Today we’d like to introduce you to Mike Clark.
Clark is a self-taught entrepreneur with over 13 years’ experience. He grew up in Worcester, MA and started learning about computers when he was in middle school. He spent many hours sitting at Barnes and noble reading various books on IT security. His first job was at a large medical company where he was responsible for connecting 43 dental laboratories together though secure tunnels. As much as he loved working in IT, he always had a strong passion to start his own business.
In 2004 Clark founded Cinch IT, serving as CEO for 11 years. Cinch IT sells computer hardware, software, and managed services plans to some 100 clients. Around the same time, he also launched Clark Empire, a sister company that took care of Cinch IT’s marketing presence. Clark Empire is still operating today with Clark at the helm, while Cinch IT was sold in 2015 when, at the time, the business was generating in excess of US$2million p/a.
Not limiting himself to a single sector, Clark has also founded: A junk removal company; A waxing business called, Waxing in the City; A training and coaching venture for start-ups called, Mike Clark Training; And an exotic car rental company called, StatusRide. StatusRide grew to generate annual revenue of more than US$1million over four years before being acquired in 2013.
Throughout his self-made career, Clark has openly shared his skills and inspiration with others looking to achieve their own business goals. Culminating his expertise, Clark’s latest venture, 1 on 1 Networking, provides a new approach to networking groups that incorporates interesting social media tactics and expert guidance for nurturing newfound connections.
On a personal front, Clark’s passion is to help homeless and abused dogs. He works with agencies in Aruba that find homes for homeless dogs by flying a dog with him back to the US for placement each time he travels for vacation. He continues to donate money and provide free technical support to multiple non-profit agencies championing this cause. You can find more information about Michael Clark by visiting his website, MikeClarkTraining.com
Has it been a smooth road?
Working for yourself is never a smooth ride. Once of the biggest obstacle is finding financing to start and operate. Most banks won’t lend to a start-up so it’s important to find other alternative funding companies and using personal credit is a must when starting out.
So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the Clark Empire story. Tell us more about the business.
Clark Empire is Boston-based Search Engine Optimization/Digital Marketing company. We guarantee to get clients to the first page of Google.
How do you think the industry will change over the next decade?
Search engines are constantly changing their algorithms so it’s a constant battle and process to keep your website on page 1. Search engines are caring more and more about good quality content versus the old methods of SEO. Mobile growth will continue to dominate. Currently 60% of users that visit a website for the first time use a mobile device, and its rising each year. Optimizing for mobile and local are a necessity for businesses.
Contact Info:
- Address: 60 State St, Suite 700, Boston, MA 02109
- Website: www.ClarkEmpire.com
- Phone: 617-449-7370
- Email: mike@clarkempire.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeclarktraining/
- Other: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-clark-23125418/
Image Credit:
Sonya Highfield
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