EARLY HISTORY:
Daniel’s foundational drive and character were profoundly shaped by his grandfather, John Svagzdyz, the long-standing President of Brockton Credit Union (later HarborOne). Starting at the age of 14 washing dishes at the Sheraton Hotel in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Daniel cultivated a grit that eventually propelled him into an impactful executive career spanning the private, public, and non-profit sectors.
DANIEL'S PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
☆ Early in his career, Daniel established himself in the personal training, nutrition, and wellness fields, earning certifications and building a high-end clientele at Dr. Philips Gold’s Gym in Orlando, including professional athletes, celebrities, and Fortune-ranked executives. This experience honed his innate gifts for coaching, teaching, relationship building, and sales.
☆ Daniel solidified his B2B consultative acumen through high-level roles at industry giants like Xerox, Canon, Konica Minolta, and Office Depot. He successfully closed 7-8 figure deals, collaborating with some of the world’s largest companies.
☆ He made significant contributions to several start-ups across diverse industries, including consulting, professional services, high-tech SaaS, geospatial intelligence, and managed IT solutions. Daniel was instrumental in driving growth from pre-revenue to 8 figures in annual sales, establishing robust sales foundations, including enablement, operations, structure, KPI metrics, and overall efficiencies.
☆ Daniel's passion for transforming individuals physically as a trainer and companies operationally as an executive extended into spiritual transformation. After studying Divinity at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary and Theology at the International College of Christian Ministries, he relocated to Burlington, Vermont, in 2021 to plant a new church. His faith in God and disciplined spiritual life guide his principles as a servant leader, inspired by his hero, Jesus Christ.
☆ Daniel is the proud father of an amazing son, Davis, and cherishes his relationships with his mom, dad, and two brothers who reside in Arizona, Nevada, and Massachusetts.
☆ Outside business hours, Daniel dedicates his time to prayer groups, Bible studies, or pushing his physical limits at the gym. He also enjoys outdoor running, playing the piano, watching K-dramas, discovering new signature dishes to cook, and globe-trotting.
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