The event featured in-depth exchanges of insights on international enrollment, student success, compliance, and strategic partnerships
United States, 27th Jun 2026 — GoElite, the global education platform that connects international students with top universities and hybrid programs, today announced that it convened a PDSO and DSO Roundtable on May 27, 2026. A Principal Designated School Official(PDSO) is a school’s primary administrator authorized by the U.S. government to manage student visa documents and ensure institutional compliance with immigration. The event featured international education professionals and university leaders exchanging insights on university collaboration, international enrollment, student success, compliance, and strategic partnerships.
“This initiative highlights our growing role in connecting institutions and driving collaborative solutions within the international education community,” said a spokesperson for GoElite. “And, we felt we needed to bring leaders together because of the ongoing regulatory updates affecting F-1 status and Duration of Status (D/S) policy. These changes affect international student recruitment, higher education partnerships, and international student success.”
The Roundtable discussion cut across the most pressing issues facing compliance officers and DSO teams today. These include how institutions are interpreting regulatory changes and how to advise students through the resulting uncertainty. Participants shared insights about the importance of coordination between DSO teams and admissions, academic advisors, and external partners. The Roundtable also served as a venue for an important dialogue about the emotional weight of this moment.
The spokesperson added, “DSOs are not just technical compliance officers. They are often thefirst person an international student callswhen something goes wrong, such as when a problem emerges with immigration status.”
GoElite is a leading international education agency dedicated to helping students worldwide achieve their academic and life goals in the United States. The organization partners with top-tier universities, global recruitment agencies, and education stakeholders to create win–win opportunities. With a student-first philosophy, professional expertise, and a commitment to excellence, GoElite has built a reputation as a trusted bridge between global talent and world-class education.
The book arrives at a time when many Americans continue to face financial pressures related to consumer debt, rising living costs, and tax obligations. In addition to offering practical negotiation strategies for dealing with credit card companies, the book discusses broader financial challenges that individuals may encounter while working toward financial stability.
Currently available on Amazon Kindle, the book is expected to become available in additional print and audio formats through major distribution channels.
About the Book
Drawing from decades of experience in finance, leadership, military service, and personal financial recovery, Goodfellow provides readers with a candid account of overcoming debt-related challenges while sharing practical insights into communication, perseverance, and financial decision-making.
The guide includes:
Credit card debt negotiation strategies
Communication techniques for discussing hardship with creditors
Insights into repayment plans and settlement discussions
Financial recovery after personal and professional setbacks
Leadership, discipline, and accountability principles
Family, faith, and resilience during adversity
Practical considerations related to debt management and financial planning
Through real-life examples and personal experiences, the author explains how unresolved financial obligations can create additional stress and why informed communication with creditors can play an important role in managing financial challenges.
Addressing Financial Challenges in Today’s Environment
The book is being released during a period when many taxpayers continue to review financial matters stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. According to publicly available guidance, certain taxpayers may wish to review their tax records and consult qualified professionals regarding potential eligibility for adjustments, credits, refunds, or other tax-related considerations before applicable deadlines.
Eligible individuals may have until July 10, 2026 to request reviews or submit claims related to certain tax matters, depending on their specific circumstances and applicable IRS requirements. Readers are encouraged to consult qualified tax professionals to determine eligibility and understand relevant deadlines.
Goodfellow notes that individuals dealing with tax concerns are often the same people struggling with consumer debt and financial uncertainty.
“People dealing with IRS issues are often the same people overwhelmed by past-due credit cards,” said Goodfellow. “This book is designed to help everyday consumers better understand how to communicate with creditors and approach financial challenges with greater confidence and preparation.”
A Personal Story of Resilience and Reinvention
Unlike traditional personal finance books that focus primarily on budgeting and investing, Orchestrating Your Own Life blends memoir, financial education, and life lessons into a narrative designed to help readers better understand the emotional and practical realities of debt management.
Drawing on his background as a CFO, CPA, entrepreneur, and Army Reserve veteran, Goodfellow shares how he confronted personal financial setbacks, relied on faith, family support, and perseverance, and worked toward rebuilding financial stability.
The book also explores the importance of mindset, emphasizing accountability, discipline, gratitude, and daily habits that support long-term financial well-being. Throughout the narrative, Goodfellow incorporates music, personal memories, and life experiences as tools for reflection and resilience.
