Mark Schaefer is a globally recognized author, speaker,
podcaster, and business consultant. He is a prolific writer and speaker whose work sits at the intersection of marketing, technology, and humanity.

He is the best-selling author of nine popular books, including the very first book on influence marketing. His blog, GROW, and podcast "The Marketing Companion" are ranked among the top-rated publications in the marketing field.

After a long and successful career in corporate, Mark decided to begin his entrepreneurial journey. It was the early days of social media when he started blogging. And he was creating content about what he thought people would like to read about, without significant results. So he relaxed, got bold, and started writing about his own story and view on social media marketing. He was less corporate and more human, and this led to a growing audience, writing books and speaking at events.