Kristin Labonte

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ABOUT KRISTIN LABONTE

I am a visionary and innovative business leader who possesses academic-based marketing expertise that has been tested and refined throughout my twenty-five+ year real-world marketing career. Upon my appointment as Managing Partner and President of Breaking Limits, I prioritized operational efficiencies and redefining the agency\'s value proposition, brand positioning and go-to-market strategy which resulted in exponential revenue growth and propelled the agency into financial stability. Today I ensure all agency operational and marketing efforts are mission-driven and remain consistently and strategically focused. For our clients, I ensure our client teams uphold this same strategic approach and develop and execute thoughtful activations that reinforce the client\'s brand strategy. As a boutique agency, building honest and trusting partnerships with our clients is the foundation of our commitment to our client\'s success. Engaged in every client relationship, I am the driving force behind business development and lead all client pitches. Breaking Limits\' agency values of determination, integrity, loyalty, pride and resilience were defined at my kitchen table. Attributes I leveraged in over a decade as a professional athlete such as determination, focus, fortitude, grit, and teamwork define our culture. I am, and we are, authentically marketing athletes and do business with fairness, honesty, and integrity.My roots are in creative, and I remain at the helm of all agency and client creative direction, collaborating with designers and artists in all manner of design. System and process development is a passionate point for me, and I\'ve created and deployed more than a few! As a professional keynote speaker, I am eager to share and inspire others through my presentation of the Fortitude of a Champion. In the boardroom I am energized by the opportunity to present with logic, thought leadership, and innovative counsel. While I earned an MBA at Duke University\'s Fuqua School of Business, I currently engage with universities near and far through academic writing and research. To share my experiences and lessons learned, and impart wisdom and inspiration for the next generation of marketing superstars, is incredibly rewarding to me!