The relationship between emotional well-being and financial health
Faith, gratitude, and perseverance during difficult seasons
Long-term approaches to rebuilding financial stability
The book is intended for readers seeking practical guidance, personal encouragement, and a relatable perspective on navigating life’s financial challenges.
Industry Perspective
Jason Collins, Senior Manager at the publishing house, commented on the book’s relevance in today’s economic environment:
“As many households continue to navigate debt-related challenges and financial uncertainty, this book provides practical insights that may help readers better understand their options, communicate more effectively with creditors, and make informed financial decisions alongside qualified professionals.”
About the Author
Nicholas Goodfellow, Jr. is a former Certified Public Accountant, Chief Financial Officer, and Army Reserve officer who served in the Finance Corps for fifteen years. Throughout his professional career, he held leadership positions in public accounting, financial operations, risk management, treasury, investor relations, and corporate finance.
His experience includes helping organizations navigate growth, public offerings, operational challenges, and financial transformation initiatives. Through his writing, Goodfellow seeks to share lessons learned from both professional accomplishments and personal challenges, encouraging readers to pursue financial well-being, personal growth, and renewed purpose.
Author Statement
“Financial hardship can affect anyone regardless of education, profession, or background. My hope is that readers will find practical guidance, encouragement, and a renewed belief that setbacks do not define the future. With perseverance, informed decisions, and the willingness to keep moving forward, positive change is possible.”
— Nicholas Goodfellow, Jr.
Availability
Orchestrating Your Own Life: Fifty Commonsensical Ways to Cultivate Well-Being and Financial Freedom – A Layman’s Guide to Effectively Negotiate with Credit Card Companies is currently available on Amazon Kindle. Additional print and audio editions are expected to be available through major retail and distribution platforms.
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United States, 27th Jun 2026 – SaveFBS, a leading online Facebook video downloader platform, today announced that it has surpassed 10 million users worldwide in 2026, marking a significant milestone in the company’s rapid growth and increasing global demand for accessible, high-quality video downloading solutions.
The milestone underscores the growing popularity of short-form video content, particularly Facebook Reels, and highlights SaveFBS’s role in helping millions of users conveniently download Facebook videos, stories, and Reels without watermarks while preserving original quality.
Growing Demand for High-Quality Facebook Video Downloads
As video consumption on social platforms continues to rise, users are increasingly seeking reliable ways to save content for offline viewing, content management, education, and creative inspiration. SaveFBS has positioned itself as a trusted browser-based solution by providing fast, free, and secure downloading capabilities without requiring software installation or account registration.
The platform allows users to download Facebook videos in multiple formats and resolutions, including SD, HD, Full HD 1080p, and, when available, 4K quality. Users can also convert Facebook videos into MP3 audio files directly through the platform.
“Reaching 10 million users is a major achievement for our team and reflects the trust that users place in SaveFBS every day,” said Lisa Sun, spokesperson for SaveFBS. “Our mission has always been to make downloading Facebook videos simple, secure, and accessible for everyone, regardless of device or technical expertise.”
Watermark-Free Reels Downloads Drive User Adoption
One of the key factors contributing to SaveFBS’s growth has been its ability to provide watermark-free Facebook Reels downloads. As Reels continue to dominate social media engagement, users increasingly prefer downloading videos in their original quality without additional branding or overlays.
SaveFBS enables users to save trending Reels, stories, public videos, and even supported private videos through a streamlined three-step process: copy the video link, paste it into the platform, and download the preferred format instantly.
The service works across Android devices, iPhones, Windows PCs, macOS systems, tablets, and all major web browsers, making it accessible to users worldwide.
Privacy and Security Remain a Top Priority
At a time when online privacy concerns continue to grow, SaveFBS emphasizes a privacy-first approach. The platform requires no login credentials and does not store user download history or personal data.
In addition, the website utilizes SSL encryption technology to provide a secure browsing and downloading experience. By eliminating the need for software installations, SaveFBS also reduces potential security risks often associated with third-party applications.
“Our users value both convenience and privacy,” added Sun. “We have intentionally designed SaveFBS to deliver a safe experience while maintaining ease of use and fast download speeds.”
Continued Innovation and Educational Resources
Beyond providing downloading services, SaveFBS has expanded its educational content offerings through its regularly updated blog, which features guides on downloading Facebook videos, converting videos to MP3, downloading private videos safely, and understanding best practices for responsible content usage.
