Our Story

Our Journey and Mission

Second City Marketing is here for the people building something real. Whether you need a plan, a push, or someone to help sort through the noise—I’ve got your back.

Second City Marketing started as a personal mission. After more than a decade working in marketing—supporting both businesses and nonprofits—I saw how often small teams get left behind. Strategy gets complicated. Budgets are tight. Tools feel overwhelming. I wanted to change that.

So I built Second City Marketing to offer something more grounded: real support, clear plans, and thoughtful marketing that actually fits where people are at.

I’m Quentin Egan, the strategist behind Second City Marketing. I hold an MBA in marketing and strategy, serve on the board of a nonprofit focused on mental health, and have spent the last ten years helping teams clarify their message, connect with their audience, and grow in ways that feel sustainable.
This isn’t a big agency—it’s a one-on-one partnership built on trust, consistency, and smart progress over time.

Core Values

My goal is to help you move forward with clarity and confidence—while building a marketing partnership that actually feels like one.

Collaboration

This is a partnership, not a handoff. I work with you to make sure your voice stays at the center of everything we build together.

Clarity

I focus on making marketing make sense—no jargon, no fluff. Just clear ideas and strategies you can feel good about acting on.

Confidence

I help you feel sure about your next step—whether that’s launching a campaign, choosing a platform, or finally putting your message out into the world. You won’t be guessing—you’ll know.

Let’s Take the Next Step Together

Whether you’re figuring out where to start or ready to level up your marketing, I’d love to hear what you’re working on. Let’s see if I can help.

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