About Sean
Business Advisor/Strategist
I’m a Small Business Advisor. Helping to bridge the gap between the business idea and the business owners’ definition of success. I’ve been in and around brand building and marketing for over 40 years. Working in the industry for 30+. Now I spend my days empowering entrepreneurs.
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“Sean’s passion is to help new & established businesses thrive strategically. The guidance he offers is spot-on! “
Transform Overwhelmed Entrepreneurs Into Confident Business Owners
For over 30 years, I’ve been translating big-brand strategies into accessible frameworks that work for early-stage entrepreneurs and small business owners—without the overwhelm of generic advice that doesn’t fit their unique circumstances.
What Makes My Speaking Different
I create custom solutions that honor the whole entrepreneur—recognizing how business decisions impact family, finances, and wellbeing. My comprehensive perspective from working across the entire marketing ecosystem allows me to spot connections that specialists often miss.
My Signature Framework: The 4 C’s
Clarity • Competence • Confidence • Consistency
The proven system for building sustainable businesses without burnout—because without competence, it’s impossible to have rational confidence.
Top Speaking Topics
- Brand Foundations Before Marketing Tactics — Why jumping to tactics creates audience confusion
- The 4 C’s Framework — Building sustainable businesses without burnout
- Big-Brand Strategies for Small Businesses — Proven approaches for solopreneurs and small teams
- Strategic Pivots — Navigating critical moments when it’s time to adjust direction
- The Whole-Life Entrepreneur — Balancing business decisions with personal circumstances
- Custom Business Development — Tailored approaches that honor your unique vision
Who I Serve Best
Early-stage entrepreneurs and small business owners (especially those under $200K revenue) who need practical, actionable guidance over textbook theory. My approach particularly resonates with minority-owned businesses navigating unique barriers.
Ready to give your audience frameworks they can actually use?
Will Microsoft Customer Experience Platform Compete in the CX World?
“I believe the competition will come in the form of access,” said Sean M. Atkinson, CEO and founder of
Majority Media. “Microsoft can help themselves by leaning into their search engine resources. That gives them a large enough audience to perform their own form of A/B testing with to get it right, whereas Qualtrics/Medallia are relying on a smaller base to pull from.”
“This opens the door to go from the workplace to SMB’s and beyond,” Atkinson added. “…At the end of the day it always comes back to the customer and their goals. If you can provide a solution that allows a business to streamline their process and provide a better experience, you’ve got a chance to compete in the market.”
Small Business Advisor Presentations & Webinars
SBDC 4 episode mini-series for early-stage entrepreneurs.
7-Deadly Sins of Marketing The strategies and tactics to avoid as small business owners
The L.I.S.T.E.N. Method: Transforminig small business content marketing into a path to our ideal customers
The 10 Types of Entrerpeneurs: Align your business with your entrepreneurial dna for the path of least resistence
Navigating The Customer Journey Principles: Mapping out a smoother path from the introduction to brand chamnpions
Testimonials
“Sean Atkinson has a seemingly effortless speaking and storytelling style forged from his myriad life experiences. Add in his expertise in marketing and you have the perfect podcast guest–entertaining, knowledgeable and succinct.”
“Thank you so much, Sean Atkinson, for being an incredible guest on the Successful Toy Podcast! The gems you dropped—OMG! I learned so much from you, especially insights I never knew could help me elevate my business. With your help and guidance”
“As a guest “Business Breaks” podcast, Sean brought a wealth of knowledge and experience from his varied background in Sales, Marketing and Technology. His intelligence and generosity in sharing his insights make him the ideal expert guest.”