Eric Gilboord

Current

Mad Hatter at Mad Hatter Speed Networking (Sole Proprietorship)
Speaker, Coach and SMB Expert at Eric Gilboord

Past

Strategist and Creative Director at Phase Two Marketing
Business Development at The Russo Group

Education

Centennial College

Recommended

5 people have recommended Eric

Connections

371 connections

Industry

Marketing and Advertising

Websites

Eric Gilboord’s Summary

1. The Expert Small Business Calls for Marketing Advice ... That's Easy to Understand

www.EricGilboord.com

Eric is a specialist in marketing small and medium-sized businesses. He is a popular speaker, columnist, and author of many articles and books on moving businesses up to the next level.

He prides himself in his ability to communicate and connect with SMB audiences. Offering them a clear understanding of marketing in a simplified language so any business owner can understand. He removes the mystery of marketing and make it accessible to everyone no matter how little their previous marketing experience may be.

He has worked as a marketing executive for the past 30 years in Canadian and International advertising agencies as well as specialty shops. As a marketing expert, he has solid experience in all aspects of marketing. His work history includes national, retail and business to business advertising as well as direct marketing and promotion, covering various industries. His services have been provided to Ontario Lottery Corporation, Ontario Hydro, Ford, Converse, AT & T, Swiss Chalet, CBS Records, Budget Rent-A-Car and many other companies. For the past 14 years he has worked as a coach and a marketing supplier to hundreds of small & medium-sized businesses.

To learn more about Eric visit www.EricGilboord.com or call 416-686-2466.

Eric Gilboord’s Specialties:

Speaker, Coach, SMB Subject Matter Expert

Eric Gilboord’s Experience

Mad Hatter
Mad Hatter Speed Networking (Sole Proprietorship)

(Sole Proprietorship; Marketing and Advertising industry)

June 2008 — Present (1 year 7 months)

A new branded networking company launched by Eric to raise the bar on networking events and to introduce interoffice networking as a means for companies to communicate internally better.
Speaker, Coach and SMB Expert

Eric Gilboord

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

June 1994 — Present (15 years 7 months)

Please visit www.EricGilboord.com for more information.

Check my blog on my site for ideas, information, inspiration and updates on my speaking and writing.
Strategist and Creative Director

Phase Two Marketing

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

March 2006 — September 2008 (2 years 7 months)

One Stop Shopping for Marketing Services with an emphasis on Branding, Lead Generation, Business Development Programs and Marketing Makeovers.

Phase Two Marketing works with SME companies who enjoy annual sales of up to $25,000,000.

As well we can help large companies reach the SME audience.
Business Development

The Russo Group

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Design industry)

1987 — 1989 (2 years )

Additional Information

Eric Gilboord’s Websites:

Eric Gilboord’s Interests:

Writing for, speaking to and working with the SMB audience.

Eric Gilboord’s Groups:

Executive Suite
SalesLab
On Startups - The Community For Entrepreneurs
Inbound Marketers - For Marketing Professionals
Business Development
Canadians
Toronto
Marketing Executives Group
Guerrilla Marketing Tips for Small Businesses
Bright Ideas & Entrepreneurs
Toronto Entrepreneur Alliance
eMarketing Association Network
Start-Up Phase Forum
Fashion Marketing & Digital Media Group (FMG): A Meeting Place for Fashion & Marketing Professionals
Angel Investor Group
Innovative Marketing, PR, Sales, Word-of-Mouth & Buzz Innovators
Small Business Online Community
Israel Entrepreneur Network (3000+)
Startup Specialists
GoBigNetwork Startup Community
Sales Reps Int'l (SRI) - be found
Social Media Marketing
Annual Summit
RETAIL EXECS
Marketing & Communication Network
Make Money With Webinars for Speakers / Consultants / Trainers/ Authors
CVT - Linking Contractors in DC/MD/VA
Toronto Marketing Community
Marketing Canada
Mad Hatter Speed Networking
Highland Capital Partners - Entrepreneur Network
Jewish Chamber of Commerce Toronto
On Demand Sales
Goal Achievers International Members
Donna Messer's ConnectUs Canada
Business Coaching 2.0
Gentle Rain Marketing
Canadian Open Networkers (Canada)
Textile, Apparel, Footwear and Fashion
COMPANIES FOR SALE (Buy or sell a business worldwide)
Ontario Boomers
Companies for Sale (US, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean)