Nolen Crawford
An adventure-seeking fella who brings people together through events, good coffee, and even better conversations.
Scene: Nolen storms in to grab no coffee, but instead sits down and steals all the ascetics… Do you blame him? He was wearing a white shirt.
Howdy Yall!
5 average scrolls and a little focus is all it takes to know Nolen (that’s me).
So, why a site all about me?
I find meaning in documenting my journey – not just for those with me today, but for future entrepreneurs who may reflect upon it.
I look at the great founders of today and ask myself. What were they thinking in their 20s? What challenges did they overcome before finding success?
Though I haven’t reached my version of success yet, I know it’s on the horizon. The journey will be full of highs and lows, and I’m excited to share every moment with the world.
Last Updated: 10/11/2026
I’m Nolen Crawford,
I ran a successful sneaker reselling venture in high school, until the Rona had other plans.
Alongside that, I started a split, stack, and delivery firewood business with my dad, managing all aspects of the operation.
I also traded & invested in cryptocurrencies & NFT’s in my late teens.
While I’m driven by my career and ambitious goals, I find a lot of joy in the time I give back.
The roots of my volunteering journey trace all the way back to grade school. That’s when a simple tradition sparked what I’d call a “giver’s mindset.”
Every birthday, my mom had one rule: instead of bringing presents, my friends would bring donations for a nonprofit of my choice. Since then, my path has been full of meaningful moments. A few highlights?
In 2024, I joined GIVE Volunteers and traveled to Thailand, teaching English to grade school kids. Those weeks were life-changing!
As well, during college I volunteered at a nonprofit coffee shop, an experience that eventually led me to a role at Not Your Average Joe.
2025 – I moved to Greenville SC (#FollowTheTide) and started copywriting for an agency. On the personal front, I attempted to be vegetarian for the year, I was a “choppy vegetarian” and hosted my first 2-Hour Cocktail Party.
In 2026 – I left Greenville and moved to Dallas Texas 🤠. Where I’ve started my own company, hosted 2 cocktail parties and explored the city with 2 Doggy Daycations from DAS (See them here 🙂
Education & Jobs
University of Oklahoma
2023-2024, Norman OK
Business Administration
Dropped Out
- Business school dean’s honor roll.
- Multicultural Business Program.
- Became a Barista.
July 2024 – February 2025, OKC
Non-Profit
Entrepreneur In Residence
- Oversaw two large retail accounts.
- Maintained ongoing relationships with 30 wholesale accounts.
Southern Tide
February 2025 – Present, Greenville
Coastal Apparel
Retail Marketing Coordinator
- Managed community-based events and marketing across 37 retail stores.
Sales Coordinator
- Supported 10 sales reps & 400+ wholesale accounts.
Flow Forward Media
January 2025 – Present
Marketing Agency
Freelance – Copywriter
- Crafting engaging LinkedIn blog post for 2 clients.
Victory Aero
September 2026 – Present
Avionics Parts
Founder
Purpose Transportation
March 2026 – Present
Logistics
Sales & Marketing
- Creative vision & execution across all marketing channels (LinkedIn, IG, FB, Newsletter)
Hustles
Sneaker Flipper
2018-2022
Sole Investor
- Resold 100’s of Sneakers
- Navigated multiple marketing channels to maximize eye-balls.
Firewood Guy
2018-2023
Chief Splitting Officer
- Split & Sold 10 ricks per winter.
- Gained experience in door-to-door sales.
A Brief History of Nolen Crawford
- 2026: Made “10 Communities in 30 Days” Series. Took an Improv 101 class. Traveled to SF in April for CMX Summit, living in Dallas.
- 2025: Mostly in Greenville, SC – I threw my first 2-Hour Cocktail Party & self-funded 2 Commerce Roundtable events in Miami & San Diego!
- 2024: I Left College and started working at a Non-Profit in OKC. Volunteered in Thailand teaching English to grade school students.
- 2023: Enrolled in the University of Oklahoma.
- 2022: Graduated high school & co-broadcasted the varsity basketball radio station.
- 2021: Placed 4th in 3A Texas Regional Tennis Tournament.
- 2020: Traveled Texas showing pigs (Durocs & Spotted).
- 2019: Competed in Speech & Debate.
- 2018: Started reselling sneakers & firewood.