Ben Landers

Member Since 2015

Ben Landers

Founder

Blue Corona

Washington D.C. Metro Area

As President and CEO, Ben is responsible for Blue Corona’s vision, strategy, culture, and leadership team. Ben leads from the trenches. Working alongside and in support of the team, Ben has transformed Blue Corona from a bootstrapped startup into a seven-time Inc. 5000 company with 75+ employees, industry-leading reviews—from clients and employees, and 11 consecutive years of top and bottom-line growth. Ben is an action-oriented, dynamic, and passionate leader and team builder. From Blue Corona’s inception, Ben defined a set of core values and made it his mission to surround himself with other passionate, growth-seeking people who share the same mindset and values and with whom he enjoyed being around. Today, all of the hiring at Blue Corona is conducted with this same philosophy and values in mind, resulting in cohesive, high-performing teams, all working together toward the goal of becoming a world-class company. Over time, Blue Corona’s culture and values have become defining factors in the ongoing success of the company. Ben is a subject matter expert and top-rated conference and workshop speaker. Ben has a BS in Communications and Marketing from Ohio University. Ben lives in Rockville, Maryland with his wife of 15 years, Becky, and son Jack (age 11), and daughter Kelly (age 8).


SKILLS

  • Business Strategy
  • Growth Strategy and Execution
  • Public Speaking

RECENT CONTENT

January 9th, 2023

9 Signs You May Have Made a Bad Hiring Choice (and What to Do Next)

November 28th, 2022

Is Your Workplace Becoming Toxic? 13 Signs to Look for and How to Respond

A toxic workplace can lead to lower-quality work, a decrease in productivity, and employee dissatisfaction—all of which may lead to staff turnover. When you’re a leader, it’s important to address the signs of a toxic workplace as soon as you notice them in order to avoid cultivating a negative company culture.

October 12th, 2022

Nine Tips For Successful Social Media Marketing As A Solopreneur

When you're a solopreneur, it can be difficult to find time to both run your business and market it on social media. However, if you want word to spread and your customer base to grow, building a presence on social media is a key way to achieve that goal. 

August 19th, 2022

The Best Business Advice These 10 Entrepreneurs Have Ever Received

When an entrepreneur brings on a business advisor, they often do so with the intention of gaining sound insight and advice—finding that “second opinion” that can help steer their business in the right direction. But, many times, an advisor turns into something more: a true mentor who can offer guidance, support, motivation and understanding when times get tough, as well as the advice needed to help get you back on your feet.


COMPANY INFO

Blue Corona

Blue Corona is a 9-time Inc. 5000 digital marketing and technology company that helps businesses accelerate growth and scale by delivering measurable marketing solutions that increase sales, reduce costs, and differentiate brands online.


AREA OF FOCUS

  • Digital Marketing
  • Marketing
  • Accelerating Growth

INDUSTRY

Marketing & Advertising