ABOUT
Hi, I’m Young.
I build
operating
systems.
Owner. Coach. Systems builder. Endlessly curious about industries, people, and processes — whether I'm building my own businesses or helping others build theirs.
CURRENTLY
Austin, TX
Home base
Founder
Forever Young Stuff
Founder & Coach
Owners Club
Host
The Girl Dad Show
Owner / Operator
8 Active Businesses
MY JOURNEY
From Silicon Valley to
Liberty Hill.
Two decades in operations and entrepreneurship. Corporate giants like Apple and Starbucks. Hyper-growth startups like Philz Coffee and Limelight Health. I've worn every hat — operator, founder, investor, advisor.
My proudest accomplishment isn't on a resume. It's Blue Ocean Pool Service — one of eight businesses I currently own and operate, built right in my own community without a day of pool industry experience. It's proof that the system works.
Beyond the businesses, I'm a dedicated family man and the host of The Girl Dad Show — a podcast where I share conversations with fellow entrepreneurs about the real challenges of being a parent and an owner at the same time.
My approach is simple: roll up the sleeves, get involved, work alongside other local owners to implement a bulletproof operating system. When we succeed together, our community gets stronger.
THE BACKGROUND
The companies that
built me into
who I am today.
2003
STARBUCKS
15 stores
Managed 15 stores across the Bay Area. Trained 30+ managers and executives as a certified Manager / Coach / Mentor. Hired the first developmentally disabled employee in the Bay Area. Secured the region's first Eco-Friendly "Green" certified Starbucks store.
Multi-Unit Manager
2010
APPLE
170+ team
Led 170+ employees across Genius, Creative, and Sales teams. Strategic communication and organized launch events drove record-level store sales. Boosted employee satisfaction scores by 20% in one year and achieved full staffing for the first time in many years.
Operations Manager
2013
PHILZ COFFEE
150+ events
Worked closely with the CEO on organic marketing and operations. Executed 150+ field marketing events over two years. Drove 75%+ growth in social fans within two quarters during the company's hyper-growth phase.
Director of Marketing
2016
LIMELIGHT HEALTH
60-person team
Started as head of Customer Success — streamlined the team and helped secure funding within six weeks. Played a vital role in a successful fundraising round. Built a 60-person Customer Success organization from the ground up.
VP of Operations
2019
CAFE X TECHNOLOGIES
15% MoM
Directed strategy and programs that delivered 15% MoM retail revenue growth and opened a new licensing channel. Led HR, Finance, Retail Operations, Sales, and Marketing.
Chief Operating Officer
2019
30%+ Growth
CUNNINGHAM
Worked with the CEO and executive team to identify their winning strategy and double the CEO's bandwidth. Built operations architecture to capture more client opportunities. Adapted to changing needs as the business grew over 30% in revenue and headcount.
Fractional COO
RECENT PRESS
Where I’ve been featured.
Podcasts, articles, and interviews exploring the journey from Silicon Valley operator to Liberty Hill business builder.
LIBERTY HILL INDEPENDENT
Small Town Success: A Silicon Valley Entreprenuer’s Journey to Liberty Hill
BOLD JOURNEY
Meet Young Han: Top Three Characteristics of a Business Owner
J.D POWER PODCAST
Retail Customer Expectations: What You Need to Know
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MY FAVOURITE FAILURE
We Were Too Young, Idealistic, and Couldn’t Turn It Off
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MOUNTAIN TOP PODCAST
The Fatherhood Survival Kit .
Episode 416
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THE RELATIONSHIP OS
Young Han’s System for Human Connection
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Ready to build something together?
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