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J. P. Maroney (born October 13, 1970; also known as Jonathan Paul "JP" Maroney) is an American entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist who is known for starting, building, buying, and selling companies in publishing, media, advertising, software, ecommerce, textiles, training, real estate, and consulting.

Early Life
Maroney was born in Pasadena, Texas. His parents were ministers. Because his family moved around a lot, he went to a total of twelve schools between kindergarten and graduating from high school. Maroney learned desktop publishing in high school as part of the school newspaper staff. Maroney started his first company at age 19.

Cool Alternative
Founded in 1990, Cool Alternative was JP Maroney’s first business which he started at the age of 19. The company produced and sold t-shirts featuring Christian messages. Maroney eventually sold his interest in the company to his business partners and left the company.

Escape Magazine
Founded in 1993, Escape Magazine was a regional travel publication originally launched as “Escape to East Texas”, a full color periodical featuring events, attractions, restaurants, entertainment, and activities of interest to anyone traveling to the East Texas area. Started by JP Maroney and wife Tonya, the publication ultimately expanded to offer an edition in Northwest Louisiana, and the regional editions names were shortened to Escape Magazine.

Options At 50 Plus Magazine
Founded in 1995 by JP Maroney and wife Tonya Maroney, Options At 50 Plus was a magazine targeted toward readers ages fifty and above. The publication featured articles, information, activities, and resources designed to improve the quality of life for the target reader audience. Supported by advertising, the magazines were distributed free of charge throughout the community. After establishing the first regional magazine in Tyler, Texas the couple expanded reach, opening local editions of the publication in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas. In 1999, the publishing group was sold in an all cash deal to another private publishing company.

People Builders
Founded in 2000 by JP Maroney and wife Tonya Maroney, People Builders provided private label video-based training systems to corporations, trade associations, and franchise companies. In addition to the video training systems, JP Maroney often appeared on stage at major conferences, expos, seminars, and workshops, delivering keynote addresses and training sessions for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and management teams.

Marocom Group
Founded in 2001, Marocom Group is a collection of companies and joint ventures involved in publishing, software, media, training, consulting and internet commerce. Under this brand, JP Maroney has also consulted with many growing companies and served as adviser and/or board member with several others.

Harbor City Capital
Founded in 2013, Harbor City Capital is a global alternative investment firm specializing in digital media assets in the digital marketing industry. The enterprise works with companies seeking to scale their lead generation and client acquisition through internet based advertising and digital marketing strategies.

GiverTree.org
JP Maroney also founded GiverTree.org, a charity foundation that focuses on fundraising for non-profit causes around the globe.

Books

 * Digital Wealth Machine
 * The Flop Factor
 * The Ultimate Contractor
 * Negative People Suck
 * The Service Path
 * The Productivity Path
 * The Leadership Path
 * The Communication Path
 * Million Dollar Marketing Secrets
 * Mind Money

Training Programs

 * Six Figure Speaking
 * Webinar Cash Cow
 * Business Growth Intenstive
 * Coaching Cash Cow
 * Mindset Money Machine
 * Eyeball Money Magnets
 * Dealmakers Training Program
 * Speaker 101
 * Author Intensive

External Link
Official website