Steve Gumm | Launching a Business on 9/11, Bouncing Back from Bankruptcy and What's Working Now in Lead Generation

Steve Gumm is the Founder and President of Gummio. He is a serial entrepreneur who has worked with brands like Sony, Life is Good, Harry Caray's, and the Survivor Show. He is a marketing and brand consultant who is currently on a mission to build the most creative, inspiring, effective outbound sales and lead generation agency, Gummio.  Steve is also the VP of Growth and Marketing at AssociaDirect, a management consulting firm that helps associations grow through authentic connections. Prior to Gummio, he was the Founder and President of 18 Stories. He holds a degree in Marketing from Illinois State University. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by Steve Gumm, Founder and President of Gummio, to talk about his entrepreneurial journey. They discuss what it was like to start a business right before the 9/11 tragedy, the lessons Steve learned from a failed real estate business, and what he wishes he did before selling his business, and what Gummio does for their clients.