Mary Rose Maguire, Founder
Relationships are my priority.
And because of that, my bio looks a little different. Here it is:
Mary Rose is the wife of Mickey Maguire and they’ve been in love for 23 years and counting. She adores him and he returns it in full.
She speaks all five love languages fluently, but her favorites are affection and acts of service in the form of homecooked meals. She is the sister of John, a lawyer, who keeps her sharp with frequent debates. She loves him very much although at times he drives her crazy. He’s one of the few in her cheer squad.
Mary Rose is the niece of a large family of aunts and uncles, sadly many have already passed on. She is the cousin to a wonderful group of country-raised good people on her father’s side, and a gloriously raucous group of passionate Italians on her mother’s side, who make the most amazing sauce with homemade meatballs.
Mary Rose has also been blessed to have a few close friends who are part of the small cheer squad, who make her laugh and create beautiful moments of discovery. Her goal in life is to love every one of these special souls the way God intended
For a more traditional bio, read on.
I was the founder of Star Maker Marketing (formerly Maguire Copywriting). Star Maker Marketing offered financial advisors and business owners the opportunity to share their expertise with ghostwriting services, book marketing strategies through multiple channels, and email marketing.
I wrote the winning entry for the small business category for the Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award for Ethics, which led to local and national publicity for a Columbus cybersecurity company. I have written copy for Tripwire, a leader in cybersecurity (acquired by Belden for $710MM), Trainz (a national leader in buying and selling collectible trains), My Patriot Supply, Cylance, an AI-based cybersecurity company (acquired by Blackberry for $1.4 billion), information marketers such as The Healthy Back Institute and Small Biz Lady, and dozens of mid-size companies and small businesses.
I am the author of The Maverick Advisor: The New Rules of Marketing for Financial Advisors and Consultants—Get Great Clients, More Respect, and the Fees You Deserve. I also am the co-author of Get Happy, Write Away. My written works also include several marketing eBooks on copywriting, content marketing, and email marketing.
I have appeared on 610 WTVN, WTTE FOX28, and my insights have been featured in The Columbus Dispatch and The Barefoot Writer. I have been a guest on numerous podcasts and at prestigious events, such as the Ohio Society for CPAs’ annual conference and the CPA Marketing Genius semi-annual event.
I hold a B.A. in Communication Art from the University of Cincinnati and have studied graphic design at the University of Dayton. An alumnus of the MorningStar School of Ministry, I served as Pastoral Advisor/Administrator there for three years. I also am a past member of the National Speakers Association and Toastmasters, and a student of American Writers and Artists, Inc.
When not weaving my word magic, I enjoy exploring nature with my husband, Mickey, capturing its beauty through my Pentax DSLR KP. My life is a blend of creativity, insight, and a relentless quest for inspiration.
Podcast Appearances Include:
The Online Prosperity Show with Prosper Taruvinga
The B2B Marketing & Sales Podcast with Steve Miller and Dave Loomis
The Heroic Experience with John D. Hanson
The Profitable Advisor Podcast with Dan Cuprill
The High-Income Business Writing Podcast with Ed Gandia
Mickey Maguire, Copy Editor (and Mary Rose’s Secret Weapon)
Mickey Maguire is a professional copy editor, author, photographer, songwriter, and speaker from Columbus, Ohio.
Mickey Maguire is the Founder of Mickey Maguire Photo. He is also a professional copy editor, author, photographer, songwriter, and speaker.
He brings an eye for detail and technology expertise to Star Maker Marketing.
In 1995, Mickey became editor-in-chief of Connections, the computer networking and internet technology publication by Grapevine Network Productions. Two years later, he took an offer in Columbus, Ohio as a computer tech and technical writer for Micro Center Corporate offices, the seventh largest OEM in North America. He also was the Founder and Owner of Magfly, a fly fishing wholesale business, from 1976 – 1992, and gained international recognition in that industry.
In addition to his outdoor pursuits, he has always been fascinated with computers. Since then, he’s established Tricorn Publications and created Ukulele Player Magazine, a music periodical that enjoyed over 155,000 readers spanning the globe. Mickey has also authored six books: The Age of Stupidity, Fly-Tying Secrets of the Pros, Frame That Shot!, Get Happy Write Away, The Art and Craft of Romance, and Ninja Mind Tricks.
He has pursued his passions which included teaching fly fishing on the best wild-trout fishery east of the Rocky Mountains. Today, you’ll find him on a bicycle or hiking somewhere in nature’s playground and shooting beautiful landscapes with his Pentax DSLR. When he’s home, he pours his passion into music.