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Joshua Hillian

Revenue Operations & Sales Training Manager

I am a hybrid professional who thrives at the intersection of operational structure and creative expression. With over a decade of experience split between leadership and media production, I’ve built my career on the belief that efficiency doesn’t have to come at the expense of imagination. Whether I’m optimizing a sales funnel or framing a shot, I approach every challenge with a focus on high impact and “vibe”—ensuring that the systems I build are as engaging as they are functional.

Time in Industry:

6 years

Based out of:

Chicago, IL

About Me

When I’m not building systems, I’m likely leaning into a lifelong obsession with “the craft,” whether that’s filmmaking, photography, or playing percussion. I’m a consistent gamer—using first-person shooters to keep my high-stakes problem-solving skills sharp—and I’m currently spending my free time learning Japanese, writing short stories, and following F1 racing. As a traveler, I avoid the tourist traps, preferring to live like a local and seek out heart-pounding activities that balance out my love for a good culinary experience.

My core strength lies in bridging the gap between team leadership and creative strategy. I specialize in building and managing scalable systems for remote environments, with a deep focus on sales enablement, tech troubleshooting, and performance optimization. My “secret sauce” is applying a creator’s mindset to operational hurdles; I don’t just look for a solution—I look for the most efficient, visually cohesive, and impactful way to implement it.

My formal education was rooted deeply in the arts, specifically focusing on music through guitar, voice, and percussion. While I do not hold a degree, my time spent studying the technicalities of performance and rhythm provided me with a unique analytical framework. This artistic background serves as the foundation for how I approach problem-solving today—viewing complex business operations through a lens of harmony, timing, and creative discipline.

When I’m not building systems, I’m likely leaning into a lifelong obsession with “the craft,” whether that’s filmmaking, photography, or playing percussion. I’m a consistent gamer—using first-person shooters to keep my high-stakes problem-solving skills sharp—and I’m currently spending my free time learning Japanese, writing short stories, and following F1 racing. As a traveler, I avoid the tourist traps, preferring to live like a local and seek out heart-pounding activities that balance out my love for a good culinary experience.

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