Kemal Whyte

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Entrepreneur & Early Crypto Adopter | Founder of Rebel X Brands | 🌱 Building Wealth Healing People
Austin, Texas, United States

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  • RebelX Brands
    Founder
    RebelX Brands
    Jun 2024 - Current (2 years 4 months)
    Austin, Texas, United States
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    Founder
    Rebel Edge Marketing
    Jan 2024 - Current (2 years 9 months)
    Launched Rebel Edge Marketing to meet the specific needs of the gray market and niche industries, including hemp and Kratom. Built a team that specializes in digital marketing for businesses facing challenges in more regulated industries.

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Developed and led a marketing team that focuses on SEO, social media, content creation, and e-commerce, specifically tailored to the gray market.
    • Empowered small businesses to navigate complex marketing environments and grow their brands in niche markets.
    • Focused on driving customer acquisition, brand visibility, and compliance within regulated industries.

    Key Achievements:
    • Achieved White Hat PPC campaigns for Kratom and Kava products,
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    Founder
    GRH Kratom
    Jun 2018 - Current (8 years 4 months)
    GRH Kratom, a spinoff from Grassroots Harvest, focuses exclusively on Kratom product development and education. The brand has grown significantly, with a strong market presence and multiple innovations in product blends.

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Managed Kratom product development, focusing on creating innovative blends that meet consumer needs and comply with regulatory guidelines.
    • Handled the import of over 150,000 kg of Kratom annually, sourcing from small farms in Indonesia.
    • Developed educational content that informed customers without triggering FDA concerns, maintaining compliance with industry standards.

    Key Achievements:
    • Oversaw the import of 25+ metric tons of Kratom per shipment, with
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    Founder
    Grassroots Harvest
    Jan 2017 - Current (9 years 9 months)
    Founded Grassroots Harvest to create high-quality hemp and Kratom products for consumers and retailers. Over the years, the brand has grown into a significant player in the wellness space, with direct-to-consumer and wholesale channels.

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Led product development for hemp and Kratom, managing everything from formulation to production.
    • Managed international relationships with small farms in Jakarta, importing multiple container shipments annually.
    • Expanded the business into wholesale and built a strong brand presence in the wellness and alternative medicine sectors.

    Key Achievements:
    • Sold the initial Kratom brand, now a $10 million annual revenue business.
    • Grew Grass
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    Founder
    Austin Vape and Smoke
    Aug 2013 - Current (13 years 2 months)
    Austin Vape and Smoke has grown from a single-location smoke shop into a chain of stores across Austin. My leadership in product innovation and customer engagement has set the foundation for long-term success in the retail space.

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Managed multiple retail locations, overseeing everything from product selection to day-to-day operations.
    • Developed in-house product lines for hemp and Kratom to sell in retail stores, leading to significant revenue growth.
    • Focused on creating a customer-first culture, leading to strong customer loyalty and repeat business.

    Key Achievements:
    • Expanded from one store to three locations across Austin, driving year-over-year revenue growth.
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    Founder
    Empowered Research and Design LLC
    Jun 2010 - Current (16 years 4 months)
    Empowered Research and Design LLC started with a focus on cutting-edge science and product development for the wellness and smoke shop industries. Despite early setbacks, I successfully grew the company into a six-figure business, laying the foundation for future ventures like Austin Vape and Smoke.

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Managed product research and development for innovative products in the wellness industry, including smoke shops and related markets.
    • Developed and implemented unique product formulations that were ahead of market trends, including nootropics and supplements.
    • Directed the company's transition from early financial struggles to a thriving, high six-figure operation.

    Key Achievements:
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    Property Manager
    Mission Apartments
    Jul 2009 - Jun 2010 (1 year)
    As the Property Manager for Mission Apartments, I successfully managed the lease-up process and significantly increased property occupancy, adding substantial value to the asset.

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Increased occupancy from 72% to 96-97% within 8 months, adding significant value to the property prior to its sale.
    • Led tenant relations, ensuring high satisfaction through excellent communication and responsiveness to tenant needs.
    • Managed property operations, including leasing, maintenance, and tenant services, resulting in improved property performance.
    • Highest lease conversion rate, ensuring potential tenants found the right space for their goals and needs.

    Key Achievements:
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