Ben Seidel’s Background
Ben is the CEO and Founder of Igniting Business which provides web design, marketing, and SEO (search engine optimization) services specifically tailored for small businesses. Ben started in technology and marketing very early on, developing his first websites and technology solutions for commercial clients at the young age of 13. While still a teenager in high school, Ben did freelance web development for corporate clients, as well as co-founded an online community-based startup.
Ben attended the University of Missouri – Columbia where he graduated magna cum laude from the Trulaske Sr. College of Business with a BS in Business Administration with a dual focus in marketing and economics. He was actively involved in student organizations including the Cornell Leadership Program (CLP), Entrepreneurship Alliance, and PROclaim.
In 2012, Ben Seidel founded Igniting Business and grew the company over the next decade to serve hundreds of clients across the nation with affordable and effective web design, SEO, and marketing solutions.
Ben’s passion is utilizing powerful online technologies to make small business owners’ lives both more successful and a bit less stressful.
Speaking Engagements
Ben is a sought-after speaker on various SEO and digital marketing topics. A few examples of past speaking engagements include:
University of Missouri Trulaske College of Business – Guest Lecturer for Multiple Courses
Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO) – National Conference
Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV)
Enterprise University
SMPS (Society for Marketing Professional Services) Kansas City
SMPS (Society for Marketing Professional Services) Wichita
SMPS (Society for Marketing Professional Services) Missouri Valley Regional Conference
Entrepreneurship Alliance
Missouri Chamber of Commerce
American Business Women’s Association
Columbia Chamber of Commerce
Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce
Central Exchange
Kansas City Women’s Advisory Network
Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO) – Mizzou Chapter
Missouri Women’s Business Center
Missouri Small Business Development Center
Larta Institute
Mid-Continent Public Library
Entrepreneurial Scholars and Interns Program (ESIP)
1 Million Cups
Abundant Living
