Builder.
Automator.
Founder.
I’m Clarence Holmes — a self-taught developer, multi-venture founder, and AI systems architect based in Atlanta, GA. Before the code, there was music. Before the music, there was a drive to build things that matter.
From chart-topping records to one of the first digital music marketplaces online, to building AI-powered businesses — every chapter has been about creating systems that generate value and give people more freedom.
From Records to Rockets.
Before tech, there was music. I started in 2002 as a producer, and my first placement was on Keith Sweat's album The Rebirth with the song "Can It Be." That chapter taught me timing, hustle, and how to build something people actually feel.
After leaving the industry in the early 2010s, I did something most people wouldn't expect — I launched one of the first online digital download marketplaces for musicians. Selling sample packs and loops to producers worldwide, including multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning producers. This was 2012, before Gumroad, before the creator economy had a name. I was figuring out digital products, payment systems, and online marketing from scratch.
From there, I started building websites and systems for friends as a hobby. What started as favors turned into something real. By 2019, Custom Websites Plus was officially launched — turning that hobby into a business serving local entrepreneurs, celebrities, musicians, and growing brands.
I stopped thinking like a freelancer and started thinking like a founder. Every project became a system. Every client became a case study. In 2021, I expanded into insurance with GET LYFE. Then AI changed everything — and I rebuilt every venture around it.
Today I run multiple companies simultaneously, powered by AI agent fleets and automated systems. JetSuite. Custom Websites Plus. GET LYFE. Beeprd. Each one built on the same foundation: solve real problems, automate the grind, and build things that last.
Started as a music producer in 2002. My first placement was on Keith Sweat's album The Rebirth with the song "Can It Be." The music industry taught hustle, timing, and the business of creativity.
After leaving music, launched one of the first online digital download marketplaces for musicians — selling sample packs and loops to producers worldwide. Early proof that digital products could scale.
Started building websites and systems for friends as a hobby. What began as favors quickly became a calling — turning ideas into working digital products.
Turned the hobby into a real business. Launched Custom Websites Plus, building high-converting websites for local businesses. Learned the difference between doing work and building systems.
Entered the insurance space with GET LYFE — applying the same digital-first thinking to a traditionally offline industry. Proving the playbook works across sectors.
Rebuilt every venture around AI and automation. Stopped doing manually what machines could do consistently. Every system got smarter.
Launched JetSuite — an AI-powered growth platform for local businesses. The most ambitious product yet.
Running multiple ventures simultaneously with AI agent fleets. Scaling what works, doubling down on systems, and building in public.
Core Principles
Let’s Work Together.
Whether it’s a project, a consultation, or just a conversation — I’m always open to connecting with people who are serious about building.