Ben Seidel’s Background
Ben Seidel 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 Seidel 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.
Ben Seidel's Recognition and Awards
Over the years, Ben Seidel has been recognized on a local and national level, including entrepreneurship awards from both the NFIB and NASE and being featured in publications such as CNBC Universal, Yahoo News, Intuit Small Business, CIO.com, Mizzou Magazine, and Fox Business.
Personal Certifications
Ben Seidel holds Google Ads certifications from Google, and his company is an official Google Partner, Shopify Partner, MailChimp Expert, Joomla Service Provider, and YOOtheme Expert.
- Google Ads Search Certification - Credential ID 126407906
- Shopify Business Fundamentals Certification
- Shopify Product Fundamentals Certification
Awards
Community Leadership
- Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce
- Board Member on the Lee's Summit Chamber Board of Directors - 2016-2018
- Vice Chair of Business and Economic Development - 2018
- Chair of the Technology Task Force - 2016
- Chair of the Business Development Council - 2015
- Member of the Business Development Council - 2014-2018
- Active Member 2014 – Present
- PROclaim – Professionals Claiming Biblical Principles
- President and Co-Founder 2011 – 2013
- NASE (National Association for the Self-Employed)
- Member Council 2012 – 2013
- Active Member 2011 - Present
- University of Missouri Trulaske College of Business Recent Alumni Advisory Board 2013 - 2018
- University of Missouri - Columbia - Guest Lecturer for Multiple Courses
Speaking Engagements
Ben is a sought-after speaker on various SEO and digital marketing topics. A few examples of past speaking engagements include:
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University of Missouri Trulaske College of Business – Guest Lecturer for Multiple Courses
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Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO) – National Conference
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Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV)
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Enterprise University
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SMPS (Society for Marketing Professional Services) Kansas City
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SMPS (Society for Marketing Professional Services) Wichita
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SMPS (Society for Marketing Professional Services) Missouri Valley Regional Conference
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Entrepreneurship Alliance
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Missouri Chamber of Commerce
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American Business Women’s Association
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Columbia Chamber of Commerce
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Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce
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Central Exchange
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Kansas City Women’s Advisory Network
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Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO) – Mizzou Chapter
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Missouri Women’s Business Center
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Missouri Small Business Development Center
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Larta Institute
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Mid-Continent Public Library
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Entrepreneurial Scholars and Interns Program (ESIP)
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1 Million Cups
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Abundant Living
