Chet Holmes was an acclaimed corporate trainer, strategic consultant, and business growth expert. He authored the best-selling book The Ultimate Sales Machine, which became a #1 business book on Amazon and a New York Times bestseller. Holmes worked with over 60 Fortune 500 companies, including American Express, Wells Fargo, and Citibank, establishing himself as one of America's top marketing executives and strategic minds.

Holmes' career took off while working for billionaire Charlie Munger, Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. Tasked with running nine divisions, Holmes doubled their sales volume within 12 to 15 months and continued this growth for several years. His success was built on developing the 12 Core Competencies and over fifty proprietary implementation methods, which became the foundation for over 65 training products sold in 23 countries.

In addition to his corporate achievements, Holmes co-authored several other influential works, including "Business Growth Masters Series" with Jay Abraham and "Guerrilla Marketing Meets Karate Master" with Jay Levinson. His methodologies and insights have been featured in prominent publications like The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Success Magazine.

Holmes was also a karate master, having studied and taught the discipline for 23 years. He often drew parallels between martial arts and business, emphasizing the importance of mastering a few key strategies through relentless focus and repetition. Holmes was a devoted father and husband, considering his family his greatest accomplishment. His legacy continues through his daughter, Amanda Holmes, who leads Chet Holmes International.