Carl LaFlamme

Current

CEO at Spider Marketing LLC
CEO at LaFlamme Distributors

Past

VP Marketing at EWRX
Sr. Copywriter at McCann-Ericson Vancouver
Copywriter at Tracy-Locke

Copywriter at Copywriter's Inc

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Education

Iowa State University

Recommended

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Connections

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Industry

Marketing and Advertising

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Carl LaFlamme’s Summary

I've always been successful at what I do. I attribute my success to right thinking and hard work. A sense of humor and a love of big ideas doesn't hurt.

Prior to becoming a successful entrepreneur I was a national award-winning advertising copywriter; winning numerous awards including a Clio and National Addy for Fortune 500 clients like Frito-Lay, Century 21, Pepsi Bottling Group, as well as smaller regional clients like Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Canada, InterFirst Bank, and the Dallas Morning News.

But advertising was a lot of work, a lot of stress, and I tired of giving so much of myself to make someone else wealthy. I wanted something better.

Then the Internet came along and I got excited. I jumped in with both feet, spearheading the development of marketing programs and online initiatives for several websites.

Along the way I discovered the secrets to making money online. Now I have a business that allows me to live a semi-retired life at the ripe young age of 50!

We're sun birds now, happily living in Dallas and getting out of town in the summer to cooler places like Vancouver BC, the Pacific Northwest, or the mountains in Colorado.

I define success as being happy at what you do while still having the time to enjoy life and making enough money to keep things interesting. I believe everyone has the ability to create the life they want to live.

As a successful entrepreneur I now help others to achieve the success they desire.

Carl LaFlamme’s Specialties:

Internet marketing, advertising, marketing, copywriting, creative director, creative web development, project management, business development, social marketing, direct sales, business consulting, writing ebooks, blogging.

Carl LaFlamme’s Experience

CEO

Spider Marketing LLC

(Online Media industry)

July 2001 — Present (8 years 1 month)

Spider Marketing LLC is a web media company owning online properties including classiccar.com the leading community website for the classic car enthusiast restorer and collector. Contact me for information about advertising or sponsorship opportunities.
CEO

LaFlamme Distributors

(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)

September 1992 — Present (16 years 11 months)

Head of an organization that does over $1,000,000 in sales for leading international health and social marketing company. Provide training, mentoring, marketing support and guidance to a group of dynamic home based entrepreneurs who are committed to creating a better life for themselves and their family.
VP Marketing

EWRX

(Public Company; 11-50 employees; Online Media industry)

April 1999 — January 2001 (1 year 10 months)
Sr. Copywriter

McCann-Ericson Vancouver

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

July 1990 — January 1992 (1 year 7 months)

As an advertising copywriter, I was a recipient of numerous advertising awards including a Clio and National Addy. I created successful advertising campaigns for Fortune 500 clients like Frito-Lay, Century 21, Pepsi Bottling Group, as well as smaller regional clients like Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Canada, InterFirst Bank, and the Dallas Morning News.
Copywriter

Tracy-Locke

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

1985 — 1989 (4 years)

As an advertising copywriter, I was a recipient of numerous advertising awards including a Clio and National Addy. I created successful advertising campaigns for Fortune 500 clients like Frito-Lay, Century 21, Pepsi Bottling Group, as well as smaller regional clients like Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Canada, InterFirst Bank, and the Dallas Morning News.
Copywriter

Copywriter's Inc

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

1984 — 1985 (1 year)

As an advertising copywriter, I was a recipient of numerous advertising awards including a Clio and National Addy. I created successful advertising campaigns for Fortune 500 clients like Frito-Lay, Century 21, Pepsi Bottling Group, as well as smaller regional clients like Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Canada, InterFirst Bank, and the Dallas Morning News.

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Carl LaFlamme’s Interests:

Meeting New People, Making New Friends, Visiting New Cities, Exploring Beach Towns, Making Money, Helping People Make Money, Internet Marketing, The Future, New Technology, Apple Computers, The Environment, Green Living, Health Nutrition, Classic Cars, Long Walks On The Beach, Wine Tasting, Fine Dining, Mountains, Beaches, Baseball, Movies, Screenwriting, Writing Poetry, Board Games, Card Games, Scrabble, Good Conversation