Why in the world does this page exist?

If you’re stuck introducing me at a speaking engagement, you want to quote something I’ve communicated, or you have a hankering to write about me for some crazy reason, feel free to use any of the pictures, bios, and other assets linked below. I have only three conditions:

1. Treat me like you would want me to treat you. It’s a good rule of thumb.

2. Please point back to JonathanCottrell.com. Just like that.

3. If I’m promoting my book, link to ICanDoNothing.com.

If you can’t find the media you’re looking for below, just let me know and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can. #fistbumptime 👊

Bios to choose from ✏️

Sometimes you need some words. Here are a few versions to pick from.

In one sentence ⚡️

Any of these will do the trick.

• Jonathan Cottrell is a Jesus follower, family man, people lover, serial starter, community builder, tentmaker, Phoenix dweller, film nerd, iced americano addict, and cranial nudist.

• Jonathan Cottrell describes himself as a son, community builder, and starter on the lifelong pursuit of Love.

• Gird yourself for some contrarian perspective and authentic Love— please welcome Jonathan Cottrell.

In a slightly longer paragraph 💬

Jonathan Cottrell describes himself as a Jesus follower, family man, people lover, serial starter, community builder, tentmaker, Phoenix dweller, film nerd, iced americano addict, and cranial nudist. But really, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Ever since the first business he started at age 11, he’s been starting things from scratch and serving the Phoenix community in myriad ways, from being the instigator behind #yesphx and PHX Startup Week all the way to his current focus as author of Do Nothing and CEO of Journeyage. Much more importantly, He’s been married to the love of his life, Nicole, since 2005, and together they have three precocious kids, Riley, Tolan, and Beckett. Jonathan invites you to learn more about—and connect with—him on his blindingly pink website at JonathanCottrell.com.

By the numbers 🔢

Maybe you want to quantify the reason for my presence, instead. If so, feel free to share these digits. From the largest to the smallest…

• 90 years of age is all the time he hopes to live

• 55 tools he uses to improve and simplify his life

• 40 years lived in Arizona

• 34 items in his wardrobe, but it’s kind of like Batman’s closet

• 30 favorite films have been compiled, even if they may change

• 25 life hacks he recommends to make life even better

• 21 is how old he was when he wrote his first mission statement

• 20 countries visited (so far)

• 18 golf handicap, last time he checked, down from 7

• 17 years married to the love of his life, Nicole

• 16 tattoos in 18 places on his body

• 12 books he plans on writing before he dies

• 11 is how old he was when he started his first business

• 10 grandkid quota—that’s how many he’s told his kids that he wants

• 9 themes he’s committed to over the course of his life and work

• 7 official startups that he has founded or co-founded

• 6 weeks is the amount of time he dated his wife before proposing

• 3 kids, with the first (Riley) that made him a parent in 2006

• 3 current pets (that’s 2 dogs and 1 cat if you must break it down)

• 3 successful venture exits, and, more interestingly, 3 failed ones

• 2.47 iced americanos consumed daily (on average)

• 2 incredible parents

• 1 pursuit: Love

• 0 other places to be than right here, right now

A funny, tweetable version 😆

• Jonathan Cottrell likes the color pink so much that you just might hurt your eyeballs if you visit his website.

• Jonathan Cottrell is going to start a worldwide revolution for cranial nudists. He wants everyone to know: Bald is not a four-letter word.

• Jonathan Cottrell is so strange that even his niece, Claire, once held his hand sweetly and asked him point blank, “Uncle Jon, why are you so weird?!”

How people can connect with me 🔗

To connect with Jonathan, just visit his website at JonathanCottrell.com. Against all better judgement, his contact details are publicly available to all, making him a prime target for creepy stalkers everywhere.

My ask 📣

If you’re looking to promote something I’m working on, here are some ways I may tailor my ask, depending upon what we discuss.

• If you’re searching for a way to slow down and discover more peace in life—especially spiritually—visit ICanDoNothing.com.

• If you’re an impact-focused organization looking for a solution to improve the online education you offer, visit Journeyage.com.

• To learn more about Jonathan and dive deeper into his very unique, very pink brainhole, visit JonathanCottrell.com.