About Us
Words matter. Words have the power to build up your brand or discourage your buyers from buying your services or products.
It doesn’t matter what you wear, how much money you make, or what you do for a living that has the ability to influence and impact others – words are the most powerful tool that you and your business can use for growth.
It’s your choice of words that you use every day when you talk – it doesn’t matter if the words you use are with a stranger or somebody you’ve known forever. Whatever words you use, say them with confidence and assertiveness, adding on kindness and grace, and this will be a combination that’s going to benefit you for a really long time.
Words matter and they should be used to be good to one another.
For 20+ years, SGS has guided high-growth tech companies, SaaS providers, Managed Service Providers, and other B2B businesses using words, strategies, and proven tactics to grow their businesses.
Growing a business is a thrilling, though bumpy, ride. This type of work isn’t for the faint of heart, the risk averse or those allergic to discomfort. So, if you fall into any of these categories, we are not the right fit. However, if you thrive on challenges, hard work, problem solving and innovation, then we’re a match.
This world rewards the risk-takers and the fearless who go after exactly what they want. These are our people.
Are you one of the go-getters who will look back in 20+ years and see a person who went for exactly what they wanted? Or are you going to see someone who played it safe and stayed stuck as soon they hit quick sand?
Stick with us and we’ll guide you to launch your sales and marketing and get your spark back.
We have many strategies and tactics in our tool box that are firmly grounded in content and inbound marketing principles that will get you there. In fact, we’ve dedicated an entire page to them here.
Lastly, we’re glad you found us. Let’s make great things happen together.
Vision
To create the most transformational sales and marketing growth strategy firm to make businesses massive amounts of money while finding purpose and having fun.
Mission
At SGS, we know that business owners struggle to leverage the right sales and marketing strategies and tactics to grow their businesses. We help them create the content and processes they need to increase their revenue, earn their freedom and be the leader they are meant to be.
Values
Honesty
Creativity
Growth-Focused
Excellence
Accountability
Dave Scott
Founder and CEO
Dave is our Founder and CEO. Basically, he’s the boss, which he doesn’t take lightly. His client-centric and direct approach ensures that his clients get marketing that actually works. Dave’s worked with well-known corporate brands such as General Nutrition Centers, California Closets, Circuit City, and Verizon Communications. Dave has 20+ years of experience working with MSPs, SaaS, Tech and IT firms and B2B companies. He pours his wealth of marketing knowledge into clients making sure they’re seen, heard and valued in the current tech climate. Dave also hosts the podcast: Confessions of a Burnt-Out Marketer where he shares his and guests’ insights on the marketing industry at large. He’s also a contributing writer at E-Commerce Consulting and the Good Men Project. In the end, Dave delivers digital marketing leadership, strategies and tools that lead clients to success and prosperity. Though Dave is a master when it comes to marketing, his biggest pride and joy are his two phenomenal daughters. When he’s not with them, you’ll probably find him boxing, skiing, and spending time with his daughters and parents. Lastly, he’s an avid supporter of the fight against human trafficking, and emotional healing for business owners.
Core Creative Contractor Team
In addition, we also work with a talented network of graphic and website designers and video contractors.
Sohail “Simon” Kiani
Videographer, Editor & Animator
Sohail (soo·hil) is the Founder and Managing Director of Stellar Videos and our video and animation expert. His wide ranging video skill set includes creating explainer, corporate, marketing, whiteboard and animated videos. He also excels in video production and editing. Basically, Sohail lives, breathes and eats multimedia and Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, which he’s been doing for 12+ years. Not only is Sohail passionate and dedicated to delivering the best in video and animation to our clients, he’s also a compassionate, creative problem solver and team player. In his off hours, you’ll find Sohail spending time with his wife, two boys and his small, yet tight knit extended family. As he himself will say, they’re the greatest inspiration for his life. He also enjoys traveling and photography. Lastly, he’s a champion for innovative technologies, space exploration and green energy.
Brad Putney
Online Advertiser
Brad is the Founder of True North Consulting and our paid ads and SEO expert contractor. He helps us develop and fine tune our clients’ online presence via SEO and paid search ads (Google/Bing). He dives deep into online traffic analysis, cultivating data insights and creating keyword searches. He uses this ongoing plethora of information to adjust for peak ad campaigns performance. Overall, he’s just a really smart dude. Not only does he bring his extensive education in finance, economics and management in to play, but he’s a whiz at managing all the tiny details. He’s highly invested in client success and collaborative team work. Some of his favorite pastimes include boating, hiking in state and national parts and photography. He and his wife have a beagle named Eddy and a cat called Hurricane. Lastly, he’s passionate about helping animals find a home, assisting children living with disabilities in Nepal and protecting water quality and conversation.
Based in Fargo, ND // With offices in Minneapolis, MN