Today we’d like to introduce you to Ken Collis.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Ken. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
Early in my professional career, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Cal State Northridge, I was a partner in Bankcard Processing, a premier credit card processing service. After much success, I went on to help in the business development of Authorize.Net, another highly visible credit card processing firm. I was instrumental in helping take that company public. My drive and talent had prepared me for both.
I remained in the financial industry until 2004 when, seeking a major change, I accepted a position with Clear Channel Communications, representing some of the most well-known and largest clients in corporate America, including Ford and Colgate. The next logical move was a return to my entrepreneurial roots and expanding on my passion, I launched a new wave of marketing and named it TLK Fusion.
Over a decade later, TLK Fusion has emerged as the top marketing, business, and celebrity consulting firm, specializing in product launches, digital marketing, social media management, retail distribution, and aligning today’s hottest celebrities with brands. Corporate clients have been an international Who’s Who, including Nike, Adidas, Pepsi, L’Oreal, Levi’s, Rolling Stone, and Microsoft to name a few.
My business acumen resulted in achieving numerous accolades and awards over the years, including Best in Biz Award 2012, 13, and 14; The International Best in Biz Award 2016; The Golden Bridge Award 2012, The American Business Award – Stevie Gold Winner, 2016; The Clutch Awards Top Branding Agency 2018, Top Digital Agency 2018, Top Advertising and Marketing Agency 2018, Leading California Agency 2018, Top Los Angeles Agency, and the Entrepreneur 360 Best Company Award 2018 and 2019 and finally in 2020 the Inc5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
Every entrepreneur takes a journey that is personal to them and the business that they are embedded in. I believe that with great preparation and planning that struggles can be minimized. Recently with the onset of COVID, my role has evolved into a true mentor to the business owners that we work with every day. At the beginning of this strange business climate that we have found ourselves in, I have encouraged all entrepreneurs to not hibernate. Keep going and adjust quickly in real-time.
TLK Fusion Inc. – what should we know? What do you do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
TLK Fusion is a full-service outsourced CMO that takes a full 360-degree approach to the marketing for small and mid-level sized lifestyle brands. Our focus can be directed in the multiple digital functions, celebrity and influencer collaborations, public relations, and the distribution of products into the retail market as well. We are a one-stop-shop for our brands.
Our differential is that in an industry that is about promises and commitments, very few focus on the results. Our integrity is centered in the results that we deliver, and we are confident enough to ensure that all of our service commitments are met monthly. We know they invest in us, so we invest in them.
If you had to start over, what would you have done differently?
Absolutely nothing. It’s been a fun and wild ride to get to where we are today. I would look differently at certain situations, but in all, our past is what has made us successful today.
Contact Info:
- Address: 24501 Town Center Drive, #103, Valencia, CA 91355
- Website: https://tlkfusion.com
- Phone: (818) 208-4582
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tlkfusioninc/
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