Hi - I'm Zach Strauss
Co-Founder of Apex Collective and Your Marketing Guide.
I Built A Multiple 7-Figure, Inc. 5000 Company From
Scratch To Sale In 6 Years
Hi, I'm Zach Strauss, the Co-Founder of Apex Collective.
I've founded two small businesses, both with entirely different definitions of success.
I led and grew one company toward:
- Ranking as the 998th fastest-growing company in the U.S. in 2023 on the Inc. 5000 list.
- Being named the fastest-growing company in Dayton, Ohio, according to Inc. Magazine's 2023 Inc. 5000.
- Winning the Cincinnati Business Courier's award for the fastest-growing company in the Greater Cincinnati area in 2023.
- Securing the 95th spot as the fastest-growing company in the Midwest in 2023, as recognized by Inc Magazine's Midwest Regional awards.
And when the right offer came along, I sold that company for a life-changing amount.
I've also launched what many would label a "lifestyle small business." Yet, to me, it represents a company no less successful than the other. This company quickly reached a $400,000 annual revenue milestone with the help of just one part-time contractor, while I maintained a work-life balance by working only from Monday to Thursday.
At this juncture in my career, I've discovered that my true calling extends beyond leading rapidly expanding companies.
My mission has evolved to empowering others to grow and elevate their small business.
And I've brought experts with me. While I guide much of the marketing content, Jeff Bloomfield, best-selling author and CEO of a leading sales training company, Braintrust Growth, drives our sales curriculum.
Through Apex Collective, I'm dedicated to unveiling the truths behind effective growth strategies and dispelling the myths that pervade our industry.
And so, Apex Collective was born.
I’ve reached a point in my career where I realized my purpose wasn't to run a large, fast-growing company.
My purpose was to help others grow and scale their company.
By sharing what actually works in sales & marketing and what is total BS.
And here’s what I’ve discovered. There are 3 paths you can take today, right now...
1. You can go it alone – the slowest and most painful path to success, where you can waste YEARS on trial and error...(like I did)
2. You can watch a bunch of free YouTube videos, browse internet articles, and buy the latest tik-tok gurus course – but can you really trust these people? Do they have a proven track record of success or is their success just selling you their course?
3. Or you can trust an expert – someone who has been where you are now...and built multiple, thriving businesses and consulted entrepreneurs and companies towards life-changing success.
There are a few of those people. Some will help you massively. Some will take your money & you’ll never hear from them again.
My goal is to share what I learned over the last 10+ years and condense them into bite-sized pieces of content. Beyond the community and coaching, that's exactly what you're getting when you join Apex Collective. I want every single one of our members to increase their sales pipeline, marketing leads, or revenue by 7-figures.
Hi - I'm Jeff Bloomfield
Co-Founder of Apex Collective and Your Sales Guide.
From Farm Boy To Professional Storyteller
Hi, I'm Jeff Bloomfield, the Co-Founder of Apex Collective.
I've founded two small businesses - both with a focus on training, coaching, and delivering keynotes to some of the largest enterprise sales organizations in the world. Now, I'm giving you access to what I've taught along the way.
My passion for helping improve people's sales skills has led to:
- Over 1 million views of my sales content on LinkedIn.
- Selling Power Magazine's Top Sales Training Companies for 2023..
- Two Best-Selling Books with my latest: "NeuroSelling: Mastering the Customer Conversation Using the Surprising Science of Decision Making".
Beyond my professional accolades, I am a family man who loves spending time enjoying life with my wife and three incredible kids. I love growth. I love seeing people grow and seeing companies grow.
I am focused and passionate about helping business owners and salespeople use a scientific approach to turn strategies into compelling stories and stories into tactics that get results.
I believe that each one of us has a unique divine “spark” that, once identified, allows us to influence the world around us for positive impact. I believe in people. I believe in the power of the story. My mission is to help you define a sales strategy that leverages your story in a way that drives change.
