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Entrepreneur · Coach · Strategist · Planner Creator
Branden Bodendorfer: Entrepreneur & Creator of Key2Success Planner
20+ years of building businesses, developing leaders, and creating tools that help people turn their vision into measurable results.
20+ Years in Business
SBA Entrepreneur of the Year
Key2Success Planner Creator
3,500+ Businesses Served
Featured: ABC · NBC Today · ESPN · CNN
The Professional
Built From the Ground Up — Through Real Business Experience
Branden Bodendorfer didn't learn business in a classroom. He built it — starting with a co-founded print shop in 2004, growing through the economic downturn of 2007–2009, and expanding into digital media, marketing, coaching, and product development over the following two decades.
Before stepping fully into the coaching and media space, Branden co-founded a property management company, developing the operational and systems-thinking discipline that now defines how he works with clients. That hands-on background across multiple industries gives his coaching a practical edge that theory-based programs simply can't replicate.
Today, Branden serves as a marketing strategist for a new OEM five-rooftop dealership group — one of the most competitive retail environments in the automotive industry — while simultaneously running his coaching practice, managing his media brands, and developing the Key2Success Planner ecosystem.
The Coach & Strategist
Helping Professionals Execute at the Highest Level
Branden's coaching work spans entrepreneurship, marketing strategy, team accountability, and leadership development. His clients range from solo operators finding their footing to established business leaders looking to scale — and the common thread is always the same: clarity, execution, and results.
His approach is grounded in the same planning system he built for himself — the Key2Success Planner. Every coaching engagement is built around helping clients connect daily actions to long-term goals, build accountability into their workflow, and develop the organizational habits that separate high performers from the rest.
As a recognized expert in SEO and LLM search visibility, Branden also helps businesses and personal brands position themselves for discovery in both traditional and AI-powered search environments — an increasingly critical advantage in today's digital landscape.
Career Timeline
Two Decades of Building, Leading & Creating
1997
The Planning Foundation
Introduced to the Franklin Covey planning system in 7th grade — a first-hand experience connecting written goal-setting to real-world outcomes that would shape everything that followed.
2003 – 2004
Fortune 500 Sales Achievement
Achieved the largest retail comp sales for a Fortune 500 company in back-to-back years — an early demonstration of the performance-driven mindset he now coaches others to develop.
2004
Co-Founded Premier Printing
Co-founded a print shop in Central Wisconsin, growing it annually through the 2007–2009 economic downturn while helping over 2,000 businesses market and communicate their message.
2007 – 2009
Small Business of the Year & Entrepreneur of the Year
Recognized for business excellence and community impact — named Small Business of the Year in 2007 and Entrepreneur of the Year in 2009. Selected as a three-time SBA Entrepreneur of the Year candidate.
2010
Founded TriMedia
Launched TriMedia, a marketing and communications firm focused on building digital presence for rural businesses in Wisconsin. Created Explore and OnFocus — regional media brands now reaching 200,000+ people per month.
2010s
Co-Founded Property Management Company
Expanded into real estate operations as co-founder of a property management company, adding multi-industry leadership and operational systems experience to his portfolio.
2017
Created the Key2Success Planner
Built the Key2Success Digital Planner out of personal need — a goal-focused, device-agnostic planning system that has since grown into a comprehensive ecosystem used by professionals worldwide.
Present
Coaching, Strategy & Automotive Marketing
Currently active as a business coach, SEO and LLM visibility strategist, Key2Success Planner creator, and marketing strategist for a new OEM five-rooftop dealership group — bringing 20+ years of real-world experience to every engagement.
Recognition & Credentials
Awards & Professional Achievements
SBA Entrepreneur of the Year
Three-time candidate for the Small Business Administration's Entrepreneur of the Year — one of the most competitive recognitions in small business.
Small Business of the Year – 2007
Recognized for business excellence, growth, and community impact at Premier Printing in Central Wisconsin.
Entrepreneur of the Year – 2009
Named Entrepreneur of the Year for innovation, leadership, and contributions to the local business community.
Fortune 500 Record Sales – 2003 & 2004
Achieved the largest retail comp sales for a Fortune 500 company in back-to-back years.
