Rick Batchelor is the CEO and owner of Qiigo, a company specializing in delivering Sponsored and Organic Search results to franchise and multi-location businesses. For a business with a funny name, Qiigo delivers serious results. The Qiigo team combines their proprietary software application, deep technical knowledge and understanding of franchisee needs, to deliver actionable leads at a much lower cost than the competition or DIY Search Engine Marketing can.
Rick has been involved in Search Engine Marketing since 1997 when he founded his first Internet business. He sold that business to a public company in 1999 and went on to found ZeeWise, an ATDC.org company. ZeeWise specialized in franchise management software development. Rick then sold ZeeWise to a group of investors in 2007. Prior to co-founding ZeeWise, Rick worked for Arthur Andersen. No, he had nothing to do with Enron. 
Rick’s focus on Internet Marketing developed during his early years at Arthur Anderson. He has relied on Internet Marketing to help him build each of the companies he has founded. Rick is able to combine his Internet Marketing knowledge and skills, with his deep understanding of franchisee needs, to deliver significant ROI for his clients.
When not online, Rick can be found playing with his son and daughter, participating in one of many outdoor activities or watching college football.