Hire the operator who builds brands that actually sell, not just look good. I’m a full-stack brand and growth architect who owns strategy, creative, web, and social as one system – from first impression to booked client, with clear logic, measurable outcomes, and profitable campaigns behind every decision. I design punchy identities, conversion-focused sites, and content engines that keep messaging aligned, measurable, and easy to run. From multi-brand franchise platforms to niche launches, I’m used to tight timelines, remote collaboration, and leading without handholding – so you get a cohesive presence, documented workflows, smart automation, and assets built to perform long after the project ends.

Garret Hinojosa

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Hire the operator who builds brands that actually sell, not just look good. I’m a full-stack brand and growth architect who owns strategy, creative, web, and social as one system – from first impression to booked client, with clear logic, measurable outcomes, and profitable campaigns behind every decision. I design punchy identities, conversion-focused sites, and content engines that keep messaging aligned, measurable, and easy to run. From multi-brand franchise platforms to niche launches, I’m used to tight timelines, remote collaboration, and leading without handholding – so you get a cohesive presence, documented workflows, smart automation, and assets built to perform long after the project ends.

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Hire the operator who builds brands that actually sell, not just look good. I’m a full-stack brand and growth architect who owns strategy, creative, web, and social as one system – from first impression to booked client, with clear logic, measurable outcomes, and profitable campaigns behind every decision.

I design punchy identities, conversion-focused sites, and content engines that keep messaging aligned, measurable, and easy to run. From multi-brand franchise platforms to niche launches, I’m used to tight timelines, remote collaboration, and leading without handholding – so you get a cohesive presence, documented workflows, smart automation, and assets built to perform long after the project ends.

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Work Experience

Founder, Managing Partner at Franchise Samurai
March 1, 2021 - November 11, 2025
Provided expert consulting on market positioning, digital marketing, and client acquisition strategies, resulting in a 150% increase in lead conversion rates. Established in-house lead generation systems for franchisee recruitment across multiple brands, reducing cost per lead by 60% and increasing sales-qualified conversions by 33%. Co-created inside sales department for a health and wellness brand, generating $50K in pre-opening revenue per franchise. Spearheaded multiple franchise launches, guiding clients through franchise ownership and contributing to over $5M in collective client revenue. Notable partners included Beem Red Light Sauna, Rockbox Fitness, and Amada Senior Care.
Business Development Executive (Consultant) at Portside Inc
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024
Average customer size 3,000+ employees and average deal size $1.5M. Implemented database audit and mass Salesforce overhaul, launching outbound sales strategy to convert bad data & cold deals into wins, increasing win rate by 10-20% and growing ARR by $12M. In the first pilot closed $257k and raised $2.6M in funnel opportunities. Scaled to France, UAE, Germany with total client portfolio value of $3.5B.
Director of Franchise Business Development (Consultant) at Homefront Brands
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Implemented Marketing Flywheel Mechanism increasing monthly leads by 82% and win rate by 53%. Collaborated with in-house marketing to define GTM, create Ideal Customer Profile, segment campaigns, and reshape sales focus with productivity dashboards and value selling tools, driving 152% EBITDA growth and 109% top-line revenue growth (2021 vs 2022).
Business Development Executive (Consultant) at Interlink Cloud Advisors
December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Managed 60 accounts in a regional territory, maintaining $1.5M in consumed revenue over 2 quarters. Led co-sell motions with Microsoft products and MSP partners; developed quoting and pricing automation across 6 business units. Increased Microsoft Cloud storytelling impact, achieving 238% growth in shared territory revenue.
Business Development Executive at Inogen Inc
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Managed sales territory of 109 Healthcare Providers & Hospital Networks, delivering 130% quota attainment in Q1 & Q2. Implemented inventory control using SAP big data to improve pipeline forecasting and analytics accuracy by 22%.
Business Development Executive at Direct Medical Incorporated
November 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Designed and validated a new customer-centric solution across 9 business units, exceeding sales quota by 119%. Led a product-centric, technical approach to integrate continuum of care into full-cycle sales, achieving a 47% increase in hospital network attainment and 102% retention.
Director of Franchise Business Development at Strategic Franchising Systems
December 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Generated $30M bottom-line revenue with multi-year agreements; recognized as Top 5% among five sales divisions. Led brand repositioning and GTM strategy, including market research and site selection, launching a regional brand and expanding into 120 new markets over 2 years.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at The University of Cincinnati
December 1, 2015 - March 1, 2024

Qualifications

3rd Degree Black Belt
January 11, 2030 - November 11, 2025

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Professional Services, Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Software & Internet, Other