The mark of a truly good business is happy clients or customers. During my long career of helping buisinesses grow and succeed, I've been honored with countless testimonials and stories from happy clients. Here are several for you to read, broken into catagories for your convienence.
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“Marty’s acute talents as both a marketer and a creative thinker have been invaluable to me and to the e-commerce business I run. His vast knowledge of techniques and industry practices coupled with his extensive hands-on experience have made him one of the people I most respect in this space. What makes him truly unique, in any industry, is his willingness and uncanny ability to share this information in a way that makes complete sense. He rocks!”
Corey Newhouse, Managing Director
Endai Worldwide/FreeRide.com
"I've known Marty for almost two years. First as a professional colleague then as his business coaching client. Marty has helped me find clarity, focus and results in my business endeavors better than any adviser I've had in the past. He is straight-talking, wise, and insightful. Keeping me accountable and on track with my goals, as an author and indie-publisher, I've increased sales, created a vision, and am on track to exceed my professional expectations. If you are looking to take your business to the next level, I highly recommend Marty Fahncke to help get you there!"
Kathleen Beales, Performance Coach
"Working with Marty has been amazing! I brought Marty on as a coach to help me with my e-commerce business, and it’s amazing how much I’ve learned in our first 10 weeks working together. My website’s conversion rate was a measly 0.7% when we first started working together. After some adjustments to my website, ads, and copy, my conversion Rate jumped to an astonishing 13%. Marty is full of great ideas and is a true marketing and advertising expert. I highly recommend working with him."
Mark Gill, Key Account Executive
Pandora
"I’ve had the pleasure of working with Marty for the past five years marketing products in the US, as well as expanding markets around the globe. His knowledge of nearly every aspect of sales and marketing is astounding. Furthermore, he has a case study or experience for nearly every issue that can come up when bringing a product or service to market. Marty has been such a mentor to me and has taught me so much over the years. His leadership and knowledge has brought my career to levels I never thought I would reach. He leads with a self-assurance that creates such a strong culture in a team. He empowers people to do amazing things and with him coaching you on, nothing is impossible. I highly recommend Marty to anyone looking for a strong coach for growing their company and uniting a team!"
Becky Smith, Digital Marketing Ninja
Willow Digital Marketing
"Marty has been coaching me for the past few months, and every time I'm on a call with him, he pushes me do more than I ever thought I could. His methods and suggestions are always constructive and beneficial. He is extremely professional and even more friendly. He has inspired me to accelerate my business to a place where I thought was not possible in such a short amount of time. Hands down, I couldn't ask for a better coach."
Paul Szuflita, Electrical Designer
Voith Hydro
“Marty comes with my highest recommendations. He is always coming up with new ideas to assist his clients. I admire him for creative work and willingness to give first. You'd be doing yourself a favor to align yourself with Marty as I have!”
Doren Aldana
"Marty has a very natural way with communication, putting people at ease and showing support in the most sincere way. It is easy to trust Marty, he is an amazing mentor, a warm-hearted Go-Giver, and a continual learner and leader!"
Robin McIntire
"My plan of action up to this point was very clouded with plenty of distractions and uncertainties. Marty tightened up my individual endeavors into a very clear cut road to success, and I know I will be thanking him every step of the way. A fellow Boy Scout, as well...Marty rocks!"
Tyler Weaver
"The time spent with Marty has been the best investment thus far in my business. His consultation and direction far exceeded what I was hoping to get out of our session. He provided me with immediate step-by-step actions as well as near future targets. He was able to uncover things I NEVER would have thought of. In the Music Industry a great Producer is one who brings the very best out of the Artist. Marty is a Producer of success and will undoubtedly bring the best out of you and your business. I already plan to hire him again and suggest you do the same."
Craig De Borba, SEO and Digital Marketing Consultant
"Need help expanding your business? Need to be pushed? Need to know where to start or what to do next? Need help understanding how Social Networking can help? If you have been unsuccessful in your marketing efforts or just feel stagnated in this economy, I have 4 words for you: Hire Marty. I did!"
Maggie Mowery, Organizational Development Specialist
"Marty is an expert marketer and can help you take your business to the next level. He is an excellent and knowledgeable speaker in all facets of marketing. Marty can see the bigger picture of your business, help you define strategies to market better on the web, and help you implement them. And if your business needs training, Marty is the guy to help you. Intelligent, web smart, dedicated, genuine and will exceed your expectations. I highly recommend Marty!"
Jan Peterson
"Marty has helped me tremendously in getting my small family business on it's way to a big company. He is honest and upfront and I find that is a rare commodity these days. If you are looking for someone to tell you the truth whether it be good or bad, he's that man. And if the truth he has to tell you is painful, he'll give you his very best advice to correct or improve the situation. He is a true professional, highly experienced, and sincere businessman. I would recommend him to everyone."
Cathy George
"Marty is a fantastic marketer who I turn to for advice...his expertise is beyond reproach...he is a valued friend and business colleague.....I highly recommended him!"
