Antwon Person
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Antwon Person (born January 24, 1980), widely known as The Skillful Advisor, is an American entrepreneur, investor, business coach, and retired United States Army officer. He is recognized for his work in entrepreneurship, leadership development, and business coaching, helping entrepreneurs and executives simplify operational complexity, implement scalable systems, and develop organizations positioned for sustainable growth.
Person is the founder of Skillful Brands, a business growth firm that focuses on helping entrepreneurs start, grow, and manage businesses through structured operational frameworks and strategic guidance.
Early life and education
Antwon Person was born in the United States on January 24, 1980. He attended Southampton High School before pursuing higher education at Virginia State University. He later studied at the Florida Institute of Technology and attended the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. Person also studied at Florida State University.
Career
Person served as an officer in the United States Army, building more than two decades of leadership experience across the Department of Defense and private sector organizations. During his military career, he held leadership roles focused on operational strategy, organizational management, and team development.
Following his military service, Person transitioned into entrepreneurship and business consulting. He became known for coaching entrepreneurs, executives, and organizational leaders on simplifying business systems, improving operational efficiency, and scaling companies sustainably.
Skillful Brands
Person founded Skillful Brands, a business growth and consulting firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurs navigate business development, operational management, and growth strategies. The company emphasizes simplifying entrepreneurship by reducing unnecessary complexity and building structured systems for sustainable success.
According to the firm's mission, Skillful Brands focuses on creating scalable pathways for entrepreneurs seeking to establish and manage successful organizations.
Media appearances
Person has appeared in interviews, podcasts, and business discussions focused on entrepreneurship, leadership, and organizational growth.
He was featured in business and leadership-related podcasts including Scaling Faster Starts with Letting Go with Antwon Person, Simplify to Scale – Military Leadership Lessons for Entrepreneurs, The Entrepreneurial Mindset: Moving From Side Hustle to Company, and From Army Leadership to Entrepreneurial Excellence.
In 2025, Person was also recognized as one of the judges for the Alpha South Pitch Competition.
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