Marketing / Photography Consultants
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Please note you are not limited to this list of consultants. You are responsible for choosing and vetting any consultant, whether they are on this list or not. This is simply a list of consultants our clients have used in the past.
AD East Point Person: Meriwether Hall (she/her) www.adeast.com meriwether@adeast.com 606/439-3865 Based in Hazard, KY Focuses: Print (marketing), Logo Alight Marketing Agency Point Person: Jessica Stevens (she/her) https://alightagency.com jess@alightagency.com 859/351-3542 Based in Irvine, KY Focuses: E-commerce, Logo, Print (marketing), Social Media, Digital Marketing, Web Design/Development Ariana Jordan Photography Point Person: Ariana Jordan (she/her) www.arianajordanphoto.com arianajordanphoto@gmail.com Based in KY 606/242-9727 Focuses: Photography Aura Advisory Services Point Person: Meaghan McLaughlin (she/her) https://www.aurabusinessadvisors.com/ meaghan@auraadvisoryservices.com 219/309-3418 Better Sign Shop (Clockwork Consulting Inc) Point Person: Bryant Gillespie (he/him) Other consultants: Peter Kourounis, Michael Riley https://www.bettersignshop.com bryant@bettersignshop.com (304) 909-7446 Based in Bluefield, WV Optional description from consultant: We're a collective of industry experts that specialize in helping sign and print shop owners systemize and grow their businesses. We host the industry's leading podcast - the Better Sign Shop Podcast - https://podcast.bettersignshop.com/ and we provide coaching, training, and other specialized services for the sign and print industry. If you're ready to unlock the next level of growth for your shop, reach out for a free discovery call. We can help you with growth plans, workflow development, automation strategies, training, and more. Build a better sign and print business with our platform of tools for growing shops. Focuses: Business consulting, manufacturing, project management, workflow. Carla Gover International dba Creative Business Coaching & Consulting Point Person: Carla Gover (she/her/hers) **ENGLISH & SPANISH www.carlagover.com/creatives carla@carlagover.com 859-358-6090 Based in Lexington, KY Optional description from consultant: I'm Carla, and I've been a self-employed musician and dancer for the past 30 years. I have a passion for helping other artists and creatives learn how to run businesses that play to their strengths and allow them to GET PAID for their creative skills. We'll tailor our work together around what you need, and together we'll put in place the offers, tools, and skills you need to sustain yourself and your creativity. Our time together can include things like creating a grant writing toolkit; how to run a successful crowdfunding campaign; digital course creation; email and social media marketing; and DIY branding and website basics and creation. And because I have a Master's Degree in education and years of experience as a self-employed artist, I know that working on mindset and belief systems is a crucial part of success in business AND art, so in addition to strategies, we'll also work on mindset and changing beliefs about the "starving artist" so that you can earn a just living through your talents. Focuses: Arts Business; Digital Course Development; Digital Marketing; Social Media. Crabtree Systems LLC Point Person: Brandon Crabtree (he/his) https://www.crabtreesystems.com/ brandon@crabtreesystems.com 270-315-8367 Based in Owensboro, KY Optional description from consultant: Our specialty is in web design, development, security and solutions. Creative solutions for broken or hacked websites, automated web processes and website maintenance. Focuses: Web Design; E-Commerce; Web Development; Web Hosting & Maintenance Dedicated Web Design LLC Point Person: David Beaulieu (he/his) Other consultants: Timothy Jensen, Bob Stamper https://dedicatedwd.com/ david@dedicatedwd.com 859/358-8043 Based in Berea, KY Optional description from consultant: We specialize in WordPress websites, but can build on most popular platforms. Within WordPress, we focus on providing the complete package: web design, hosting, domain names, website care, website security, email, email security, SSL certificates, and ongoing support/training. Focuses: Analytics; E-Commerce; Logo; Print; SEO; Web Design; Website Hosting, SSL Certificates, Local SEO, Cloud Backups, Domain Names, Website Security, Website Care, Email Hosting; IT Erica Chambers Photography Point Person: Erica Chambers (she/her) http://www.ericachambers.com/ ericachambersphoto@gmail.com 859/358-4886 Based in KY Focuses: Photography Evolve Business Services Point Person: Maria Mendoza (she/her) **ENGLISH & SPANISH mmendozabc@outlook.com 816-787-5627 Based in AZ Optional description from consultant: Business Coaching bilingual services (English/Spanish), I offer professional services in business coaching and accounting. Please find below a detailed description of my services. 1. Start your business from an idea to launch 2-hour orientation session. Cover various critical aspects of business startup, including but not limited the following: -Location -Startup Cost -Legal Structure - Business Name - Registration Process - Business bank account: when and what to ask before opening a business account. - Business Insurance *After 24 hours I assist clients in the registration with the State, IRS, and other permits. 