Jim Newcomb
California Cowboy to Personal Brand Content Manager & Author
From horse ranches to high-impact content, my journey’s been anything but boring. These days, I help professionals and small business owners show up online with clarity, confidence, and a little polish—using the same work ethic I learned mucking out stalls and building fences.
Stick around if you’re into personal growth, digital strategy, or just want your résumé and LinkedIn to finally say what you mean.
Jim Newcomb
From dusty arenas and cattle ranches to digital branding and personal storytelling, my journey has been anything but linear. I’ve worn a lot of hats—cowboy, Air Force vet, retail leader, real estate broker, innkeeper, recruiter—and each chapter shaped how I help people today.
After retiring from the day-to-day, I leaned into what I’ve always loved most: helping others show up clearly and confidently. These days, that means crafting strong personal brand content—résumés, profiles, and articles that sound like you, just sharper.
Whether you’re a job seeker, consultant, creative, or small business owner, I help cut through the noise so your message lands with clarity, warmth, and purpose.
“A semi-retired powerhouse—still learning, reinventing, and creating.”
Jim's Blog
Does Your Résumé Need CPR or a Funeral?
Picture this: you dust off your résumé after five or ten years. The font is Times New Roman (double-spaced, naturally, and two spaces after every period). Your “objective” section still declares you’re “seeking a dynamic position in a growth-oriented company.” And...
5 Ways to Use AI When You’re Planning Your Next Chapter
At some point, the question sneaks up on all of us: What’s next? For some, it comes the morning after retirement papers are signed. For others, it shows up when the kids move out, when a job ends abruptly, or simply when the familiar rhythms of life no longer feel...
When retirement was the plan — and reinvention was the bonus
Retirement Was Never About Stopping I retired from recruiting at 69. It wasn’t forced or unexpected — it was planned well in advance. After years of success working with clients and candidates who followed through, I stepped away on a high note, complete with several...
What They're Saying
“Wow, you are fast and good, both at the same time, and at reasonable rates. All three, and I thought one can only get two out of three and have to choose between – speed, quality, cost.”
Venki
“Thanks to your mentorship, I was able to transition my career smoothly into business development coaching with a business website with BotPenguin.”
Miguel
“The resources and support from you & your associates have been instrumental in growing my local-owned business. Your dedication to helping others is inspiring.”
Emily
“The lives you’ve touched and the people you’ve helped along the way are too many to count. Thank you for all that you’ve done to make us better than we would have been without you.”
Susan
“Your vision board session in the past is part of what helped me make the move to Maine! You have impacted my life both personally and professionally through your guidance, wisdom, and insights.”
Allegra
“Jim Newcomb joined Goodwin Recruiting in 2013 after selling his inn in Idyllwild, CA. He quickly adapted and excelled, earning Senior Recruiting Partner, Partner of the Year (’16), Ambassador of the Year (’17), and Extensive Support Coach of the Year (’18). You can connect with Jim on LinkedIn and stay up to speed as he continues to support small businesses and candidates in his retirement. Thank you, Jim, for over 11 amazing years!”
Goodwin Recruiting
Discover the Journey
Discover the people, places, and lessons that shaped my journey. Start Here on the Discover page or dive deeper into ideas and insights on the Blog.