Madison

Founded by Sean Johnson, Madison emerges from his vast experience as a founding partner at Manifold, a venture fund and innovation consultancy, and his nine years teaching digital marketing at Northwestern's Kellogg School. Sean faced firsthand the complexities of marketing professional services, realizing startup strategies didn't fit. Through persistence, he transformed his team into Trusted Advisors, mastering scalable relationship-building and trust. He distilled these insights into the Madison Playbook, guiding others to do likewise. Madison holds a deep respect for professional services as a noble vocation, emphasizing wisdom over mere information, and treating knowledge work as a refined craft. The company prioritizes detailed, thoughtful client interactions, stewardship of client interests, and long-term trust nurtured over years, embodying a commitment to enduring partnerships and meaningful impact.