Glenn Marvin
Digital marketing expert, sales strategist and business growth speaker helping organisations build trust and generate results
Overview
Glenn Marvin is a digital marketing strategist, sales expert and keynote speaker who helps businesses build stronger brands, attract more customers and grow through trust-based marketing. With a unique background that spans frontline policing, sales leadership and digital marketing, Glenn brings practical insights into human behaviour, relationship building and business growth. His engaging presentations provide actionable strategies that help organisations improve their marketing, strengthen their personal brands and generate sustainable results.
Who is Glenn Marvin?
Glenn Marvin's career began in the New Zealand Police, where he spent years working on the front lines developing a deep understanding of people, communication and human behaviour. When he left policing in 2005, he initially believed those experiences had little relevance in the corporate world.
It wasn't long before Glenn realised that the skills he had developed through policing—building trust, understanding motivation and communicating effectively—were highly valuable in business and sales.
His passion for marketing and business growth led him into the world of digital marketing, where he quickly established himself as a respected leader. In 2010, he joined SureFire Search Marketing as Director of Sales and built a new division dedicated to supporting small and medium-sized businesses. Over four years, the team grew to 25 staff and played a key role in the company's recognition as one of the Deloitte Fast 500 technology businesses in Asia Pacific before its eventual acquisition by an international agency.
Known for his practical and authentic approach to social media and marketing, Glenn became widely recognised through his "Work For Whisky" initiative, providing pro bono consulting and support to small business owners seeking advice on growth and marketing.
In 2018, Glenn founded Konnector, a business dedicated to helping small businesses become better marketers, build stronger brands and create more effective growth strategies. Today, he works as a speaker, trainer, coach and MC, helping organisations leverage marketing, relationships and trust to achieve success.
Career Highlights
• Former New Zealand Police officer
• Former Director of Sales at SureFire Search Marketing
• Built a successful SME-focused sales division from the ground up
• Contributed to Deloitte Fast 500 Asia Pacific recognition
• Played a role in the growth of a business later acquired by an international agency
• Founder of Konnector
• Creator of the "Work For Whisky" mentoring initiative
• Experienced keynote speaker, trainer and conference MC
• Recognised authority on LinkedIn, social selling and personal branding
Key Speaking Themes
• LinkedIn marketing and professional networking
• Social selling and relationship-based sales
• Personal branding and thought leadership
• Search engine optimisation (SEO)
• Digital marketing for business growth
• Likeability, Trust and Value (L.T.V.)
• Small business growth strategies
• Resilience, discipline and endurance mindset
What Your Audience Will Gain
Glenn delivers highly practical insights that audiences can apply immediately to improve marketing performance, strengthen business relationships and grow their professional reputation. Attendees learn how to build trust, leverage digital platforms effectively and create meaningful connections that drive long-term business success.
Ideal For
• Sales and marketing conferences
• Small business and entrepreneurship events
• Leadership and business development programmes
• LinkedIn and personal branding workshops
• Corporate sales kick-offs
• Industry conferences and networking events
Frequently Asked Questions...
What does Glenn Marvin speak about?
Glenn speaks about LinkedIn, social selling, digital marketing, SEO, personal branding, trust-based sales and business growth.
Who is Glenn Marvin?
Glenn Marvin is a digital marketing strategist, keynote speaker, trainer and founder of Konnector.
What is Glenn Marvin best known for?
He is known for helping businesses use digital marketing, LinkedIn and relationship-building strategies to grow their brand and customer base.
What is the "Work For Whisky" initiative?
It is Glenn's well-known mentoring programme where he provided practical business and marketing advice to small business owners.
What is Konnector?
Konnector is Glenn's business, dedicated to helping small businesses improve their marketing capability and achieve sustainable growth.
Why is Glenn Marvin a sought-after keynote speaker?
His combination of policing experience, sales leadership and digital marketing expertise provides audiences with practical, real-world insights they can immediately implement.
What is the Likeability, Trust and Value framework?
Glenn's L.T.V. approach focuses on building stronger personal brands and business relationships through authenticity, trust and value creation.
Is Glenn Marvin available for keynote presentations, workshops and MC engagements?
Yes. Glenn Marvin is available for keynote speaking engagements, business workshops, coaching programmes and professional MC services.