Hi, I’m Nathan Collier
I’m a former journalist, fractional head of content, occasional freelance writer, and 17-year marketing professional. I design and run effective marketing programs that grow your influence online.
I move fast. My goal is to deliver in days rather than weeks or months.
If you aren't happy with my work, you pay nothing until I get it right.
I’m available when you need me. If you call, I’ll pick up if I’m available. Or I’ll get back to you within an hour or two.
How I work
I’m a former journalist. In a world of generic content, I put human voices at the center of your marketing.
I have unique experience using customer stories and executive ghostwriting as anchors to drive everything else happening in marketing.
Even if you don't have a current need, you're welcome to:
Unique capabilities
What people say after working with Nathan
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"Nathan restores my faith in humanity. His articles portray the human side of marketing, data, and "success." He writes stories you actually want to read. It's the best marketing tactic you could ask for. "
Melissa Rosen, Content Marketing Manager at Motion
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"I’ve networked and collaborated with Nathan over the past year and a half. He’s shared so many great content marketing tips and processes with me, which I’ve been able to apply to my business. His process for creating case studies for companies is awesome and creates truly incredible results. Beyond his awesome work, his character is unparalleled. Anyone who works with him or studies under him is truly lucky."
Erica Quigley, CEO of Poka-Yoke Solutions
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"When I first read Nathan's LinkedIn tagline—building content marketing machines—I thought: What does that even mean? After a few weeks in his private group, I'm beginning to get the picture... Nathan is a wellspring of content marketing wisdom and full of strategies for boosting business success."
Kieran Smith, Web3 CMO
Dad of two. When not working, I can often be found coaching my boys on baseball fields in beautiful Yellow Springs, Ohio
Named to Semrush’s Top 100 Influencers in Content Marketing (2022) (See me at #18 here)
Grew and monetized The Content Marketing Lounge, a thriving, supportive online community for content marketers
Won numerous storytelling competitions and was named the 2024 Dayton Story Slam Grand Champion
Published thousands of pieces of content
Worked with over 50 startups, tech companies, and engineering firms
Ghostwritten for dozens of CEOs, executives, and thought leaders
Conducted hundreds of deep “Jobs-to-Be-Done”-style customer research interviews, many of which turned into case studies
About me
Content Portfolio
Case studies, interviews, and customer-centered content
A Customer Centric Approach: 5 Ways Steve & Kate’s Camps Earns ‘Customers for Life' (Feature article)
Why Your Data Doesn’t Make Sense: 5 Things I Learned From Narrator Co-Founder Cedric Dussud (FastSpring podcast and article)
5 UX Research Lessons from HoneyBook’s Senior UX Researcher (Great question feature article)
What does success look like in a SaaS business? (FastSpring social media clip)
Marie Sotelo Is a Lawyer Who Became a Freelance Writer (The Content Marketing Lounge podcast interview)
The Data Doesn’t Lie: How Shell's Legal Team Empowers Relationships (PERSUIT webinar)
How Cars.com Developer Mac Heller-Ogden Convinced His Bosses to Adopt Node.js (ModernWeb feature article)
White papers, e-books, and data reports
The PERSUIT Guide to Establishing an Outside Counsel Management Program (PERSUIT e-book)
5 Myths About Reverse Auctions in Legal (PERSUIT e-book)
The 2024 PERSUIT 50: The Most Trusted Firms on PERSUIT (PERSUIT data report)
How to Easily Integrate SharePoint and Dropbox (cloudHQ white paper)
Data innovators in tax, finance, and audit (Alteryx white paper)
Hidden Savings in Modern Manufacturing (Jarvis Cutting tools white paper)
Communities
Podcast
Get in touch!
Schedule a free introductory call with me to discuss your content needs.