D. Mike Smith - Partner, Communications Pro, LLC
The "Fish Philosophy" promotes Passion, Fun, and Play in the Workplace
D. Mike Smith brings a unique talent to CommunicationsPro.com. His background blends a combination of public speaking, financial services and community involvement. His clients and friends say he shares a professional, yet sincere approach to building relationships and their practices.
Mike@CommunicationsPro.com
(610) 608-3101
Marian V. Marchese - Founder, The Art of Making Connections
The Art of Making Connections: the shocking revelation that we are NOT 6% separated from Kevin Bacon (or anyone else) and what we can do about it
Marian Marchese has spent her career in the areas of marketing, advertising and technology. Of the diverse skills she possesses requisite to start and successfully run these companies, one of the most critical has been in the area of relationship building and new business development. Marian has been founder and president of several marketing firms including The Marchese Group, Marchese and Barone Advertising and VIRTU Interactive. Currently, Marian heads up strategic alliances for Scholarship America, the nation’s largest private-sector, nonprofit scholarship and educational support organization. She is cofounder of The Art of Making Connections.
MVMarchese@comcast.net
(610) 664-1518
Rick Simmons - Principal, Dinkum Interactive
Social Media – Tools versus Real Marketing
Rick Simmons is a principal at Dinkum Interactive. With over 25 years of experience in advertising and marketing, and over 8 years working with the Internet, Rick brings an ideal combination of talents to the technology firm. For the past 8 years, he has incorporated his marketing expertise with his Internet knowledge through his work with Search Engine Optimization and many other Internet Marketing strategies. As a result of dozens of speaking engagements all over the East Coast, Rick has been touted as one of the best speakers for deciphering the Internet, Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing for all levels of listeners.
Rick@DinkumInteractive.com
(267) 626-9094
Jack Rickenbach - Partner, Aranco Productions
Use Video to Enhance Your Brand on the Social Web
Jack Rickenbach is a partner in Aranco Productions where he thoroughly enjoys every minute of his work - especially when he is adding the fun and excitement that makes national and international meetings memorable and videos remarkable for clients of all sizes. The Aranco team is kept busy with video projects and has been involved with producing videos for web sites for several years. Jack believes that, “Adding video to your web site is an incredibly powerful way to introduce yourself to your prospects and gives the best first impression possible in an engaging and informative way – they will feel that they know you before they get to meet you in person"
JackR@arancoproductions.com
(610) 630-0107
Carl Francis - President, Envisian
Mapping the Future of Your Business
An expert in resolving strategic challenges, Carl Francis is an adviser, instructor, and innovator in the areas of corporate transition and change, revitalization, growth, and competitiveness. He developed a new generation of strategic tools to help leaders better understand and lead their companies and non-profits. Carl will demonstrate how to create a basic mind map and show examples of how they can be used to visualize and plan for any sized company. Recently named Best Professor 2009 by Drexel University’s internationally-ranked Executive MBA program, Carl teaches strategy, planning, and C-level thinking to executives and managers from many of the Delaware Valley’s leading companies as well as small and mid-market firms.
cfrancis@envisian.com
(610) 640-4600
Lisa Howell - Founder, LAH Marketing
A Personal Brand Inventory; Understanding how others in your world see you
An expert in market presence and brand development, Lisa Howell advises organizations, teams and individuals on how to discover, refine, articulate, and leverage what makes them unique and valuable in their world. With over ten years of experience in corporate marketing, Lisa has adapted her knowledge and understanding of brand development and management at the organizational level to create a unique personal branding process to help individuals identify and effectively communicate critical capabilities and attributes that enhance their value to current and prospective employers and clients.
lhowell@lahmarketing.com
(610) 639-0842
Jeff Harrison - Fitness Professional and General Manager, Pottstown Health Club
What did your mamma tell you about sitting up straight?
Jeffrey S. Harrison has been a fitness professional for 15 years, primarily as a personal trainer, working with hundreds of clients from teenagers to senior citizens, the novice to the professional athlete. He also has held the position of fitness director, director of personal training, and currently general manager of the Pottstown Health Club. In addition to his passion for fitness, Jeff is a published writer with articles appearing in trade publications and for 422 Business Advisor where he is the health and fitness columnist. Jeff attended Penn State University where he earned a degree in Exercise and Sport Science. He is nationally certified through the NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association) and ACE (American Council on Exercise).
jharrison@phcfit.com
(610) 952-5928
Mary Tetlow
Getting Great Creative Work (and Why it Matters)
Mary Tetlow is a business and marketing strategy professional with a winning record of growing mindshare and market share for both business-to-business and business-to consumer companies. She achieves business results through creative leverage and strategic execution, and is known by colleagues for her ability to “suggest a possibility and then somehow have the universe set it in motion”. Most recently, Mary was VP, Business Strategy and Development for SAP. Prior to SAP, she spent the bulk of her career working at some of the world’s leading creative advertising agencies, including BBDO, The Martin Agency, TBWA Chiat/Day and Ogilvy & Mather. Mary holds a B.A. in the History of Art from Yale and an MBA from Harvard.
matetlo1@gmail.com
(215) 643-5290
Maryellen Molyneaux - President, Natural Marketing Institute
What’s So Important about Health, Wellness and Sustainability anyway? Why are they important to all businesses and why must you address them personally and professionally?
Maryellen Molyneaux began her career in health and wellness in 1970. Her range of expertise includes retail and corporate management, international consulting, new product development, consumer packaged goods marketing and market research management. Maryellen's knowledge of health, wellness and sustainability spans over 100 product categories, and her work is published in a variety of reports and articles. She serves many of the Fortune 100 through her work at NMI and is also a frequent speaker at industry conferences and professional planning/ideation sessions.
maryellen.molyneaux@NMlsolutions.com
(215) 513-7300 ext. 204
Scott Messer - President, Sales Evolution, LLC
The Question Few Salespeople Dare to Ask
Before starting Sales Evolution, Scott held various sales, sales management, and executive positions at two "turn-around’s" and three start-ups, helping those companies launch new products and services, establish sales territories, and more. He is a past President of the Sales and Marketing Executives (SMEI), Philadelphia chapter and a member of Vistage. Scott’s ability to cut through the static to get to the real issues in buying situations and knowledge of what makes people tick is transferred to Sales Evolution clients through an unlimited coaching process designed to get faster decisions and win deals, with higher margins.
Scott@SalesEvolution.com
(610) 353-8686
