Darius Bell

Another co-founder bio…

Interesting stuff right? Not exactly.

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That said, our team thought it would be a good idea to tell you a little bit about me.

My name is Darius Bell. I am 35 years old.

I’ve been married for 9 glorious years to my bride, Celia, and we have 4 children.

Yes that’s a lot for a millennial.

I got my formal start in marketing, working at an outdoor media company, Lamar Advertising.

From there I ventured into agency land and quickly garnered a rep around brand, strategy, and storytelling.

I like to think of myself as groomed for marketing by way of being raised by the tv.

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So why Clearly Acquired?

It’s simple. Samson came to me one day and brought two things to me that hit me deep in the feels…

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The loss of American values and generational legacy through entrepreneurship.

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A fragmented process that was not helping in this issue.

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That’s what I saw looking at the “silver Tsunami” that is the market and just how difficult it is to actually buy and sell in 2024.

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So I joined forces with him, Jeremy, Sam, and Matt to play our part in creating a space like no other in the market for lower middle market acquisitions.

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It’s that simple.

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What else can I tell you? How about this…

I am of the opinion that any awards or accomplishments don’t matter if 6 things aren’t true about my life:

1. My children yell “Papa!” when I arrive home.
2. My wife is happy to see me and wants me around her.
3. I am accountable to men, both younger and older, who believe what I believe and value what I value.
4. My family is exposed to a greater spiritual community in like fashion. (see #3)
5. Those in my care/presence feel cared for, protected, seen, and interested in.
6. I am giving my all for the people I’ve committed to do so for. 

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If you want to know anything else about me, here are 24 books that have impacted me in my short 35 years of life:

Understanding The Times - Jeff Myers

This is Marketing - Seth Godin

The American Story - David Barton & Tim Barton

Bonhoeffer Letters & Papers From Prison - Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Amazing Grace - Eric Metaxes 

The Bitcoin Standard - Saifedean Ammous

The Bible (New American Standard Version)

I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be An Atheist - Frank Turek & Norman Geisler

The Doctrine of Lesser Magistrates - Matthew J. Trewhella

Buy When There is Blood in The Street - John. R Kuddes

Lincoln on Leadership - Donald T. Phillips

Thou Shall Prosper - Rabbi Daniel Lapin

Traction - Gino Wickman

Hear! O My Sons - Zac Poonen

Narrative of The Life of Frederick Douglass - Frederick Douglass

The Saving Life of Christ - Major Ian Thomas

The Normal Christian Life - Watchman Nee

The Richest Man in Babylon - George Samuel Clason

Rich Door Poor Dad - Robert T. Kiyosaki

My Life in Advertising/Scientific Advertising - Claude C. Hopkins

Pagan Christianity - Frank Viola

Narrow Gate, Narrow Way - Paul Washer

The Gospel’s Power & Message - Paul Washer

Only The Strong Survive: The Odyssey of Allen Iverson - Larry Platt

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