Lincoln Ong, Business Logistics Expert
"Marty knows his business and is able to share knowledge in a manner that gives precise facts on the subject. Any time I have a question Marty responds very quickly. He has been extremely helpful in regard to explaining how to use social networking sites to promote business. Apart from pure business, I find that Marty comes across as a genuine person and it is always a pleasure to communicate with him."
Mick Walshe, Marketing and Product Development Specialist
"If you're an business owner, non-profit organizational administrator,expert, author, speaker, or anyone else who wants to expand your audience and increase your profits, run - don't just walk - to your phone and call Marty to schedule a consultation about how you can benefit by working with him. You'll be glad you did!"
Jay Aaron, Strategic Visionary
"Marty was so helpful in asking me questions and guiding me in the direction that would be most beneficial to me. There were things I hadn't even considered, but with his vast area of knowledge, he was able to demonstrate the bigger picture for me. I am so grateful to have this relationship with him as he truly gives from his heart."
Tami Close, Health Coach
"I have nothing but positive things to say about Marty. He is proactive, personable, and a great communicator. He made introductions for our company that were worth their weight in gold. Highly recommended."
Erik Johnson, Digital Product and Ecommerce
Wells Fargo
Corey Newhouse, Managing Director
Endai Worldwide/FreeRide.com
"I've known Marty for almost two years. First as a professional colleague then as his business coaching client. Marty has helped me find clarity, focus and results in my business endeavors better than any adviser I've had in the past. He is straight-talking, wise, and insightful. Keeping me accountable and on track with my goals, as an author and indie-publisher, I've increased sales, created a vision, and am on track to exceed my professional expectations. If you are looking to take your business to the next level, I highly recommend Marty Fahncke to help get you there!"
Kathleen Beales, Performance Coach
"Working with Marty has been amazing! I brought Marty on as a coach to help me with my e-commerce business, and it’s amazing how much I’ve learned in our first 10 weeks working together. My website’s conversion rate was a measly 0.7% when we first started working together. After some adjustments to my website, ads, and copy, my conversion Rate jumped to an astonishing 13%. Marty is full of great ideas and is a true marketing and advertising expert. I highly recommend working with him."
Mark Gill, Key Account Executive
Pandora
"I’ve had the pleasure of working with Marty for the past five years marketing products in the US, as well as expanding markets around the globe. His knowledge of nearly every aspect of sales and marketing is astounding. Furthermore, he has a case study or experience for nearly every issue that can come up when bringing a product or service to market. Marty has been such a mentor to me and has taught me so much over the years. His leadership and knowledge has brought my career to levels I never thought I would reach. He leads with a self-assurance that creates such a strong culture in a team. He empowers people to do amazing things and with him coaching you on, nothing is impossible. I highly recommend Marty to anyone looking for a strong coach for growing their company and uniting a team!"
Becky Smith, Digital Marketing Ninja
Willow Digital Marketing
"Marty has been coaching me for the past few months, and every time I'm on a call with him, he pushes me do more than I ever thought I could. His methods and suggestions are always constructive and beneficial. He is extremely professional and even more friendly. He has inspired me to accelerate my business to a place where I thought was not possible in such a short amount of time. Hands down, I couldn't ask for a better coach."
Paul Szuflita, Electrical Designer
Voith Hydro
“Marty comes with my highest recommendations. He is always coming up with new ideas to assist his clients. I admire him for creative work and willingness to give first. You'd be doing yourself a favor to align yourself with Marty as I have!”
Doren Aldana
"Marty has a very natural way with communication, putting people at ease and showing support in the most sincere way. It is easy to trust Marty, he is an amazing mentor, a warm-hearted Go-Giver, and a continual learner and leader!"
Robin McIntire
"My plan of action up to this point was very clouded with plenty of distractions and uncertainties. Marty tightened up my individual endeavors into a very clear cut road to success, and I know I will be thanking him every step of the way. A fellow Boy Scout, as well...Marty rocks!"
Tyler Weaver
"The time spent with Marty has been the best investment thus far in my business. His consultation and direction far exceeded what I was hoping to get out of our session. He provided me with immediate step-by-step actions as well as near future targets. He was able to uncover things I NEVER would have thought of. In the Music Industry a great Producer is one who brings the very best out of the Artist. Marty is a Producer of success and will undoubtedly bring the best out of you and your business. I already plan to hire him again and suggest you do the same."
Craig De Borba, SEO and Digital Marketing Consultant
"Need help expanding your business? Need to be pushed? Need to know where to start or what to do next? Need help understanding how Social Networking can help? If you have been unsuccessful in your marketing efforts or just feel stagnated in this economy, I have 4 words for you: Hire Marty. I did!"
Maggie Mowery, Organizational Development Specialist
"Marty is an expert marketer and can help you take your business to the next level. He is an excellent and knowledgeable speaker in all facets of marketing. Marty can see the bigger picture of your business, help you define strategies to market better on the web, and help you implement them. And if your business needs training, Marty is the guy to help you. Intelligent, web smart, dedicated, genuine and will exceed your expectations. I highly recommend Marty!"
