MacSpecialist River North
MacSpecialist River North location @ 500 N Wells, Chicago
Dustin Templeton
Brand Development Sales & Sales Management Marketing & Advertising Live Events IT Solutions Consulting Small Business Consulting Career
Bio, Experience & Portfolio Website
Hello, I’m Dustin. Thanks for visiting Dustin Templeton (.org)
I built this website for potential clients, employers, partners and the occasional stalkers who want to learn more about my professional life.
So, feel free to scroll down and click around. If you’re short on time and want to jump straight to examples of my work, click the button below.
Career Experience
I have over 20 years of experience in the areas of Apple IT, music, live events, sales & sales management, branding, marketing and advertising.
I’ve held the titles of audio engineer, bartender, club promoter, digital printer, pre-press specialist, Apple Certified Help Desk Specialist, Apple Certified Pro – Logic Pro, Apple Certified Technical Coordinator, sales manager, director of sales, director of sales and marketing, artist manager, tour manager, partner and founder— but I prefer small business owner.
Throughout my career, I’ve managed relationships with companies such as Apple, United Airlines, Brookfield Zoo, Sanford Corp, Live Nation, AEG and countless small businesses. In addition, I’ve supported and consulted for live concert tours featuring Britney Spears, Kanye West, Bon Jovi, Tim McGraw, Roger Waters, Black Eyed Peas and many, many more.
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Years of experience
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Thousands of customers serviced
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Hundreds of business clients served
Projects
MIX Touring
Backstage Apple sales and consulting for live concert touring
Canine Peace of Mind
Canine Peace of Mind & Peace of Mind Puppy brand development
Skills & Expertise
I’ve picked up quite a few useful skills over the years. Check out my skills & Expertise page to view the complete list.
Brand Development
I’ve developed brands for authors, musicians, record labels, my own companies and even dog trainers.
Sales & Sales Management
Retail and business to business sales management serving big business, small business and the entertainment industry.
Small Business
In addition to owning my own small businesses, I’ve provided strategic solutions for countless others in times of need.
Live Events
Live event planning, production and management; from small seminars in intimate settings to large events with thousands of guests
Technical Consulting
Workflow design and solution implementation for teams using Apple ecosystems. From retail and corporate sales - to creative agency - to operational workflows.
Marketing & Advertising
Web design, SEO, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Marketing, email marketing and analytics.
What I’ve Been up to Lately
Lately, I’ve been spending my time helping other small business owners tell their stories to new audiences, win new customers and provide them with exceptional experiences so they keep coming back. The process is commonly referred to as brand management or brand development consulting.
Think of it this way:
A brand is the internal story the public tells themselves when they think about a person or company.
Brand development is a series of actions the person or company takes in an effort to positively influence that story before it’s ever told.
That’s where I come in. There’s actually quite a bit more to it, but I think you’ll have a pretty good understanding after reading this website.
Blog
Detailed work experience, life experience and my thoughts on the current state of the world.