I’m R.T., nice to meet you!

For as long as I can remember, I have been interested in entrepreneurship. I grew up on a Christmas tree farm in rural Pennsylvania where I was surrounded by ambitious, entrepreneurial-minded people like my parents and grandparents, who worked hard to run a successful business that gave them meaning and purpose. It showed me the value of creating a fulfilling life and finding a way to make money doing what you love, and my parents always encouraged me to do the same. They always said, “you can do anything you put your mind to” which is a core value that I live by today. They built a powerful legacy that inspired me to build my own, and now, I am on a mission to help you build your legacy, too.

“The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.” - Nelson Henderson

behind the scenes of my life + businesses

Inspired by the success of others

I am a multi-passionate entrepreneur, speaker, and guide supporting founders through community, connection, and mentorship. As the CEO of Vortic Watch Company, the Chief Revenue Officer of Carter & Custer Agency, and the co-host of Fast Foundations Mastermind, I know what it takes to build a successful business and drive impact. I wholeheartedly believe that you can live a life of wealth and freedom when you’re not afraid to take risks and I use my platform to empower founders to step into their worth.

I am also deeply passionate about my work as an Angel Investor and Advisor in consumer product companies through my video podcast, “Products Worth Talking About”. I am a sought-after speaker and podcast guest, especially after launching a 2nd YouTube show called “Custer & Wolfe, Building a Watch Company” with my business partner Tyler Wolfe to document everything that goes into building an American manufacturing company. I have proven that it is possible to enjoy life to the fullest while building wealth, and I want to share everything I’ve learned so that you can enjoy the same freedom.

Most importantly, I am a partner to Lindsay Roselle and the father of two boys, Sawyer and Wesley. We live in Fort Collins, Colorado where we run our collective 5 businesses, chase our kids and two dogs around, and spend our (minimal) free time golfing, working out, drinking whiskey, and hanging out with friends and family. 

I am proud to be recognized as:

✓ “40 under 40” Penn State College of Engineering
✓ Winner, $250,000 Colorado Advanced Manufacturing Grant
✓ Centerfold of Entrepreneur Magazine April 2021 Issue
✓ Defeated the world’s largest watch company in a federal court setting national legal precedence, "Hamilton v Vortic"
✓ “30 under 30” Northern Colorado
✓ Winner, Tech Stars Pitch Competition
✓ 3rd in the Nation, College Works Painting,
✓ “Best Dad” from Sawyer (5) and Wesley (3)

Want to join a supportive community of like-minded founders who are focused on leveling up in business and life?