Beyond Marketing, John Manrique is a writer, bad song producer, traveler and app developer. These are some of his projects.

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Beyond Marketing
When not geeking out on marketing, John is a writer, app developer, bad song producer, and traveler. Scroll the page to amuse/disturb yourself.
In addition to Marketing, John Manrique is an avid traveler and shares itineraries and ideas for others to explore and experience.
Writing
John's published works include two novels and the story of his fitness journey. He is currently developing his first mystery/suspense novel.
Ocean Raton by John Manrique is a Florida Noir satire of the crazy real estate market in the early 2000s that led to the Great Recession.
For The People by John Manrique is a satire of the 2008 Presidential Election that explores conspiracy theories and the invisible hand of power.
Hey Fat Ass by John Manrique is a tongue-in-cheek self-help guide that provides fitness inspiration and idea from John's personal journey to wellness.
Web Apps
On a quest to develop apps that solve everyday problems, John has launched MyDateWizard, a calendar concierge, and FindPetFriendly, a tool to find local businesses and services dedicated to fur babies. CatsRockGallery is purely for amusement, and proceeds support local shelters.
MyDateWizard.com is a web-based app the functions as your calendar concierge, helping you to remember important dates and make something special of them.
FindPetFriendly.com is a web-based app designed to help pet parents find local businesses and services that cater to pets.
CatsRockGallery.com is a web-based app that imagines music icons if they were cats. Merch is available with proceeds going to local shelters.
Music
Inspired by the likes of "Weird" Al Yankovic and The Lonely Island, John's collection of comedy tunes has been featured nowhere. Listen if you dare.
Hurts More in the Morning (Gen X Blues)
Cooler When They Drink
She Just Wants to Cuddle
She Just Wants to Cuddle
Messin' With Dad's Dementia
Gen X Man
Dad Jokes

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