Mary Kurek
The Ideal Networker
Visibility Consultant - Author - Speaker
"I'm more at ease at answering forum questions and feeling more prepared everyday. Thanks Mary."
NC State Rep. Alice Graham Underhill
Visibility Consulting
Mary calls it the "Biz of Viz," but what is it really? Here's some Q & A to get you clear.
What is a Visibility Consultant? Mary fills the role of Public Relations Consultant with a few add-ons, such as Marketing Advisor, occasional Agent, and Professional Networker.
Who hires a Visibility Consultant? Mary works one-on-one with individuals and will also contract with companies. Individual clients are generally entrepreneurs, talent professionals, direct sales types, politicians, or independent contractors.
Decision makers for companies and organizations hire Mary to help them create community-based visibility or targeted visibility with their ideal client/customer market. For this particular group, Mary's work is usually broader in scope and may involve working with several people within the organization.
How do you decide if you want to hire a Visibility Consultant, and how do you proceed?
Most individuals hire Mary because they've become overwhelmed in trying to self-market or wish to expand their marketing efforts. As a Professional Networker who "wrote the book on ideal networking," Mary often accesses her diverse network to help a client connect to publicity opportunities, endorsements, and mentor advice. Her background in working with varied forms of media benefits her clients who need help in identifying and utilizing (traditional and Internet) media vehicles.
Companies and organizations have hired Mary for a variety of visibility needs. Sometimes, they need help in maximizing their online visibility. This starts with a review of their web site to look for glitches, like dead links, ineffective page titles, and navigation issues. A resource-rich plan is then developed to help the client begin to claim the first scroll of search results when someone "googles" their name.
Other companies want to improve their community standing with client-attraction programs. In the role of representative, Mary has served as liaison between new ownership and departing staff to smooth the transition. Always expanding the role to meet the client's needs, Mary has even been hired as an Internet spokesperson for a client's new product launch.
Mary's clients are from all over the United States with most of the work taking place through scheduled phone conversations and e-mails. The best way to explore further is to call for a conversation with Mary. Call today:
252-269-0751 or e-mail mary@marykurek.com.

"Your counsel the other day was more valuable than you can guess. It brought real focus to so many of the thoughts and visions that I've had rolling around in my head. I now feel excited and invigorated about the future."
Gary Pearce
State/National Political Advisor
"There are times when a high pressure situation needs a disconnected viewoint in order to help place it into perspective. Then a plan can be formed. What a release of tension and uncertainty. You're great!"
Lorrie West
Credit Union, V.P. Membership Support Services
"Mary, you are so professional and knowledgeable. Your expertise has been invaluable."
Licia Felton
President/Executive Director
FOM, Inc.
"You have started my creative juices flowing. I am endeavoring to move out to the masses."
Charles Watson, Writer
Client Stories
Below you'll find a list of clients who allowed Mary to share their stories in her book, "Who's Hiding in Your Address Book?" Click each one to access the excerpt in (pdf) that tells the client story.
Want to know about the book? Click the book cover for details and ordering information.
“Mary helped me market my real estate team, design a better web site, and helped me target the market I desired. I highly recommend her."
Llew Ramsey, The Selling Team
"Before meeting Mary, I thought I had my business goals and ideas all together. Mary helped me to see that I had only tapped into the tip of the iceberg as far as my potential is concerned. With her help, I have been able to visualize and pursue greater things!"
Dr. Delena Kay Flakes
Professional Speaker