Mike Montague

Founder

Boston, MA, United States24 yrs 1 mo experience

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Key Highlights

Over 25 years of marketing experience.
Authored two influential books on marketing.
Host of a popular podcast on AI marketing.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a MarTech expert with a focus on AI-driven marketing strategies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Artificial Intelligence (ai)Marketing Strategy

Other Skills

Video EditingPublic SpeakingSalesInternet MarketingConsultingSocial Media MarketingStrategic PlanningSocial MediaSales ManagementBloggingWritingB2BSales ProcessSmall BusinessAccount Management

About

I help small and mid-sized businesses market like big brands with authenticity and automation. From working with Google, Coca-Cola, and HubSpot to interviewing AI leaders on my Human-First AI Marketing® podcast, I’ve learned what works and what wastes your time and money. I’ve spent over 25 years building websites, content engines, and demand generation strategies for startups, franchises, and Fortune 500 companies. I’ve authored LINKEDIN THE SANDLER WAY and PLAYFUL HUMANS, spoken at INBOUND and ATD, and won national web development awards. But the real win is helping SMBs punch above their weight with AI that’s smart, ethical, and effective. Today, I focus on helping businesses with $1M–$30M in revenue automate what’s painful, create content that converts, and build scalable systems using tools like ChatGPT, Descript, and HubSpot. Human-first strategy. AI marketing systems. Scalable storytelling. If you want to stop chasing leads and start building authentic relationships with your ideal clients, let’s talk.

Experience

Avenue9 ai marketing agency

Founder

Oct 2024 – Present · 1 yr 5 mos · Greater Boston · Remote

We’re not just another AI company trying to build robots to replace you. We will help make you the hero. We’re marketers too, and we get how important creativity, empathy and human insight is when connecting with your ideal clients.
No matter where you’re starting from or how big your goals are, we turn modern marketing challenges into exciting opportunities. Take the first step toward future-proofing your business today. Contact us for a free discovery consultation and see how we can turn your marketing challenges into opportunities for success.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Marketing StrategyVideo Editing

Playful humans

Podcaster, Speaker, Writer, & Game Show Host

Jan 2021 – Dec 2024 · 3 yrs 11 mos · Kansas City Metropolitan Area · Hybrid

The podcast and book were created to help adults rediscover the power of play through inspiring stories of people who play for a living!

Sandler

Head of Franchise Strategy, Global Head of Content, VP of Online Learning, & others

Oct 2015 – Oct 2024 · 9 yrs · Baltimore, Maryland Area

I have been involved with Sandler sales training for over 30 years as a student, Certified Trainer, Director of Content Marketing, VP of Online Learning, Global Head of Content, Director of Community Engagement, and finally Head of Franchise Strategy and Support. I was also honored to host the How to Succeed podcast, Sandler Summit, and educational webinars for Sandler. I loved connecting with our local trainers, clients, strategic partners, and employees to evangelize the Sandler philosophy and enhance the stature and performance of our network. I was also a co-author of LinkedIn The Sandler Way. Now, I am a marketing consultant and student as I grow my own business.

Mimo solutions llc

Internet Marketing Consultant

Jun 2012 – May 2021 · 8 yrs 11 mos · Kansas City, Missouri Area

I have also designed over 200 websites and blogs including several of the most visited sites in Kansas City. I have worked on Internet marketing campaigns for several international franchises and other large corporations, consulted for radio, sports teams, and arenas around the area, and built my own Internet radio station to over 30,000 listeners per month.

Sandler training kansas city - effective sales development

Sales & Marketing Consultant

Nov 2010 – Oct 2015 · 4 yrs 11 mos · Kansas City, Missouri Area

I was honored to work with my father and sister for five years before moving to work for the corporate office for Sandler. If you need sales training in Kansas City, Steve Montague is still training and coaching with over 30 years of success growing local businesses.

Ad trends advertising, inc.

Sales & Marketing Consultant

Dec 2007 – Jan 2011 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Blue Springs, MO

I was the Internet Marketing Director & Art Director for hundreds of clients including Jiffy Lube, CARSTAR, record labels, TV shows, and many more...

Partykc.com

Owner & Entertainer

Oct 2003 – Jun 2012 · 8 yrs 8 mos · Kansas City, Missouri Area

I was "DJ Romeo" on PartyKC.com, where I built up to 30,000 Internet listeners per month. I also performed live for over 2,000 events, including the best karaoke show in KC, according to AOL and 435 Magazine. I have performed over 2,000 times on stage, opened for Billy Idol and Frankie Valli as a DJ, and MC-ed at Toby Keith's Bar and Grill, Harrah's Casino, Isle of Capri Casino, the Kansas City Chiefs Charities, and many more!

Cumulus media

On-Air Talent, Promotions & Website Coordinator

May 2003 – Jan 2008 · 4 yrs 8 mos · Kansas City, Missouri Area

I was "Romeo" on 105.1 Jack FM for Cumulus, Mix 93.3 FM for Infinity Broadcasting, E105 for Susquehanna Radio. I was a promotions coordinator at all three, and I managed 8 radio stations and the Chiefs Radio Network websites for Cumulus Media at my last stop.

Kudoku internet services

Web Designer

Oct 2001 – May 2003 · 1 yr 7 mos · Kansas City, Missouri Area

I designed, built and marketed dozens of websites, including the 5th most visited website in KC, henhouse.com, with 100,000 visits per week.

The singing company

Karaoke Host & Sound Technician

Sep 2000 – Dec 2008 · 8 yrs 3 mos · Kansas City, Missouri Area

Performing as "DJ Romeo" at Paddy O'Quigley's, Tanner's, and dozens of other Kansas City establishments, running promotions for Bud Light, Harrah's Casino, Frankie Valli, Billy Idol, radio stations, and many more.