ROBERT J SMITH

Founder of Smith Profits & Junior Patriots | Business Growth & Profitability Strategist | Bestselling Author | Financial Services Expert | Creative Marketing & Storytelling Advisor

Robert J. Smith, MFA, is an accomplished entrepreneur, business consultant, financial services expert, bestselling author, and creative marketing strategist with over 40 years of experience helping businesses increase profitability, strengthen customer relationships, and accelerate revenue growth. Through Smith Profits, Robert combines proven business strategies, financial expertise, creative storytelling, and marketing innovation to help entrepreneurs and organizations achieve measurable business success.

Throughout his distinguished career in the financial services industry, Robert has earned numerous awards and recognitions for exceptional sales performance and business leadership. His achievements include being ranked #1 in worldwide production with MONY/AXA and BankAtlantic/BB&T, establishing production records at New York Life and John Hancock, and earning membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table for multiple years.

Robert has also earned the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designations. His professional background includes experience as a Registered Investment Advisor, Accredited Asset Management Specialist, and Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist, providing him with extensive knowledge of financial planning, wealth management, business development, and strategic growth. He is also a member of the Forbes Business Council.

Through Smith Profits, Robert helps business owners identify opportunities to improve financial performance, increase sales, strengthen customer retention, and develop effective referral strategies. His approach combines business consulting with creative marketing techniques, recognizing that compelling communication and engaging storytelling are essential components of successful business growth.

Beyond his financial and consulting expertise, Robert brings extensive experience in the entertainment and media industries as an actor, television spokesperson, director, producer, screenwriter, and creative strategist. With more than 300 credits listed on IMDb, he has leveraged his storytelling and production experience to help businesses develop stronger advertisements, improve sales presentations, train employees, and generate greater visibility.

Robert holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing, graduating as valedictorian, and earned a Professional Degree in Feature Film Writing with Distinction from UCLA. His creative background includes writing hundreds of advertisements, short films, feature-length screenplays, and documentaries.

As a bestselling author, Robert has co-authored an internationally successful book on sales techniques that reached #1 on an international bestseller ranking, surpassing The Wolf of Wall Street sales book in that ranking. Through his writing, he shares practical strategies that help professionals strengthen their communication, improve sales effectiveness, and create stronger connections with customers.

Robert is also passionate about helping professionals build authority and credibility through publishing. Through Smith Profits, he assists clients in becoming bestselling authors, using books and strategic storytelling to establish expertise, expand influence, and create new business opportunities.

His commitment to education and entrepreneurship extends to the next generation through Junior Patriots, an initiative dedicated to helping young people develop their talents as authors, public speakers, and entrepreneurs. By encouraging creativity, communication, leadership, and business skills, Robert works to empower young individuals to develop confidence and pursue meaningful opportunities.

Robert believes that successful businesses combine sound financial strategies with compelling communication, creative thinking, and a commitment to delivering exceptional value. His diverse career enables him to approach business challenges from both analytical and creative perspectives, helping organizations develop solutions that improve performance and differentiate them in competitive markets.

His mission is simple: Help businesses increase profitability, turn expertise into influence, and use powerful storytelling, proven sales strategies, and creative innovation to build stronger brands, generate more revenue, and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Based in Winter Garden, Florida, Robert works with entrepreneurs, CEOs, business owners, financial professionals, authors, executives, and growing organizations seeking to improve profitability, increase sales, strengthen marketing performance, build personal authority, and create lasting business success.