From $5 to Global Leadership: The FocusUp Journey

For me, it started with  my father, Kenneth Johnson a U.S. Marine who served in President John F. Kennedy’s guard before becoming Chief of Police in Jefferson Ohio. His dedication to discipline, accountability, and service shaped my mindset from an early age.

I carried those values forward, but my journey was unconventional. With $5 in my pocket, I left the USA and set out to build a new life in Germany. I adapted, mastered the language, and worked my way up – becoming an award-winning manager for two of Germany’s top DIY companies. 

But my real success? Building teams that dominated. My leadership approach transformed workplaces, creating high-performance cultures where people thrived. That’s where I discovered something powerful:

Success isn’t about talent or luck – it’s about mastering the Factor within.

This realization led me to develop The Factor of FocusUp- a system that equips individuals and teams to own their response, elevate their leadership, and create unstoppable momentum. 

My story- blending American resilience with German precision- has been featured in European media and a book on distinguished U.S. citizens in Germany.

Now, I’ve taken this mission global. I dedicated my life to helping others unlock their leadership potential, master their response, and achieve extraordinary results- anywhere in the world.