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Created 6 years ago in Business / Getting Started
"Donald is excellent. I have consulted with him on 3 different projects, and he is my first call whenever I'm stuck. Expect him to be communicative, respectful and friendly. I genuinely enjoy working with him---he has my HIGHEST recommendation." -Torriente Toliver
After an 8 year career in sales, sales marketing and sales management, spanning from 2003 to 2011, I have spent almost a decade founding, building, running and selling a variety of different companies in a variety of different industries.
Most consultants with strong sales and operational backgrounds are missing key skills when it comes to the tech side. I bridge this gap and am able to "speak the language", enabling me to provide valuable technology stack recommendations based on current needs or takeover to deliver a complete solution.
I've built sites for ~50 different companies, mostly in the service space, which now generate a combined 8 figures in annual revenues.
I also built the sites for my current company, and every company I ever founded (except for Rentobo, our VC-backed project.)
My companies have generated several million dollars in revenue, with all design, development, branding and copywriting done by myself.
I specialize in the process from idea to launch and have extensive experience in growing small companies, and consulting in small to mid-sized companies.
In short, I'd love to be your problem solver.
Most of the industries I've jumped into I had zero prior experience in before entering. We have been able to win by identifying the things that matter, and implementing critical steps the right way.
I can help with your big problems such as general strategy, operational deficiencies, provide a fresh perspective on your brand and suggest and potentially implement a new approach that can generate a new income stream for your company.
I can help with small problems such as tweaking your site, finding a technical solution to a problem to make your system more efficient, or tweak an ad campaign.
I also work with a network of experts that have helped me get things done well, and I'm happy to suggest and make those connections as necessary.
Let's chat.
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Donald Spann
Chicago, IL
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Founder of Vicky Virtual. We employ US-based virtual receptionists for SMBs handling calls, appointment bookings, etc. Former partner at Y-Combinator company Rentobo, a rental SAAS startup that was acquired by Gusto in 2016. Founder of Companion Maids, a Chicago-based 21st century cleaning startup acquired by a NYC-based cleaning conglomerate in 2017. Have founded and run many other companies, mostly in the local service niche, often exploring new territory and learning as I go along. I've built up a treasure trove of knowledge about: Strategy Branding Copywriting Marketing Operations Fundraising Positioning to sell Company formation and more... I'm happy to help answer questions you have about your problems and if we can't solve them quickly---you'll at least gain an actionable nugget or two!