Stephen G. Barr

Business Catalyst, Web Developer, Social Media Pioneer

Axiel Research Group, Ltd, American Residential Appraisers, Inc., Vintage Bass Trading Co., SGB Media Group, Erotomania Productions & Management, Golden Seeds Game Company

SGB Media Group, Erotomania Productions & Management, Axiel Research Group, American Residential Appraisers, Golden Seed Game Company, Inc.

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I can't work within traditional boundaries and must work on my own schedule. I work best in startup situations (alpha & beta stages) and thrive on the building process but lose interest in ongoing administrative duties.

Arkyane, Groubal, talentPOD, Golden Seeds Game Company, Inc, Spill, The Startup Review Journal

Most frustrating for me is the lack of forward thinkers who exhibit contempt prior to investigation of anything new. The most rewarding part is explaining ideas or concepts to these types and seeing the light go on when they get it. This is a rare occurrence but when I do get a shared vision with someone very innovative things generally happen. It is my joy to assist others in bringing their ideas to fruition.

Putting all eggs in one basket by building their business around one product or one customer. I learned that one the hard way at Axial Research Group by having Norstar Bank as 85-90% of my client base. Upper management change resulted in a shift in alliances and Axiel lost the account and couldn't survive and wound up in bankruptcy.

To diversify and allow for one project to pay for another.

To collaborate with others and watch competition in both directions but mainly I keep a keen eye on early adopters down the ladder from me.

That I may never achieve the notoriety or success I seek. It never has been a monetary motivated situation for me but rather a burning desire to achieve personal excellence and to gain the esteem of my peers.

Publishing, digital media, gaming, social media and community management within the nonprofit, progressive political, fine arts and urban development/real estate industries.

My avocation and hobby is graphic design, website development and branding/logo creation.

I also have a lifelong appreciation for historic building preservation & renovation and am a fan of 19th & 20th century architecture.

Social Network Development ( Expert , 10 years experience )
Public Speaking ( Expert , 20 years experience )
Strategic Planning ( Expert , 20 years experience )
Blogging ( Expert , 20 years experience )
Fiscal Planning ( Expert , 20 years experience )
Project Management ( Expert , 20 years experience )
Editing ( Expert , 20 years experience )
Event Planning & Production ( Expert , 20 years experience )
Talent Management ( Expert , 20 years experience )
Digital Media Publishing ( Advanced , 6 years experience )
Affiliate Marketing ( Advanced , 6 years experience )
Non-Profit Consulting ( Intermediate , 3 years experience )
Sex Educator ( Intermediate , 5 years experience )
Media production ( Beginner , 1 year experience )
Feature Writing ( Advanced , 10 years experience )
Videographer ( Intermediate , 20 years experience )
Photography ( Advanced , 20 years experience )
Bassist ( Intermediate , 20 years experience )
Feasibility Studies ( Advanced , 20 years experience )
Niche Marketing ( Advanced , 7 years experience )
Computer Graphics ( Intermediate , 3 years experience )
Social Media ( Expert , 10 years experience )
Online PR ( Expert , 10 years experience )
Corporate Blogging ( Advanced , 7 years experience )
Blog Marketing ( Expert , 10 years experience )
Social Branding ( Advanced , 7 years experience )
Alternative Media ( Advanced , 7 years experience )
Sexuality Education ( Intermediate , 3 years experience )
Sexual Health ( Intermediate , 3 years experience )
Intimacy ( Intermediate , 3 years experience )
Online Dating ( Advanced , 7 years experience )
Op-eds ( Beginner , 1 year experience )
Coalition Development ( Intermediate , 3 years experience )
Strategic Partnerships ( Advanced , 20 years experience )
Startup Consulting ( Advanced , 10 years experience)
E-commerce Consulting ( Advanced , 10 years experience )
Blog Management ( Advanced , 7 years experience )
Executive Management ( Advanced , 20 years experience )
Social Networking ( Expert , 10 years experience )
Social Bookmarking ( Expert , 7 years experience )
Website Monetization ( Expert , 10 years experience)
Online Communities ( Expert , 14 years experience )
Social Software ( Intermediate , 7 years experience )
Trendwatching ( Expert , 20 years experience )
Press Events ( Expert , 20 years experience )
Legislative Relations ( Intermediate , 5 years experience )
Online Advocacy ( Advanced , 10 years experience )
Political Campaigns ( Advanced , 20 years experience )
Mind Mapping ( Intermediate , 5 years experience )
Social Media Development ( Expert , 7 years experience )

I have a formal education in Marketing Management, 20 years experience in the residential and commercial real estate sales and appraisal in NY & LA, 12+ years in internet marketing, website development, writing, editing and publishing with a goal of building one of the truly premium, privately held online publishing group portfolios. 

Extensive print and online/digital media experience at senior editorial, national levels. I can rapidly build strategic alliances within narrowly defined market segments or industries to the benefit of all parties and have a long established reputation as being a "rainmaker" within the music, arts, real estate, nonprofit, political and digital media communities.

Current Position:

Editor and Group Publisher at Woodland Hills, CA based SGB Media Group , a social media marketing firm specializing in digital media content production, publishing and advertising. Over 25 years experience in retailing, advertising, website & online forum development, niche social networking, affiliate marketing, search optimization, branding and identity, site location, event production & promotion, non-profit fund raising. Event planning, promotion, production and MC/Host at public events.

Author, Editor & Publisher of 25-30 syndicated, digital publications utilizing multiple digital distribution channels in conjunction with launching and administrating national advertising campaigns for major Fortune 500 advertisers in partnership with Google, Ning, Facebook, Myspace, Yahoo, DoubleClick, LinkShare, PepperJam and other industry leading third party affiliate networks.

Product development team member from conception to launch on many websites, tangible goods and organizational structure for start ups.