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The Chronicles Of Kevin Thomas

This lens is about the life and journeys of Kevin Thomas.It is a screen shot if you will of what I've been up to for the last 30 years or so.I do understand that Kevin Thomas is a very common name, but there's nothing common about the individuals who carry this name.We're different people with different experiences and backgrounds who just happen to have the same name.

In this lens you'll get to learn a little bit about Kevin Thomas, who I am where I came from and where I'm going.I hope if anything that you get a sense of the essence of who I am as a person, a individual and a human being.

Who Is Kevin Thomas 

Kevin Thomas is the son of an Army officer Golden Thomas(Deceased) and Marion Thomas.He has one brother Kurt Thomas, and two sons Kevin Thomas the second and Kyle Thomas.Having grown up in a Military family he was always on the go and never stayed in one place more than three years.

He didn't have a particularly normal childhood because of the fact that he was never able to establish roots the way other kids did, because the Army always had the family on the go.But because the family was constantly moving from place to place he was able to see the world from an early age which left an insurmountable impact on how he views the world and the United States today.

Places Kevin Thomas has lived before he reached his 16th birthday, Japan,Germany,Korea,Fort Knox Kentucky,Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland and finally Springfield Virginia where he was able settle down and finish four years of high school at Lake Braddock secondary school in Burke Virginia, because his father was able to secure an extended tour at the Pentagon in Washington D.C.

Kevin Thomas On A Mission 

After finishing High school Kevin Thomas decided to take a stab at college life first at Virginia State University and then at Howard University in Washington D.C.Always having an interest in being an entrepreneur he decided to study business administration but quickly found out that there were no classes on how to become an entrepreneur but only classes on how to get a job working for corporate America.

But even before finishing High school and attending college Kevin Thomas discovered something that would have a tremendous impact on who he is as a person, a man,a father and friend.The Martial Arts completely took Kevin Thomas by storm,and after attending a Shotokan class in Japan and several Wing Chun lessons on base.Kevin Thomas knew that from this point on his life would never be the same.

The Making Of Kevin Thomas 

It was around 1976 that Kevin Thomas found Roberts School Of Karate located in Springfield Virginia.It was here that he met Master James k Roberts ,now Grand Master James kaleohano Roberts who was at the time teaching Moo Duk Kwan Taekwondo.Kevin Thomas had no idea how much of an influence the Martial Arts and Master Roberts would have on his life.

From this point on Kevin Thomas totally engrossed himself into Martial Arts training,the dojo was open six days a week and he rarely missed a day.If his class was from 8:00pm to 9:00pm he was there when the school opened at 6:00pm practicing and conversing with senior Black Belts,if fact he was there so often that at one point Master Roberts give him a job straightening up around he dojo.

After obtaining his Black Belt, and winning 1st and 2nd place at many tournaments and outstanding student at several promotional belt tests,Kevin Thomas decided to join the army after leaving college in 1983.His first tour of duty after boot camp was a one year hardship tour in of all places Camp Pelham South Korea eight miles away from the actual DMZ.

So here was Kevin Thomas in the land were Taekwondo began,take about excitement and apprehension it wasn't long before he found a traditional Taekwondo school in a village outside Camp Pelham were he had a chance to train with South Koreans in the country's historical Martial Art with is now an Olympic sport.

After leaving Korea and finishing his 3 year tour in the United States Army Kevin Thomas arrived back in the States and continued to train at Roberts School Of Karate until he left in 1988 and moved to Baltimore to begin his entrepreneurial journey.But he continued to train for many years driving back and fourth from Baltimore to Northern Virginia 2 to 3 times a week.

Even though Roberts School of Karate closed its doors several years ago and Grand Master James Kaleohano Roberts retired to his home in Waianae Hawaii. Kevin Thomas continues to occasionally work out and will never forget how much of an impact Roberts School of Karate had and continues to have on his life.

It is a privilege and an honor for Kevin Thomas to be a part of the historical and traditional family tree of Grand Master James Kaleohano Roberts ,if you look at the center column ten names up from the bottom after you click the anchor text above you will see the name Kevin Thomas part of a select few who are part of a truly interesting Martial Arts family tree.

Kevin Thomas The Entrepreneur 

After moving to Baltimore and purchasing a home though a real estate program that he was actively promoting,Kevin Thomas found out that being an entrepreneur wasn't all that it's cracked up to be.The person who was running the program turned out to be a shyster and in the end many people lost what they thought was money well invested.

It was at this point early on in the entrepreneurial career of Kevin Thomas that he found out that it was now time to start a business on his own.And after several months of research he decided to buy into a building maintenance franchise company.It was tough in the beginning,but this was what Kevin Thomas always wanted and quitting was never an option.

Well it's going on 21 years and Kevin Thomas still owns the same building maintenance franchise company,one of the oldest franchise owners in the Baltimore franchise system.Looking back its been quite a ride,he's meet many business mentors and has been able to establish several long lasting business relationships some which have lasted 17 years.

Don't know what Kevin Thomas would have done if he hadn't have become an entrepreneur this is what he does, this is what he knows and if he had to do it all over again he wouldn't change a thing.There's absolutely nothing that compares with the feeling of being free,and that's what being an entrepreneur allows.

Whats Kevin Thomas Up To Now 

The Second Entrepreneurial Life Of Kevin Thomas

As the economy changes with its constant ebb and flow business and entrepreneurs must change with it in order to survive.We have now entered a technological based economy and you're either going to have to embrace it or run the risk of being left behind.

It was around March of 2008 that Kevin Thomas come across a funded proposal marketing system called The Renegade System.And after searching for many years for a program that actually teaches people especially non-techie types like himself how to start a online home based business.Kevin Thomas found a home with Ann Siegs Renegade System.

But wait it gets even better,from a recommendation from my up line sponsor he was introduced to a fellow by the name of Mike Klingler who at the time was establishing what is now known today as The Renegade University.A step by step,click by click video tutorial training platform which compliments Ann Siegs Renegade System.

Its been over a year now and Kevin Thomas is well on his way to laying a fundamentally sound foundation though a web of content for his online network marketing business.He has several blogs/websites with landing pages and has established e-mail marketing campaigns all from what he has learned from Mike Klinglers Renegade University.

Ann Sieg and Mike Klingler came together in June 2009 though a merger of both there companies to create what is now known as Renegade Professional .A unique online business training program geared towards baby boomers,newbies and experienced marketers alike,in which Kevin Thomas is still happy to be a part of though the Marketing Merge content network .

Kevin Thomas is now working on his primary business opportunity Carbon Copy Pro with the help of his up line sponsor Ferny Ceballos an Seo expert and fellow Martial Artist. Kevin Thomas his taken the time and money to understand web 2.0 and social media by continuously learning from people who have already done what he is achieving to do,because Kevin Thomas understands that the future of entrepreneurship lies with the ability to embrace internet technology.

The Simple Pleasures Of Kevin Thomas 

Spending time with his sons.

Martial Arts-Of course.

Golf-When he has the time.

Imported Beers-Pilsner Urquell from the Czech Republic being one of his favorites.

Swimming.

A 12oz Porter house steak with wild rice, asparagus, apple pie and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Feel Free To Leave Kevin Thomas A Message.He's Always Looking For New And Old Friends 

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