John Allen Strozier
Palm Springs,CA
Summary
Results-driven Account Executive and Sales Strategist with 14+ years of B2B sales in media, advertising, marketing, and digital solutions. Proven in prospecting, closing high-ticket deals (e.g., $900K luxury homes, $16K websites, 50+ $2K monthly SEO packages), and driving revenue via targeted campaigns and client management. Expert in CRM for lead tracking, pipeline management, and process optimization. Specialized in media/advertising sales, including SEO, PPC, social media, and content strategies delivering ROI like 350% MQL growth and client expansions. Recognized AI consultant using tools to boost efficiency; host of daily "Andy & John's AI Biz Hour" on X Spaces with industry leaders. Greater Palm Springs local, ready for hybrid role driving uncapped commissions in digital, print, social, and event sponsorships.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Business Growth Advisor
Self-Employed
Palm Springs, USA
01.2011 - Current
- Prospected and closed B2B advertising and marketing deals, including $16K custom websites and 50+ $2K monthly SEO packages, generating consistent revenue streams and long-term client relationships.
- Managed portfolio of existing accounts, conducting market research and developing tailored campaigns across digital, social media, and content channels to exceed sales targets and drive measurable ROI (e.g., 350% MQL increase for national financial institution via PPC and SEO strategies).
- Utilized CRM systems to track leads, follow up on opportunities, and optimize campaign performance, resulting in client expansions such as a law firm growing to 4 new offices and a prosthodontist practice from 500 to 1,500 clients.
- Collaborated with creative teams to prepare proposals and presentations, integrating AI tools for targeted advertising solutions that enhanced client visibility and engagement.
- Built strong client relationships through consultative sales, focusing on media and advertising needs without territory restrictions, aligning with hybrid work models in Greater Palm Springs.
Digital Marketing Instructor
ThriveDX
Remote
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Delivered training on media sales fundamentals, including PPC, paid search, and Google Ads, to students from top institutions, emphasizing prospecting and campaign optimization for B2B marketing.
- Mentored professionals on CRM usage for tracking advertising performance and client interactions, fostering skills in developing revenue-generating strategies.
- Developed curriculum focused on industry trends in digital advertising, helping learners build portfolios of successful media campaigns.
Creative Development Specialist
Topple Productions
Los Angeles, USA
03.2019 - 08.2022
- Sold creative concepts and media projects to stakeholders, securing green lights for TV series, podcasts, and books through compelling pitches and presentations.
- Collaborated with Emmy-winning teams to develop advertising and content strategies, managing budgets and tracking performance for multi-platform campaigns.
- Prospected new opportunities in entertainment media, building relationships that expanded project scopes and revenue.
Director of Business Development
SEO Richmond
Richmond, USA
01.2010 - 08.2011
- Prospected B2B clients and closed digital marketing deals, achieving 300% client growth for a dental practice and expansions for law firms (3 new offices) and HVAC companies through targeted SEO and advertising packages.
- Managed CRM for lead follow-up and account growth, exceeding sales targets by developing customized media solutions that drove consistent leads and revenue.
- Conducted market research to identify trends and prepare proposals, focusing on advertising sales without category restrictions.
Education
Art History -
SUNY Purchase College
Purchase, NYPrintmaking -
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CASkills
- B2B Sales and Prospecting
- High-Ticket Sales
- CRM Proficiency
- Business Development
- Account Management
- Marketing Strategy
- Social Media Advertising
- Organic Search Optimization
- AI-Enhanced Strategies
- AI Agent creation implementation
- Analytical Skills AI enhanced
- Creates strategic planning AI agents
- Created Prompt creation AI Agent
- Develops AI agents to conduct research
- Built AI agents for SEO copywriting
- Designs AI agents for strategic planning, research, and SEO copywriting
Certification
- Google Ads Search Certification, Google Digital Academy, 2022
- Google Analytics Individual Qualification, Google Digital Academy, 2022
- Google My Business Certification, Google Digital Academy, 2022, 107422461
- Google Analytics Academy Certification, 2014
- Preventing Discrimination & Harassment: CA Employees, Traliant, 2022
Professional Recognition
- Featured on Robert Scoble's "AI Consultants" List on X for innovative AI applications in sales and marketing
- Host of "Andy & John's AI Biz Hour," daily X Spaces with 2,156+ LinkedIn followers and expert guests
- Endorsements: Steve Sullivan, MBA (VP Marketing): "John's SEO and sales expertise drove 350% MQL growth"; Jay Alexander (Managing Director): "Creative solutions in media sales"; Mitch Wells (Attorney): "SEO guru for business expansion"
Timeline
Digital Marketing Instructor
ThriveDX
09.2022 - 04.2023
Creative Development Specialist
Topple Productions
03.2019 - 08.2022
Family Business Growth Advisor
Self-Employed
01.2011 - Current
Director of Business Development
SEO Richmond
01.2010 - 08.2011
Art History -
SUNY Purchase College
Printmaking -
Los Angeles City College