Founder & CEO of Shealy Procurement, Inc.

B.S., Economics, 2023

B.S., Financial Management, 2023

What role do you play in the entrepreneurial ecosystem?

I own a merchandising company that helps growing brands secure placement into large retailers in the US & Canada. I work with a variety of consumer product lines, representing some of the greatest new innovations to companies like The Home Depot, Petco, Barnes & Noble etc. Brands leverage my relationships with retailers and merchandising expertise to scale through the retail channel.

What are some of your best memories of your time at Clemson?

During my time at Clemson, I enjoyed attending regular Spiro meetings to network with like-minded, driven students on campus. Annual Ain’t Paddy’s Day festivals and serving on Freshman Council were also highlights.

What were the key inflection points in your career after you left Clemson?

Moving to Nashville and deciding to start SPI while in grad school at Vanderbilt was a bold decision that has worked out well so far, and I hope will pay off in the future. The flexibility of being a remote entrepreneur has afforded me the ability to travel extensively for work and pleasure.

Visiting new countries and experiencing different cultures is something I would recommend to anyone looking to run a business. Learning how the world works and how others think is of utmost importance for business success.

What are your personal and professional dreams?

Personally, I'd like to continue developing friendships and mentor relationships in Nashville. One particular goal is to buy into the West Zone club at Clemson. I am also looking forward to adding two countries to my “traveled-to” list this year: Portugal & Spain.

Professionally, I'd like to take an ownership stake in three of my client’s businesses by the end of 2025 to further help them grow. I’d also like to establish selling relationships with a wider group of regional and independent toy & hardware retailers in all 50 states.

What would you recommend students do to maximize their remaining time at Clemson?

Network as much as possible. Talk to students that have different backgrounds than you. Commit to 2-3 close friends that you’d like to keep in touch with after school. Go to every home football game. Attend as many Launchpad events as you can. Take a basic Finance course. Know “Your Story” and tell it to anyone who will listen.

What else should we know about you?

I visited Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, and her daughter, Princess Eugenie, in London last September.

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