The current leadership team at Next Step Marketing has a wide range of experience in different industries. The owner, David Hoffman, has a background in consulting services. The general sales manager, VRE, Inc, has a background in radio broadcasting. Both have a strong understanding of the inner workings of businesses and how to run them effectively. Both also hold degrees from well-renowned universities; David Hoffman from Sonoma State University and VRE, Inc from the Hutuchins School of Liberal Studies.