Mike Farag

About Mike Farag

Fervor isn’t just what I do — it’s part of my calling. As CEO and Chief Strategy Officer, I get to lead a crazy-talented team that helps impact-driven organizations find their voice and punch way above their weight. We work with brands that have a purpose bigger than profit — helping them get clear, get noticed and get results that actually matter.I cut my teeth in the corporate world, learning the ropes of marketing at scale. But somewhere along the way, I realized I wasn’t just chasing metrics — I was chasing meaning. That shift led me to start Fervor, with a mission to serve faith-led and cause-driven leaders who are doing the real, gritty, important work. We bring clarity, integrity and heart to the table — every time.The quick version: – Former corporate guy turned mission-driven founder – Champion for meaningful work and marketing with purpose – Outdoor junkie, constant reader, whiskey fan – Married to Kim, fueled by coffee and conviction – Author of Marketing with Fervor, a guide to nonprofit growth rooted in 3 questions that drive clarity, action and impactIf you\'re building something that matters, I’d love to connect.

Experience

1. CEO Chief Strategy Officer

   Fervor

   Dec 2008 — Present · Kansas City, MO, US

   As the senior leader of our steadily growing organization, my role is to lead and develop well in order to maximize impact for client partners and staff. I’m charged with bringing these clients great strategic thinking and amazing work from the team — ultimately, work that grows their business.Creating and implementing long-term strategy and pairing that up with excellent execution, I need to reliably set the tone and direction for every facet of Fervor. Success looks like Fervor growing consistently, being considered an extension of our client partners’ marketing team, leading the way in impact-driven marketing.In short:Spread the visionBuild the cultureFocus business development on client partnersProvide brand strategy and creative direction that creates impactOversee and deliver on company performance and operations

Education

• Southwestern College

  Bachelor of Science, Marketing

  2000 — 2001

Skills

• Leadership
• Marketing Communications
• Direct Sales
• Marketing Strategy
• Public Relations
• Business Strategy
• Business Development
• B2b Marketing
• Online Advertising
• Entrepreneurship
• Online Marketing
• Training
• New Business Development
• Management
• Trade Shows
• Marketing
• Start-Ups
• Strategic Planning
• Coaching
• Product Marketing
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Strategic Partnerships
• Strategic Communications
• Program Management
• Brand Development
• Sales
• Email Marketing
• Nonprofits
• Budgets
• Enterprise Software
• Sales Management
• Retail
• Direct Marketing
• Account Management
• Strategy