About Us
Have you ever wondered who’s behind all of it?
Our Team
We are passionate about business and education.
Our team is here to help you step up to running your business like a pro!
Read our story…
Ron Craig
CEO
Beverly Hills California
Paul Whitefield
Coordinator/Tutor
Los Angeles California
Oksana Lytvyn
Content Manager
Lviv Ukraine
Our Story
The year was around 2007, the place Warsaw Poland. I was noticing so many people struggling to get their heads around this whole entrepreneur thing and nearly every one of them stagnant. There was nothing happening with their ideas even though they were bragging about them to everyone. It was cringe worthy to watch. I told the few that I talked with that if your business isn’t making money it is only a showcase, not an actual business. I really felt bad for them and wanted to help set their lives straight so they could stand up straight, telling the truth that their business was flourishing. I had to get them from ground level to the top of the mountain. That was how Small Guy on Top got started.
I was on board!
I’ve been working with Ron for some time, but behind the scenes and with onsite events and trainings. I laughed when I first heard the name of the project, when Ron had approached me to come on staff and work with him. I asked him if he knew that Small Guy on Top had some kind of sexual connotation to it and he looked me straight in the eyes with his pastoral gaze and said, “Take control of your thoughts, since our mission is to help those who cannot help themselves.” I was immediately onboard. Ron is a true believer in everything he does and with that kind of seriousness and dedication how could I not be?
Getting them up!
I remember when I got help from Small Guy on Top and I didn’t know what I was doing. Oh, I thought I did. I was king because I was an entrepreneur and I let everybody know it. But it was like a kind of badge I wore around to show off and make myself think that my life was meaningful. But I wasn’t making any money and had no hope of making any in the near future. But if you had asked me whether I would make money from my idea I would have boasted big words about all the money and fame. It wasn’t true.
Working with Small Guy on Top with my business idea got me to take it seriously and got me to take myself seriously. I hadn’t realized how careless I was with myself. When I started trying to make something actual out of my idea I created something and saw it there in front of me. I couldn’t deny it and I couldn’t ignore it. But I also couldn’t boast about it anymore. I obviously needed more help to make it grow into something useful for other people. I was on my way to being on top, though I wasn’t there yet.
COVID Pivot
When COVID hit and businesses were shut down it was pretty much universal from coast to coast in the States. So when New York City shut down Los Angeles also was shut down. Seattle, San Francisco, Houston, Chicago, all the major cities were closed for business! It was a catastrophe for the American economy. Ron called a meeting and announced we would take a brief time to regroup, in military fashion since he is a veteran and I guess he just thinks that way. What we did next was to rethink how to work in such an environment should it continue indefinitely. That’s why Small Guy on Top pivoted to Online courses, but retained the professional guidance that is the core of who we are.
Where are we taking you?
The entire scene of business has shifted. Many have realized they can achieve from home more than they ever could in an office. Many more have discovered that they hate their jobs and want to be their own boss. Others feel more stable when they are the ones steering the boat.
What does this mean for you? Small Guy on Top has become more important now than ever before and you should take advantage of it. We can help you make that transition from that stagnant job that could not withstand the restrictions of the pandemic. We can help you establish your income apart from a brick and mortar and a 9-to-5, clock in / clock out kind of job.
It does not mean you will just sit around dreaming up ideas. You will have to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty to make it work out. You will have to work super hard to beat your competition. With Small Guy on Top you really can go from the valley floor to the top of the mountain. It is possible. Anything is possible when you have the help you really need.
Reach Us
Send us your inquiry regarding our courses and we will get back to you ASAP!
Where are we?
California and Ukraine