GARRETT BELL

Who I am professionally

I am a business builder in the fluid power industry.

What has shaped my career is not just sales ability. It is how I approach difficult subject matter. I enjoy taking complex hydraulic systems and breaking them down until they make sense. Once they make sense to me, I can usually explain them in a way that makes sense to others.

That did not come naturally.

In school, I struggled. Especially with math and algebra. I remember a teacher once telling me that one day I would make a good teacher because I understood what it felt like to struggle with hard material. She said that perspective would matter.

She was right.

Years later, when I rediscovered algebra through hydraulic formulas, something clicked. I began studying hydraulic systems seriously. I enjoyed isolating variables, understanding how pressure, flow, and displacement connect, and seeing how the core formulas actually describe what is happening inside a system. I moved beyond just knowing what components are called and started learning how they work together.

That curiosity turned into a real passion for hydraulics.

I study consistently, reading manufacturer manuals and textbooks and using resources like Lunchbox Sessions. I am currently preparing for the IFPS Certified Hydraulic Specialist certification because I genuinely enjoy understanding systems deeply. 

That mindset has shaped my work.

When I see recurring problems in the field, I build tools to solve them. I created eFitting to reduce coupling misidentification. I developed a hydraulic planogram system to help distributors structure inventory correctly. I built training programs like “Get Confident” because I saw that many sales teams lacked simple, practical explanations of hydraulic fundamentals.

I enjoy presenting to large groups and simplifying technical material without watering it down, helping less technical teams gain confidence in what they are selling. 

I want to continue growing in the hydraulics industry, applying both my commercial experience and my technical passion across product lines and organizations that value long-term capability.

Who I am personally

I grew up in rural Texas and worked my way through college, earning a degree in Agribusiness Management from Tarleton State University. That background shaped both my work ethic and my interest in mechanical systems.

Outside of work, I enjoy restoring and rebuilding diesel and small-engine equipment, particularly older agricultural machinery. I’m drawn to mechanical systems that require hands-on problem solving and practical understanding.

I also manage a small backyard apiary and enjoy teaching my sons about land stewardship and equipment maintenance. My family and I spend time exploring national parks and backpacking whenever possible and we plan to visit all U.S. national parks before both of our kids graduate. 

I value craftsmanship, mechanical understanding, and continuous learning; both professionally and personally.

I’m always open to new connections, technical conversations, and collaborative opportunities.

Email: garrett@gwb.digital

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gbell1577