Jan Peterson
"Marty has helped me tremendously in getting my small family business on it's way to a big company. He is honest and upfront and I find that is a rare commodity these days. If you are looking for someone to tell you the truth whether it be good or bad, he's that man. And if the truth he has to tell you is painful, he'll give you his very best advice to correct or improve the situation. He is a true professional, highly experienced, and sincere businessman. I would recommend him to everyone."
Cathy George
"Marty is a fantastic marketer who I turn to for advice...his expertise is beyond reproach...he is a valued friend and business colleague.....I highly recommended him!"
Lincoln Ong, Business Logistics Expert
"Marty knows his business and is able to share knowledge in a manner that gives precise facts on the subject. Any time I have a question Marty responds very quickly. He has been extremely helpful in regard to explaining how to use social networking sites to promote business. Apart from pure business, I find that Marty comes across as a genuine person and it is always a pleasure to communicate with him."
Mick Walshe, Marketing and Product Development Specialist
"If you're an business owner, non-profit organizational administrator,expert, author, speaker, or anyone else who wants to expand your audience and increase your profits, run - don't just walk - to your phone and call Marty to schedule a consultation about how you can benefit by working with him. You'll be glad you did!"
Jay Aaron, Strategic Visionary
"Marty was so helpful in asking me questions and guiding me in the direction that would be most beneficial to me. There were things I hadn't even considered, but with his vast area of knowledge, he was able to demonstrate the bigger picture for me. I am so grateful to have this relationship with him as he truly gives from his heart."
Tami Close, Health Coach
"I have nothing but positive things to say about Marty. He is proactive, personable, and a great communicator. He made introductions for our company that were worth their weight in gold. Highly recommended."
Erik Johnson, Digital Product and Ecommerce
Wells Fargo
"I worked with Marty over 10 years and he is the BEST. He is honest, industrious, and focused. He has unparalleled talent in creating and executing direct marketing programs for integrating the Internet, Television,& retail for the US & International organizations. He keeps his word!"
Opal Singleton, President
MillionKids.Org
“Marty Fahncke has been a terrific consultant for a health publishing company client of mine. He helped them get into online marketing very successfully. His intake, evaluation, then marketing plan and recommendations were brilliant and insightful from his decades of successful experience. He helped them avoid many very costly and time-wasting mistakes they would have otherwise made and gave them world-class vendors to start with that have made this expansion very successful from the start. If you want someone to help you succeed more with your direct response marketing, I can't recommend anyone higher than Marty.”
Mike Pavlish
Master Copywriter
“Marty is a true leader in the world of online marketing. His grasp of data and analytics, his creativity in campaign development and management, and his steadfast commitment to the client's best interests put him at the top of the list for interactive advertising. He communicates clearly and effectively, and treats vendors and clients with an attitude of respect and cooperation.”
Rich Aubuchon
"I reported directly to Marty subsequent to his company's purchase of mine in 2001. He was an ideal leader and manager and greatly helped me to hone my raw entrepreneur spirit to become a better corporate citizen. He is the quintessential professional, a skilled and experienced marketer, incredibly loyal – and always does the right thing – both strategically and ethically."
Brett Wilson, Founder and CEO
TubeMogul
"I place Marty Fahncke in the upper 90 percentile of the capable management and marketing consultants in the US. Marty has expertise in product development, marketing and consulting and knows how to help emerging and existing businesses increase revenue, profitability and customer satisfaction. Marty takes pride in his work and is there to make sure everything turns out as expected, even after the job is over. If you have any type of online marketing, multi-channel marketing, eCommerce, or affiliate marketing effort, I highly recommend that you talk to Marty."
Steven Thompson, Director of Sales
California Casualty Insurance
"It is a pleasure working with Marty - his years of expertise in sales and marketing have added a great deal to our organization. I would recommend him to anyone looking to increase their revenue, launch a new product, or creatively and aggressively market their product or service."
Scott Randolph, Managing Director
TrafficSnagger, LLC
"My company hired Marty about a year ago to provide Call Center and Fulfillment services. It was a pleasure working with him and the project launched on time and it was very clear that Marty had an exceptional breadth of knowledge about the direct marketing industry. When I had an opportunity to hire a partner to work with us to develop a marketing plan for a new project, Marty was a very easy choice. We were able to win the new business and we are now moving very quickly toward another successful product launch. I would recommend Marty without hesitation."
Fred Sumner, Business Development
Holden Marketing Support Services (Holden MSS)
"As a veteran recruiter in direct response, I make it my business to develop relationships with the industry's best and brightest. Marty Fahncke is a card-carrying member of that elite club. He is widely known and held in the highest esteem by many of the biggest players in the world of DRTV, and he is a true subject matter expert. It is always a great pleasure to work with Marty and I recommend him very highly. He is truly best of breed."
