Ben Landers

Ben Landers is an accomplished entrepreneur and business leader based in Gaithersburg, Maryland.1 He is currently the Founder of Ahead of Next and was previously the CEO of Blue Corona, a marketing services and technology company he built and led for over 13 years.1

Career Highlights

Ben founded Blue Corona in 2008 and grew it into a successful business that was recognized on the Inc. 5000 list nine times.1 Under his leadership, Blue Corona specialized in providing measurable marketing solutions for home service companies, helping them increase sales, reduce costs, and differentiate their brands online.1

Expertise and Approach

Ben's areas of expertise include:

• Business and marketing strategy
• Digital marketing
• Marketing analytics and technology
• Home service marketing
• Public speaking
• Building and leading fast-growth companies
• Startups and scaling1

His approach at Blue Corona involved using proprietary analytics and tracking technology to provide clients with detailed insights into their marketing performance.1 The company's success was attributed to its custom-tailored solutions and a team that combined a proven process with values-based execution.1

Education and Recognition

Ben attended Ohio University from 1996 to 2000.1 He is currently enrolled in the Owner/President Management Executive Education Program at Harvard Business School (2023-2025).1

Throughout his career, Ben and his company have received several honors, including:

• Ranking #174 on the 2012 Inc. 500 List
• Being named to the P&B Exceptional 53 by The Gazette of Politics & Business in 2012
• Ranking #694 on the 2013 Inc. 5000 List1

Ben Landers is now focused on his role as Founder at Ahead of Next, where he likely continues to apply his extensive experience in business growth and digital marketing strategies.1