How I Add Value
Talent Acquisition
I’ll help you excel at talent attraction and engagement. Then, together we’ll get the right people on board.
Growth Engine
I’ll help you build up a new framework for growth that works for you. Then, together we’ll strive to meet your goals.
Turnarounds
I’ll help you diagnose issues holding back your business. Then, together we’ll reset the approach and adapt to change.
I'll invest in getting to know you and your business. We'll take the time to discuss your strategy and goals. Within 1-3 days, I'll share a few actionable insights to use even if we decide not to work together. Isn't free wonderful?
If we choose to engage, I'll submit proposals to most straightforward SOWs. But if the effort is still in ideation form, isn't scoped out, or is of a complex nature with many unknowns, I'll recommend we do an assessment.
When I perform an assessment, you're also paying me to write the SOW for you. I'll also deliver a concrete strategic roadmap and all research and documentation related to assessing the situation. You'll be ready to act.
With your new roadmap, insights and SOW in hand, you'll be armed and dangerous. You'll be in a position to shop the project out in the market or have me do it. Start a conversation to initiate your free consultation.
About me
Christopher Mengel
Someone once said we're only as good as our last gig. Want to see mine?
Recent Blog Posts
How To Enjoy Your Work More – When Life Is Stressful Or All Seems Lost
Lately, I’ve been thinking about how to find more joy at work – and how to create more positive, incremental, and sustainable improvements for myself at work. Read more about How To Enjoy Your Work More – When Life Is Stressful Or All Seems Lost
Launch New Infusion Therapy Clinic + Interim CMO
Recently, the founding team of a newly funded venture – a Houston-based, infusion therapy clinic – engaged me to help them develop the business and establish a new brand and digital presence. Read more about Launch New Infusion Therapy Clinic + Interim CMO
New Strategic Talent Acquisition Program
Recently, I was asked by a leading technology client to launch a brand new strategic talent acquisition program so they could expand past their initial wave of employees. Read more about New Strategic Talent Acquisition Program
2018 Talent Acquisition Landscape Study is Underway
I’m super excited to announce that our 2018 Talent Acquisition Landscape Study has begun. Launched on November 7th, it will run through December 31, 2018. Read more about 2018 Talent Acquisition Landscape Study is Underway
Recent Talent Attraction Survey Design Project
One of my clients – a large manufacturing firm, with thousands of employees in multiple offices across the United States and abroad – came to the conclusion Read more about Recent Talent Attraction Survey Design Project
A Word About Channel Investments and Closed Loop Marketing
A “closed loop” in marketing is created when we launch and track the effectiveness of a marketing campaign and then use the data and information gathered during the exercise to improve the effort the next time. Read more about A Word About Channel Investments and Closed Loop Marketing
Entrepreneurial Lessons Learned The Hard Way
Below is my list of entrepreneurial lessons learned the hard way. Some cost me money and others cost me time. All of them cost me something. Here they are in no particular order: Read more about Entrepreneurial Lessons Learned The Hard Way
Content Hack – Use AIDA to Improve Your Content Strategy
Want to dramatically improve visibility and engagement – and even increase your ability to generate leads? Here’s an approach I like that works very well if used correctly…
Read more about Content Hack – Use AIDA to Improve Your Content Strategy
The Marketing Assessment Every Business Owner Needs
Most business owners know the right kind of marketing can help to grow their business. But what’s the right kind of marketing? To find out, begin with a marketing assessment.
Read more about The Marketing Assessment Every Business Owner Needs
Useful Employer Brand Tips for Chief Marketing Officers
Your employer brand is a sum of your company’s image and reputation in the market. It also includes every human association, feeling, and perception combined. Read more about Useful Employer Brand Tips for Chief Marketing Officers
Recent Interim CMO and Content Marketing Project
Recently, I was asked by a repeat client – a middle-market, professional services firm – to tackle multiple issues related to business structure, branding, Read more about Recent Interim CMO and Content Marketing Project
How to Keep a Healthy Perspective in Business
In 2012, the team that launched Instagram sold to Facebook for over $1B. It took them only a few short years to achieve this incredible success. Others, like me, are barely able to get their company off the ground in that amount of time. Business is not fair. It can be downright fickle and hard. Read more about How to Keep a Healthy Perspective in Business[…]
How to Close the Job Opening After the New Hire
After each successful hire, it’s important to share the news with all other candidates at various stages of your candidate Read more about How to Close the Job Opening After the New Hire
How to Unlock Not Provided Results in Google Analytics
Ever wonder what keyword terms or phrases people are using to find specific pages on your website? Let’s look inside your Read more about How to Unlock Not Provided Results in Google Analytics
A Quick Tip on Link Building For Your Business Blog
When writing a new blog post, consider building it with a single keyword or keyword phrase in mind. Read more about A Quick Tip on Link Building For Your Business Blog
How to Calculate Cost Per Hire Inside Your Business
Want to learn how much your company spends (on average) to hire one new employee? It’s easy to calculate cost per hire. The formula goes like this: Read more about How to Calculate Cost Per Hire Inside Your Business
Why Storytelling is Critical to Talent Acquisition
Imagine yourself walking along and just as you decide to become a circus juggler two clowns approach you with similar jobs Read more about Why Storytelling is Critical to Talent Acquisition
How to Set Up Workable Recruiting Software
Workable recruiting software is affordable, easy-to-use, cloud-based and well designed for the needs of most small businesses Read more about How to Set Up Workable Recruiting Software
How to do Keyword Research to Improve Search Results
Ever wonder what keyword terms or phrases people are using to find specific pages on your website? Let’s look inside your Read more about How to do Keyword Research to Improve Search Results
5 Steps to Improve Your CEO Leadership Skills
Are you a CEO leader and struggling to make a positive impact inside your organization? Read these five steps and take a few Read more about 5 Steps to Improve Your CEO Leadership Skills