Making Marketing Make Sense for Small Business Owners

“Dave is terrific. He listens intently to the issues you are dealing with and addresses them directly. He does not offer generalities or think-tank statements. He offers real solutions that you can put to use right away.”

Mark Lonergan, artistic Director, Parallelexit.net

Hi, I’m Dave Charest. I help small business owners and nonprofit marketers make sense of online marketing.

My mission?

To make marketing easier for people who don’t have the time, interest, or expertise to figure it all out on their own.

For over 13 of the last 19 years, I’ve been fortunate to do this at Constant Contact, where I share practical marketing advice, speak one-on-one with small business owners, and travel the globe helping people simplify their approach to online marketing.

Marketing doesn’t have to be overwhelming. I break it down into clear, actionable steps that help business owners do more business—and nonprofits do more for their cause.

How can I help you?

• Speaker & Educator: I deliver engaging, no-nonsense presentations that help small business owners take immediate action on their marketing.
  
• Podcast Host: You can hear me on the Webby Awards Honoree podcast Be A Marketer with Dave Charest, where I share insights and conversations to help you market smarter.
  
• Contributor: My work has been featured in Inc., Business 2 Community, The Business Journals, Constant Contact, Duct Tape Marketing, and more.

Along the way, I’ve lead the Constant Contact content marketing team that won a Content Marketing Award for Best Multi-Author Blog and was a finalist for Best Content Strategy.

I love the people I work with — I love the people we help — I love the online marketing tools and services we provide to make it easier and more affordable for our customers to connect with their most valuable asset…their customers.

I’ve also been fortunate enough to speak at Content Marketing World about the craft of content marketing.

Here’s what I believe:

All good things come from focusing on the people you’re trying to reach and helping them become more successful.

Dave Charest

I’ve found that when you follow that simple philosophy, success follows.

And here’s the truth: Most marketing advice is either boring, complicated, or filled with jargon meant to make the writer sound smart. That’s not me. I keep it simple, clear, and actionable—so you can actually do something with it.

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Or reach out and let me know what’s working for you—and what’s not. I’d love to hear from you.

Talk soon,