Standout Stays is a full-service vacation rental management agency that serves clients with luxury investment properties in the beautiful northern California wine-growing region of Sonoma County. Our goal is to create positive, remarkable experiences to enhance the lives of vacation rental owners and travelers.Through extreme attention to detail, transparent and authentic communication practices, and intelligent technology that integrates with our expert service teams, we enable… Show more Standout Stays is a full-service vacation rental management agency that serves clients with luxury investment properties in the beautiful northern California wine-growing region of Sonoma County. Our goal is to create positive, remarkable experiences to enhance the lives of vacation rental owners and travelers.Through extreme attention to detail, transparent and authentic communication practices, and intelligent technology that integrates with our expert service teams, we enable consistent and reliable Sonoma rental experiences in every home, every stay, every time.To learn more about how we can help you manage a successful wine country rental, visit our website at standoutstays.com Show less

Imagination Media (http://imagination.media) is a digital marketing and lead generation agency. We use video marketing (through search engine optimization -- SEO -- and social media advertising) and create optimized marketing funnels that generate local customers for our clients.With over 26 years of experience in online marketing, business development, and video, I bring my background and passion to this space to help my clients generate increased monthly revenues.

Access Homes is a San Francisco based boutique real-estate and appraisal agency. I was hired in a marketing / business development capacity for account management and lead generation through both offline and online marketing. I established the company's website, did SEO, social media marketing, and online advertising. Company now ranks #1 on Yelp! for San Francisco Appraisers and #1 on Yelp! for Real Estate Agents! I also helped to generate over $4 million in transactions through… Show more Access Homes is a San Francisco based boutique real-estate and appraisal agency. I was hired in a marketing / business development capacity for account management and lead generation through both offline and online marketing. I established the company's website, did SEO, social media marketing, and online advertising. Company now ranks #1 on Yelp! for San Francisco Appraisers and #1 on Yelp! for Real Estate Agents! I also helped to generate over $4 million in transactions through prospecting and effective client communications and follow-through. Show less

Engajer is a SaaS cloud based interactive video and analytics platform used by companies for sales, marketing, customer support, and training. It increases revenues and reduces costs by delivering dynamic and consistent messaging in an engaging online / mobile experience. My focus as VP Business Development was to initiate both Value Added Re-Seller (VAR) and Channel Partnerships with companies that focus on selling into SMBs and larger enterprises. I completed two platform integration… Show more Engajer is a SaaS cloud based interactive video and analytics platform used by companies for sales, marketing, customer support, and training. It increases revenues and reduces costs by delivering dynamic and consistent messaging in an engaging online / mobile experience. My focus as VP Business Development was to initiate both Value Added Re-Seller (VAR) and Channel Partnerships with companies that focus on selling into SMBs and larger enterprises. I completed two platform integration deals worth over $100,000 and signed 14 VAR partnerships including an international one in Brazil. I also created and successfully delivered a monthly webinar series to hundreds of prospective clients.Click below to view an engajer about engajer and contact me for more information at: 415-940-7500 or laurence@imagination.media Show less

Nolo is the preeminent online content publisher of self-help legal & business books, forms and software. I was hired to help facilitate the company's acquisition by Internet Brands. During my short tenure, I exceeded my quota by over 12% -- generating over $560,000 in digital media licensing, co-brand & private label partnerships, affiliate deals, bulk book sales, sponsorships, and new product development deals. I signed nine new content licensing deals including one with Kaiser… Show more Nolo is the preeminent online content publisher of self-help legal & business books, forms and software. I was hired to help facilitate the company's acquisition by Internet Brands. During my short tenure, I exceeded my quota by over 12% -- generating over $560,000 in digital media licensing, co-brand & private label partnerships, affiliate deals, bulk book sales, sponsorships, and new product development deals. I signed nine new content licensing deals including one with Kaiser Permanente. I also managed a team of six people: four producers and two administrative staff.Would you like to know how I can leverage this experience for your company? Call or email me at: 415-940-7500 or laurence@imagination.media Show less

Internet business development, sales, licensing, and marketing specialist. Provided expertise to early stage companies. Hired and managed multiple sales teams between 2 and 8 people, always reporting to CEO or President. Responsible for over $10 million revenue for companies involved in social commerce, SaaS, advertising, online dating, video, and online auctions.ENGAGEMENT HIGHLIGHTS:■ CommeceSocial: Signed deals with five distribution partners for deployment of an embeddable… Show more Internet business development, sales, licensing, and marketing specialist. Provided expertise to early stage companies. Hired and managed multiple sales teams between 2 and 8 people, always reporting to CEO or President. Responsible for over $10 million revenue for companies involved in social commerce, SaaS, advertising, online dating, video, and online auctions.ENGAGEMENT HIGHLIGHTS:■ CommeceSocial: Signed deals with five distribution partners for deployment of an embeddable ecommerce store for FaceBook, blogs, and other social media sites. ■ Pageflakes / LiveUniverse: Secured SaaS deal with British Telecom valued at $120,000 per year and initiated company acquisition by LiveUniverse. ■ GoFish: Helped generate over $1.8 million a year in advertising by solidifying 44 inbound video licensing agreements and syndication deal covering 1,800 websites and mobile platforms. ■ AnchorFree: Delivered over 1 million new visitors a month for SaaS startup by initiating numerous web and mobile traffic generating partnerships. Established consumer rewards program with ecommerce partners.■ FriendFinder: During a six month engagement, initiated and secured 17 contracts totaling $4 million a year for online dating site, thus exceeding the $1.5 million quota by 266%! ■ Innovate: Designed, implemented, manufactured, and marketed wholesale home decor products.■ Chaos Media Networks: Procured the exclusive licensing rights to more than 12,000 videos from 80 partners for VOD (Video-On-Demand) cable television startup.If you are interested to know more about my work with any of the companies listed above, contact me at: 415-940-7500 Show less