2. Launch your business online: a. Setup your business on Google Business b. Setup your business in social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) 3. Accounting: For businesses that require accounting assistance, I offer a range of services. These includes the following: a. Bookkeeping basics b. QuickBooks online c. Excel (income statement) 4. Canva for businesses Focuses: Digital Marketing; E-Commerce; Logo; Market Analysis; SEO; Social Media; Business Consulting; Facilitation; Financing; Strategic Planning; Workshops; Customer Service Gearhart Consulting, LLC Point Person: Amanda Gearhart (she/her) www.peacelovewebhost.com argrt00@gmail.com 606-879-1281 Based in Eubank, KY Optional description from consultant: Amanda Gearhart is an information and technology professional with 20+ years of experience in leadership, management, and community building in government entities and non-profit organizations. She is an experienced facilitator and project manager dedicated to helping non-profit organizations research, plan, implement, measure, and report on projects, strategic planning, and community initiatives. Amanda is passionate about helping creators, small businesses, non-profits, and libraries with their technology needs. She primarily provides website development and hosting in WordPress but can build on most popular platforms. From basic troubleshooting- “Why isn’t this printer working?”- to training you or your staff to manage your daily tech needs, she’ll work with you to provide the best solutions to develop and grow your brand. Website Review, Redesigns, and new setup, Webhosting, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Software Implementation and migration, Quickbooks, Google Ads, Content Development, WordPress, Library Automation Systems Focuses: Marketing; Analytics; Digital Marketing; E-Commerce; SEO; Social Media; Web Design; Operations; Customer Service; IT; Business Consulting; Facilitation; Nonprofit Support; Project Management; Strategic Planning Go 2 Girl, LLC Point Person: Vanessa Pennoyer Other consultants: Erin Jones (Director Of Business Support) https://www.go2girl4results.com vanessa@go2girl4results.com (502) 303-6030 Based in Shelbyville, KY Optional description from consultant: Offers Diverse Certification - Women, Minorities, Veterans, LGBTQ+ Business Owners, (Local, State, Federal, 3rd Party). From a career perspective, I've held marketing, sales, and business development for industries including, Beverage, Accounting, Medical, Architecture, Wholesale and Logistics. My education completing my MBA was a focus on marketing. I enjoy research and details to make clients have informed decisions. My mission is to Influence Relationships to Inspire Change. Most businesses operate with a mindset of, "This is how we've always done this" mentality. Go 2 Girl LLC offers services that have a niche target market and is often a disrupter for DEIB efforts. Focuses: Business Consulting, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Workshops, Marketing, Operations, DEIA. iSAFE Complete Managed Services Point Person: Bob Stamper (he/his) Other consultants: Zac Brandenburg, Kamilla Gilfedder, Chris May isafecomplete.com bob@isafecomplete.com 859/200-0428 Based in Richmond, KY Optional description from consultant: Managed IT services that include anti-virus backups, patch management, web protection, and compliance support. We also provide web development services and VolP telephone services. Focuses: Marketing; Technology Support & Cyber Security; Web Design; Digital Marketing; Logo; SEO; Social Media JEL-tech, LLC Point Person: Lindsay Rogers (she/hers) Other consultant: Jeremy Justice https://jeltechllc.com lindsay@jeltechllc.com 614/282-3047 Based in Pikeville, KY Focuses: E-Commerce; SEO; Web Design Jessica Holly Creative Point Person: Jessica Holly (she/her) www.jessicaholly.com hello@jessicaholly.com 859-200-7702 Based in Lexington, KY Jessica Holly Creative, based in central Kentucky, focuses on creative and marketing services for your brand. These services include brand development, social media marketing and original design. With over ten years of experience in higher education communications and freelance work in non-profit marketing, Jessica provides a collaborative process focused on creative solutions and brand awareness. Focuses: Digital marketing, logo, print, social media, design. Joker Business Solutions Point Person: Mike Johnson (he/him/his) Other consultants: Nate Eldridge https://jokerbusiness.solutions/ mike@jokerbusinesssolutions.com 859-554-0003 Based in Lexington, KY Option description from consultant: Joker Business Solutions helps organizations invest in technology that creates real value and builds the right things at the right time. This includes Managed IT services, website design, website hosting, and credit card processing. Focuses: Web Design; Social Media; Video Production; SEO; Print; E-Commerce; Logo; Digital Marketing; Analytics; IT Kentucky Center for Agriculture & Rural Development (KCARD) Point Person: Brent Lackey (he/him) Other consultants: