Derrick Lee Bradshaw Sr.

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Derrick Lee Bradshaw Sr.
"You are only as strong as the people you surround yourself with"
  • BACH Real Estate Investment Group
  • Bradshaw Consulting Inc.
  • Design
  • Events
  • Family
  • Gardening
  • General
  • Hobbies and Games
  • Metal Working
  • My Projects
  • Nature
  • Press Releases
  • Quality Home Locator
  • Real Estate
  • Technology
  • The Hidden Lair
  • Videos
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  • Web Hosting and Design
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I am a dedicated business man fueled by a strong
passion for continuous learning, enabling me to
constantly expand and enhance my business ventures.
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10 +
Years Experience
143
Completed Projects
114
Happy Customers
20 +
Honors and Awards

Welcome To My Website

Here you will find items such as my resume, social network links and companies I am associated with or working for.  I’m founder  and CEO of Bradshaw Consulting, Inc. which is an IT management and consulting firm. Over the years this company has grown into not only a computer consulting firm but a business consultant in general. My direction with that company and personally has led me to work with other companies helping them grow and increase profitability. Over the years Bradshaw Consulting, Inc. and myself personally has started and partnered a wide variety of businesses. Feel free to visit the projects section to see more about these and other companies I’m associated with. I’m in the process of re-branding most of the websites I’m associated with and I will add them to this section as they are completed. The photo album contains photos of my family and friends, feel free to browse them at your leisure 😀 Please check back often for updated information, and if there is something you’d like to see that isn’t here, don’t hesitate to contact me!

What Can Derrick do for YOU?

By investing in your company, I will become an integral part of your journey towards growth and success. My investment will not solely be financial, I will bring access to valuable resources, streamline operations, and develop innovative solutions. With my support, we can expand our presence and enter new territories, tapping into your previously untapped potential. Moreover, my expertise and network of partnerships will be invaluable in fostering collaborations and strategic alliances that further drive our growth. Together, we can create a sustainable and thriving business that delivers exceptional value and establishes us as a key player in the industry.

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Traveling, Food, and BACH News

Traveling around the world is an exciting adventure that allows us to explore different cultures, landscapes, and most importantly, food. …

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The Challenges of Finding the Right Employee in Today’s Job Market and Cicadas

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A Winning Experience: Hotshots Sports Bar and Grill in Decatur, IL

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Book Review: “The Millionaire Real Estate Investor” by Gary Keller

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Tax Season and what BACH does to prepare

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October Newsletter

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Mt Zion Dance-A-Thon

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Follow your own design process.

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Why You Should Take Care About Your Branding.

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Minimalism has reached a certain critical point.

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Modern street art as a source of inspiration.

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Castaloy Website Upgrade Plus Free Shipping On Orders Over $60.00

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The gaming shop in Decatur, IL, The Hidden Lair, is now running Pokémon tournaments weekly. The store has been doing …

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Mt Zion Dance-A-Thon

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Magic The Gathering: Born of the Gods Booster Display pre-order

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World Aquarium Living Social Deals December 2013

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Wilhoit Accounting opens new tax office in Mt Zion, IL

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When I ordered my Owari Satsuma Mandarin tree and my Asian pear tree, I had also ordered an Apricot tree. …

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Elect Chris Harrison & Chris Riley for Decatur Park Board on April 9th, 2013

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The World Aquarium is offering an amazing deal starting today and continuing until the 9th of January!  My whole family …

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Quality Home Locator announced today on its website a 3 bedroom house available for sale.  The property located at 1854 …

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Eugenie Clark aka “Shark Lady”

On October 17, 2012 The World Aquarium is having a fundraiser featuring shark expert, Eugenie Clark (AKA the Shark Lady).  …

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2 bedroom houses available in Decatur, IL 62522

Quality Home Locator has two properties in the South Shores area of Decatur, IL that are available for rent. One …

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World Aquarium launches another great groupon deal!

The World Aquarium is offering the following deals on Groupon from Friday, July 27 through Monday, July 30.  http://www.groupon.com/deals/world-aquarium-1   …

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  They always say “third time is a charm” and honestly I think there might be some truth to that.  …

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English National Opera presents Andrew Craig Brown as Achilla in Julius Caesar.

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Decatur Indoor Sports Center (DISC) near Millikin University in Decatur, IL 62522

The DISC, Decatur Indoor Sports Center, is a great facility located just south of Millikin University.  Quality Home Locator has …

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My boys are cub scouts in pack 43 here in Mt Zion and right now is rank advancement time.  I …

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The World Aquarium is offering half day Sea Camp and Seafari-Experiences.  These prices are only good for a few more …

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Since the addition of Quality Home Locator‘s Millikin area housing page the company has added a large selection of homes …

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  It’s all-out QUARMAGEDDON as the epic battles of Quarry dice continue with this brand new expansion set to the …

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Andrew Craig Brown in the Yale Opera Performance of “Cosi fan tutte”

This weekend Andrew Craig Brown, a current Yale student who once studied at Millikin University here in Decatur, IL, will …

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World Aquarium Seafari-Experience Adventure Tour on Eversave.com $12/ticket

Looking for something to do with the family? This weekend Eversave.com is offering the following deal, $12 for a Seafari-Experience Adventure …

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My Owari Satsuma Mandarin Tree

It has been almost a year since I ordered and planted my Asian Pear tree and two years since my …

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Yale Glee Club with Yale Philharmonia peforming Beethoven’s 9th

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New home for rent in Harristown, IL 62537

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Asian pear tree: 1 – Cicadas: 0

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How to guide: Cleaning metals for repair part 2 cast iron repair with Castaloy

