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Empowering Businesses Through Innovation
At CityLine Consulting, we build digital solutions that move brands forward. Our mission is to bridge technology and strategy with bold, effective execution.
Leadership
At CityLine Consulting, our team is the backbone of our success, bringing diverse expertise and a shared passion for innovation.
Mike Sheffield
Co-Founder, CityLine Consulting
Mike Sheffield is the founder of CityLine Consulting, LLC, helping small and mid-sized businesses turn complex technology and marketing into practical systems that drive real growth.
Based in Chicago for the past 15 years (and the greater Chicagoland area for over 25 years), Mike combines local business insight with hands-on experience across digital strategy, web development, automation, and online marketing.
For over a decade, he worked in estate sale operations and online auctions, managing hundreds of successful digital auctions through CTBids, the platform used by Caring Transitions, one of the largest estate sale and relocation companies in the U.S. He also helped pioneer digital marketing initiatives there, supporting Facebook advertising, content strategy, platform optimization, and now leads ongoing social media, website modernization, and SEO efforts through CityLine Consulting.
Mike has partnered with organizations including the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago, delivering WordPress website improvements, homepage optimization, donation call-to-action implementation, and analytics tracking to improve engagement and performance.
In retail, he led Instagram strategy for The Alley Chicago, growing its audience from approximately 5,000 to over 20,000 followers in 18 months through structured content planning and community-driven campaigns.
Through CityLine Consulting, his focus remains simple: clear strategy, practical solutions, and measurable results.
Joe Turlow
Co-Founder, CityLine Consulting
Our work is grounded in real-world experience — not just theory, trends, or buzzwords.
The company’s co-founder began working with design and technology early, studying graphic design at the Art Institute of Chicago before attending Mather High School, City Colleges of Chicago, and DePaul University’s Theatre School.
In 2004, he entered Chicago real estate with Century 21 SGR and quickly saw the power of the internet firsthand when his personal website generated more qualified leads than the brokerage’s corporate site, including buyers traveling from New York to view the new development at 1819 South Michigan Avenue.
From 2009 to 2011, he worked in student finance at Everest College, where he also taught the federally mandated Principles of Finance & Financial Literacy seminar.
Between 2011 and 2013, he managed the independent label Zuma Records, working with Beat Bangers and 1st & 15th Records Management Group, and—alongside fellow co-founder Mike Sheffield—leveraged early social media strategy to help secure a $900,000 record deal for artist Nick Carter Green. He also managed producer Xcel, now a two-time Grammy Award–winning producer.
From 2013 to 2025, he managed and scaled The Alley’s e-commerce operations, overseeing website management, customer service, marketing, sourcing, and growth that increased online sales more than tenfold. He has also provided website consulting for professional athletes, including Charles “Peanut” Tillman and D.J. Williams.
Our Approach
CityLine Consulting was founded on a simple idea: digital transformation should be clear, practical, and built around real business needs.
We help organizations grow smarter by blending strategy, technology, and execution into systems that simplify operations, improve performance, and scale with confidence.
Connect with Us Today
Ready to explore how City Line Consulting can elevate your business? Reach out now to discuss your unique needs and discover tailored solutions that drive success. Our team is eager to partner with you on your journey to growth and innovation.