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Welcome to SDImktg, a leader in sports marketing, experiential activations, retail solutions, digital strategies, and promotional goods, delivering innovative and impactful brand experiences across industries.

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Cory Blumenfeld

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3rd+

I’ve successfully started three businesses: - My first was a driveway repair business during college. - My second business, CoHealth, was a patient education app. - My third business, Caribou, offers health planning software for financial planners. Initially, I knew little about each industry. - I had never repaired a driveway. - I had no previous tech experience. - I had no previous experience with US health insurance or financial planning. Yet, I figured it out and was able to learn and execute on the go. - Managing business operations and budgets efficiently. - Developing and executing go-to-market strategies. - Constructing and scaling revenue models. - Developing and executing timely product roadmaps. - Designing and overseeing the sales pipeline. - Setting clear, effective goals that drove results. - Uniting teams around a shared 'why'. - Establishing scalable processes for operational efficiency. Results: —> My first business funded my college degree. —> My second raised six figures, reached tens of thousands of patients, and was eventually acquired. —> My third business raised over $3M and although I am no longer involved, it is currently used by financial advisors across the US and has saved their clients millions of dollars. The bottom line: get started, execute with extreme focus, avoid excuses, adapt on the go, and repeat. —— I'm obsessed with helping individuals and businesses through the operational hurdles of starting and running a business, enabling them to create real-world value and reach their full potential. I often talk about: - Starting a business - Go-to-market strategies - Finding customers - Selling effectively - Establishing revenue streams - Operational efficiency Follow me if you’re interested in REACHING YOUR BUSINESS POTENTIAL!

Stephanie Norris

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3rd+

Thoughtful and resourceful Product Manager with a passion for deeply understanding users’ needs and delivering elegant solutions across mobile and web platforms. Heavily focused on data and experienced in hypothesis-driven development.

Christopher Mitchell

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3rd+

I'm an award-winning content creator based in Toronto, and effective partnership and collaboration are my specialty. My journey started with the founding of my now acclaimed travel website, travelingmitch, a site which has won numerous awards including, most recently, the Society of American Travel Writer's prestigious Lowell Thomas Award. I am also the Cofounder of Ultimate Ontario and We Explore Canada, both of which are major players in the Canadian media landscape, and have no shortage of awards attached to them. Community and leadership are at the forefront of what I do. I'm the Cofounder of the Toronto Blogger Collective, a community of some 700 creators based in my hometown, as well as being the Cofounder of This Week in Blogging, a weekly newsletters for bloggers and creators that now has over 250 editions to its name, while becoming a household name in the industry. I'm currently the North American Director for the TBEX Conference as well, further exemplifying my desire to connect and propel others on my occupational journey. With my content, in general, I aim to dive beneath the surface and bring readers along for journey, making it more about empowering my readers than simply showcasing my own adventures. I continue to write freelance upon request, and have written for almost all of the major travel publications at one time or another. I am also the proud author of "A Local Travel Writer's Guide to Toronto" as well as my recent kids book "Travel the World Around You." As you may have gathered, I'm an ambitious individual, always looking for an opportunity to grow, and to subsequently share that growth with others, and help them on their path. My partner Briana and I had the supreme pleasure of being the Writers-in-Residence for the province of Newfoundland & Labrador in 2023, and in 2024 I was named on The Peak's class of Emerging Leaders in the Canadian media landscape. For more details, please see https://www.christopherjdmitchell.com/ Specialties: blogging, social media, marketing, public speaking, writing, brand growth, travel and tourism, education, community building, leadership

Tara Shelley

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3rd+

Global People & HR Leader with 13+ years of experience in technology consulting, SaaS, and MarTech industries. Passionate about elevating the employee experience and building, fostering, and developing a high-performance culture. A collaborative senior business partner with expertise in scaling high-growth companies and leading through change. Lover of technology, data, humans, and my dog.

Chris Conant

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3rd+

Helping You Reignite Passion And Purpose In Your Career in less than 90 Days through "The 90-Day Escape Method" | Success coach | Author | Legacy Overtime Coaching LLC

Benjamin Davidson

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3rd+

Results driven content & digital marketing professional with years of experience managing and executing digital and content marketing strategies with private, non-profit, and global organizations. Action-orientated with strong business development skills, team player building influential business relationships, and positively impacting business objectives. Areas of genius include: social and content marketing strategies and tactics, social selling, social convos, data, analytics, sales reporting, digital game plans that are unique for each client based on their demand gen, lead gen, content marketing, and strategic marketing initiatives. Driving sales, engagement, content creation, leads, opportunities and customer buying behaviours. MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS Proficient in Google Analytics, Google Ad words, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, WordPress, Pinterest, SlideShare, Vimeo and YouTube Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, QuickBooks, Adobe InDesign CS4, Windows Movie Maker, Wix, various CRM tools, Microsoft Dynamics, Click Dimensions, Working knowledge and experience with Final Cut Pro, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, Blogger, Basic HTML

Michael Naftaliev

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3rd+

Currently focused on investing in blockchain start-ups that exemplify a focused approach on research and development Idea-driven, interested in helping others achieve their goals and realize their vision A versatile learner with a combination of strong creativity and an analytical mindset, providing for a disciplined problem-solving approach Many years of experience dealing with customers in various settings: face-to-face, by telephone, and online, roles include: administrative, management, sales, security, research, and guest/ customer service 15 years of experience in sales, 5 years in international sales, including supply chain management, content generation/ online marketing, including experience with a wide range of goods and services Bilingual in English and Russian, working knowledge of French, German, and Hebrew, received extensive cultural sensitivity training along with practical experience in international settings Computer savvy, with experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency applications, with using multiple operating systems and programs, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, mixed media production, as well as data-analysis software Excellent presentation and communication skills, an experienced writer, with a natural ability to converse and a belief in genuine team spirit

Ali Pettersen

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3rd+

Strategic Account & Marketing Leader with over 12 years of experience driving growth across B2B and B2C sectors, including Finance, CPG, and Beauty. A versatile "Swiss Army Knife" of marketing and operations, I specialize in the strategic oversight of multi-channel initiatives and the management of high-stakes client relationships. I excel at navigating organizational complexity to define clear success metrics, bridging the gap between internal subject matter experts and executive stakeholders. With a foundation of strong financial acumen and rigorous project management, I lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact results through process optimization, resilience, and a deep understanding of the customer journey.

Mahmudul Islam Shourov

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3rd+

Co Founder @ NL Eats | Business Development @ CORSphere

Morgan Coates

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3rd+