Looking ahead, the company plans to continue enhancing platform capabilities, expanding language support, and introducing additional online video tools designed to meet evolving user needs.
With more than 10 million users now relying on the platform, SaveFBS aims to further strengthen its position as one of the web’s leading Facebook video downloading solutions.
About SaveFBS
SaveFBS is a free online Facebook video downloader that enables users to download Facebook videos, Reels, Stories, and audio files quickly and securely. The browser-based platform supports multiple video formats and resolutions, including SD, HD, Full HD 1080p, and 4K when available. SaveFBS works across desktop and mobile devices without requiring software installation, registration, or login.
An AI-First Company That Doesn’t Sell Hours. It Delivers Industry Specific Outcomes.
United States, 27th Jun 2026 – The way enterprises implement and manage ServiceNow is about to change. Today, IlluminAIte launches as an AI-first platform company, purpose-built to implement, optimize, and manage ServiceNow with AI, delivering industry-specific outcomes.
IlluminAIte is not a consultancy or a managed services provider. It represents a new category of enterprise AI company, replacing traditional implementation models with autonomous AI agents that can design, build, test, deploy, enhance, and manage ServiceNow capabilities tailored to your industry. And that’s just the beginning. IlluminAIte also delivers industry-specific solutions, pre-built on the ServiceNow platform, enabling organizations to accelerate transformation and achieve value faster.
For two decades, ServiceNow implementations have followed the same formula: high headcount, variable billing, long timelines, and costs that routinely hit 3–5x annual licensing spend. The market is shifting and organizations are increasingly seeking solutions delivered as products rather than traditional services, with deep domain expertise packaged into scalable, repeatable offerings.
IlluminAIte is built to answer that shift, with AI agents that handle every stage of delivery autonomously: Define, Design & Develop, Test, Document, Deploy, thus making implementations faster, more predictable, and more accessible than ever before.
“For years, we have heard customers say that it takes too much time and money to implement, sustain, and maintain ServiceNow. IlluminAIte is purpose-built to implement, optimize, and manage the ServiceNow platform while delivering industry-specific outcomes. What makes us unique is our 18 years of ServiceNow expertise, our portfolio of industry-specific pre-built solutions, and our proprietary AI models that are trained to understand the unique needs and processes of each industry.”
– Parshant Dhand, CEO, IlluminAIte
The results are measurable: organizations go live 10x faster, cut delivery costs by 65%, and experience 60% fewer post-go-live errors compared to traditional implementations.
MitraAI: The AI Companion Inside ServiceNow
Central to the IlluminAIte platform is MitraAI – an always-on AI companion, built natively inside ServiceNow. Unlike generic AI assistants, MitraAI is contextually aware of the customer’s specific industry, ServiceNow environment, guiding users and administrators in real time, surfacing optimization opportunities, accelerating developer productivity, and eliminating the knowledge cliff that occurs when consultants exit. MitraAI transforms ServiceNow from a platform that demands external expertise into one that builds expertise within.
OUR ROOTS: 18 Years of Servicenow expertise & Industry-Specific solutions
IlluminAIte has been carved out as a separate entity from Advance Solutions. Over the past 18 years, Advance Solutions has built many industry specific products across key verticals: NPSM for nonprofits and social mission organizations, CityCloud for public sector and government, NavAI for CPG and Retail, and enterprise AI implementations across Healthcare and Financial Services.
Built by a founding team with 18 years of ServiceNow delivery expertise, IlluminAIte brings institutional knowledge and enterprise rigor to a platform designed entirely for the AI era. IlluminAIte’s entire team has been operating as a special innovation unit within Advance Solutions focused on building cutting-edge solutions.
Each solution is domain-trained, not generic, reflecting the workflows, compliance requirements, and operational realities of the industries it serves.
Gaurav Kochhar, CEO of Advance Solutions Corp, the company behind IlluminAIte’s founding team and with 18 years of ServiceNow expertise, added:
“IlluminAIte represents the most significant leap we have made as an organization, two decades of institutional knowledge now encoded into a platform that makes world-class ServiceNow delivery accessible to every organization, regardless of size or budget. As an independent entity, IlluminAIte will flourish further and continue building cutting-edge AI solutions.”
– Gaurav Kochhar, CEO, Advance Solutions Corp.
Availability
IlluminAIte is available now. Organizations can connect their existing ServiceNow instance free of charge and experience the platform running on their own data and workflows before making any commitment. Existing Advance Solutions customers will see no disruption to current services, contracts, or support arrangements.
