Jay Phillips is a veteran entrepeneur who knows firsthand what it takes to run a small business.  He is a self-made millionaire who has started and built five successful businesses over the past twenty years. Jay's "Just Do It" mentality and willingness to share his knowledge and experience has inspired many others to start their own successful businesses.  In addition to the School of Hard Knocks, Jay is a graduate of Mercer University School of Business and Economics.

Jay and his wife, Meagan, reside in Atlanta where Jay continues to thrive in his business ventures.  When not working; Jay, a blackbelt in Karate, enjoys traveling, playing guitar, and golfing.