Builder. Storyteller. Entrepreneur
Meet Kurtis Mercer
I'm a builder, storyteller, and entrepreneur who believes that authenticity is the foundation of a meaningful life.
My faith has taught me that every person is created in the image of God with unique gifts, purpose, and the capacity to make a difference. Yet fear, shame, expectations, and survival mode often keep us from becoming the person we were created to be.
Everything I build is rooted in the same mission: helping people reconnect with who they are, step forward with courage, and create something meaningful in the world. Whether through conversations, leadership, storytelling, or business, my goal is to encourage others to stop simply surviving and start living with purpose.
This website is a collection of that journey—and the work I'm building along the way.
My Work
Different expressions of the same mission.
Whether through coaching, content creation, business ownership, storytelling, or service, my work is centered around helping people move from autopilot into a more intentional, purpose-driven life.
Autopilot to Alive
Autopilot to Alive is a movement dedicated to helping people recognize survival mode and reclaim the life they were created to live.
Many of us spend years following inherited beliefs, routines, and expectations without ever questioning whether they truly reflect who we are. Autopilot to Alive is about waking up to those patterns and choosing a different path.
Through self-awareness, faith, and honest reflection, the goal isn't simply to improve your life—it's to reclaim it and become more fully the person God created you to be.
The Inner Game of Leadership
Leadership begins within
Inner Game of Leadership helps individuals and organizations develop the self-awareness needed to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and intention.
Most leadership challenges don't begin with communication or strategy—they begin beneath the surface. Our beliefs, emotions, stress responses, and unconscious patterns influence every decision we make and every relationship we build.
Through practical tools and self-awareness, Inner Game of Leadership helps people lead themselves first, because the quality of your leadership is limited by the quality of your self-awareness.
A New Season for Your Vehicle
New Season Detailing is a mobile interior detailing service built on honest work, attention to detail, and genuine care for every customer.
What started as one of the first businesses I built after leaving my 9-to-5 has become an opportunity to serve people, build meaningful relationships, and take pride in bringing vehicles back to life.
When you book with New Season Detailing, you're working directly with me—from the initial inspection to the final walkthrough—because I believe great service is personal.
A New Season for Your Vehicle. A New Season for Life.
Mercer Shift Media
Mercer Shift Media helps businesses communicate who they are through video, photography, websites, and authentic storytelling.
People don't just buy products and services—they buy trust, connection, and confidence in the people behind them. That's why every project begins by uncovering the story, values, and purpose that make a business worth remembering.
The goal isn't simply to create content. It's to help businesses build genuine connections, strengthen their brand, and share the story that sets them apart.