ABOUT MPM
I believe great marketing starts with great partnerships.
I bring people together – your people, and mine – to align on strategy and build solutions that drive measurable success. From vision to execution, I clarify challenges, roll up my sleeves, mobilize teams, and deliver actionable outcomes.
Through collaboration and leadership, I will drive more growth, higher sales, and longer-term commitment from the partners and customers that matter most to your business.
SERVICES
Activating The Partners and Partnerships That Grow Your Business.
MARKETING
Launch Support
Targeted Emails
Website Content
Promotional Concepts
Technology Leadership
CRM Expertise
Event Support
COMMUNICATIONS
Content Creation
Sales Enablement
Proposal Development
Event Support
Training Content
Video, Digital, and Print
Internal and External
STRATEGY
Facilitation & Workshopping
B2B Marketing Plans
Product Launches
Loyalty & Incentive Plans
Sales Training
Account Planning
Growth Strategies
SAMPLE: INSPIRE CAMPAIGN
I was tasked with introducing an all‑new suite of U.S.‑based B2B solutions to the global B2C sales team of a major loyalty agency—a team unfamiliar with the category and already stretched thin by competing priorities.
To drive understanding and adoption, I created a fully integrated "Inspire" campaign. This concept was delivered through live and virtual meetings, thought‑leadership content, sales‑enablement tools, and customer‑ready materials across digital, social, print, and video.
The result was a standout internal launch that earned agency awards and generated measurable lift in global sales of expanded loyalty services.
SAMPLE: INSPIRE VIDEO
SAMPLE: ENABLEMENT AND LAUNCH
A regional tire distributor approached us with an opportunity to create and launch a dealer loyalty program that would clearly differentiate them from competing distributors in the market.
As the marketing strategist, I developed a simple, intuitive earning structure, developed the campaign, and led the full program launch at the national dealer meeting.
The rollout was supported by a comprehensive suite of web, email, social, print, and video assets – including both sales‑enablement tools and customer‑facing marketing materials.
The result was a clean, compelling program that strengthened dealer engagement and elevated the distributor’s competitive position.
SAMPLE: PARTNER REWARDS VIDEO
SAMPLE: SKO EVENT VIDEO
SAMPLE: MARKETING CONSULTING
A major American membership‑only warehouse club engaged my agency to lead the strategic development and launch planning for an all‑new Local Marketplace initiative – an effort designed to unlock new value for members and strengthen the brand’s regional presence.
As the lead strategist and workshop facilitator, I conducted a SCQuARE‑style session with senior leadership to surface market opportunities, address segment challenges, and align on the most compelling path forward.
Through this process, I synthesized stakeholder insights into a clear, concise business launch strategy that equipped corporate executives with the direction and confidence needed to move decisively.
LATEST INSIGHTS
LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY
I lead with a simple management philosophy:
be hard on the work, not the people.
Borrowed from agency legend Leo Burnett, it’s a belief that great solutions come from high standards, clear direction, and teams that feel supported and empowered.
Over the years, I’ve led cross‑functional agency teams spanning sales, marketing, creative, strategy, and product, always with a commitment to hearing every voice and shaping the strongest outcome together. And I’ve been client-facing, and an industry spokesperson, every step of the way.
This experience helps me quickly step into complex situations, align teams, and make an immediate, meaningful impact.
TESTIMONIALS
Patty Saari, SVP
Augeo Marketing
“Mike is the trifecta that wins every time - a strategic individual contributor, a collaborative partner, and an encouraging manager that brings out the best of every team member. I've had the privilege of working with Mike in two organizations in all three capacities and he is hands down my first choice to be on the team. He takes broad yet deep industry and organizational knowledge and turns it into a cohesive vision and plan. It's such a gift to work with someone skilled in strategy + action!”
Kurt Paben, CEO
Hosts Global
“Mike is an exceptional talent, strategist and business partner. I worked side by side with Mike for over 20+years. He has a keen ability to breakdown complicated challenges and create practical and smart solutions for both clients and the companies he represents. He travels effortlessly between various industry verticals applying his years of experience. He is comfortable in any situation....from presenting to CEOs in boardrooms to getting his hands dirty with colleagues to get the job done right....every time.
Scott Lochridge, SVP
Deckers Brands
"Mike brings a truly unique set of capabilities to the table. On the one hand he is a powerful strategic thinker, able to understand complex situations and develop pragmatic proposals and solutions aimed at achieving real results. On the other hand, he is a gifted creative director and writer, able to translate theoretical concepts into compelling, easy-to-understand messages and media. "
Eric Gasiorowski, SVP
One10 Marketing
I had the pleasure of working with Mike for more than two decades and have now known him for almost three. Mike's talent, work ethic, flexibility, intelligence, and collaborative approach are all traits that would help any organization navigate its contemporary challenges. Difference-makers are more important than ever today. Mike is a difference-maker.
Alicia Schimke, CTO
Agile Frameworks
I had the pleasure of working with Mike at MotivAction. He always has a point of view, but doesn't have an ego about it...he respectfully listens to all sides and formulates opinions based upon the he feels is the best approach for the organization. Mike is always professional and responsive as well creative and inspiring, which is a unique combination of qualities.
Rhonda Sucharda, Principal
REMI Solutions Group
Mike is a brilliant writer and strategist. He creates solutions and brings new ideas to the table. He has the ability to drill down through the clutter and find what matters most to the clients. He is a strong leader who keeps his eye on what's most important for the business. Mike has always been the go-to guy for answers and results.