Blake Messer is a Seattle-based advertising consultant. In recent years, he has been the keynote speaker for a 57-city international speaking tour that addressed over 19,000 entrepreneurs on methods they could utilize to more effectively communicate with existing and prospective customers. These "Stronger Business" workshops were sponsored by over 60 of America's leading Chambers of Commerce. His company has consulted more than 190 radio and television stations in markets large and small. Messer has hired, trained, and coached scores of sales people. In addition, he has steered more than 1,600 advertising campaigns on various media. His advertising efforts over the years have influenced untold millions and stimulated billions of dollars in commerce for hometown entrepreneurs and publicly traded companies. For more information go to www.blakemesser.com.