Our Story
We Worked for Google, Now We Work for You
Back in 2012, Google employees Ben and Marty looked at the digital marketing field and saw countless agencies that weren’t really working for their clients. They saw too much guesswork without enough data, too many “cool ideas” without any accountability, and a culture more focused on building fancy offices than it was on building deep relationships.
So Ben and Marty turned to each and said, “you know what? We can do better!” They left their comfortable tech jobs, and Skol Marketing was born. Flash forward to over a decade later, and Skol Marketing has expanded into a tight-knit team of marketing experts passionate about helping Minnesota businesses grow and conquer the digital world. And of course, Google devotees Ben and Marty are still at the helm, lending their expertise to each and every client.
We can’t talk about Skol Marketing without mentioning the Minnesota connection. Whether it’s cheering on the Purple and Gold (Go Vikes!) or connecting MN sports heroes with their fans with our sports marketing division Sports Legends USA, we live and breathe the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Of course, we also understand that the digital world crosses all borders – we’re proud of our roots, but even more proud of the work we do helping businesses across the nation find their digital voice and thrive in an increasingly connected world. Skol!
Our Mission
Of course, talk is cheap, and it’s easy to weave a nice story. It’s how we put our values and our mission into action that really makes Skol Marketing the best digital marketing agency for businesses.
At Skol Marketing, our focus is giving businesses and nonprofits of any size all the tools and resources they need to master the modern digital environment from start to finish – that means everything from initial website design and UX, to digital marketing strategy and SEO, to ongoing social media and paid ad management. Whether establishing your business’s credibility to improve your Google search ranking to extending your brand’s reach across the social media channels your customers love, we’re committed to helping founder-led organizations grow and succeed in their marketplace.
We’re your strategic partner in the digital marketing world – and when we say “partner,” we mean it. At Skol Marketing, our mission is to take your great brand and implement a digital marketing strategy to help you grow. Maybe this means you hand us the reins and let us do our thing, or maybe it means we work alongside your internal marketing team to fill the gaps and build unstoppable momentum. No matter your preference, Skol Marketing partners with you to offer digital marketing services with a creative, professional, and results-driven mindset.
Our Values
Genuine Care
We go the extra mile to build trust and put your needs first, and we’re proud to put our names behind everything we do.
Accountability
We’re always putting our best foot forward and following through on our commitment to you. And if we’re not on our “A” game? We recognize it and make it right.
Creative Problem Solving
We collaborate, think outside the box, and use all our available resources to the fullest to find the best solution for you, even if it means more work.
Commitment to Learn & Grow
We recognize that the digital world is constantly evolving, and we never rest on our laurels. Our team is committed to staying curious, learning new skills, and listening to feedback and criticism.
Work Hard, Play Hard
We truly love what we do and who we work with. We’re beside you every step of the way to set the goals, track the data, and celebrate the wins.
What People are Saying…
“Our company went with Skol Marketing about three years ago when we needed a professional new look for our company’s website. Since then, G & B Environmental has enjoyed first-rate website development, excellent customer service and expedient trouble-shooting to any issues our company has encountered, even non-website related issues.”
“Skol team was great to work with. They made our website, helped with content and even created an animated video that helped get our message across. Since we launched SKOL products our business has grow by 45%!”
“The team at SKOL went above and beyond laying out our options, pros/cons of each and implementing our selections for our website and marketing plan. Highly recommend!”
“Working with Skol Marketing was great! They are experts in doing the behind the scenes work for online marketing and can explain it to you in simple terms!”
“SKOL Marketing is truly the best! All the people I have worked with have been customer service oriented and very tech savvy. I’d highly recommend SKOL Marketing to anyone who wishes to improve their business!”
“Thank you again for your help with our website. Good to have a company that is local with a personal touch. Your team has done more for us in such a short time than any other company has!”
“As a business owner, I am so grateful to Marty and his team for their wonderful and generous marketing advice. They are the best at what they do and so fun to work with!”
“If you are looking for a website look no further. You must work with Ben and his team. They have been amazing to work with. Professional, timely, helpful, and so easy to work with.”
“Skol Marketing is always my go-to for my SEO and social media needs. They make it incredibly easy to understand and are always sure to thoroughly walk me thorough their thoughts and actions in regards to my company’s website.”
“What an outstanding team for SEO and Social Media! Got my website and SEO back to better than I had it after another wanna be social media company trashed my site. THESE GUYS ARE THE REAL DEAL !! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!”
“These fellows have delivered great service to our nonprofit organization. Friendly, smart and high integrity. Skol is number one with Kids At Risk Action.”
“Skol marketing is a delight to work with. I enjoyed some of their free workshops. When it came time to rebuild our website they were a good choice. They are professional, knowledgeable, and fun to work with. I happily recommend them.”
“Our nonprofit came to Skol with a massive project this year, and they delivered in a BIG way! They didn’t just redesign a broken website, they made it better in every, single way. The team at Skol is phenomenal, and they are a delight to work with.”