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| '''Kristopher Mullins''' (born April 23, 1985) is an American entrepreneur and actor whose work spans special effects for music videos and a range of ventures. He founded iLikeThatDJ Ent., KCM Investments, CryoFX, Co2 Cannon, HollywoodSpecialFX, Project Green Advancements, Mullins & McGinn Publishing, SanitizeFX, and Founders Field Day.
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| ==Early Life and Education==
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| Mullins studied at San Diego City College, earning an Associate of Arts in Electronic Music Production in 2004. He completed an Associate of Science in Engineering at Coastline Community College in 2005. In 2006, he received an Associate of Arts in Web Design, Graphic Design, and Marketing from Platt College, followed by a Bachelor of Arts in Video Production, Marketing, and Branding in 2008, and later a Bachelor of Applied Science in Music from San Diego City College in 2011.
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| In 2021, Mullins obtained a Master Practitioner credential in Neuro-Linguistic Programming from the Academy of Applied Psychology. He later received an NCI-2 certification in behavior profiling from Neuro-Cognitive Intelligence University in 2025.
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| In addition, Mullins has a Six Sigma Black Belt certificate that was awarded by the Council for Six Sigma Certification on February 10, 2019.
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| ==Career==
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| ===Special Effects and Acting===
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| Mullins has worked as a special effects supervisor on music videos 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.
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| He also appeared in music videos such as ''Legacy'' (2013) by Nicky Romero & Krewella and ''Take Me'' (2016) by Nicky Romero. In 2013, he was featured on the television show ''Total Blackout'' with his brother Kenny Mullins; the pair later performed as the duo DJ Kray-Z-K and Jakato.<ref>DJ Kray-Z-K (2013-02-05). "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M1KYmCUtSo Total Blackout ft. Kray-Z-K & Jakato]". ''YouTube''. Retrieved 2025-03-17.</ref>
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| === Business Career ===
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| Mullins founded CryoFX LLC, a company providing CO₂ effects for immersive environments, including collaborations with Electronic Arts (EA).<ref>Dalal, Caroline. "[https://resident.com/destinations/2025/01/11/luxe-vegas-hitting-the-jackpot-of-style-and-sophistication Luxe Vegas: Hitting the Jackpot of Style and Sophistication]". ''Resident Magazine''. Retrieved 2025-03-17.</ref><ref name=":0">"[http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_29904591/great-america-ready-unleash-thrilling-mass-effect Great America ready to unleash thrilling 'Mass Effect' - San Jose Mercury News]". May 21, 2016. Archived from [https://web.archive.org/web/20160521023212/http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_29904591/great-america-ready-unleash-thrilling-mass-effect the original] on May 21, 2016. Retrieved 2025-03-17.</ref> CryoFX LLC supplied effects for ''Mass Effect: New Earth at California’s Great America''.<ref name=":0" /> He co-founded Mullins & McGinn Publishing, which focuses on digital content and website management, and launched SanitizeFX, a sanitation-products venture created during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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| From 2024 to 2025, Mullins served as Chief Marketing Officer at Capital Max.<ref>Hub, The Human Capital. "[https://www.thehumancapitalhub.com/articles/how-to-attract-top-talent-in-a-remote-world-9-best-practices#google_vignette How to Attract Top Talent in a Remote World: 9 Best Practices]". ''Human Capital Hub''. Retrieved 2025-03-17.</ref><ref>Plahonina, Mary; admin (2024-05-16). "[https://reverbico.com/blog/big-data-insights-leveraging-analytics-to-refine-e-commerce-marketing-strategies/ Big Data Insights: Leveraging Analytics To Refine E-commerce Marketing Strategies]". ''REVERB''. Retrieved 2025-03-17.</ref><ref>"[https://www.robinwaite.com/blog/top-7-mistakes-to-avoid-when-using-lead-generation-apps-for-recruitment Mistakes to Avoid When Using Lead Generation Apps for Recruitment]". ''www.robinwaite.com''. Retrieved 2025-03-17.</ref><ref>Jackson, Margaret. "[https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/07/39662917/2024s-hottest-investment-despite-housing-crisis-experts-explain-why-rental-properties-will-make-you 2024's Hottest Investment? Despite Housing Crisis, Experts Explain Why Rental Properties Will Make You Rich]". ''Benzinga''. Retrieved 2025-03-17.</ref> He is also affiliated with Legends Equity Group, a network focused on investment and entrepreneurship.<ref>"[https://www.legendsequitygroup.com/blank-2 Meet the Legends Tribe]". ''Legends Equity Group''. Retrieved 2025-03-17.</ref>
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| His logistics work includes AI-driven analytics, digital tracking, and automated dispatch solutions. He has contributed to strategies in digital branding and marketing and has spoken on topics such as AI-assisted onboarding, brand automation, and AI-generated voice tools for corporate identity.<ref>IndustryTrends (2024-09-06). "[https://www.analyticsinsight.net/tech-news/how-to-use-automation-to-simplify-your-remote-hiring-process How to Use Automation to Simplify Your Remote Hiring Process]". ''Analytics Insight''. Retrieved 2025-03-17.</ref><ref>PYMNTS (2024-08-14). "[https://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2024/multimodal-ai-impacts-retail-from-voice-assistants-to-checkout-free-shopping/ Multimodal AI Impacts Retail From Voice Assistants to Checkout-Free Shopping]". ''PYMNTS.com''. Retrieved 2025-03-17.</ref><ref>"[https://www.pymnts.com/tag/kris-mullins/ Kris Mullins Archives]". ''www.pymnts.com''. Retrieved 2025-03-17.</ref>