IlluminAIte is an AI-first software company, built natively on ServiceNow, delivering intelligent, automated implementations and AI-native products across nonprofit, public sector, healthcare, financial services, and enterprise IT. Its portfolio includes NPSM, MitraAI, NavAI, and CityCloud. IlluminAIte combines 18 years of domain expertise with agentic AI technology, delivering fixed-cost, industry-specific outcomes at speed. www.illuminaite.com
About Advance Solutions Corp
Advance Solutions Corp (ADVANCE) is a pure-play ServiceNow Elite Partner with 18 years of experience in enterprise platform delivery, intelligent automation, and generative AI implementation. ADVANCE continues to deliver world-class implementation and managed services as a reseller of IlluminAIte products. www.advancesolutions.com
United States, 27th Jun 2026 – Renowned career coach and national bestselling author Daniel de Vries has released his book, Self-Compassing: A Practical Guide to Building a Career That Fits. This transformative career development guide prioritizes personal alignment above all else. Departing from career guides that focus solely on salaries and job titles, the book is a comprehensive educational resource for anyone building a career that reflects their authentic selves
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Self-Compassing is a comprehensive guide that pairs practical guidance with decades of real-world professional expertise. It addresses the challenges young professionals face in a fast-evolving labor market and offers an up-close look at burnout, career dissatisfaction, and related issues. The book sets itself apart from traditional career guides by prioritizing personal fulfillment, values, and purpose over numbers, metrics, and figures. According to the author, career growth is not always determined by formal education or workplace success. Some of the most overlooked factors behind long-term personal success include communication, strategic decision-making, self-awareness, relationship-building, resilience, and personal values. In addition to effective tools and actionable strategies, the book shares inspiring real stories of professionals who overcame adversity, rediscovered their career path, and built something great.
Daniel de Vries is a sought-after career coach and leadership mentor who has helped thousands of people build careers aligned with their personal beliefs and values. As a former executive, he has spent more than 20 years climbing the corporate ladder, moving from senior management to executive leadership. Now dedicated full-time to coaching and mentoring, he regularly educates the American public through coaching programs, mentoring initiatives, educational content, and his work as a national bestselling author.
As modern careers become increasingly complex due to evolving roles and the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence, Daniel remains focused on helping young professionals through every career transition by teaching them the necessary skills and providing the broader perspective shift needed to thrive in today’s workplaces.
Daniel de Vries is available for interviews.
Title: Self-Compassing: A Practical Guide to Building a Career That Fits
KindWorld is building a new category at the intersection of decentralized finance and measurable social impact.
Dubai, UAE, Jun 27, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE— With the launch of KindSoul ($KNS), KindWorld introduces Solana’s first on-chain verified ImpactFi ecosystem, where charitable giving is embedded into the protocol and every distribution is publicly verifiable.
Why ImpactFi Matters
Blockchain has made financial transactions transparent. Charitable impact has remained largely opaque.
KindWorld closes that gap by automatically directing 80% of creator rewards to humanitarian causes, recording every donation on-chain and supporting each distribution with public receipts, quarterly reporting and registered nonprofit infrastructure. The outcome is a system where transparency is built-in the infrastructure.
The Vision Behind KindWorld
Founder Hard Patel & Harsh Patel’s vision for KindWorld began long before blockchain. For more than 18 years, his father has run an NGO in Gujarat, providing food and medical assistance to underserved communities. That experience shaped a simple principle: if decentralized finance can move value globally, it should also create measurable impact globally.
The KindWorld Ecosystem
KindSoul is the foundation of a broader ecosystem called KindWorld that includes KindSwap, KindWorld Academy, KindWallet, KindPredict, KindPerps & Lot other crypto products.
Holders receive platform utility, governance rights and ecosystem incentives while contributing to a funding model that supports humanitarian initiatives through every product built under KindWorld.
Delivering measurable impact beyond finance
Today, KindWorld works with more than 20 charity partners across four continents and has contributed to over 27,985 meals, 865 animal rescues and a growing network of community-led initiatives. This is First ImpactFi Super App On Solana focused on creating measurable social impact at scale.
About KindWorld
KindWorld is a Solana-based ImpactFi Super App that combines decentralized finance with measurable social impact. The ecosystem includes KindSoul ($KNS), KindSwap, KindWorld Academy and a growing suite of products that embed transparent charitable giving into blockchain infrastructure, making every contribution publicly verifiable.
