Amerimac in Geneva assists in marketing efforts
An interview with Patrick McDonnell, owner of Geneva-based Amerimac.
Q: Describe your business and what you do?
A: Since 2000, Amerimac has provided corporations, small business owners and the U.S. Federal Government customized solutions for their marketing and branding needs. Amerimac makes marketing simple from their individualized customer service to their fast delivery of product which has helped us keep our customers happy and grow through referrals. We offer a wide array of promotional products, awards and apparel to choose from to help brand your business. Amerimac will help customize your event whether it be a trade show, corporate event, golf outing, sports/school event or employee recognition.
Q: What made you start your business?
A: I always felt a passion for the community and wanted to help individuals market their companies by sharing my ideas and my many years of experience in the ad specialty industry.
Q: What has been the most difficult obstacle in running a small business?
A: Finding the right associates who are as passionate about the company and its customers as I am.
Q: What do you enjoy most about operating your business?
A: I enjoy working with clients to come up with creative concepts and ideas to brand their business. We stride to be an extension of their marketing team and it is very rewarding to see the marketing plan come together and be executed. We build relationships with our clients which often turn into long term friendships and I get to see their business grow from all of our efforts.
Q: Is this what you pictured yourself doing when you were young?
A: I never knew what I wanted to do when I was young but since I haven’t grown up yet, I guess I still have time to figure that out. Seriously, I also knew I enjoyed working with people so owning a company that offers branding and marketing seemed like a good fit.
Q: What keeps you up at night?
A: Teenage daughters! And, ideas don’t always come to me between the hours of nine and five. We are always thinking of creative ideas to better serve our customer’s marketing efforts.
Q: If you could offer a tip to rookie business owner, what would it be?
A: Don’t sweat the small stuff and make sure you are doing what you love and are passionate about. This way you will always want to get up and you won’t call it work.
— Kim Mikus
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Business: Amerimac
Address: 2401 Kaneville Road Geneva IL 60134
Owner: Patrick W. McDonnell
Year business started: 2000
Web address: www.amerimac.net