Joe Martin is a Chicago-based business growth consultant who helps companies align their messaging. He has built and exited two companies, while his innovative ideas around work-life balance been featured on WGN, FOX, and the TEDx stage.

His portfolio includes creative work for McDonald’s, Anheuser-Busch, and Microsoft. He has served as a judge for Google Startup Weekend events and mentored students through DePaul and Columbia Universities.

In his spare time he stays fit playing ice hockey, performs music around Chicago, and helps to raise money for the American Cancer Society.

He is the Founder of Martin Creative, CEO of UpLevel Tourism, and author of "6-Week Cycles."