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Who We Are

Five Miles North Marketing

Five Miles North Marketing Began with a simple but important concept, “Marketing for All.” This is our foundational belief: make marketing accessible to all.  We do this in many ways. We offer service packages to work with various budgets and are affordable to smaller businesses. Though we try, we cannot fit every budget and need; this is where some other offerings come in—educating business owners to do self-marketing that works. We do group presentations, classes, and blogs focusing on marketing concepts that provide a foundation. Owners can build on and use this foundation by developing a brand, essential social media management, strategy, planning, engagement, AI, and marketing software. 

Women-owned and minority-owned businesses are integral to every community. As a company founded and run by a woman, we intimately understand the challenges of entrepreneurship and the struggle of managing a business single-handedly. 

We are often asked about our name, Five Miles North Marketing, and the answer is this: my father was a proud country-raised man who believed that knowing our family history and story was essential to life. He often reminded me that we came from “five miles north.” It became his life’s statement, “Five miles north, don’t you forget,” and I did not. So, in honor of his memory, I began Five Miles North Marketing. A marketing company that does not forget that small businesses make a big difference.

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Mandi Borst

Founder & CEO

Mandi began Five Miles North Marketing with a simple vision: “Marketing For All.” Whether they are clients or small businesses that cannot afford traditional marketing, Mandi wants to help. She has a passion for small businesses, especially Women-owned businesses or Minority-owned businesses. Mandi uses her experiences as a small business owner, marketer, and director of marketing and education to create small group classes, presentations, and online information for businesses like yours.

 

Like many small business owners, Mandi began her marketing career by doing it herself. She had to learn to build a brand and market it through hands-on learning, reading, and real-world experiences. She enjoyed marketing so much that she began helping others and later moved into marketing full-time. Mandi went on to complete her Business Degree and move into a marketing manager role and later a director role. However, she missed helping small businesses and created Five Miles North Marketing.

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Chris Swanson

COO

Chris Swanson is a versatile marketing professional with a diverse background spanning restaurant management and digital marketing. His career began in the fast-paced world of hospitality, where he quickly became a general manager, district training manager, and backup district manager. This experience honed his leadership skills and provided a deep understanding of customer service and operational efficiency.

 

Transitioning from restaurants to entrepreneurship, Chris discovered his marketing passion while running his small business. Driven by curiosity and a desire to succeed, he immersed himself in the field through self-directed learning, online resources, and formal classes. This hands-on approach allowed him to develop a practical, results-oriented marketing skill set.

 

Today, Chris uses his expertise to help small and mid-sized businesses across various industries, including retail, property management, and healthcare. His comprehensive services include website design, content creation, digital marketing strategies, and email campaigns. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to driving growth, Chris empowers his clients to enhance their online presence and achieve their marketing goals.

515-402-5032

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Aiden Kratky

Marketer

Aiden is newer to the marketing world. He is creative and fun. His experience is in social media content and Facebook marketplace listings. He uses brand voice to connect with followers and increase engagement. His ability to connect with followers adds value to brands. His experience with social media platforms such as Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok, Discord, and more helps place clients' messages in the right place with the right tone.

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