligning them with their purpose and their highest potential.
President of Fawn Creek Association
I am the president of the neighborhood where my home is located.
There are 35 homes and we are located in the Western part of Plymouth Minnesota. West of Vicksburg and North of Rockford Road.