David Baer | Creative Partner & Co-Owner

Did You Know That David…

Instructor to over 29,000 students
Big time theater fan
Even bigger time wine geek
Certified as an Email Marketer, AI Implementor, and Wine Educator

David Baer is a veteran direct response marketer who started his career selling classical music subscriptions online at the dawn of email marketing (way back in 1996). He has served as the marketing director for three wine importers, and has consulted with 20+ wineries on their marketing efforts.

In 2010, David started his own Facebook Advertising Agency, where he served clients in industries ranging from the Arts to Wine to Professional Services to Coaching and Wellness. Along the way, he’s developed more than a dozen online course, conducted live workshops, and taught on countless webinars, all aimed at helping small business owners and entrepreneurs position and promote their business more effectively and profitably.

As Creative Partner with The Prepared Group, David uses sound, time-tested marketing principals (not the latest trendy social platform), leverages smart and powerful online tools, and focus his attention on getting his clients’ message in front of their ideal audience. David has authored several books, including “The Prepared Marketing System” (co-authored with Ken Cook and AJ Saunders).

David is a native New Yorker, who relocated to Portland, Oregon in 2008. Today, he enjoys Portland’s thriving food, wine, and arts scenes with his wife and daughter, making as much time as possible to explore the region with his family. Certified as a Wine Educator, David also enjoys introducing visitors and locals to area wineries through his role as a part-time wine country tour guide.