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Mark Steiner

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Co-Founder at "TBA"
📍 Springfield, Missouri, United States

Mark Steiner is the Co-Founder and CEO of GigSalad, a leading marketplace for booking entertainers and event services. Drawing on over 30 years in the entertainment industry as an agent and performer, he leads with empathy and a passion for helping creatives succeed. He proudly built his company without a college degree or formal business training.

Originally from New Jersey, Mark now resides in Springfield, Missouri, where GigSalad is headquartered. He previously pursued acting and even considered a career in culinary arts after high school. He is a self-described "showman" and values authentic, meaningful conversations and connections with people.

As a young man, he created an educational product to promote racial equality that won the Goodwill Games Peace Prize.

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Experience
36 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Springfield, Missouri, United States
Personality Overview

How Mark shows up

Non-Confrontational
Amiable & Agreeable
Story Driven

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.

Priorities

Topics Mark cares about

Gig Economy
As the founder of a major booking platform, he is dedicated to creating opportunities for entertainers and event professionals to earn a living doing what they love.
Supporting Creatives
His career has been focused on empowering artists, stemming from his own background as a "starving artist" and booking agent.
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Career

Work history

11-2022
Co-Founder
"TBA"
8-2022
Co-Owner
Canopy, LLC
3-2003
Co-Founder and C.E.O.
GigSalad
6-2001 - 7-2011
Owner
Steiner Talent
3-2001 - 6-2001
Office Manager
Richard Cook & Associates Architects
In the press

Media appearances

Mark Steiner, Co-Founder & CEO of GigSalad: Building Trust and .... Featured in Spotify
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Gigsalad founder Mark Steiner from Adoption to Theatre and beyond. Featured in Spotify
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Education

Mark has no verified education history

Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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