Bio
Al Lautenslager is a sought-after speaker, author, small-business owner, entrepreneur, consultant and a certified guerrilla marketing coach.His companies have helped hundreds of people succeed in their own businesses. As the owner of numerous businesses over the years, he's walked the walk of a guerrilla marketer and is the winner of multiple "business of the year" awards from various organizations. He's currently a principal of Market For Profits, a Chicago-based marketing consulting firm and also the president and owner of The Ink Well, a commercial printing and mailing company in Wheaton, Illinois. Al's made appearances on both radio and TV as a marketing expert, and his articles can be seen on over 20 online sites in addition to the online site of Entrepreneur magazine, entrepreneur.com. Al is also on the small-business panel for USA Today.
Jay Levinson, the father of guerrilla marketing and author of the bestselling series of business books ever, once described Al as a true guerrilla marketer with a passion for marketing that is second to none. Al's strong desire and uncanny ability to share his knowledge and experiences with others, Levinson said, usually results in them being successful. Al speaks to audiences wanting to learn more about building their businesses through low- or no-cost marketing tactics. Those who've heard him speak go away with strategies and tactics they can use the same day they hear them.
Al is a certified guerrilla marketing coach who helps businesses and professionals increase their revenue through focused marketing and an increased client base. He's also the co-author of Guerrilla Marketing in 30 days and the author of Kick it up a Notch Marketing: 25 High Impact Marketing Strategies for Printers.