Jerry Bernhart, Executive Recruiter
"What can't I say about Marty? He possesses a striking dedication and tenacity to always go after in-depth knowledge about what's new and trending in online marketing. His ever-growing client base is true a testament to his ability to synthesize newly learned analytics & trends and apply them successfully. If continual, consistent growth is the goal, then Marty is the person you want in your arsenal!"
Alex Ortiz, Sr. Affiliate Manager
SelectQuote
“You are a true change-agent and forward-thinker.”
Jeff Molander, President
Molander & Associates Inc.
“Marty is amazing and has been a joy to work with since I first met him in 2013. He is excellent at launching big marketing campaigns, driving impressive results, rallying his team to get work done fast, and doing it all with high energy, having fun. He’s a great communicator, morale builder, relationship driven leader with street smarts and many years of experience. Everyone loves Marty, and if you get the chance to hang out with him or work with him, jump at the opportunity! (And no, Marty didn’t pay me to say all this about him! :-)”
Joe Barton, CEO
Barton Publishing
“I was thoroughly impressed with your work. Awesome is more like it. I wish I knew you three years ago.”
Rick E. Jones, President
Optimum Health Technologies
"Marty was always bringing new ideas to the table and headed up the mobile task force to encourage members of the company to collaborate new ideas for mobile marketing. He was a great person to work with especially in his role as Director of Strategic Aggregation Marketing. He made sure everyone's ideas were heard and executed if possible."
Shaylee Yount, Media Manager
Gragg Advertising
“I met Marty after reading an amazing MarketingSherpa interview with him about his internet marketing strategies. They were brilliant. When I met him in person and got to know him better, I realized that he is the real deal. I doubt I'll ever meet anyone who has a better grasp of traditional media-based direct response marketing and e-commerce -- a rare combination.”
Paul Allen, Managing Partner
Infobase Ventures
“Marty made Thane Internet everything it is today, from a bare seedling he produced a garden. His ability to effectively manage people and work easily with a demanding executive team, all the while focusing on the business at hand, made him invaluable."
Allison Fallick-Mupas, Office Manager
Thane International
“Over 8 years I have had the pleasure of working with Marty. He is a thorough professional with a wealth of experience in the Direct Response and E Commerce Industry in the US and Internationally. Honest, generous with his knowledge, and intelligent, Marty gets things done with a minimum of fuss. His inside knowledge would be an asset to any company considering a DR strategy."
Ross Standfast, Managing Director
Magazine Offers, ltd
"I've worked with many people over the course of my career and Marty Fahncke is just one of those all around DRTV experts that has that has worked in every facet of this industry. I would strongly recommend Marty to any company or service that is looking for a seasoned professional that will deliver results that make sense. Marty has also proven to be a maverick in his own right pushing beyond the traditional boundaries of international and online marketing - and now social media. Beyond his expertise and professional sensibilities Marty is just one of the nicest people you can work with."
Robin Behar, President
In-Clover Marketing
“I consider Marty Fahncke to be one of a small handful of leaders in the DRTV Industry who understands the great impact that the Internet has on sales revenues. Not only does he have the foresight to see the future tremendous impact on DRTV product sales through the Internet, but he is also one of the fewer elite who know how to tap into it from all potential angles. Beyond all that, Marty understands how to read the constantly shifting Internet sands and to position his company to maximize sales in a critically important protected and secure environment.”
Jan Carroza, Partner
Center for Direct Marketing
“Marty brings a high level of preparation to his projects, which made working with him a pleasure and extremely productive. His ability to manage several vendors on a complex e-commerce site proved crucial to producing excellent results. I would work with Marty again and recommend him highly.”
Robert Moss, Chief Creative Engineer
100 Generators
“Marty works well with a disparate group of clients and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). His contributions have helped us add value to our clients and his analysis's are succinct and clear. This helps us transfer his knowledge to our clients without spending a lot of time translating.”
Pat McDonald, MBA, PMP
"Marty, on behalf of each of us at Thane, I sincerely thank you for your hard work, experience, and dedication that you brought to Thane for the last four years. Your passion and optimism, coupled with good business judgment, was a cornerstone in building our business. Your compassion and cool-headedness was crucial in keeping us from becoming 'In-Thane' on any number of occasions. Each of us has benefited from your efforts."
Kandy Allen, General Council
Thane International, Inc.
"I interview 6-8 expert guests every single day on my radio show. Marty Fahncke is one of my favorite guests. Being able to share your business message in less than 8 minutes takes an expert and Marty delivered. Not only is Marty an expert in business, he compelled me to invite him back to my show, connect with him on LinkedIn, watch his video AND write him a testimonial, all within a few hours. He is a positive and encouraging voice for business. Marty will help you create a campaign that works!"
Angel Tuccy, Speaker and Author
"Holy cow, you're expensive. And worth every penny!"
