George Karaminas

I’m just another human being on this Earth, trying his best to live a good life, rich in purpose and meaning. All I really want to do is live up to my own word, keep my promises to myself, and be a person that I am proud of. I am married to the girl of my dreams, and I am father of two incredible children (now teenagers). My family is my proudest accomplishment, and the 3 of them are my greatest teachers. Of course it takes constant work, mainly on myself, and it’s a job I’m committed to for the rest of my life.

What I love most is helping others, being of service. Over time, I have developed a multitude of skills and experience, which I’ve used to the benefit of countless people. I am a modern handyman in every sense of the word. In this era of ultra-specialized labor and the typical person being defined by a single profession, I consciously choose to be a generalist — in order to be most useful, to myself and others. As the saying goes, specialization is for insects! I continue to learn the fundamentals of everything I find necessary or interesting, and it keeps me versatile and curious.

I’ve worn very many hats over the years, and what I like the most is learning new skills for the purpose of applying them to a real-world project. I am very detail-oriented and I insist on high quality work over speed.

I have always excelled academically, but nowadays I much prefer to learn by doing, since it makes new knowledge more useful and lasting. I’ve often been praised for my customer service and people skills. I’m very good at creating plans, strategies, and especially optimizing and automating processes. I love efficiency! It stimulates me to explore a variety of new domains and take on difficult challenges, especially those that help me grow and that are in alignment with my values.

Below you can see a sample of things I’ve done in my life, using my various talents and experience to help others. It can give you an idea of (but is not limited to) what I am able to help you with.

• I've been a salesman, technician, designer, trainer, consultant, coach, teacher, cook, photographer, repairman, copywriter, editor, marketer, accountant, project manager, general director — as well as an entrepreneur who does everything
• I've been an employee, a business partner, and a solo entrepreneur (both online and offline)
• I took more than 10 years off from work to raise my children and run a household
• I've taught weekly Greek language lessons for 7 years
• I've done radon testing in homes
• I've assessed the electromagnetic radiation (EMF) in homes and implemented both personal and whole-home mitigation solutions based on BioGeometry
• I've been general director of an online school, taking care of all operations
• I've worked as an interpreter in court (English, French, Greek)
• I've lived and worked in Europe, adapting to another culture and routine
• I worked for many years as a waiter and manager in high quality restaurants and reception halls
• I've worked as a property manager of several buildings
• I've served as treasurer for several organizations
• I've served as a personal airport shuttle driver
• I've helped families to have an emergency response plan and prepare their survival kit
• I've organized and coordinated bulk food orders for groups and individuals
• I've been a holistic health and lifestyle coach, as well as a personal trainer
• I've given several public lectures and practical workshops on Bitcoin, in both English and French, helping individuals and groups take their first steps towards financial sovereignty
• I've also given public speeches on health, natural movement and investing
• I've been an officiant, a wedding singer and have given eulogy speeches at funerals
• I completed my mandatory military service in the Greek army
• I've traded in the financial markets, in both stocks and derivatives (options)
• I bake fresh homemade rustic bread, using slow fermentation and no kneading
• I've made my own cheese, yogurt and kombucha
• I've done a 10-day meditation retreat, in complete silence
• I've done many 30-day personal experiments, as a test to my discipline
• I've rehabilitated myself from injuries, without consulting a medical professional or therapist
• I ran a marathon on the morning of my 41st birthday, without training or preparation (completed in 4h12min)
• I've been flown to Europe from one client who wanted to work only with me and nobody else

• I assisted all throughout the construction and finishing process of a new house
• I've done demolition and various renovation work
• I've repaired many home appliances, giving them a second life (washer, dryer, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, hot water tank)
• I've repaired and restored a children’s outdoor play and swing set
• I built a very secure chicken coop, to be impenetrable to small predators
• I've taken care of swimming pool opening, closing and maintenance for over 15 years
• I've done plenty of minor car maintenance and repairs: changed engine oil and filters, replaced brakes (pads and rotors), tested and replaced car batteries, solved parasitic drains, treated windows to be water repellent, replaced door locks, lights, trunk lift support struts, etc.
• I've done rust touch-ups and other minor repairs on car bodies

• I've often served as a graphic artist and designer (logos, flyers, brochures, menus, posters, banners, t-shirts, advertisements, product labels, book covers)
• I've been photographer and videographer at many types of events, taking care of shooting stills, filming, sound capture, editing, all post-production and publication
• I've done photo editing and creative manipulations of all sorts
• I've done lots of website programming and maintenance
• I've worked as a computer technician for years, dissecting and reassembling many devices
• I gave technology lessons and trainings for years, to both individuals and groups
• I did the entire design and layout for a book
• I've served as copy editor and translator (English, French, Greek)
• I've created document templates for planning, prioritization, and goal tracking
• I've managed multilingual online webinars, with live translated captions as well as speech translation
• I've aided many to have an internet presence via a domain name, web hosting, personalized email hosting and a full website or landing page
• I've created elaborate spreadsheets to help with logistics and tracking
• I've designed templates and automations for email newsletters
• I've programmed a web app for receiving and organizing online form submissions
• I've set up message forums, polls and email distribution lists for a community of members
• I've set up online stores and shopping carts, for businesses to accept payments and donations internationally
• I've taught how to send money internationally and even exchange currency, with the lowest fees
• I've created secure documents for private online collaboration
• I've helped to implement cybersecurity protocols to help organizations comply with the law
• I've set up a backup and archiving system for long-term file storage, both locally and online
• I've helped people develop better and safer online practices, through privacy and security training
• I've often been consultant for the acquisition of various tech hardware, both new and used (computers, tablets, phones, cameras, etc.)
• I've set up a Wi-Fi-free home with wired powerline Ethernet connections for devices
• I've configured local networks, routers, modems, Ethernet switches and VoIP telephones, point-of-sale terminals and software

• I won the Governor General’s Medal for displaying academic excellence across all of Canada at the high school level
• I completed a year of studies towards a Biochemistry degree at Concordia University, but decided to change direction in life
• I graduated from the International Academy of Design and Technology, winning the Academic Distinction Award
• I practiced the modern martial art of self-defense, Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) for over 5 years
• I've also taught BJJ for self-defense to young kids, parents & their teens, women, and mixed adults

• I’d like to hear about your specific needs and the project you have in mind. There’s a good chance I can help you!
• I have many testimonials from happy customers, and I can provide references upon request.
• If you ask me whether I already know exactly how to do something, the answer is often no. However, I am extremely resourceful, I learn fast, and I love a good challenge.
• I believe that business transactions should benefit both parties. I am ethical, honest and transparent with clients, so there are no bad surprises.
• I am dependable, organized and communicative, so you will be well served.
• If you’re tired of over-paying so-called professionals who routinely under-deliver on your expectations, please consider me as an alternative.
• Working together remotely via videoconference is an available option if needed.
• Depending on the nature of the task, I am open to discussing a fixed total price for the whole project (as long as the project scope remains the same).
• Pricing starts at $50/hour (depending on the task), with volume discounts available.
• to tell me what sort of help you need.