Spencer Guinn, Myrisa Christy, Ali Hulett, Terryn Varney, Maddie Grider, Ali Kerr www.kcard.info blackey@kcard.info 859/550-3972 Based in Elizabethtown, KY Optional description from consultant: KCARD is a nonprofit organization established to facilitate agricultural and rural business development in Kentucky. We provide educational opportunities, technical assistance, and business support services to new and existing agribusinesses. Focuses: Facilitation; Nonprofit Support; Project Management; Strategic Planning; Workshops; Agricultural businesses and cooperatives; Business Consulting; Digital Marketing; E-Commerce; Market Analysis; Social Media; Facilities Lee Ann Weinberg and Associates Consulting LLC Point Person: Lee Ann Weinberg (she/her/hers) lee@leeannweinberg.com (205) 266-0283 Based in Louisville, KY Focuses: Business (General); Operations; Non Profit Fund Development, Governance, Grant Writing, Organizational Assessments; Business Consulting; Non-Profit Support; Project Management; Social Enterprise Support; Strategic Planning; Workshops; Social media; Operations and organizational structure Lightwork Seven Studio (video production) Point Person: Steven Schwartz (he/his) (director) & Leslie Maree Noble (she/her) (producer) Lesliemaree@lightworkseven.com Malcolm Wilson (he/his) http://pixandpr.com malcolmwilson@me.com 606/767-1743 Based in Blackey, KY Focuses: Photography Media-Objectives Valerio Dewalt Train (parent company) www.media-objectives.com Point Person: Joe Lawton (he/him/his) joe@media-objectives.com 414.708.3003 Based in Berea, KY / Chicago, IL / Denver, CO / San Francisco, CA / Available Virtually Optional description from consultant: The goal of every M-O project is to tell our client’s unique story by connecting your visual-identity with your voice. We design branding and marketing that is distinct to you, uses multiple forms of media, and is anchored on visual design to make you stand-out from the crowd and connect with your audience. Consistent success is rooted in our ability to actively listen, collaborate with a diverse set of mindsets, our curiosity to study options, and our 100% dedication to you from start to finish. We are proud of the customized solutions we create for a variety of clients ranging from small businesses to large corporations. Recent clients include working with Berea based Sunhouse Craft (check out a recent brand-identity and website refresh we completed for www.sunhousecraft.com); Nashville based NICOL Investment Company; the Chicago Park District a non-profit community based organization; suburban community Mount Prospect, as well as global Fortune-500 companies including Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Google. Our cross-disciplinary studio, based in Chicago with additional offices in San Francisco, Denver, and seasonally in Berea offers a range of services: - Brand Strategy and Identity (naming, logos, and brand standards) - Design for Print Media (business cards, marketing brochures, packaging) - Design for Digital Media (websites, emails, and social media) - Signage and Wayfinding (building signage, storefront signage, and directional signage) - Placemaking (murals, art curation, experiential branding, and interior design) - Exhibition (donor signage, interpretive graphics, and informative exhibits) We’d love to hear from you and learn more about your business and see if we could be a great partner. For Mountain Association clients we have developed a menu of services that are specific to the needs of Southeast Kentucky businesses and organizations. Please feel free to reach out to learn more. Focuses: Experiential Design, Branding, Signage, Installations, Digital Marketing, Logo, Print, Social Media, Web Design Mullenix Design, LLC Point Person: Rick Mullenix (he/his) rick@mullenixdesign.com 606/234-5180 Based in London, KY Optional description from consultant: I help business owners develop creative, unforgettable brands that position them as leaders in their fields. This is accomplished primarily through Logo Design, Branding, Website Design, and print media such as banners, business cards, and vehicle graphics. Focuses: Graphic Design; Arts Business; Logo; Digital Marketing; Print; SEO; Social Media; Web Design. My Legit Media Point Person: Steven Bell (he/his) www.mylegitmedia.com/ mylegitmedia@gmail.com 606/634-0046 Based in KY Pomme Communications Point Person: Allison Schroeder (she/her) https://www.pommecommunications.com/ allison@pommecommunications.com 513/331-0957 Based in Fort Wright, KY Optional description from consultant: Pomme specializes in public relations, marketing activations and strategic partnerships for a variety of industries. Focuses: Public Relations, Special Events, Social Media. S Media Point Person: Jason Hoskins (he/his) Other Consultant: Greg Kitzmiller http://smedianow.com info@smedianow.com 606/864-8936 Based in London, KY Optional description from consultant: S-Media is a full-service digital marketing and information technology solution provider. Focuses: Project Management; Restaurants; Strategic Planning; Digital Marketing; Analytics; E-Commerce; Logo; Print; SEO; Social Media; Video Production; Web Design; Customer Service; Facilities; IT; Contact Center Sanford Weakley