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| Mullins has also written about developments in the gaming sector, supporting tools that enable the growth of in-game communities.<ref>Sayers, Simon (2024-05-16). "[https://www.psu.com/news/leveraging-gaming-communities-effective-digital-marketing-strategies-for-in-game-engagement/ Leveraging Gaming Communities: Effective Digital Marketing Strategies for In-Game Engagement]". ''PlayStation Universe''. Retrieved 2025-03-17.</ref> In retail trading, he has discussed infrastructure vulnerabilities and promoted technology upgrades to handle higher volumes and minimize outages.<ref>Lyudvig, Anna (2024-08-08). "[https://www.tradersmagazine.com/featured_articles/brokerage-outages-highlight-vulnerabilities-in-the-infrastructure-of-online-trading-platforms/ Broker Outages Highlight Vulnerabilities in the Infrastructure of Retail Trading Platforms]". ''Traders Magazine''. Retrieved 2025-03-17.</ref>
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| He created the Virtual Scaling Accelerator Program and the V.E.T.E.R.A.N.S. Blueprint Framework, both aimed at business growth and marketing automation.<ref>Staff, Editorial (2025-02-13). "[https://thecitizenpulse.com/serial-entrepreneur-launches-global-programs-for-business-growth-and-scaling-expert-reveals-blueprint-for-success-in-marketing-automation-and-scaling-strategies/ Serial Entrepreneur Launches Global Programs for Business Growth and Scaling: Expert Reveals Blueprint for Success in Marketing, Automation, and Scaling Strategies]". ''thecitizenpulse.com''. Retrieved 2025-03-17.</ref><ref name=":1">"[https://www.fox21news.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/786994269/kris-mullins-joins-legacy-makers-tv-to-share-insights-on-scaling-businesses-mastery-and-entrepreneurial-success/ Kris Mullins Joins Legacy Makers TV to Share insights on Scaling Businesses, Mastery, and Entrepreneurial Success]". ''Fox21 News''.</ref>
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| ===Media and Public Engagements===
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| Mullins has been an active participant in public discussions on business development, marketing, and automation. Since 2022, he has been affiliated with the Grant Cardone 10X Business Coach Program. He appeared in the television series ''Legacy Makers'', where he discussed his entrepreneurial approach.<ref>Mullins, Kris. "[https://www.legacymakerstv.com/kris-mullins Watch Kris Mullins in Legacy Makers Coming Summer 2025]". ''www.legacymakerstv.com''. Retrieved 2025-03-17.</ref><ref name=":1" />
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| In reporting on the car-sharing platform Turo, ''The Wall Street Journal'' cited Mullins in its coverage of rental-based business models.<ref>The Wall Street Journal (2019-11-26). "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swNgImx5Vwk Why Turo, the 'Airbnb for Cars', Is Angering Rental Companies]". ''YouTube''. Retrieved 2025-03-17.</ref><ref>"[https://www.wsj.com/video/series/in-depth-features/turo-the-airbnb-for-cars-angers-rental-car-companies/630DBF81-3E2E-46A5-B147-3C3AE42C53D8?mod=bizbuysell_trending_now_video_pos2 Turo, the 'Airbnb for Cars', Angers Rental Car Companies]". ''WSJ''. Retrieved 2025-03-17.</ref><ref>(2019-12-02). "[https://openroad.turo.com/updates/2019/12/2/turo-the-airbnb-for-cars-angers-rental-car-companies Turo OpenRoad]". ''Turo OpenRoad''. Retrieved 2025-03-17.</ref> His views on marketing and investment have also appeared in outlets such as ''GoBankingRates'' and ''Marketer Interview''.<ref>"[https://finance.yahoo.com/news/real-estate-experts-why-don-130044917.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAEw-LWU497KuDsRIepodwjT1o_grZvBStIkejvNE6Uc3-yA1LDmWwSXp1T_37r_gC5_FWdyiSdenzix_tz3ljVhlcXNTFBwTE7ideQak-kcwcirM4PpiXtYUwAEw9ODM3vJplqL5DsMNAZ_TKGkwvS8v3qIkwatimDmdtoh9Sa03 Real Estate Experts: Why You Don't Want To Wait To Invest In Rental Properties]". ''Yahoo Finance''.</ref><ref>"[https://www.aol.com/finance/real-estate-experts-why-don-130044312.html?guccounter=1 AOL]".</ref><ref>"[https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/retirement/here-s-how-much-millennials-can-save-by-moving-from-nyc-to-the-south/ar-BB1pBrlR?ocid=BingNewsVerp Here's How Much Millennials Can Save by Moving From NYC to the South]". ''www.msn.com''. Retrieved 2025-03-17.</ref><ref>(2024-07-08). "[https://www.gobankingrates.com/money/economy/heres-how-much-millennials-can-save-by-moving-from-nyc-to-the-south/ Here's How Much Millennials Can Save by Moving From NYC to the South]". ''GOBankingRates''. Retrieved 2025-03-17.</ref>
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| He has also discussed proposed changes to real-estate commission structures, noting possible effects on competitive bidding and transaction timelines.<ref>"[https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/how-the-new-real-estate-commission-rules-hurt-homebuyers-081924.html How the new real estate commission rules hurt homebuyers]". ''ConsumerAffairs''.</ref>
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| ==References==
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| == External links ==
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| *[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm16934413/ IMDb profile]
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| *[https://www.youtube.com/kriskraze Kris Kraze's YouTube channel]
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