About the Contributor

Co-founder and President of Square 2 Marketing, Mike is passionate about helping entrepreneurs and marketing professionals turn their ordinary businesses into businesses people talk about. For over 10 years, Mike has been working hand in hand with business owners and marketing executives helping them create strategic marketing plans, compelling marketing messages, and innovative marketing tactics that drive revenue. More importantly he is outspoken when challenging them to think differently so that their clients, customers, prospects, partners and friends spread the word about their businesses. Mike and his business partner, Eric Keiles, created Reality Marketing™ as a platform to teach people a new way to market their companies. Mike's interest in entrepreneurialism has spread beyond direct clients. He is an active member of Vistage, the world's leading CEO organization. In addition to coaching business owners, marketing professionals and fellow Vistage members, Mike has been coaching junior baseball for more than a decade. In his spare time, he serves as the marketing committee chair for Angel Flight East, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free air transportation for seriously ill patients who require treatment far from home. Mike's passion for marketing is matched only by his passion for physically challenging activities. He is currently planning a 350-mile bike ride from Pittsburgh to Washington D.C. and an Urbanathalon for the fall of 2012. His personal mantra: "Be bold and mighty forces will follow." Mike is the author of the popular Remarkablog, is a guest blogger for a number of marketing oriented blogs, a frequent public speaker on the topic of Reality Marketing™ and is regularly quoted in the media. To contact Mike directly, email him at mike@square2marketing.com or follow him @Mike2Marketing