Dave Udy, President
HandiSolutions, LLC
"I consider Marty to be an expert at direct response marketing, e-commerce and social media. I routinely pick his brain for ideas, strategies and tactics to propel my business forward. He is also a down-to-Earth speaker and presenter with a unique ability to connect with people. If you are looking for marketing consulting, Internet marketing expertise, direct response marketing, social media marketing, and more...Marty is the person to talk to!"
Peter Genot
"Recently I asked Marty to consult my team on how to use the internet to advertise our business. Just when my team was beginning to think we were running out of people to contact to join our business, Marty showed us how to use the internet to broaden our network and reach out to thousands of people. My team was blown away with his enthusiasm, expertise and knowledge. His fresh ideas gave us hope and confidence. I highly recommend Marty as a consultant for any business that is seeking new avenues to grow their business."
Gigi Doubrava
Marty took me from the beginning of an idea that I was very excited about and through the process to determine if I had a viable product. He gave me all of the details I needed to assure that I did indeed have a marketable product. With Marty's background, years of experience, and unbelievable connections with people in the industry, he saved me tens of thousands of dollars and years of work. Within only a few weeks, he put me in front of the right people in the right industry, and with his coaching...saying all the right things. My product was a big hit! Marty has been so valuable to my project I continue to work with him to help shepard me through the ongoing process. If you have a project or a marketable idea, Marty is your guy!
Cathy Goldstein, President
Tru Energy Skin Care
"Marty has been an invaluable asset and resource. I feel privileged to have the opportunity to work with Marty since he is extremely knowledgeable in the industry, quick with solutions to any problem that may arise, and he is an absolute pleasure to work with – he makes everything look effortless."
Gillian Rimicci
BizKiDz
"I had the pleasure of working with Marty as part of the International division of Williams Worldwide. I was always impressed with Marty's work ethic and commitment to our clients. He was an innovator that had us in channels before they became industry standards. His positive energy was also welcomed as we were constantly challenged by a volatile global economy. In looking at his career since our time together, it is no surprise that he has been a pioneer and industry leader in new media. If we can make it happen some day, it would be a privilege to work with him again."
Thomas Bagamane, Senior Business Strategist
Opal Singleton, President
MillionKids.Org
“Marty Fahncke has been a terrific consultant for a health publishing company client of mine. He helped them get into online marketing very successfully. His intake, evaluation, then marketing plan and recommendations were brilliant and insightful from his decades of successful experience. He helped them avoid many very costly and time-wasting mistakes they would have otherwise made and gave them world-class vendors to start with that have made this expansion very successful from the start. If you want someone to help you succeed more with your direct response marketing, I can't recommend anyone higher than Marty.”
Mike Pavlish
Master Copywriter
“Marty is a true leader in the world of online marketing. His grasp of data and analytics, his creativity in campaign development and management, and his steadfast commitment to the client's best interests put him at the top of the list for interactive advertising. He communicates clearly and effectively, and treats vendors and clients with an attitude of respect and cooperation.”
Rich Aubuchon
"I reported directly to Marty subsequent to his company's purchase of mine in 2001. He was an ideal leader and manager and greatly helped me to hone my raw entrepreneur spirit to become a better corporate citizen. He is the quintessential professional, a skilled and experienced marketer, incredibly loyal – and always does the right thing – both strategically and ethically."
Brett Wilson, Founder and CEO
TubeMogul
"I place Marty Fahncke in the upper 90 percentile of the capable management and marketing consultants in the US. Marty has expertise in product development, marketing and consulting and knows how to help emerging and existing businesses increase revenue, profitability and customer satisfaction. Marty takes pride in his work and is there to make sure everything turns out as expected, even after the job is over. If you have any type of online marketing, multi-channel marketing, eCommerce, or affiliate marketing effort, I highly recommend that you talk to Marty."
Steven Thompson, Director of Sales
California Casualty Insurance
"It is a pleasure working with Marty - his years of expertise in sales and marketing have added a great deal to our organization. I would recommend him to anyone looking to increase their revenue, launch a new product, or creatively and aggressively market their product or service."
Scott Randolph, Managing Director
TrafficSnagger, LLC
"My company hired Marty about a year ago to provide Call Center and Fulfillment services. It was a pleasure working with him and the project launched on time and it was very clear that Marty had an exceptional breadth of knowledge about the direct marketing industry. When I had an opportunity to hire a partner to work with us to develop a marketing plan for a new project, Marty was a very easy choice. We were able to win the new business and we are now moving very quickly toward another successful product launch. I would recommend Marty without hesitation."
Fred Sumner, Business Development
Holden Marketing Support Services (Holden MSS)
"As a veteran recruiter in direct response, I make it my business to develop relationships with the industry's best and brightest. Marty Fahncke is a card-carrying member of that elite club. He is widely known and held in the highest esteem by many of the biggest players in the world of DRTV, and he is a true subject matter expert. It is always a great pleasure to work with Marty and I recommend him very highly. He is truly best of breed."
