After nearly six years of non-profit work - as a community and political organizer and non-profit director - Tyler started his marketing agency Persona Creative in 2015.

For over two years he offered social media marketing strategy, consulting, and management for local businesses and creative entrepreneurs.

In 2017 he launched the Follower to Fan Society to teach entrepreneurs around the world how to turn their Instagram followers into fans and customers.

After five years he closed his online business in the spring of 2022 to begin work on his next project.

Professional Experience

• CEO/Founder of OnlineBusinessOwner.com from 2021 until 2022
• CEO/Founder of the Online Business Association from 2020 until 2021
• CEO/Founder of the Follower to Fan Society from 2017 until 2020
• Co-Founder/Head Visionary at Persona Creative from 2015 until 2016
• Marketing and Communications Manager at the YMCA of Western NC in 2015
• District Member Engagement Director at the YMCA of Western NC from 2014 until 2015
• Member Engagement Manager at the YMCA of Western NC from 2012 until 2014
• Regional Field Organizer at the Coalition to Protect NC Families in 2012
• Co-Founder/Co-Executive Director at Neighbors for Equality from 2011 until 2012
• Member Engagement Manager at the Ruby C. Hunt YMCA from 2010 until 2011
• Leadership and Career Development Research Intern at YMCA of the USA from 2009 until 2010