| ----- The KolbeCo Way |
 "#@*$%! I have my own marketing firm!"
Believe it or not, this is the exclamation we often hear from clients. It's a combination of surprise and delight that they've gotten the green light. It's the feeling that they're now able to swim with the big fish, play in the major leagues... something they may not have previously thought possible.
At KolbeCo, we believe that all businesses — especially small business — should have the opportunity to market themselves. And that can be done just as effectively with or without lavish resources. KolbeCo makes it happen. We take the time to learn about your business and understand it. Then, and only then, we create and implement a marketing strategy that is tailored to your specific business and industry.
Our campaigns are fully integrated, taking all aspects of your business into consideration — yes, that means sales AND marketing — and incorporating a variety of methods and media to get your message out efficiently and effectively.
Imagine the possibilities when you have experts working for you that are dedicated to your business. Imagine the light turning to green, leading you down the road to success.
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| ----- The KolbeCo Story |
| Just how does a marketing firm specializing in small businesses come to exist? Through an intimate knowledge and appreciation of the entrepreneurial spirit. |
| Lauren Kolbe, president & founder of KolbeCo Marketing Resources, has spent her career in marketing for small businesses. During the 1990's as she served as marketing director for a small St. Louis based manufacturing firm, Lauren gained her love for small business - and the unique challenges and situations they face each day. She learned to be creative - getting her message to as many folks as possible and coordinating a nationwide sales force. |
| In 2000, Lauren formed KolbeCo. She was determined to show other small businesses what she had learned, and to help them to be successful. And she did it all with the entrepreneurial spirit she had grown to love. |
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----- Where are we now? |
| Just a few short years later, we have developed an extensive base of small business clients throughout the St. Charles and St. Louis areas as well as in Colorado, New York, and other states across the country. Our clients come from a wide variety of industries - and represent budgets both large and small - including: |
| • Manufacturing |
• Construction (commercial & residential) |
| • Distribution |
• Education |
| • Medicine |
• Retail |
| • Technology |
• Law & Finance |
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| ----- The KolbeCo Leadership Team |
Lauren Kolbe, President
Lauren holds ten years of experience in marketing, and has focused her career on implementing creative, integrated marketing campaigns including direct mail, targeted advertising campaigns, sales programs, customized sales and marketing databases, and publicity. Lauren is a graduate of the University of Southern California, where she remains active in local new student recruiting activities. (Go Trojans!) She is currently serving her third term on the Board of Directors for the St. Louis Chapter of the American Marketing Association. |
Scott Kolbe, VP Business Development
Scott's career in sales and marketing spans over ten years, and has included a wide range of high-profile customers including Mitsubishi Motors, Watlow Electric, and Mallinkrodt. He joined KolbeCo in 2003, bringing clients his expertise in implementing sales programs, training sales staff, and integrating sales and marketing efforts into one cohesive program. Scott is a graduate of the University of Missouri, and is active in local politics. |
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