Ad Consultant

20 years as a touring musician taught me writing, guerilla marketing, community building, brand strategy, and brand identity. 12 years running Wizard Academy showed me how to do it on purpose. I would like to do the same for you.

I helped our family business reach $300M a year in revenue, and at the age of 43 aided in facilitating its sale. There has been one overarching theme to my success: COMMON SENSE. Overthinking can happen in businesses of all sizes. Let’s make smart, game-changing decisions together.

When your momma names you “Manley” you definitely ain’t destined for a life of subtlety. When you hire his services you will get at least one idea that will make you nervous, but it will certainly get someone’s attention.

Your business has its own soul. My job: Uncover it. When I know how your business came to life and functions, I share that story with the public. Those who don’t know you will see themselves doing business with you, before it even happens. Humanizing your company this way builds a profound bond, and makes your company the one people think of first.

"Narrative, experience and culture." Working with business owners in North, Central and South America I've learned the power of aligning the three of them.

Businesses and owners differ, so do the magic makers you'll need. Link up with the peeps who will understand you best...connecting you is where I shine. I know a guy...or gal.

Women influence 83 cents of every dollar spent in North America. I help you tap into that gold mine with ad copy and marketing strategies that create lifelong customers.

Want to feel confident? Like a kid who knows dad will be home to play? Wanna feel that comfort with business? Don't talk to Michael if you want the same ol' thing. He never met a box.

You’re 1 of 1.8 million nonprofits in the US. How will you stand out from the other 1,799,999 nonprofits? Growing your nonprofit requires more than a dream wrapped up in a cause. We raised $32.4 million for nonprofit clients last year. We get donors.

Having built​​ a ​multi-million dollar business myself, I have a unique understanding of what you are going through day-to-day. I understand the pressure to make payroll, to make sure employees are working to capacity, and more importantly, grow your top-line.

The difference between ordinary and extra-ordinary is doing that little extra; Consistently. Our Advertising Strategies will bring them in, do you have what it takes to bring them back?

Projects succeed when there is top-down buy-in, great leadership, clarity of vision, and adequate resources. I make certain each of those elements are present before we start…ANYTHING. It’s cool.