Jerry Bernhart, Executive Recruiter
"What can't I say about Marty? He possesses a striking dedication and tenacity to always go after in-depth knowledge about what's new and trending in online marketing. His ever-growing client base is true a testament to his ability to synthesize newly learned analytics & trends and apply them successfully. If continual, consistent growth is the goal, then Marty is the person you want in your arsenal!"
Alex Ortiz, Sr. Affiliate Manager
SelectQuote
“You are a true change-agent and forward-thinker.”
Jeff Molander, President
Molander & Associates Inc.
“Marty is amazing and has been a joy to work with since I first met him in 2013. He is excellent at launching big marketing campaigns, driving impressive results, rallying his team to get work done fast, and doing it all with high energy, having fun. He’s a great communicator, morale builder, relationship driven leader with street smarts and many years of experience. Everyone loves Marty, and if you get the chance to hang out with him or work with him, jump at the opportunity! (And no, Marty didn’t pay me to say all this about him! :-)”
Joe Barton, CEO
Barton Publishing
“I was thoroughly impressed with your work. Awesome is more like it. I wish I knew you three years ago.”
Rick E. Jones, President
Optimum Health Technologies
"Marty was always bringing new ideas to the table and headed up the mobile task force to encourage members of the company to collaborate new ideas for mobile marketing. He was a great person to work with especially in his role as Director of Strategic Aggregation Marketing. He made sure everyone's ideas were heard and executed if possible."
Shaylee Yount, Media Manager
Gragg Advertising
“I met Marty after reading an amazing MarketingSherpa interview with him about his internet marketing strategies. They were brilliant. When I met him in person and got to know him better, I realized that he is the real deal. I doubt I'll ever meet anyone who has a better grasp of traditional media-based direct response marketing and e-commerce -- a rare combination.”
Paul Allen, Managing Partner
Infobase Ventures
“Marty made Thane Internet everything it is today, from a bare seedling he produced a garden. His ability to effectively manage people and work easily with a demanding executive team, all the while focusing on the business at hand, made him invaluable."
Allison Fallick-Mupas, Office Manager
Thane International
“Over 8 years I have had the pleasure of working with Marty. He is a thorough professional with a wealth of experience in the Direct Response and E Commerce Industry in the US and Internationally. Honest, generous with his knowledge, and intelligent, Marty gets things done with a minimum of fuss. His inside knowledge would be an asset to any company considering a DR strategy."
Ross Standfast, Managing Director
Magazine Offers, ltd
"I've worked with many people over the course of my career and Marty Fahncke is just one of those all around DRTV experts that has that has worked in every facet of this industry. I would strongly recommend Marty to any company or service that is looking for a seasoned professional that will deliver results that make sense. Marty has also proven to be a maverick in his own right pushing beyond the traditional boundaries of international and online marketing - and now social media. Beyond his expertise and professional sensibilities Marty is just one of the nicest people you can work with."
Robin Behar, President
In-Clover Marketing
“I consider Marty Fahncke to be one of a small handful of leaders in the DRTV Industry who understands the great impact that the Internet has on sales revenues. Not only does he have the foresight to see the future tremendous impact on DRTV product sales through the Internet, but he is also one of the fewer elite who know how to tap into it from all potential angles. Beyond all that, Marty understands how to read the constantly shifting Internet sands and to position his company to maximize sales in a critically important protected and secure environment.”
Jan Carroza, Partner
Center for Direct Marketing
“Marty brings a high level of preparation to his projects, which made working with him a pleasure and extremely productive. His ability to manage several vendors on a complex e-commerce site proved crucial to producing excellent results. I would work with Marty again and recommend him highly.”
Robert Moss, Chief Creative Engineer
100 Generators
“Marty works well with a disparate group of clients and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). His contributions have helped us add value to our clients and his analysis's are succinct and clear. This helps us transfer his knowledge to our clients without spending a lot of time translating.”
Pat McDonald, MBA, PMP
"Marty, on behalf of each of us at Thane, I sincerely thank you for your hard work, experience, and dedication that you brought to Thane for the last four years. Your passion and optimism, coupled with good business judgment, was a cornerstone in building our business. Your compassion and cool-headedness was crucial in keeping us from becoming 'In-Thane' on any number of occasions. Each of us has benefited from your efforts."
Kandy Allen, General Council
Thane International, Inc.
"I interview 6-8 expert guests every single day on my radio show. Marty Fahncke is one of my favorite guests. Being able to share your business message in less than 8 minutes takes an expert and Marty delivered. Not only is Marty an expert in business, he compelled me to invite him back to my show, connect with him on LinkedIn, watch his video AND write him a testimonial, all within a few hours. He is a positive and encouraging voice for business. Marty will help you create a campaign that works!"
Angel Tuccy, Speaker and Author
"Holy cow, you're expensive. And worth every penny!"
Dave Udy, President
HandiSolutions, LLC
"I consider Marty to be an expert at direct response marketing, e-commerce and social media. I routinely pick his brain for ideas, strategies and tactics to propel my business forward. He is also a down-to-Earth speaker and presenter with a unique ability to connect with people. If you are looking for marketing consulting, Internet marketing expertise, direct response marketing, social media marketing, and more...Marty is the person to talk to!"