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How to guide: Cleaning metals for repair part 1 aluminum repair with Alumaloy

Cleaning before using any of our products is very important.  I plan to do a three part how to guide …

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New Millikin housing page added to Qualityhomelocator.com

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Dustin and Devin Clark at MSHSA State Solos/Small Ensemble

This past weekend I visited Mizzou: University of Missouri to watch Dustin Clark and Devin Clark participate in the MSHSAA …

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Bradshaw Consulting is hiring

I just announced on my corporate website that Bradshaw Consulting, Inc. is looking to fill a writing position to prepare …

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Physicial properties of Alumaloy: Aluminum repair rod

We have received a number of questions about the strength and durability of Alumaloy on our aluminum repair forum.  We …

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Brazing vs Castaloy (Cast iron repair rod)

Using Alumaloy and Castaloy is almost identical to using the brazing process with bronze or copper.  In my Alumaloy vs …

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What is Flux? How is flux used to repair cast iron and steel?

What is Flux? Flux is a chemical cleaning agent that facilitates soldering, brazing, and welding.  It does this  by removing …

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What is brazing? How to guide: brazing to fix aluminum, cast iron and steel

Brazing is a metal joining process where a metal filler is heated and distributed evenly between two or more close …

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Brazing VS Alumaloy (Aluminum repair rod)

I would like to address and discuss a specific question presented by a customer on our Alumaloy forum recently.  “What …

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How to guide to repairing aluminum products

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My Asian Pear Tree

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Back in January Quality Home Locator announced on its website an acquisition of a property near Millikin University.  I’m sorry, …

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New property acquired in South Shores! 2630 South Franklin Street: Decatur, IL

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Most recently Promo Driver, The Custom Autoloading Screwdriver, was acquired by Bradshaw Consulting, Inc. The Autoloader® Multi-Bit Screwdriver is ideal …

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promodriver.com

Website: http://www.promodriver.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Promo-Driver/135789589818584 Year Started: 2011 Owner: Bradshaw Consulting, Inc. Description: Promo Driver, founded in 2011, is the Custom …

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Does anyone know why the chicken crossed the road?

Why did the chicken cross the road? Anyone?

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New bradshawconsulting.com website launch!

The new Bradshaw Consulting, Inc. website went live this week and was announced on their website using the new newsletter …

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bradshawconsulting.com

Website: http://www.bradshawconsulting.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bradshawconsultinginc Year Started: 2000 Owner: Derrick Lee Bradshaw, Sr. Description: Bradshaw Consulting, Inc., founded in 2000, was …

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Mt Zion, IL community group

As you know, I am a member of the website linkedin.com.  Last month I created a group for Mt Zion …

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Proud Father!

This week, Nov 15th 2010, was parent visitation for American education week at school.  Today I went to visit my …

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I’m now on facebook

I created a Facebook account this weekend.  I added the link to my social section under my photo on the …

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Win free castaloy, cast iron repair rods

I announced a few days ago that Castaloy, a cast iron repair rod, was offering free castaloy to anyone that …

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New Qualityhomelocator.com website launch

Qualityhomelocator.com announced today a launched of its new website.  I added the company profile to my projects section if your …

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qualityhomelocator-com

qualityhomelocator.com

Website:  http://www.qualityhomelocator.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/qualityhomelocator Year Started:  2004 Owner: Derrick Lee Bradshaw, Sr. Description:  Quality Home Locator is a real estate …

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Jessikah and Derrick Pirate Birthday Party

  On Oct 16th, 2010 Carmen and I threw a pirate birthday party for Jessikah, turning 9, and Derrick Bradshaw, …

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steelaloy-com

steelaloy.com

Website: http://www.steelaloy.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/steelaloy Year Started: 2008 Owner: Bradshaw Consulting, Inc. Description: Steelaloy is a stainless steel repair rod that …

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castaloy-com

castaloy.com

Website:  http://www.castaloy.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/castaloy Year Started:  2005 Owner: Bradshaw Consulting, Inc. Description:  Castaloy is a cast iron repair rod that …

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alumaloy-org

alumaloy.org

Website: http://www.alumaloy.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/alumaloy Year Started: 2003 Owner: Bradshaw Consulting, Inc. Description: Alumaloy is a aluminum repair rod that is …

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Yearly Pumpkin Carving

This year after the pirate birthday party for Jessikah and Derrick all the kids carved pumpkins which is a yearly …

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My Videos

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Wallpapers

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Welcome To My Website

Here you will find items such as my resume, social network links and companies I am associated with or working …

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The Best Blonde Joke Ever

Here use to be a forum and one of the users to that forum posted the best blond joke ever. …

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My Companies

BACH Real Estate Investment Group

Co-Founder: 2019 - present

I am the Co-Founder of BACH. This is an investment group that focuses on long term passive income and equity creation.

Bradshaw Consulting Inc.

Owner: 2000-present

Bradshaw Consulting is a full service management and IT consulting company. We offer a range of high quality and scale-able services tailored to fit any business model.

Quality Home Locator

Founder: 2005-present

Quality Home Locator offers a wide variety of Real Estate services. From contracting bids for home remodels to property management.

 

 

The Hidden Lair

Owner: 2013- present

The Hidden Lair is a rapidly growing game store in the Decatur area. We offer not only one of the largest Games Workshop collections in Illinois, but also provide a safe space for all to enjoy their gaming hobbies.

Peak Interiors Inc.

Chief Financial Officer: 2021 - present

Peak Interiors is a Colorado based sub carpentry and drywall company.

 

 

 

Lexcor Contracting, Inc.

President 2023-present

Lexcor is a general construction company located in Arizona. I recently just passed my KB-1 exam in order to properly run this company.

 

 

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