Vice President, Sales and Marketing

• Feb 2022 - Present

CEO

• Jan 2011 - Present

I don't think you will find another firm like ours. We are blue jeans, cowboy boots and pullovers. In a time when consultants are seen as having the "newest and shiniest toy" our approach is just the opposite. Our team will sit down with not only the decision makers but also the folks in the field getting their hands dirty. Most solutions are staring us in the face; we just don't look hard enough. We believe that at the end of the day, it's not rocket science. The Blaukat Group specializes in working with smaller media groups and businesses to help improve website traffic and workflow efficiencies. Using the Rocket Science Made Easy approach we help you “get back to the basics” by looking at your markets and customers to determine what products, services or procedures need to be refined or reworked. With over 25 years of experience and proven methods we can help you get to the next level. Show less

Realtor

• Dec 2019 - Present

Rocket Science Made Easy

• May 2013 - Present

Are you ready to simplify your life? In the pages of this enlightening new book, Author Rodney A. Blaukat, describes how people tend to overlook the obvious. It’s not rocket science. It’s “Rocket Science Made Easy.” “What I hope this book will be is an ‘ah-hah’ moment for you on how we can improve our businesses, churches, organizations and lives,” Blaukat said. “I do hope we can explore together a few ideas of how we can make the complicated a little more simple. “I’ve done a lot of training over the past several years and a phrase that will inevitably come up in all the places I go is: ‘It’s not rocket science,’ to which I reply, ‘Then why aren’t you doing it?’” The book is sure to be a runaway success due to its upbeat, nice-guy tone and the thirst for businesses, churches and organizations to be successful by keeping it simple. Blaukat has put together a series of short stories that you’ll enjoy reading. With topics like “The Orange Cone,” “It’s Chicken Sandwiches,” “Truman and Max,” “Pennies in the Pop Machine” and “Thunder But No Lightning,” you will be sure to enjoy this lighthearted and humorous look on life. “My hope is that when you are finished reading this book,” Blaukat said, “you can use the stories in your business, church, organization, family and life to make our journey a little easier and a little less stressful. Show less

Regional Sales Manager

• Feb 2020 - Jan 2022

Rodney works with Newspaper Partners throughout the country to grow their online, mobile, and print news media business. The TownNews.com team provides incredibly solid solutions and service. Market TownNews.com online products and services. Help clients to grow their online news content, audience, and online revenue streams. Rodney works with Newspaper Partners throughout the country to grow their online, mobile, and print news media business. The TownNews.com team provides incredibly solid solutions and service. Market TownNews.com online products and services. Help clients to grow their online news content, audience, and online revenue streams.

Buyers Agent

• 2014 - Feb 2020

I am an Agent for The Mary Ann Kellam Group with Keller Williams Realty Frisco Stars. The group has more than 30 years experience in the North Texas market and has been a consistent leader in sales transactions. I primarily concentrate on Frisco, TX and the surrounding cities including Plano, Allen, Frisco, McKinney and Prosper. The Mary Ann Kellam Group uses a combination of market knowledge, marketing strategy and the latest technology to create the strategic advantage their clients experience in real estate transactions. As you may know from my book Rocket Science Made Easy I am a huge believer in customer service. In fact, the last chapter is called "Little Things That Make A Big Difference". Mary Ann and her team are living proof of that phrase. Countless small things the team does it what truly made the difference. Show less

Director of Online Operations

• Apr 2009 - Feb 2013

Manage online media operation including 50+ websites in 9 states Develop and maintain relationships with 3rd party content providers Grew online traffic 26=5% year over year on newspaper/media websites Develop training for staff development of online initiatives Implemented Google Analytics allowing newspapers to view online metrics Drive Social Media development for media websites Manage online media operation including 50+ websites in 9 states Develop and maintain relationships with 3rd party content providers Grew online traffic 26=5% year over year on newspaper/media websites Develop training for staff development of online initiatives Implemented Google Analytics allowing newspapers to view online metrics Drive Social Media development for media websites

Internet Project Manager, Internet Division

• Sep 2005 - Apr 2009

Oversee and direct the operations of the Internet Products Group Our team works in a support role/liaison with the papers and website vendor Oversee and direct the operations/marketing of the Specialty Publications Division Develop new marketing ideas and promotions for revenue growth with the properties Travel to existing locations to work with publishers/ad managers for revenue products Roll out new online initiatives for existing properties Oversee and direct the operations of the Internet Products Group Our team works in a support role/liaison with the papers and website vendor Oversee and direct the operations/marketing of the Specialty Publications Division Develop new marketing ideas and promotions for revenue growth with the properties Travel to existing locations to work with publishers/ad managers for revenue products Roll out new online initiatives for existing properties

Business Development. Health First

• Feb 2002 - Aug 2005

Managed accounts for hospital PHO and developed new relationships with business owners and insurance brokers to market HealthFirst in their insurance plans. Managed accounts for hospital PHO and developed new relationships with business owners and insurance brokers to market HealthFirst in their insurance plans.

President/CEO

• Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

Website Design and Hosting Company Built business from start-up to 350+ customers Managed successful start-up including securing equity and debt financing Responsible for sales, marketing and operation of the company Worked with many large organizations with their web design needs. Website Design and Hosting Company Built business from start-up to 350+ customers Managed successful start-up including securing equity and debt financing Responsible for sales, marketing and operation of the company Worked with many large organizations with their web design needs.

VP-Operations/Marketing

• Jan 1996 - Jan 2000

Internet Service Provider operating in 3 states Built business from start-up to 2,500+ customers Responsible for overall operation and sales growth for the company Launched expansion program to open service in 3 new geographic areas Maintained all advertising and promotional material Internet Service Provider operating in 3 states Built business from start-up to 2,500+ customers Responsible for overall operation and sales growth for the company Launched expansion program to open service in 3 new geographic areas Maintained all advertising and promotional material

Investment Broker

• Jan 1994 - Jan 1996

Operated a 3rd party brokerage firm in bank lobby Maintained a full service brokerage office Sold stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc. Held securities license Series 7, 63 & 6 Operated a 3rd party brokerage firm in bank lobby Maintained a full service brokerage office Sold stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc. Held securities license Series 7, 63 & 6