Peter Genot
"Recently I asked Marty to consult my team on how to use the internet to advertise our business. Just when my team was beginning to think we were running out of people to contact to join our business, Marty showed us how to use the internet to broaden our network and reach out to thousands of people. My team was blown away with his enthusiasm, expertise and knowledge. His fresh ideas gave us hope and confidence. I highly recommend Marty as a consultant for any business that is seeking new avenues to grow their business."
Gigi Doubrava
Marty took me from the beginning of an idea that I was very excited about and through the process to determine if I had a viable product. He gave me all of the details I needed to assure that I did indeed have a marketable product. With Marty's background, years of experience, and unbelievable connections with people in the industry, he saved me tens of thousands of dollars and years of work. Within only a few weeks, he put me in front of the right people in the right industry, and with his coaching...saying all the right things. My product was a big hit! Marty has been so valuable to my project I continue to work with him to help shepard me through the ongoing process. If you have a project or a marketable idea, Marty is your guy!
Cathy Goldstein, President
Tru Energy Skin Care
"Marty has been an invaluable asset and resource. I feel privileged to have the opportunity to work with Marty since he is extremely knowledgeable in the industry, quick with solutions to any problem that may arise, and he is an absolute pleasure to work with – he makes everything look effortless."
Gillian Rimicci
BizKiDz
"I had the pleasure of working with Marty as part of the International division of Williams Worldwide. I was always impressed with Marty's work ethic and commitment to our clients. He was an innovator that had us in channels before they became industry standards. His positive energy was also welcomed as we were constantly challenged by a volatile global economy. In looking at his career since our time together, it is no surprise that he has been a pioneer and industry leader in new media. If we can make it happen some day, it would be a privilege to work with him again."
Thomas Bagamane, Senior Business Strategist
“I had the opportunity to have Marty come to a group that I'm a board member on. Wow! Marty is a breath of fresh air, and knows his stuff! He came prepared, gave a great presentation, and all the members were saying that Marty was the BEST speaker we have ever had. Pretty good for a group that has been around for about 30 years! I would highly recommend Marty for any presentations, or trainings you may have, you will not be disappointed. He delivers where most speakers fail, and keeps everyone interested.”
Tim Dinneen, Owner
Sunflower Pest Control
“Your session was an accomplishment on all points, and attracted an audience of standing room only…we look forward to working with you again in the future.”
Susan DeLany, VP of Meetings
Electronic Retailing Association
“Marty is an amazing person and coach, his integrity and expertise make me want to be my very best and then some. I especially appreciate Marty's teaching style, he simplifies the big goal and keeps the lessons action-oriented. He is very down to earth and personable which makes every interaction enjoyable, I always walk away smiling.”
Robin McIntire
“Marty gave an insightful presentation to our social media and international programs teams at Unbound. We gave him a goal of helping us reach more people with engaging content on Twitter. Marty is clearly an expert in the social media realm as well as marketing. His presentation was fun and helpful. He clearly to the time to learn about our organization and gave examples of things he thought we were doing right and things we could improve on. Then he suggested specific actions we should take. The result has been considerable growth and better engagement. The team is still talking about the presentation!”
Elizabeth Alex, Media Relations Director
Unbound
“Where to begin...Marty is a wonderful man. Well balanced, relatable, honest and one who genuinely cares about helping those who are interested in learning. He speaks from the heart and teaches from his soul. Marty's kindness and compassion has allowed me to experience something that will stay with me the rest of my life. I would recommend Marty for just about anything let alone speaking!!!”
Suzanne Jones
“I was specifically impressed by Marty Fahncke's presentation…where I walked away with enough data and knowledge to satisfy my curiosity for a year!”
Wayne Porter, Vice President
AffTrack
“Marty is an excellent speaker and business professional. His eloquence is matched by his years of experience using media to market products. He brings a practical and witty approach to the Ideas Development Process and the Inventor’s Club of KC highly recommends him as a speaker and trainer.”
Carrie Jeske, President
Inventor’s Club of Kansas City
"I had an honor of speaking on a Personal Branding panel organized (and moderated) by Marty M. Fahncke at one of the major digital marketing conferences. Marty impressed me with three things:
Geno Prussakov, Affiliate Manager
“I have had the opportunity to observe Marty's work on multiple occasions--from the audience and as a moderator. His presentations are always informative, compelling and tailored specifically to meet the audience's needs. His enthusiasm is infectious and he always has the audience engaged from start to finish. Marty's ability to weave relevant, real-world examples into his presentations is especially effective. I recommend Marty as a speaker (or as a writer, for that matter) enthusiastically and without hesitation”
Tom Dellner, Director of Executive Writing
California State University
"In putting together the first Think Big Kansas City conference (Premier Conference for Entrepreneurs, Investors and Start Ups), we knew we had to have the very best speakers and subject matter experts to deliver a powerful program to our audience. Marty was an easy and obvious choice, and with nationally recognized speaking experience on a wide variety of subjects, he under promised and over delivered. Marty's expertise is broad yet highly focused, and can deliver a topic like "Developing and Getting Your Million Dollar Product on TV" in a manner that is simple to understand by everyone in the room yet covers intricate details that feels like a one on one consultation for the more advanced listener. He is very easy to work with, a true team player and lends a hand beyond the normal scope of work that most speakers are willing to do. I highly recommend Marty as a speaker and would not hesitate to book him for any speaking opportunity that calls for a true expert."