NOAA & Research Collaboration
Drone and aerial work used by NOAA and research scientists in Denver. Recorded and mapped the longest tornado ever to touch down in Wisconsin.
National Media Features
Work featured on ABC World News, NBC Today Show, ESPN Monday Night Football, and CNN.
Areas of Expertise
What Branden Specializes In
Business Coaching
Personalized coaching for entrepreneurs and business leaders focused on growth, accountability, and execution — spanning both tactical issues and developmental leadership.
Digital Planning Systems
Creator of the Key2Success Planner — a comprehensive digital planning ecosystem used by professionals worldwide, compatible with OneNote, GoodNotes, Noteshelf, and all major PDF apps.
Marketing Strategy
20+ years helping businesses grow through digital marketing, Google Business Profile optimization, content strategy, and brand communications — with deep expertise in automotive and local business marketing.
Leadership Development
Coaching programs designed to improve team accountability, employee development, and organizational performance — bridging the gap between management intent and measurable outcomes.
Search Engine Optimization
Practical SEO strategy for local businesses, content creators, and digital product brands. Covers on-page optimization, Google Business Profile, technical SEO fundamentals, and content that ranks for the right audience.
LLM Search Visibility
Helping businesses and personal brands get discovered in AI-powered search environments — including ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, and Perplexity. Covers E-E-A-T, structured data, and content strategies that make you the cited source.
Content Creation
Active YouTube channel, podcast, and blog covering productivity, business strategy, and industry trends. Featured work has appeared on ABC, NBC Today Show, ESPN, and CNN.
Rural Business Development
A recognized advocate for rural entrepreneurship — helping over 3,500 businesses communicate their message and compete effectively in a digital-first marketplace.
Business Ventures
Companies & Platforms Built
Est. 2004
Premier Printing
Co-founded digital print shop specializing in digital printing, screen printing, and vinyl graphics. Has served 2,000+ businesses across Central Wisconsin.
Est. 2010
TriMedia
Marketing, communications, and advertising firm focused on building digital presence for rural businesses. Creator of Explore and OnFocus media brands.
Est. 2010s
Property Management Co.
Co-founded a property management company — expanding operational leadership and real estate business acumen across Branden's growing business portfolio.
Est. 2017
Key2Success Planner
Goal-focused digital planning system now used by professionals worldwide. Available in multiple editions for OneNote and PDF annotation apps across all major devices.
Current
Automotive Marketing Strategy
Signature marketing strategy role for a new OEM five-rooftop dealership group — applying deep digital marketing and brand positioning expertise to one of retail's most competitive environments.
Ongoing
OnFocus & Explore
Regional media brands covering news, sports, and lifestyle in Central Wisconsin. Combined reach of 200,000+ people per month — leaders in local digital media coverage.
Media & Press
As Seen & Featured In
ABC World News
NBC Today Show
ESPN Monday Night Football
CNN
NOAA
OnFocus News
Explore Magazine
Branden's aerial photography and videography has been featured by national media outlets and used by government research agencies. His content reaches over 200,000 people per month through his regional media properties in Central Wisconsin.
Ready to Work With Branden?
Whether you need a business coach, a marketing strategist, a planning system that drives real results, or a speaker for your next event — Branden is ready to help you move forward.
Connect with Branden
Follow Along & Stay Connected
Branden shares coaching insights, productivity strategies, business content, and behind-the-scenes updates across all major platforms.
Key2Success Planners
Choose the Application that you plan to use for digital planning.
OneNote
Application works across Windows, Android and Apple. Also Web version all available. Great for Desktop, Laptop and Mobile users.
GoodNotes
Application works across Apple devices. Great for iPad, Mac and iPhone users. PDF Annotation App designed for Note-Taking
Noteshelf
Application works across Apple devices. Great for iPad, Mac and iPhone users. PDF Annotation App designed for Note-Taking
Notability
Application works across Apple devices. Great for iPad, Mac and iPhone users. PDF Annotation App designed for Note-Taking
Samsung Notes
Application works across Samsung devices. Great for Samsung Tab and Samsung Galaxy Users. Including Z Fold 3, S6, S7, S8 and S22.
reMarkable
Works with ePaper Devices, like the reMarkable, SuperNote and many more. A PDF Annotation Planner allows users to take digital notes.
