Gene W. Kelly is the founder and proprietor of Autonomy Wines and the Autonomy LifeStyle ™. It is his goal to help others benefit from association with other successful entrepreneurs, to share with them the leverage achieved and unique positioning of Autonomy Wines, and to assist others in achieving and enjoying an Autonomy LifeStyle. He is also CEO of the Accelerated Training Institute and a Thought Leader in Trades Skills Education and Distance Education. He is radically challenging and changing the way Trade Skills are taught today. Including; Plumbing, Electrical, Welding, Locksmithing, Carpentry, Masonry, and Tile, using the Accelerated Training Institute’s proprietary online training process.
This can be combined with ATI’s exclusive mobile “pop-up” Express Campuses, resulting in 30 to 90-day training to work cycles. Gene is a Serial Entrepreneur, Educator, Published Book Author (“The College Myth”, why you should not go to college if you want to be successful. www.TheCollegeMyth.com and “American Gunsmith” www.GunsmithingBook.com ), is a Licensed 07 Contractor, Classically trained Certified Gunsmith, FFL License holder with SOT, Direct Marketing Expert, Business Success Coach, and Board Certified Protection Professional (CPP). He is also the proprietor of Kelly Family Vineyards, an award-winning vineyard, and winery in the Napa Valley. Mr. Kelly is a CPP (Certified Protection Professional) and has worked internationally as a Security Consultant and Trainer in high-risk environments in association with International Security and Defense Systems (ISDS) of Israel, since 1986.
Mr. Kelly is sought out by individuals and companies to help solve their most difficult marketing and, business problems. Currently, he accepts some speaking engagements regarding the need for Trade Skills education and exposing “The College Myth”.
