Mario E Garcia

The Unconventional Executive

While others were collecting degrees, I was collecting P&L statements. At 17, I wasn't studying business—I was running one. That early immersion into high-stakes retail, serving Miami's power brokers, taught me something no MBA could: real business is about relationships, not spreadsheets.

From that foundation, I've built companies, scaled operations, and orchestrated successful exits. I've sat across from Fortune 500 executives and startup founders, understanding both worlds because I've lived in both worlds. Now, with TYPG, I'm strategically building my next network of high-caliber collaborators.

Today, I bring a unique perspective to executive leadership—one forged by experience, not theory. One that values results over credentials. One that understands how to build businesses while simultaneously cultivating the relationships that enable the next level of success.

$20M+

Revenue Generated

20

Teams Scaled

80%

Compliance Improvement

100%

Client Retention

The Trajectory of Transformation

2012-2015

The Foundation

Store Manager • Premier Men's Formal Wear

While peers chose college majors, I managed a high-end retail establishment serving Miami's elite. This wasn't just retail—it was a masterclass in power dynamics. Every tuxedo fitting was a lesson in reading people, understanding influence, and building relationships that matter.

The real education: Learning from CEOs, entrepreneurs, and power brokers who became my first mentors. Understanding that business is personal, and success is relational.

P&L Responsibility Team Leadership Client Relations Operations Management

2015-2017

Mastering Scale

Sales Team Leader • American Life Insurance

Transformed an underperforming sales unit into a high-performing machine. This was where I learned the difference between managing and leading. Where I discovered that the principles driving billion-dollar insurance operations are the same ones that build successful startups—just applied differently.

Key transformation: Developed systems and training programs that became the model for other regional teams. Proved that leadership isn't about authority—it's about influence and results.

Team Transformation Process Optimization Sales Strategy Training Development

2018-2024

From Vision to Value

Founder & CEO • Mako Fire Group Inc.

Built a fire protection services firm from concept to successful acquisition. This wasn't just business growth—it was market transformation. We didn't just serve clients; we became trusted advisors to Fortune 500 companies, managing their most critical compliance needs.

The numbers tell the story: 0 to 2,000+ annual risk assessments. 0 to 12 teams. 0 to acquisition by a national leader. But the real achievement? Building systems so robust that our 80% reduction in client violations became the industry benchmark.

Successful Exit Fortune 500 Clients M&A Strategy Operational Excellence Market Leadership

2024-Present

Building Excellence Communities

Founder • TYPG (The Young Posh Gentleman)

After achieving my business exit, I launched TYPG as a passion project focused on elevating men's lifestyle and personal development. What started as sharing insights on refinement and excellence has evolved into a community of accomplished individuals who value continuous improvement.

The unexpected outcome: By creating genuine value around lifestyle mastery and personal excellence, TYPG has naturally attracted high-caliber men who share similar values around quality, achievement, and sophistication. These authentic relationships have become some of my most valued professional connections—not by design, but through shared appreciation for excellence.

Lifestyle Excellence Community Building Personal Development Quality Relationships Authentic Connections

Executive Arsenal

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Strategic Vision

Transforming ambitious ideas into executable strategies. Building roadmaps that connect today's resources to tomorrow's opportunities.

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Operational Excellence

Creating scalable systems that grow with your vision. Turning chaos into process, and process into profit.

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M&A Orchestration

From target identification to post-merger integration. Building value before, during, and after the deal.

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Culture Architecture

Building teams that think like owners. Creating environments where excellence is expected and innovation is inevitable.

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Transformation Leadership

Turning underperformers into industry leaders. Seeing potential where others see problems.

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Innovation Catalyst

Bridging the gap between startup agility and enterprise stability. Making big companies think small and small companies think big.

The Philosophy of Fearless Leadership

The modern MBA teaches you to analyze businesses. Running one since 17 teaches you to build them. I choose building over analyzing every time.

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Pattern Recognition at Scale

15+ years of reading markets, people, and opportunities. Thousands of high-stakes negotiations. Intuition honed by real consequences, not case studies. When you've seen enough patterns, you stop guessing and start knowing.

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Relationship Capital That Compounds

Networks built over decades, not semesters. Trust earned through delivery, not degrees. Access to capital, talent, and opportunities through proven track record. My Rolodex is my real MBA.

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Failure Immunity Through Experience

I've already made the mistakes others fear. I've navigated crises others only simulate. I've rebuilt from setbacks others never face. This isn't confidence—it's competence earned in the arena.

Beyond the Boardroom

Excellence isn't confined to business hours. True leaders cultivate mastery across all dimensions of life.

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Strategic Golf

Member at premier golf clubs where I've perfected my approach to patience, precision, and strategic thinking. Golf isn't just recreation—it's where deals are discussed, relationships are forged, and leadership is demonstrated under pressure. My handicap reflects the same attention to detail I bring to business operations.

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Toastmasters International

Distinguished member of Toastmasters, where I've honed the communication skills that translate complex business strategies into compelling narratives. Leadership isn't just about having vision—it's about articulating that vision in ways that inspire action and drive transformation.

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Executive Mentorship

Active mentor in exclusive executive circles, sharing insights with emerging C-suite leaders. I believe in paying forward the knowledge gained through real-world experience, helping shape the next generation of transformational leaders who prioritize results over credentials.

Visionary Executive • Serial Entrepreneur • Transformational Leader

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