ShowMeTV was a startup SaaS video platform and leader in online video-based sales solutions used by manufacturers and retailers to promote their products.I Conducted lead-generation, phone-sales, contract negotiations, and fulfillment, establishing ten strategic partnerships in online and mobile platform distribution, technology, and sales. Examples included: Lowes, Cuisinart, Homestead, and Infospace. I licensed more than 2,500 instructional video programs from over 100 video producers… Show more ShowMeTV was a startup SaaS video platform and leader in online video-based sales solutions used by manufacturers and retailers to promote their products.I Conducted lead-generation, phone-sales, contract negotiations, and fulfillment, establishing ten strategic partnerships in online and mobile platform distribution, technology, and sales. Examples included: Lowes, Cuisinart, Homestead, and Infospace. I licensed more than 2,500 instructional video programs from over 100 video producers for our web video platform. In addition to this, I oversaw all marketing and PR initiatives (including the placement of multiple press releases and both print and online articles), and wrote all collateral – Business Plan, Executive Summary, Presentations, Financials, and Web Site Copy. Finally, I played a pivotal roll in raising $3 million in VC funding through investor introductions and presentations.Do you or your company have a passion for web video or interactive television? Let's brainstorm! laurence@imagination.media Show less

Internet consumer rewards company that delivered targeted profiles to direct marketing online advertisers and offered an innovative rewards program to consumers. I Identified, negotiated and signed deals with several strategic alliance partners including Oracle, Exodus Communications, Acclaim Technologies, Internet Business Solutions, LinkExchange, and FlyCast. I established an influential five-person Board of Advisors through relationship building with Fortune 1,000 executives. I also… Show more Internet consumer rewards company that delivered targeted profiles to direct marketing online advertisers and offered an innovative rewards program to consumers. I Identified, negotiated and signed deals with several strategic alliance partners including Oracle, Exodus Communications, Acclaim Technologies, Internet Business Solutions, LinkExchange, and FlyCast. I established an influential five-person Board of Advisors through relationship building with Fortune 1,000 executives. I also helped secure a $3.2 million VC investment round lead by Redwood Ventures through the development of investor presentation, business plan, financials, and marketing collateral. Show less

A Japanese joint venture for the leading entertainment / game software company Electronic Arts.For the Japanese market, I licensed the publishing rights to 35 game software titles, resulting in revenue of over $7 million. I structured deals with IBM, Apple, and Fujitsu to bundle Electronic Arts games with their computers in OEM deals valued at over $1 million. I traveled to Korea and conducted due-diligence on several companies; the resulting negotiation and partnership generated over… Show more A Japanese joint venture for the leading entertainment / game software company Electronic Arts.For the Japanese market, I licensed the publishing rights to 35 game software titles, resulting in revenue of over $7 million. I structured deals with IBM, Apple, and Fujitsu to bundle Electronic Arts games with their computers in OEM deals valued at over $1 million. I traveled to Korea and conducted due-diligence on several companies; the resulting negotiation and partnership generated over $2 million -- a 500% year-over-year increase (my selection was eventually acquired by EA). Finally, I Initiated the company's business strategy for China resulting in the inauguration of an EA China office in Shanghai. Show less

EGIS is an international consulting and project management firm specializing in Japanese high-technology.I was in charge of international business development, project planning, sales, and content development – including budgeting, proposal preparation, account management, data gathering and analysis, report writing, and final client presentation. I achieved $1 Million in consulting contract sales through in-depth client consultation and needs analysis – sales revenue per client ranged… Show more EGIS is an international consulting and project management firm specializing in Japanese high-technology.I was in charge of international business development, project planning, sales, and content development – including budgeting, proposal preparation, account management, data gathering and analysis, report writing, and final client presentation. I achieved $1 Million in consulting contract sales through in-depth client consultation and needs analysis – sales revenue per client ranged from $50,000 to $200,000. I also authored and presented 30 in-depth analytical reports for top executives from IBM, British Telecom, Du Pont, Honeywell, Duracell, and Rockwell International. Topics included: Japan Based Telecommunications, Broadcasting, Consumer Electronics Industry Trends, and Computer Networking. Show less