Point Person: Sanford Weakley (he/him) Other Consultants: Joseph Howard, Perry Wesley sanfordwithacamera@gmail.com https://www.sanfordweakley.com/ 859-388-0901 Based in Lexington, KY Optional description from consultant: I am a photographer and filmmaker based in Kentucky, passionate about capturing stories through the lens of a camera. Collaboration is at the heart of my creative process, and I am always excited to work with new individuals and voices, bringing fresh perspectives and ideas to the table. I am a huge proponent of planning as well as flexibility to tell your story through a collaborative and adaptive approach. I work on films with various ranges of budgetary requirements and restrictions, and specialize in script to screen project development. I try to be a jack of all trades, and master of a few. With skills in video production, cinematography, editing, script development, and marketing, I hope to keep most of our work together with a small team. Beyond filmmaking, I provide professional photography services with a creative and cinematic eye, from landscapes and architecture, to portraiture and event photography, I try to maintain that cohesive vision while also providing for each of my clients' specific needs. Focuses: Marketing; Photography; Digital Marketing; E-Commerce; Logo; Social Media; Video Production; Web Design; Headshots; Indoor Photography; Outdoor Photography; Product Photography SpiderSavvy Point Person: James McWhorter james@spidersavvy.com https://spidersavvy.com 859-756-4221 Based in Newburgh, IN Focuses: Digital Marketing; SEO; Web Design; Analytics; E-Commerce Sponsorship Plus Point Person: Parker Harrington (she/her) parker@sponsorshipplus.com 716/565-6900 Startup Production Point Person: Nicole Mueller (she/her) nicole@startupproduction.com startupproduction.com 859/624-2981 Based in Lexington, KY Optional description from consultant: A professional website is the beginning of your internet marketing journey... we built strategies that increase traffic to your website and help convert those visitors into customers. With over 20 years experience, a large portfolio of web design, logo and graphic design, content marketing, internet marketing and consulting, we provide affordable hands-on and user-friendly assistance in creating or enhancing your online presence for your brand. We don't just build websites but we train our clients on how to update, manage and promote their web presence, so they are not dependent on a third party. We are there as much or as little as they need us. Focuses: Web Design, Content Writing, Social Media, Blogging, Presentations; Analytics; Digital Marketing; E-Commerce; Logo; Print; SEO; Social Media; Web Design; Content Writing & Blogging; Steve Ruth (he/his) stevenjruth@gmail.com 606/205-3157 Based in KY Stevens Media Services, LLC Point Person: Dalton Stevens stevensmediaservices.net 859/320-1772 Based in Pikeville, KY Tonisha Fawcett-Blackwell (she/her) www.knotzland.com nisha@knotzland.com 412/608-7589 Turnquist House Point Person: Lydia Kitts (she/they) lydia@turnquisthouse.com 859/200-9087 Based in Berea, KY Optional description from consultant: Visual Design: Branding, Packaging, Print Materials, Websites, Slidedecks; Development: Websites; Presentation Coaching; Education: Curriculum development and licensing; Communication strategy: External, Internal and Intra. Focuses: Business Consulting; Workshops; Analytics; Digital Marketing; E-Commerce; Logo; Print; SEO; Market Analysis; Social Media; Web Design TVS Consulting Point Person: Terry Salyer (he/him) terry.salyer14@gmail.com 606/367-3839 Based in Salyersville, KY Optional description from consultant: Professional Business Development Executive Focuses: Facilitation; Financing; Manufacturing; Nonprofit Support; Project Management; Restaurants; Social Enterprise Support; Strategic Planning; Workshops; Analytics; Logo; Market Analysis; Print; Social Media; Video Production; Digital Marketing; Customer Service; Facilities; Human Resources Unlimited Grace Media Point Person: Rachel Crabtree (she/her) Other consultants: Ben Wilson, Michelle Wilson, Alexandra Gonzalez unlimitedgracemedia.io unlimitedgracemediaco@gmail.com 859/667-2529 Based in Berea, KY Optional description from consultant: Unlimited Grace Media is a digital marketing agency dedicated to helping small businesses create and enhance their online presence through SEO and website best practices, content curation, copywriting, email marketing, brand development and consulting in order to help each business tell their story and connect with their clients and customers. Focuses: Digital Marketing; E-Commerce; Logo; SEO; Web Design Whippoorwill Design Company Point Person: Blake Meade (he/his) www.whippoorwill.design blake@whippoorwill.design 859/644-2044 Based in KY Wright Venture Services Point Person: Paul Wright (he/him) Other consultant: Maria Wright (she/her) wvscourses.com paul@wrightventureservices.com 859/893-1977 Based in Berea, KY Optional description from consultant: Specialty in financing, strategy, leadership. Focuses: Facilitation; Financing; Nonprofit Support; Social Enterprise Support; Strategic Planning; Workshops; Digital Marketing; E-Commerce; Social Media; Video Production; Web Design
