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Kristopher Mullins (born April 23, 1985) is an American entrepreneur and actor with professional experience in special effects for music videos and a diverse range of business ventures. He is the founder of several companies, including iLikeThatDJ Ent., KCM Investments, CryoFX, Co2 Cannon, HollywoodSpecialFX, Project Green Advancements, Mullins & McGinn Publishing, SanitizeFX, and Founders Field Day.
Early Life and Education
Mullins attended San Diego City College, where he earned an Associate of Arts degree in Electronic Music Production in 2004. He later completed an Associate of Science degree in Engineering from Coastline Community College in 2005. In 2006, he received an Associate of Arts degree in Web Design, Graphic Design, and Marketing from Platt College. He subsequently obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Video Production, Marketing, and Branding in 2008, followed by a Bachelor of Applied Science in Music from San Diego City College in 2011.
In 2021, Mullins earned a Master Practitioner certification in Neuro-Linguistic Programming from the Academy of Applied Psychology. He obtained an NCI-2 certification in behavior profiling from Neuro-Cognitive Intelligence University in 2025.
Career
Special Effects and Acting
Mullins has served as a special effects supervisor for various music video productions, including Starlight (Could You Be Mine) (2014) by Don Diablo & Matt Nash, Like Home (2013) by Nicky Romero & Nervo, and Take Me (2016) by Nicky Romero featuring Colton Avery.
He has also appeared in music videos such as Legacy (2013) by Nicky Romero & Krewella and Take Me (2016) by Nicky Romero. In 2013, he appeared on the television show Total Blackout alongside his brother Kenny Mullins. The two later performed as the musical duo DJ Kray-Z-K and Jakato.[1]
Business Career
Mullins is the founder of CryoFX LLC, a company specializing in CO₂ effects for immersive experiences, including collaborations with Electronic Arts (EA).[2][3] CryoFX LLC contributed special effects for Mass Effect: New Earth at California’s Great America.[3] He also co-founded Mullins & McGinn Publishing, a firm focused on digital content and website management. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, he launched SanitizeFX, a company producing sanitation products.
Between 2024 and 2025, Mullins served as Chief Marketing Officer at Capital Max.[4][5][6][7] He is affiliated with Legends Equity Group, a network centered on investment and entrepreneurship.[8]
His work in logistics includes the development of AI-driven analytics, digital tracking systems, and automated dispatch solutions. He has contributed to strategic approaches in digital branding and marketing and has spoken on topics such as AI-assisted onboarding, brand automation, and AI-generated voice applications in corporate identity.[9][10][11]
Mullins has also commented on developments in the gaming industry, supporting tools that facilitate the formation of in-game communities.[12] In the context of retail trading, he has highlighted vulnerabilities in digital infrastructure and advocated for technological improvements to manage increased trading volumes and prevent system outages.[13]
He established the Virtual Scaling Accelerator Program and the V.E.T.E.R.A.N.S. Blueprint Framework, both focused on business growth and marketing automatio.[14][15]
Media and Public Engagements
Mullins has regularly participated in public forums addressing topics such as business development, marketing, and automation. Since 2022, he has been affiliated with the Grant Cardone 10X Business Coach Program. He was featured in the television series Legacy Makers, where he discussed his entrepreneurial strategies.[16][15]
In 2023, The Wall Street Journal cited Mullins in its coverage of the car-sharing platform Turo, where he discussed trends in rental-based business models.[17][18][19] His insights on marketing and investment have appeared in publications such as GoBankingRates and Marketer Interview.[20][21][22][23]
He has also commented on proposed changes to real estate commission structures, highlighting their potential effects on competitive bidding and transaction timelines in the housing sector.[24]
References
- ^ <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>DJ Kray-Z-K (2013-02-05). "Total Blackout ft. Kray-Z-K & Jakato". Retrieved 2025-03-17 – via YouTube.
- ^ <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>Dalal, Caroline. "Luxe Vegas: Hitting the Jackpot of Style and Sophistication". Resident Magazine. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ a b <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>"Great America ready to unleash thrilling 'Mass Effect' - San Jose Mercury News". 2016-05-21. Archived from the original on 2016-05-21. Retrieved 2025-03-17.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
- ^ <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>Hub, The Human Capital. "How to Attract Top Talent in a Remote World: 9 Best Practices". Human Capital Hub. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>Plahonina, Mary; admin (2024-05-16). "Big Data Insights: Leveraging Analytics To Refine E-commerce Marketing Strategies | REVERB". Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>"Mistakes to Avoid When Using Lead Generation Apps for Recruitment". www.robinwaite.com. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>Jackson, Margaret. "2024's Hottest Investment? Despite Housing Crisis, Experts Explain Why Rental Properties Will Make You Rich". Benzinga. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>"Meet the Legends Tribe". Legends Equity Group. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>IndustryTrends (2024-09-06). "How to Use Automation to Simplify Your Remote Hiring Process". Analytics Insight. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>PYMNTS (2024-08-14). "Multimodal AI Impacts Retail From Voice Assistants to Checkout-Free Shopping". PYMNTS.com. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>"Kris Mullins Archives | PYMNTS.com". www.pymnts.com. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>Sayers, Simon (2024-05-16). "Leveraging Gaming Communities: Effective Digital Marketing Strategies for In-Game Engagement". PlayStation Universe. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>Lyudvig, Anna (2024-08-08). "Broker Outages Highlight Vulnerabilities in the Infrastructure of Retail Trading Platforms". Traders Magazine. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>Staff, Editorial (2025-02-13). "Serial Entrepreneur Launches Global Programs for Business Growth and Scaling: Expert Reveals Blueprint for Success in Marketing, Automation, and Scaling Strategies - The Citizen Pulse". thecitizenpulse.com. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ a b <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>"Kris Mullins Joins Legacy Makers TV to Share insights on Scaling Businesses, Mastery, and Entrepreneurial Success". Fox21 News.
- ^ <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>Mullins, Kris. "Watch Kris Mullins in Legacy Makers Coming Summer 2025". www.legacymakerstv.com. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>The Wall Street Journal (2019-11-26). "Why Turo, the 'Airbnb for Cars', Is Angering Rental Companies | WSJ". Retrieved 2025-03-17 – via YouTube.
- ^ <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>"Turo, the 'Airbnb for Cars', Angers Rental Car Companies". WSJ. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>"Turo OpenRoad". Turo OpenRoad. 2019-12-02. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>"Real Estate Experts: Why You Don't Want To Wait To Invest In Rental Properties". Yahoo Finance.
- ^ <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>"AOL".
- ^ <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>"Here's How Much Millennials Can Save by Moving From NYC to the South". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>"Here's How Much Millennials Can Save by Moving From NYC to the South". GOBankingRates. 2024-07-08. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>"How the new real estate commission rules hurt homebuyers". ConsumerAffairs.
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