About Mark Stiles

Marketing leader, trusted community brand, communicator, and business-minded creative.

I have spent more than 33 years working across many industries, from healthcare to higher education to entertainment and media, and I enjoy helping small business owners with their business development. That experience shapes the way I build my successful marketing strategies today. I want business owners to feel good about their business and get recognition in the community for what they are offering.

I do not see marketing strategies as just a website and a Facebook page. I see marketing as a communication tool, a trust builder, and a growth asset that should reflect the real value of the business and the leadership teams behind it.

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My Story

I bring real-world marketing experience into every website I build.

Businesses do not just need pages. They need message clarity, audience understanding, trust, structure, and a better path toward action. That is the lens I bring to every project.

What I believe

A website should reflect who a business really is, what it does well, and why someone should trust it. It should reduce confusion, improve confidence, and make it easier for the right people to take the next step.

How I work

I combine strategy, structure, copy direction, design thinking, and marketing sense. I work to make websites feel clear, credible, useful, and aligned with real business goals.

Leadership Background

Experience that shapes the way I build and guide brands.

My background is one of the strongest reasons clients trust my work. I have not only built websites. I have also led marketing, represented organizations, supported growth, and communicated on behalf of brands in the real world.

Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists Physical Therapy — Director of Marketing and Events (2017–2024)

Regional marketing leadership, corporate growth marketing support and strategy, digital marketing leadership within a multi-location healthcare environment where trust, clarity, service visibility, and consistent communication were essential. Led marketing strategies during the COVID-19 healthcare pandemic. Served as a trusted corporate spokesperson and created sales and marketing tools that supported growth from 6 to 11 clinic locations during my involvement.

Three Men and a Tenor — Live Stage Entertainer and Brand Representative (1992–Present)

More than three decades of audience-facing performance and promotion experience shaped my understanding of public communication, brand presence, and trust, in front of over a million audience members through live musical performances over 34 years.

Lansing Community College — “Connections” TV Show Host / Marketing Coordinator

LCC-TV interview host of more than 90 interviews with staff, students, community leaders, and college administration. The show served as a strong promotional platform for Lansing Community College and highlighted the many positive things happening both on campus and throughout the Lansing community.

UniqueStreak and I2 Integration — Business Development Manager

Business development experience working with national entertainment brands, large corporations, and associations on digital marketing strategy, online visibility, and application development.

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Media, Videos & Interviews

Mark is comfortable on television, radio, and in interview-driven formats. He thrives on sharing good news about the companies he works with, the city he lives in, and the marketing successes that connect businesses with the community. He is available as a brand spokesman for local and national businesses and has also coached clients through their own television interviews to build awareness and strengthen brand recognition.

Featured Video — In-Studio TV Interview

This Fox 47 The Morning Blend appearance reflects Mark’s previous on-camera work in a healthcare marketing leadership role, where he helped guide public communication, strengthen community visibility, and support brand trust through media outreach and professional storytelling.

Mark Stiles on Fox 47’s The Morning Blend

The interview highlights Mark’s experience as a media spokesperson and communicator, sharing clear and positive messaging in a television setting during an earlier chapter of his marketing career.

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National Podcast Interview — Video Storytelling and “Stories of Hope”

From 2017 through 2024, while serving as Director of Marketing at ORS Physical Therapy, Mark developed and produced more than 500 videos designed to highlight patient experiences, inspire trust, and share meaningful stories. That work included a series built around patient testimonials and uplifting recovery stories known as “Stories of Hope.”

In this national podcast interview, Mark discusses the strategy behind video storytelling, authentic patient communication, and the power of positive corporate stories.

Creating Brands with Business Owners

This video series reflects Mark’s work helping business owners feel more comfortable, confident, and recognizable on camera. In this project, he helped shape the on-camera presence, message style, and visual branding around a locally owned gutter company, turning the owner’s personality and service story into short, approachable brand videos.

The goal was not to make the spotlight about the marketing itself, but to help the business owner come across clearly, naturally, and memorably while reinforcing trust in the services being offered.

Sunrise Steve / Sunrise Seamless Video Feature

View this Facebook video feature to see how Mark helps bring out the personality, confidence, and story behind a locally owned business.

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Creating Infomercials for Local Business Owners

This 2019 infomercial segment highlights Mark’s experience coaching business owners to communicate more comfortably and confidently on camera. His work focused on helping the speaker feel natural, clarify the message, and present the business in a way that felt authentic, informative, and approachable for a local audience.

Personal Blog Feature

A personal story section that helps people connect with the person behind the business.

This section gives visitors a chance to learn more about Mark’s background, values, and the experiences that shape his work. It can highlight the journey behind the business, what drives his commitment to helping others grow, and the perspective he brings to every project.

The long road to building a marketing business with real-world experience behind it

Over the years, I have worked in business, higher education, healthcare, entertainment, and business development. Every one of those chapters taught me something about people, trust, communication, and what makes a message actually connect.

Today, that experience shapes the work I do through Mark Stiles Marketing. I want the businesses and organizations I help to present themselves clearly, professionally, and honestly. I want their websites to feel like a true extension of who they are.

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We love working with business owners — give Mark Stiles Marketing a chance to grow your business and your brand.

I help businesses and organizations communicate more clearly, build trust faster, and create stronger websites that reflect real value. If that sounds like the direction you want to go, let’s talk.

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