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.
Want to go fishing? Want to grab a beer? Want to take over the world… I’m here for it.
How to make marketing ridiculously easy? Do the work your competitors avoid. Build a Brand with Substance. A Brand that can strut its funky self. 6 Step Brand Substance System: 1 Positioning Strategy. 2 Brand Personality. 3 Compelling Core Message. 4 Story Scaffold. 5 Identity System. 6. Presence
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 people are your product. Magic happens when your employee recruitment strategy matches your company message. That’s what we do. We align your recruiting and advertising using proven story-telling techniques and technology to help you attract the right people and build an unstoppable business.
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.
I know what it’s like to sign a stack of paychecks and sometimes wait to cash my own. But understanding the struggle isn't enough. I also understand how to turn it around. If you’re ready to see your sales curve start trending up, call me. I’d love to hear what you’re up against.
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.
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.
"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.
Success does not guarantee wealth. Efficiency of business operations ensures profit, and it’s profit that creates wealth. I improve business operations for successful business owners to ensure they become wealthy business owners. And I know a bit about AI music creation.
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.
My background is in marketing and theatre. As a theatre producer I know what it’s like running a small business, wearing a million hats. As a marketer, I know that marketing IS storytelling, and telling your story effectively is the key to success. Let me help you tell your story, and with a team of fellow Wizards, take the marketing hat off your hands.
Started working before my driver’s license occupied space in my back pocket. Got into the family business after a mishap on a Football Field in high school. Spent over 30 years navigating through a billion dollar industry. And wasted $40,000 on a marketing blunder that still hurts.
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.