Mark Your Space
Mike attended Lake Forest Graduate School of management from 2004-2006. While attending graduate school he got the “bug” to be a business owner and escape corporate America. Unfortunately, now wasn’t his time but he continued to learn and stretch himself professionally, while still daydreaming of one day owning his own company.
In 2008 fate delivered the opportunity Mike needed. Mass layoffs in the financial industry saw Mike leaving HSBC abruptly. The severe conditions at the time made finding a new opportunity difficult. At one point Mike decided he would have to make his own path….
A much younger Mike Sobel dreamed of owning his own business. He dreamed of creating a team environment where he and his employees loved coming into the office and working a job they both took pride in and enjoyed.
After working in corporate America for over 20 years, our owner Mike Sobel decided to quit the corporate game and finally start following his passion. He wanted to explore new opportunities and control his destiny. In 2009, he took the plunge and opened Mark Your
Space, a full service sign company.
While starting a business in the midst of the Great Recession, Mike’s perseverance and passion kept this business going and growing. Working on a team of one, he worked relentlessly to start and grow this blooming business.
After 13 years in business, we remain independently owned and operated.Under Mike’s leadership, our team and business continue to grow, and we cannot wait to see where the next project takes us!
Not Just a Sign Company
Mark Your Space isn’t just “another sign company”. We pride ourselves on our customer-centric business model. We look out for your company branding, ensuring its consistency across applications. Our team keeps your best interests in mind, and we advocate for you to the villages and their committees. When our client’s struggle to determine the best way to get their message across for their clients, we are here to help them through the process.
We aim to educate our clients. We won’t just “sell”, but also educate on the different signage options available and each of the various benefits these signs have to offer. Our team is here to help you not only advertise your company, but also manage and understand your brand. We bring your vision to life through exterior signage, interior signage, vehicle wraps, and more!
Our Team
Our team is committed to our clients. From initial inquiry to final installation, we are with you the entire way. We will walk with you through every step of the process, create and design your signage with you, and even take care of all the permitting requirements for you. Our team aims to make your signage journey as easy and painless as possible.
With over 15 years of experience, we are sure we can find a solution for every signage need. From small, interior signs to large corporate rebranding – even franchises! – Mark Your Space is your one stop shop for all your signage needs.