Strategist

Knowledge is king. I'll teach you everything you need to know about growing your business through marketing an advertising WITHOUT hiring an advertising agency. You'll harness the power to grow your own company.

I don’t care if you sell pink urinal cakes. If you wake every morning with the sole intention of dominating the urinal cake market, and have the courage to pee against the wind, then I’m the guy for you.

You're already running a great business. We help you amplify your good name. We amplify your brand's story, image, and presence to drive more leads, revenue, and recruits. We know how well larger-than-life brands grow with the right brand strategy. If you want healthy growth too, let’s get to work.

I dance like a fool.

My golf game is so bad I’m a safety hazard.

And I only cheat at cribbage.

But I can make people fall in love with your company, and that's all that matters.

Have a person in your corner who has scrambled to make payroll… who hired and fired and lived his business 24 hours a day for 16 years. Steve successfully owned, operated and then sold his business. Now he helps you be a better business owner. He invites you to call.

Would you send any salesperson in front of customers half naked and untrained? Your website is a 24/7 member of your sales force. I help train and dress your online presence.

Feel like there's a lot of competition in your market? There is no competition for those who are in alignment with their North star. Zero. Launch your rocket of desire with clarity and focus, then watch what happens.

We know what it's like to be obsessed with something. To have a dream and to watch that dream grow from seed to mighty Oak. Let's talk growth. And yes, we are married.

To be or not to be. That is not the question. Whether it nobler to suffer slings and arrows of success or remain in a field of unremarkable cows.
Your business is a racehorse. Are you marketing it like one.

I owned a couple of small businesses and understand bosses holding their own paychecks to make sure the employees' checks clear the bank. I also understand what it takes to get the sales curve trending up. Call me. A conversation about your company's future may be the best possible investment of your time.

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.

Colleagues, sometimes, label me a ‘troublemaker.’ Perhaps it’s because I’m not afraid to sneak a turd in the punchbowl. Part of that is because I despise pompous windbags, the other reason is I’m repulsed by the “that’s the way we’ve always done it,” crowd. Because it always fails.

Don't read this. Whoops, too late! I have a B.S. in Psychology. I know things about your brain, about your mind - about your customers - that you may not even be aware of. Fear not, I promise to use my powers only for good.

We will listen to you very carefully. Because you have the answers within but don’t see it yet. Our job is to draw them out of you. Jan and I will work to build your business, to make you first in your market and share your story in a compelling way.

Why are you in business? The Challenge…Your Family…Fortune and Glory? Whatever is your cause. Know that great marketing and advertising Won’t bullet-train you there. It takes time and stories that stick. Let’s talk about your vision and how to get it working for you.