Derick Schaefer currently serves as the Managing Director of The Efficient Business LLC .  The Efficient Business is a Dallas, TX based eMarketing consultancy providing services including Search Engine Optimization, Reputation Management, Podcasting, Blog based Advertising, and email marketing.

Prior to founding The Efficient Business, Mr. Schaefer had a 10 year career at The Microsoft Corporation where he held a variety of roles including the Worldwide Director of Technology and Services Sales for Microsoft's Global Accounts division.