Herb Sih, Managing Partner
Think Big Partners
"I've worked with Marty for more than a dozen online events during the past 3 years, and he is an exceptional speaker and moderator. I've never seen someone respond to real-time glitches as smoothly as Marty does. He keeps the audience engaged with a professional approach and a great sense of humor throughout any situation. I recommend Marty as a speaker, event moderator and marketing partner for any business that includes event marketing in its goals and plans."
Mary Miller, Director of Marketing
Tim Dinneen, Owner
Sunflower Pest Control
“Your session was an accomplishment on all points, and attracted an audience of standing room only…we look forward to working with you again in the future.”
Susan DeLany, VP of Meetings
Electronic Retailing Association
“Marty is an amazing person and coach, his integrity and expertise make me want to be my very best and then some. I especially appreciate Marty's teaching style, he simplifies the big goal and keeps the lessons action-oriented. He is very down to earth and personable which makes every interaction enjoyable, I always walk away smiling.”
Robin McIntire
“Marty gave an insightful presentation to our social media and international programs teams at Unbound. We gave him a goal of helping us reach more people with engaging content on Twitter. Marty is clearly an expert in the social media realm as well as marketing. His presentation was fun and helpful. He clearly to the time to learn about our organization and gave examples of things he thought we were doing right and things we could improve on. Then he suggested specific actions we should take. The result has been considerable growth and better engagement. The team is still talking about the presentation!”
Elizabeth Alex, Media Relations Director
Unbound
“Where to begin...Marty is a wonderful man. Well balanced, relatable, honest and one who genuinely cares about helping those who are interested in learning. He speaks from the heart and teaches from his soul. Marty's kindness and compassion has allowed me to experience something that will stay with me the rest of my life. I would recommend Marty for just about anything let alone speaking!!!”
Suzanne Jones
“I was specifically impressed by Marty Fahncke's presentation…where I walked away with enough data and knowledge to satisfy my curiosity for a year!”
Wayne Porter, Vice President
AffTrack
“Marty is an excellent speaker and business professional. His eloquence is matched by his years of experience using media to market products. He brings a practical and witty approach to the Ideas Development Process and the Inventor’s Club of KC highly recommends him as a speaker and trainer.”
Carrie Jeske, President
Inventor’s Club of Kansas City
"I had an honor of speaking on a Personal Branding panel organized (and moderated) by Marty M. Fahncke at one of the major digital marketing conferences. Marty impressed me with three things:
- ability to capture the audience's attention at the very outset of the presentation, and keep it throughout
- empathy with the needs of the folks in the room
- empirical knowledge to meet these needs.
Geno Prussakov, Affiliate Manager
“I have had the opportunity to observe Marty's work on multiple occasions--from the audience and as a moderator. His presentations are always informative, compelling and tailored specifically to meet the audience's needs. His enthusiasm is infectious and he always has the audience engaged from start to finish. Marty's ability to weave relevant, real-world examples into his presentations is especially effective. I recommend Marty as a speaker (or as a writer, for that matter) enthusiastically and without hesitation”
Tom Dellner, Director of Executive Writing
California State University
"In putting together the first Think Big Kansas City conference (Premier Conference for Entrepreneurs, Investors and Start Ups), we knew we had to have the very best speakers and subject matter experts to deliver a powerful program to our audience. Marty was an easy and obvious choice, and with nationally recognized speaking experience on a wide variety of subjects, he under promised and over delivered. Marty's expertise is broad yet highly focused, and can deliver a topic like "Developing and Getting Your Million Dollar Product on TV" in a manner that is simple to understand by everyone in the room yet covers intricate details that feels like a one on one consultation for the more advanced listener. He is very easy to work with, a true team player and lends a hand beyond the normal scope of work that most speakers are willing to do. I highly recommend Marty as a speaker and would not hesitate to book him for any speaking opportunity that calls for a true expert."
Herb Sih, Managing Partner
Think Big Partners
"I've worked with Marty for more than a dozen online events during the past 3 years, and he is an exceptional speaker and moderator. I've never seen someone respond to real-time glitches as smoothly as Marty does. He keeps the audience engaged with a professional approach and a great sense of humor throughout any situation. I recommend Marty as a speaker, event moderator and marketing partner for any business that includes event marketing in its goals and plans."
Mary Miller, Director of Marketing