• My Life is

    a Series of
    Happy
    Accidents

    • A rags to riches story
    • Decorated Air Force Veteran
    • Successful Entrepreneur

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I am Herman DeBoard

When I say that "My life is a series of Happy Accidents"... by no means am I saying that there have not been extreme difficulty and heartache along the way.

I was born into poverty in rural West Virginia, I lived through an abusive relationship with a step-parent, I suffered severe knee injuries that knocked me out of my dream to play college basketball, I lost my mother at the age of 19, I joined the Air Force during the Gulf War and was honorably discharged with life altering disabilities... I can literally go on and on about the difficulties life has thrown in my path.

But with each difficulty I faced, I have always been able to convince myself that there was a positive lesson I was supposed to learn from this chapter in life... and on the other side of the fire... my sword would be sharper than ever.

So with all of the difficulties and "accidents" along the way... happiness and success has gotten greater each year... and that... was no accident.

I hope my stories can inspire you... no matter what you may be experiencing... to break through the darkness... and find happiness and success of your own.

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I have built four companies and taken them from napkin to acquisition. With both physical and digital product creation and distribution, I have personally negotiated contracts with major big box chains such as Walmart, Target and Best Buy. I have also held
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Serving in the United States Air Force… serving my country… was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. And while I came out with decorations on my chest and hardware in my bones, it’s the leadership lessons that have made
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I have personally sat where you are sitting. I was not born with a silver spoon in my mouth. I have had circumstances dealt to me that could have crushed me into a lifetime of despair. BUT THEY DIDN’T…In fact, in spite

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Herman DeBoard is a speaker, author and successful entrepreneur. He is a decorated veteran of the United States Air Force and is sharing his life stories to inspire people to drive for success, no matter their current circumstance.

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