John V. Cinquino

cinquino+co.

John did not base his agency business model on some big NY agency he worked for in another lifetime. This agency, he built from scratch – with zero agency-industry bias and zero clients. All he had when he started was entrepreneurship, a passion for marketing, the will to succeed and the dream of having his own company. And at age 33, John is one of the youngest and incredibly accomplished agency principals in the country. His achievements and up-from-his-own-bootstraps story have made his speaking engagements popular with many audiences nationwide.

For those who know John, it is easy to see where the agency’s values come from. He has led the growth of the agency for 15 years – from its inception to becoming a leading New Jersey brand communications agency. Among these values is his passion for leadership. John learned early in his career that building a powerhouse leadership team is essential for achieving the clients’ success and ultimately his own.

John is also known by staff and clients alike to be an inspirer of greatness. This drive comes from a simple mantra: “Today I will be impeccable with my word. I will not take anything personally. I will not make any assumptions. I am going to do my best.” Like many entrepreneurs, John’s agency is his life and he leads his work in the same manner as he does life – passionately.

He was an entrepreneur from birth, never having worked for another company. Run into him on a plane, and see that he is an iPod wearing, book-reading, briefcase-toting person that enjoys traveling the country with friends. Though, spending more than 5 days away from the office drives him nuts. Talk about dedication.