If you are here chances are you’re looking to solve a marketing challenge in your company. Maybe you’re looking for new ways to connect with people and turn them into new customers. Maybe you want to build the kind of awareness that makes people fall in love with your brand. In any case, it’s safe to assume you want to boost sales.
There are many paths you could take to get there. But maybe you’re not sure where to start. I’m here to help.
Who I work with
I have a confession to make. I like to root for the underdog. That’s why I like to work with small and midsized organizations. They’re scrappy and nimble and motivated to take bold action. That is the type of culture where I can help implement marketing strategies that make a difference.
If you are a solo, small or midsized company looking to get a unique perspective on the value you have to offer to the marketplace, we may be a good fit.
Services
Do you need a strategy to differentiate your business? Or a plan for executing that strategy? I tailor services to fit your business need. Here are the marketing services I offer:
Content Development
I would love to work with you
If you would like to work with me to develop a marketing strategy for growing your business, fill out the form below.
Endorsements from people who loved working with me
"John worked with my team at Thomson on Marketing Communications consulting projects and product marketing, and did an excellent job. He was very thorough in his work and delivered his product on time. Great guy to boot!"
Jeff Patrias
VP Global Creative Services, Thomson Reuters
"John’s ability to explore market conditions as well as customer need made him very successful as a product marketing manager. His drive to understand the market and industry trends made my job of selling products he managed that much easier. I highly recommend John."
Chad Johnston
Project Manager, CenturyLink
"John was quick to pick up on our mission, core values and audience and translate it into a marketing strategy. He helped us define our brand voice and how to use it in all our marketing – in print and on the Web. He led the charge in bringing our website up to date with search-optimized, customer-focused content. In addition to his insights on marketing and technology, he also had an organized plan for how to make it all happen. The thing I appreciate most about John is the authentic, principled person he is and how that is reflected in his work."
Jerome Meeds
Executive Director, Dunrovin Retreat Center
"John is a master of the art and science of B2B direct response marketing. His work served as a model for the rest of the team, especially in integrating consistent and effective communications across multiple channels. He really helped our group improve the level of our marketing and exceed our goals. Day-to-day John is a great communicator and team builder. He’s always willing to listen to others and to take the lead, when necessary, to keep projects moving. He was great to work with!"
Tim Brantner
Direct Marketing Manager, Mayo Clinic
"John was on “the edge” of the best ways to market products and ideas as they relate to internal business communications and business-to-business marketing and communications. I always knew where I stood with John. He gave good direction. He can do the left-brain detail-oriented stuff as well as the right-brain creative stuff."
Carol Pettitt
Principal, Carol Pettitt Communications
"John’s skills have been a perfect fit for Thomson Reuters Marketing Services. Any organization would be fortunate to have his mix of creativity, strong work ethic and strategic thinking."
Joe Andrews
VP Brand & Marketing Communications, Thomson Reuters
"John is an incredibly talented marketer, storyteller and writer. He has the ability to create great direct marketing campaigns that generate results. He has a proven methodology of teaching potential customers, reaching potential customers and getting them to act. I would highly recommend him if you want to increase revenue and customer loyalty."
Daren Klum
CEO, Secured2 Corporation
"John’s work was brilliant. I loved his process for taking everything that was in my head and bringing out the most important information for my marketing message."
Stacy Pearson
President, Protected Future
"As my client and day-to-day contact, I found John to be a very unique person, having both the detail orientation to get things done and the vision to plot where all this is going. His talents are multi-dimensional. He is comfortable and conversant as a hard-nosed businessman, a creative, and a people-oriented manager. I admire and respect John’s accomplishments and potential."
Scott Hornstein
CMO Consultant, b2p Partners
"John is a disciplined manager with excellent direct response experience. He is organized and results-oriented."
Jane VanTassel
Marketing Director, Thomson Reuters
"It was a pleasure to work with John not only on day-to-day operations, but also on key projects that made a major impact to the organization. He was always able to deliver effectively from his deep well of classic and direct marketing experience!"
Todd Tagatz
Marketing Director, Katun Corporation
"John was always very responsive to Sales Reps and customers. He was a terrific listener and very interested in delivering tools and information necessary for achieving success."
Barry Link
Sales Manager, Katun Corporation
"John is a professional who understands how the worlds of marketing and sales can work together to deliver strong revenue. His attention to detail, willingness to listen, and sense of humor made him a preferred marketing resource in the Sales Department."
Paul Kramer
Inside Sales Manager, Thomson Reuters
