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Meet the Team: Jerry Schroeder, Founder

Meet the Team: Jerry Schroeder, Founder

Written by enCOMPASS Agency

You don't want to miss this one! In this "Meet the Team" interview, our founder, Jerry Schroeder, answers a set of questions created just for him. Find out how his passion for digital marketing began and what motivated him to start enCOMPASS Advertising Agency.

Jerry Schroeder

 

Jerry Schroeder • Founder

Digital marketing is amazing. When did your passion begin?

It was my state-of-the-art Atari 400 and my rockin’ 800/1200BPS modem that first opened my mind to the possibilities of connecting with anyone in the world through a screen, even if it was just to share games and communicate on what was then called covert “bulletin boards.” I was a huge tech geek in my youth and was always determined to find ways to push the envelope of technology. This, coupled with my fascination of advertising, psychology and a marketing degree is what led me to leave the traditional path of advertising after twelve years of working at some of the biggest firms in the business. In 2006, digital marketing was not mainstream, but I was already experimenting with some of the possibilities that could be achieved through digital advertising. I was enamored, amazed, and convinced that digital was the future.

You founded enCOMPASS Advertising Agency in 2006. What motivated you to start the business?

The bottom line is that I didn’t want to be held back. My clients deserved an introduction to the possibilities of digital marketing and back then very few of the larger agencies were presenting these kinds of opportunities. I have always felt it is my duty to be loyal and accountable with my clients and in order to do that I needed to create a way to give them what I felt was in their best interest– more access to new and better marketing.

I was also ready to be an entrepreneur. Seeing how long it was taking others to move to what I knew was obvious made it clear that it was time to go out on my own. I’m grateful for all of the long nights, stomach pains, doubts and fears of starting a business. It’s one of the things that helps me relate so well to our clients that are putting it all on the line every day.

Jerry Schroeder

 

How did you decide on the name “enCOMPASS”?

After many years working at large agencies, handling Fortune 500 clients, working with major sports franchises, and helping individual auto dealerships throughout the country, I had a plethora of knowledge and a vast understanding of how all media and promotions functioned. Before I even had a name for the business, I was working on TV planning for an auto group, event planning for an NFL franchise, a regional promotional concept for a major communications company, all while developing my own digital marketing company. I soon realized that no one needed just one of our capabilities. Most required, a combination of tactics and mediums. They were desperate for a firm that could help put together an all “encompassing” strategy to ensure their highest level of success. The more clients we won, the more it was evident that “enCOMPASS” portrayed exactly who we were and what we were capable of providing. We decided on the nuanced capitalization to emphasize that as we developed an all-encompassing plan, we were ensuring the client would now have a clear path (COMPASS) to success.

In the history of the company, what accomplishments are you most proud of?

I’m always proud when we can make a real difference for our clients. That’s why we are here. I get a real thrill when I see a client’s traffic, leads, and sales skyrocketing because of something our team built and implemented. There are countless stories that reflect this, and it’s why I keep doing what I do.

It’s also true that we’ve won hundreds of international awards for our work, but where my pride comes from in this accomplishment is that these are awards my team has earned. Seeing my staff rise to the challenge over and over again, always with passion and intelligence gives me a huge sense of accomplishment. It makes me proud to give great people a great place to do great work!

That brings to me our people. One of the greatest accomplishments of enCOMPASS Advertising Agency is the culture and the people we have brought together. Some would say they are the crème of the crop. Some would say they are the best of the best. However you want to say it, I’m proud and grateful for our amazing enCOMPASS team.

Jerry Schroeder

 

What’s your favorite part about working at enCOMPASS?

Helping people achieve their dreams.

Let's switch to a personal topic! Describe your “perfect weekend day.”

Rest, relaxation, activity, sports, sun, good food, family, beach, mountains, travel, home, laughter, movies, reading, learning, loving those I’m with.

Tell us a fun fact about you!

In 2004 and 2008 I released albums that can still be downloaded on iTunes today! (every penny goes directly to Fathers House Ghana)

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Get More Access to New and Better Marketing

The enCOMPASS team is grateful for our Founder, Jerry. There’s no doubt that his initial hard work and dedication, along with his continual push for progress and marketing knowledge, has shaped enCOMPASS into the respected marketing agency it is today.

Our team is also fully aware that running a business isn’t easy, and we know that trusting someone to market your business can be a challenge. We hope that our “Meet the Team” blog series provides you with a personal connection to our talented enCOMPASS team—so that you feel confident trusting us with your digital needs.

Are you ready for the enCOMPASS team to make a difference for your company? Contact us today to get started!

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