Noida, India, Jun 27, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE— Manish Kumar, Founder of Leadsforge Tech, is marking 10 years of professional experience in the SEO and digital marketing industry.
Since beginning his career in 2016, Manish has worked with businesses, agencies, and service-led brands across India, the United Kingdom, the United States, and other international markets. His work has focused on helping organisations improve their online visibility, reach relevant audiences, and create digital strategies that support genuine business growth.
Over the past decade, Manish has gained experience in search engine optimisation, local SEO, technical SEO, content planning, keyword research, website optimisation, performance marketing, and conversion-focused digital strategy. He has worked with businesses in a range of sectors, including home care, healthcare, professional services, legal, finance, technology, ecommerce, education, automotive, and local service industries.
The milestone comes at a time when the search industry is changing quickly. Traditional search rankings remain important, but businesses are now also adapting to AI-driven search, AI Overviews, local discovery platforms, and changing customer journeys.
“SEO is no longer only about ranking a page for a keyword,” said Manish Kumar. “A business needs a website that clearly explains its services, answers customer questions, creates trust, works well on all devices, and gives people a simple path to enquire or take action. The real purpose of digital marketing should be better visibility and better business opportunities.”
Leadsforge Tech was founded with this practical approach in mind. The company focuses on helping businesses build stronger online foundations rather than relying on short-term tactics or vanity metrics alone.
The business works on strategies that connect SEO activity with wider commercial goals, including qualified leads, service enquiries, local visibility, stronger brand presence, and long-term growth. This includes improving website structure, identifying search opportunities, creating useful service-led content, strengthening local search signals, and making websites easier for search engines, AI platforms, and users to understand.
Manish believes that businesses should not measure success only through impressions, traffic, or keyword positions. While these metrics can show progress, the more important question is whether the right people are finding the business and taking meaningful action.
“Good digital marketing starts with understanding the customer,” he added. “What are they searching for? What information do they need before making a decision? What may stop them from getting in touch? Once these questions are answered properly, SEO becomes more useful and more valuable for the business.”
Looking ahead, Leadsforge Tech plans to continue supporting businesses that want clear, ethical, and results-focused digital marketing. The company aims to help clients remain visible across traditional search engines, local search results, AI-powered discovery platforms, and high-intent customer journeys.
The 10-year milestone reflects Manish Kumar’s continued commitment to learning, adapting to industry changes, and helping businesses use digital marketing in a more practical and growth-focused way.
About Leadsforge Tech
Manish Kumar is the Founder of Leadsforge Tech and an SEO and digital marketing professional with 10 years of experience. Since 2016, he has worked with businesses, agencies, and service-based brands across India, the UK, the USA, and other international markets. His work focuses on SEO, local SEO, content strategy, website optimisation, and helping businesses turn online visibility into qualified leads and long-term growth.
Cenk Uzunkaya says more clients are seeking help after viral attention leads to lasting challenges with search results, privacy, and public perception.
Miami, Florida, Jun 27, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Going viral is often associated with increased visibility, new opportunities, and widespread attention. However, Cenk Uzunkaya, CEO of Erase.com, says the company is seeing more clients seek help after viral moments create unexpected challenges that continue long after public interest fades.
According to Uzunkaya, individuals and businesses are increasingly reaching out after finding themselves at the center of viral videos, social media discussions, news coverage, or online controversies that spread far beyond their original audience.
“Many people think the biggest challenge is the attention itself,” said Uzunkaya. “What often catches them off guard is everything that happens afterward. Once content spreads online, it can continue appearing in search results, being shared across platforms, and shaping public perception long after the original event has passed.”
The trend comes as online harassment remains a growing concern. According to Pew Research Center, 41% of Americans have experienced online harassment, while 25% have faced more severe forms of abuse, including physical threats, stalking, sustained harassment, or sexual harassment.
Uzunkaya says many clients initially assume a viral moment will be short-lived, only to discover that articles, videos, screenshots, and social media posts can remain highly visible months or even years later.
“We’ve worked with people who never expected to receive national attention,” Uzunkaya explained. “In some cases, it started with a customer dispute, a workplace incident, or a video posted by someone else. By the time they contact us, they’re often dealing with unwanted attention that has followed them into their professional and personal lives.”
