You built a good business. Not enough people know about it yet.
That is the problem I fix. I help small businesses get found and get more customers. 20+ years doing it.
Most owners are great at what they do. They just never had the time to figure out the marketing side.
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7 customer reviews
Jeanne
What we really liked about working with 8 Cylinder Consulting and Mark were how they took a holistic approach to helping us grow.
Unlike other consultants who focused on 1 or 2 aspects of a business, they helped us take a look at all of our business. He calls these his “8 Cylinders” and it made perfect sense to us.
Our processes are better now. Sales and marketing work together now and our culture is better now.
I would strongly recommend this company to any company. We still use them after 2 years and it is still a great experience.
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Julie
Mark and his team have helped our organization and leadership team prepare for rolling out our company nationwide.
His work with my senior team on leadership really has helped get us in a position to move forward with our expansion plans.
We are going to have a blend of company and franchise operations and he has been instrumental in helping us implement consistent procedures and processes, which will insure consistency for our company, franchisees and customers.
It will also insure a more profitable operation for our franchisees, which will help us find investors and franchisees.
Loved working with them.
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Suzanne Dwyer
Mark is one of a kind! The tremendous value he brings to the table for business success is surpassed by none. If you truly want to see your business grow contact Mark!
Carrie Beers
When I needed help with my marketing, I didn’t hesitate to call Mark. He is an excellent marketing and business strategists with experience in a variety of industries. Mark is really good at balancing what I want with what makes sense from a marketing perspective. I know that when I am brainstorming an idea or creating a marketing strategy Mark listens but more importantly, he doesn’t hesitate to let me know what will work and what might need to be modified to have the impact I want with prospects or clients. He has also done his research and has assembled a suite of marketing tools. When he recommends a tool, I trust he knows what will help me grow and be successful. More...
Brendan McCauley
Mark is a great guy inside and out, and someone whom I've been very fortunate to work with. He's brilliant in business and has always been super supportive and attentive to details. Highly recommend connecting with him. :) More...
Christopher Nielsen
Mark is an outstanding sales and marketing professional with wealth of experience and knowledge. The resources tools and infrastructure he has assembled through his consulting business are the best in the industry. He is truly a joy to work with and you will see results. More...
Thomas
Working with 8 cylinders is like having a second brain that can understand what your trying to achieve they give great advice to you and guide and mentor that can as well give service in real life to bring Clients is Bonus
What makes a great website?
1. Loads quickly on mobile & desktop. Anything more than 2.5 seconds, decreases the odds of converting
2. Is designed FOR mobile viewing. Majority of people look at the web from their mobile phones
3. Pops! (Eye catching)
4. Shows how credible you are
5. Has video
What questions might you ask a client when starting a new project?
1. What "keeps you awake at night" and why?
2. What is your 1, 3 & 5 year vision for how you and your company will be different?
3. Are you coachable?
What do you love most about your job?
I love helping small businesses succeed and thrive.
It is unreasonable to expect every business owner to know everything about how to run a successful business. I enjoy helping them, so they can do what they do best, focusing on the reasons why they got into business in the first place.
Why should our clients choose you?
I have spent most of my adult life helping businesses grow, while working for other companies. I felt it was time to take my skills & experience and go out on my own so I could offer what I saw businesses need the most...someone fighting for them to succeed and willing to care enough about them, to be honest with them.
I have a team that will work FOR our clients and do all we can for them cost effectively. My organization has been designed on purpose so that I can provide "Best in Class" services to clients while keeping their costs reasonable.
My goal is for each specific client to provide services to them that help them grow, increase profitability and do so cost effectively. And for each client my team and I work with, to do so with integrity.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes. I currently have clients in 4 countries and nearly a dozen states in the US. Most I work with remotely.
Marketing and Growth Strategy
The heart of what I do.
We look at how you get customers now, find where you are losing them, and build a plan to get more.
Getting found on Google and the new AI search tools.
Turning your website into something that actually brings in work.
A clear roadmap, built around your goals and your budget. No wasted spend.
Lead Follow Up That Runs Itself
Most businesses lose leads because nobody followed up fast enough.
I fix that.
We set up systems that answer every new lead right away and keep following up until they respond.
It also revives old leads that went cold — the ones already sitting in your phone or inbox.
It runs in the background, so you never lose a customer to a slow reply again.
Reputation and Review Management
Your reputation is your best salesperson.
We make it easy to get more reviews from happy customers and keep an eye on what people are saying.
More reviews, higher search rankings, more trust before a customer ever calls.
Sales Training and Development
Practical sales training built around your team and your business.
The right activity, the right process, and the words that actually work.
One-on-one or group.
Includes a full year of follow-up so it sticks.
Leadership Training
For owners and executives who want to lead better.
Avoiding the common pitfalls for anyone new in a role, and building the next level of leaders inside your business.
Your Website Should be Working. Most Aren't.
A website is only worth having if it brings you customers.
I have a team that builds them, and I make sure yours is built to get found and get work — not just look nice.
Often the first step in a bigger growth plan.