Our ask: when you look for marketing or sales courses, consulting, or a community - is that you verify the people have actually grown a small business successfully.
Partnering with the right people to help you grow your company or improve your knowledge is one of the most important decisions you'll make.
Why leave that decision to chance?
Isn't it amazing how many business growth "gurus, experts, and more" are out there in the world? Yet, when you ask them to prove that they've grown a small business, let alone to 7 figures, they ghost you or can't provide the data?
Well, here's just a snapshot of what we've done in our careers before starting Apex Collective.
Built One Of The Fastest Growing Private Companies In The United States
Zach founded and grew a company that was nationally recognized as one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States by Inc. Magazine. We were the 998th fastest-growing company in the U.S. and the 95th in the Midwest.
When it comes to building a company that scales, Zach knows what it takes.
Built The Fastest Growing Small Business In Cincinnati, Ohio - in 2023
Not only did Zach secure a spot in the esteemed Cincinnati Fast 55 awards, but Zach's company also emerged as the winner in our category. Zach's company was wasnalso the 4th fastest-growing company across all categories. They were also the fastest-growing company in Dayton, Ohio.
Among companies generating revenues between $1 million and $5 million, Zach's company was the fastest-growing company in the Cincinnati region.Was accepted into The Forbes Business Council
Zach was able to join the ranks of respected leaders and executives who are selected for the Forbes Business Council based on the depth and diversity of experience in leadership, management, customer engagement, technology & growth.
Scaled an organization from 0 to 30+ employees in 7+ states
Organizational development, culture building even when remote, hiring the right talent, firing the wrong talent, and more.
We've had to navigate it all and can pass the playbook on to you.
We're Happy To Prove Our Worth
Not convinced that Apex Collective will be a good fit for you?
Unlock your business's true potential with a free complimentary 30-minute marketing and sales strategy session, where I'll share exclusive insights tailored specifically to your unique challenges.
Drawing from my extensive experience in driving substantial growth for diverse clients, this session will not only demonstrate the depth of my expertise but also provide you with actionable strategies that can transform your business. My ask is, if you find value in our call, you'll join our thriving community of success-driven professionals and discover how my proven methodologies can elevate your marketing and sales performance to new heights.
Get A 2-Minute Sneak Peek Of What's Inside Apex Collective
When you become an Apex Member, you unlock access to on-demand marketing and sales consulting plus over 100+ courses, guides, playbooks, and more. Additionally, you become part of a community where you can ask questions and get answers to your most pressing growth problems. The best part? New courses, guides, playbooks, and more are added each month.
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Note: There are over 33 Million Small Businesses In The United States. To ensure quality, we will close access to Apex when we achieve 1,000 paying members.
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- Over 50+ marketing guides, video courses, and strategic insights
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- Curated tools and resources
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BONUS: Get a FREE copy of best-selling sales book - 'NeuroSelling: Mastering the Customer Conversation Using the Surprising Science of Decision Making'
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- Over 50+ marketing guides, video courses, and strategic insights
- Over 50+ sales guides, video courses, and strategic insights
- Curated tools and resources
- An ever-growing content library
- To-the-point content
- Webinars & interactive Q&A sessions
BONUS: Get a FREE copy of best-selling sales book - 'NeuroSelling: Mastering the Customer Conversation Using the Surprising Science of Decision Making'
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- Curated tools and resources
- An ever-growing content library
- To-the-point content
- Webinars & interactive Q&A sessions
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What's Included?
- Access To An Exclusive, Private Community
- Marketing and Sales Coaching and Consulting
- Access to our Sales Question and Answer space
- Access to our Marketing Question and Answer space
- Over 50+ marketing guides, video courses, and strategic insights
- Over 50+ sales guides, video courses, and strategic insights
- Curated tools and resources
- An ever-growing content library
- To-the-point content
- Webinars & interactive Q&A sessions
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