The company says viral exposure can create challenges for business owners, professionals, job seekers, and private individuals alike. Search results tied to a viral event may continue appearing long after circumstances have changed, making it difficult for people to move beyond a single moment.
“One of the biggest misconceptions is that online attention disappears when people stop talking about it,” said Uzunkaya. “In reality, content can remain highly visible for years. We’ve seen situations where individuals are still dealing with the effects of a viral event long after the public has forgotten about it.”
Uzunkaya notes that newer search technologies and AI-powered tools are making it easier for people to discover and revisit older content, increasing the importance of monitoring what information is associated with a person’s name or business.
“People have less control over how information is shared and interpreted once it spreads widely,” he said. “That’s why it’s important to be proactive. The longer harmful or misleading content remains online, the more difficult it can become to address.”
As online attention continues to move faster than ever, Uzunkaya encourages individuals and businesses to regularly review their online presence and take action when harmful content begins gaining traction.
“Not every viral moment is positive,” said Uzunkaya. “Attention can create opportunities, but it can also create challenges that last much longer than people expect.”
About Cenk Uzunkaya
Cenk Uzunkaya is the CEO of Erase.com, where he leads the company’s efforts to help individuals and businesses address harmful search results, privacy concerns, and online reputation challenges. He works with clients navigating the impact of search engines, public records, news coverage, and online content on personal and professional opportunities.
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Serial entrepreneur Shelton Powell, founder of Cart Capital in Florida, is calling for stronger operational discipline and realistic expectations in the eCommerce industry.
The Problem With Building Alone
Florida, USA, Jun 27, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE— Too many entrepreneurs enter eCommerce expecting fast money and minimal effort. According to Shelton Powell, founder of Cart Capital, that mindset is why most fail.
“Most people fail in eCommerce not because the model doesn’t work, but because they try to build alone,” Powell said. He has spent years helping manage eCommerce operations across more than 150 brands through Cart Capital, an infrastructure company with over 40 team members.
Powell believes the gap between expectation and reality is growing. New business owners rush into online sales without understanding the backend systems, supplier relationships, or operational workflows required to sustain growth. The result is burnout, wasted ad spend, and abandoned stores.
Systems Over Hype
Powell has built his career on a simple principle. “Real brands are built through systems, not hype,” he said.
At Cart Capital, the focus is on infrastructure first. That means payment processing, supplier relationships, creative strategy, and backend operations are in place before scaling. Powell and his team handle full business setup for eCommerce operators, installing the foundational systems that allow brands to grow without chaos.
“Everything gets measured. If it isn’t tracked, it doesn’t exist,” Powell said. This operational discipline separates sustainable brands from short-lived revenue spikes.
Staying Close to the Work
Powell does not delegate away from execution. He stays involved in the operational details of the brands Cart Capital supports.
“I stay close to the work. Most industry commentary comes from people who are disconnected from execution. I’m not interested in theory. I’m interested in what actually works when you’re managing real operations,” he said.
That hands-on approach shapes how Cart Capital builds businesses. The company promotes execution over promises and long-term brand building over shortcuts. Powell believes that operators who stay connected to their operations make better decisions and build more resilient companies.
What Entrepreneurs Can Do
Powell offers a clear path forward for anyone entering eCommerce. Start with systems. Build infrastructure before you scale ads. Track everything. Stay close to your operations. And be honest about whether you have the operational discipline required to manage a real business.
“We promote execution over promises and long-term brand building over shortcuts,” Powell said. He encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to focus on what they can control: their processes, their supplier relationships, and their willingness to learn the operational side of eCommerce.
Entrepreneurs can begin by documenting their workflows, establishing accountability structures, and prioritizing backend systems over quick wins. Powell emphasizes that scalability comes from structure, not shortcuts.
About Shelton Powell
Shelton Powell is a serial entrepreneur and founder of Cart Capital, an eCommerce infrastructure company based in Florida. Born and raised in Ottawa, Canada with Jamaican roots, Powell began building eCommerce businesses at sixteen while still in high school. At nineteen, he left traditional employment to pursue eCommerce full-time during COVID-19. Cart Capital operates with over 40 team members and has been involved in building hundreds of successful eCommerce brands. Powell is also developing a product sourcing and fulfillment company and a growth infrastructure agency focused on installing complete revenue systems for agency owners.
Nicholas Mastriaco, Business CS Specialist I at AT&T Business Mobility in Greensboro, North Carolina, on rebuilding trust one conversation at a time.
