What Action Offers
Services
From the boardroom to the stage to the community — Marseil brings decades of real-world experience to every engagement.
Strategic Consulting
Marseil works directly with entrepreneurs, small business owners, and organizations to develop actionable strategies for growth, sustainability, and community impact. Whether you're launching, scaling, or pivoting — Action brings the blueprint.
Business Launch Strategy
From concept to execution — build a solid foundation for your new venture with a clear roadmap, market positioning, and launch plan.
Grants & Public Capital
Learn what it takes to win and steward public capital for your business or building. Marseil has secured grants from the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois.
Financial Literacy & Credit Building
Practical steps for families and first-time owners — from rent reporting to business credit. Real strategies, not theory.
Community-Centered Business
Build a profitable business that also serves your community — aligning purpose with profit for long-term impact in your neighborhood.
Book Action to Speak
Marseil is a dynamic, high-energy speaker available for keynotes, panels, emcee and host duties, and workshops on business growth, grants and financial literacy. His talks blend personal story, practical wisdom, and a call to action that leaves audiences inspired and equipped.
Keynote
Conferences & large events
Panel / Emcee
Panels, roundtables & galas
Workshop
Business growth, grants & financial literacy
Virtual
Online events & webinars
Signature Topics
Black Business Ownership on the West Side
How the Soul City Corridor is turning Chicago Avenue into a destination for Black-owned business — and what it took to make it happen.
Co-Working as an On-Ramp
He was told Austin wasn't ready for co-working. The Dream Center filled up in 60 days. The story of building where others said don't.
Grants That Become Neighborhood Assets
What it takes to win and steward public capital for buildings like Soul City Studios — from application to groundbreaking.
Financial Literacy and Credit Building
Practical steps for families and first-time owners, from rent reporting to business credit. Real tools, real results.
Faith, Media and Community
Leading a daily talk show on a gospel station that pairs inspiration with real resources — and why that combination works.
Youth Entrepreneurship and Generational Wealth
Started at 15 with $10,000 from his first investor; now builds programs for the next generation. The full story.
Community Programs
Through The Dream Center, Dream Builders Foundation, and the Jackson Action Coalition, Marseil runs programs designed to empower entrepreneurs, youth, and community leaders with the tools, resources, and networks they need to thrive.
Get InvolvedThe Dream Center Co-Working
OngoingProfessional co-working space, private offices, and a professional address at 5927 W. Chicago Avenue in Austin's Soul City Corridor. Two locations serving West Side entrepreneurs.
Dream Builders Foundation
Open501(c)(3) offering business education, mentorship and access to capital for underserved entrepreneurs. Founded 2024.
Soul City Studios
Coming SoonA creative co-working and media production space for West Side storytellers at 5849–51 W. Chicago Avenue, supported by grants from the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois.
JAC Summer Employment
AnnualSince 2009, the Jackson Action Coalition has helped more than 1,500 young adults find summer employment through community partnerships and outreach.
How It Works
Reach Out
Fill out the inquiry form or call directly. Tell us what you need and we'll respond within 24–48 hours.
Discovery Call
We schedule a free 20-minute call to understand your goals, challenges, and what success looks like for you.
Custom Proposal
Marseil puts together a tailored proposal — scope, timeline, and investment — built around your specific situation.
Take Action
We get to work. Expect direct communication, real accountability, and results you can measure.
Ready to Take Action?
Every great result starts with one decision. Reach out today and let's build something worth talking about.
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