The Detail That Changes Everything
North Carolina, USA, Jun 27, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE— You pick up the phone. Someone on the other end has a problem. Maybe their service is down. Maybe they are confused about a bill. Maybe they just need someone to listen.
“In customer service, listening is everything. If you miss one detail, you miss the solution,” says Nicholas Mastriaco, who works as a Business CS Specialist I at AT&T Business Mobility. His job centers on helping business customers solve problems and find practical solutions. But the real work, he believes, happens before you ever offer an answer.
Most of us know what it feels like to be rushed through a conversation. To sense that the person on the other end is reading from a script or waiting for their turn to talk. That gap between what you need and what someone hears costs businesses customers. It costs professionals credibility. And it costs all of us time.
What Happens When You Actually Show Up
Mastriaco grew up in Pleasant Garden, North Carolina, a small community where people remembered how you treated them. “When you grow up in a small community, relationships matter. People remember how you treat them,” he explains. That lesson did not stay in Pleasant Garden. It followed him into every role he has taken since.
In sales and service, your reputation is built on whether you do what you say you will do. “In sales and service, your word is your reputation. If you say you’ll call back, you call back,” Mastriaco says. It sounds simple. But simple does not mean easy. Following through requires systems, memory, and discipline.
“Those moments built discipline without us even realizing it. You show up. You participate. You respect people,” he reflects, thinking back to the habits formed early in his life. Discipline is not about being perfect. It is about being consistent.
Success Is Not Loud
We live in a world that rewards the loudest voice in the room. The flashiest pitch. The fastest close. But Mastriaco has learned something different. “Success isn’t loud. It’s steady.”
Steady means showing up for the follow-up call. Steady means double-checking the details before you hit send. Steady means admitting when you do not know something and finding someone who does. “I’ve always believed that how you treat people matters. Good communication and consistency can take you a long way,” he adds.
This approach does not make headlines. It does not go viral. But it does something more valuable. It builds trust. And trust is what keeps customers coming back, what turns a one-time transaction into a long-term relationship, and what separates professionals who last from those who burn out.
The Skills That Carry You
Mastriaco credits some of his problem-solving ability to an unlikely source: Lego sets. “Building Lego sets taught me to slow down and follow steps. If you rush it, things don’t fit,” he says. The lesson translates directly to customer service work. Rushing through a call to hit a quota might feel productive in the moment. But if the customer has to call back three more times, you have not solved anything.
Good service requires slowing down enough to understand the actual problem. It requires asking questions. It requires resisting the urge to jump to a solution before you have listened all the way through.
What You Can Do This Week
You do not need a new system or a complete overhaul to improve how you serve customers, clients, or colleagues. You just need to start with one small change.
Set a timer for two minutes at the start of every customer conversation and commit to only listening during that time.
Write down one detail from each call that you might normally miss and see how it changes the outcome.
Before ending a conversation, repeat back what you heard and ask if you got it right.
If you promise to follow up, put it in your calendar immediately with a specific time and date.
Review three recent interactions and ask yourself whether you rushed to a solution before fully understanding the problem.
Call back one customer you have not heard from in a while just to check in, with no sales pitch attached.
Thank someone on your team for something specific they did well this week.
Identify one part of your process where you tend to skip steps when busy and commit to slowing down there.
Ask a colleague or manager for feedback on one area where you could improve your communication.
Track how many times you follow through on small commitments this week and see if you can beat that number next week.
A Call to Choose One Thing
Pick one action from the list above. Commit to doing it every day for the next seven days. Notice what changes. Notice how people respond. Notice how you feel at the end of the week.
Then share this letter with someone who needs to hear it. A coworker who is burned out. A manager who is struggling to build a team culture. A friend who is starting a new job and wants to do it right. Good habits spread when we share them.
Your word is your reputation. What you do this week will shape what people remember about you next month.
About Nicholas Mastriaco
Nicholas Mastriaco is a Business CS Specialist I at AT&T Business Mobility in Greensboro, North Carolina, where he has worked since September 2021. His role focuses on customer service, sales, fraud prevention, and building long-term relationships with business customers. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and multiple Microsoft Office Specialist certifications. Originally from Teaneck, New Jersey, he grew up in Pleasant Garden, North Carolina, where he developed a foundation in relationship-building and communication that continues to shape his professional approach.
