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Here's what separates us from every other agency: we don't stop at the brief.

When we spot a $5,000 problem hiding behind a $500 project, we solve it. When we see a client trapped in vendor dependency, we break them free. When the path to growth requires data infrastructure, media relationships, or vendor negotiations—not just pretty graphics—we deliver all of it.

We architect brands, yes. But we also architect savings, systems, and strategies that compound long after the project ends. Our websites convert. Our ROI models close deals. Our media placements reach millions. Our training empowers your team to own what we build.

Every case study below follows the same pattern: a client came to us for one thing, and we delivered ten. Because that's what happens when you combine elite corporate strategy experience with a refusal to leave money on the table.

Real clients. Real challenges. Real results.

Shelby Acres Farms is a community farm offering hands-on experiences where children and families interact with animals in an educational, agricultural setting. They needed brand modernization and digital presence, but we discovered challenges threatening their business survival.

•Outdated brand identity that didn't reflect their family-friendly mission

•No functional website to drive awareness or sales

•Hidden crisis: Point-of-sale system costing thousands more annually than necessary

•No social media strategy to reach young families

•Limited marketing resources

our solution

the results

  • Outdated information: annual updates needed

  • Complex design changes: redesign required to align with new National Career Clusters Framework

  • Multiple format requirements: Digital resource for online use AND print-ready file for distribution

  • User-friendly editing: Documents needed to be easily updatable by KSDE staff for future changes

  • Diverse audiences: Content had to serve teachers, students, and families

  • Tight timeline: 3-month delivery window

their challenges

The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) needed to communicate a comprehensive career pathways program designed to guide students from middle school through post-secondary education toward meaningful career success. The challenge: making complex educational frameworks accessible, engaging, and actionable for students, parents, educators, and administrators.

  • We reorganized complex career pathway information into intuitive, user-friendly formats utilizing software staff was comfortable with using

  • Redesigned the signature Kansas Career Model graphic to align with the new national framework while maintaining brand colors and iconography for consistency

  • Created scalable visual system working across digital and print applications

  • Consulted with KSDE to ensure alignment with Kansas labor market data

  • On-time, on-budget delivery meeting state education timeline requirements

  • User-friendly, editable documents enabling

  • KSDE to maintain updates independently

  • Redesigned Kansas CTE Sunflower Infographic aligned with national framework

  • Dual-format resource (digital + print) serving diverse distribution needs

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our solution

the results

their challenges

• Professional brand presence that stands toe-to-toe with bigger competitors

• SEO-optimized website driving discovery and new client inquiries

• Over $5,000 saved annually thanks to smarter POS operations

• Social media engagement fueling word-of-mouth referrals

• Sustainable growth infrastructure set for long-term success

Brand Identity & Website

•Modernized logo and comprehensive brand guide

•Designed and built mobile-optimized, SEO-friendly website with integrated inquiry system

•Created cohesive visual system across all touchpoints

Technical Problem-Solving

•We didn't just identify the POS system crisis—we solved it Our technical team researched alternatives, negotiated with vendors, and ultimately built them a new system saving thousands annually while improving transaction speed and reporting capabilities. This wasn't in scope. But when you can save a community business money, you do it.

Social Media & Content

•While we partner with production teams for major commercials, our in-house graphics and social media team creates smaller digital assets efficiently

•Social media videos showcasing children with animals•Event promotion graphics for seasonal activities

•Ongoing content calendar management

•Engagement-focused posts building community

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Local Market Engagement

  • Expanded community sponsorships.

  • Participated in food festivals and charity cook-offs to increase brand visibility.

  • Offered seasonal promotions and coupons through newspaper inserts and local flyers.

Unified Brand Messaging

  • Created a consistent look, feel, and voice across all Sonny Bryan’s locations. Created storytelling campaigns around the brand’s history, including its founding in 1910 and the legacy of Sonny Bryan himself.

  • Tourism & Hospitality Strategy

  • Built partnerships with Dallas convention centers, hotels, and tour operators, positioning Sonny Bryan’s as the “authentic Dallas BBQ experience” for visitors.

  • Partnered with state and national media outlet, including Nascar and Food Networks for feature stories and event coverage.

  • Market Saturation: A crowded Dallas–Fort Worth BBQ scene fighting for attention

  • Brand Consistency: Uneven messaging across locations weakened identity

  • National Awareness: Strong local love but lacking national exposure.

Sonny Bryan’s BBQ has been serving authentic Texas barbecue since 1958. Famous for its brisket and iconic Inwood location, the brand blends tradition with broad appeal, attracting both locals and national attention.

our solution

their challenges

  • Flagship locations saw steady year-over-year increases, with peak gains during 2005–2007

  • Food Network features, including $40 a Day with Rachael Ray, boosted brand visibility

  • Local loyalty remained high while national recognition drove tourist traffic and engagement

  • Catering became go-to for corporate and private events across North Texas

the results

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their challenges

the results

In small towns and rural communities, access to high-quality healthcare isn’t just a convenience—it’s a lifeline. Miller Hospital Infusion Pharmacy stands at the forefront, delivering specialized pharmaceutical care where it’s needed most. Their commitment ensures that every patient, no matter their zip code, receives the same level of excellence and compassion found in larger cities.

our solution

  • Existing digital and print materials needed a fresh, cohesive look and stronger branding

  • The unique value of specialized infusion services wasn’t coming through clearly in communications

  • New event marketing materials were required to support community outreach efforts

  • Resources and expertise for evaluating marketing investments and contracts were limited

  • Ensuring every dollar spent supported long-term, sustainable growth was a top priority

  • Professional brand presence communicating specialized pharmaceutical expertise

  • Complete event marketing toolkit driving community awareness and referrals

  • Compelling value story differentiating services in a competitive healthcare market

  • Expanded partnership into data and technology consulting

Brand Transformation & Marketing

  • Rebranded all digital materials with strategic spacing, typography, and visual hierarchy

  • Created a comprehensive event marketing suite: foam boards, tri-fold brochures, branded swag

  • Elevated their value story from basic service descriptions to compelling differentiation for patients and referring physicians

  • Coordinated print production for quality and cost-effectiveness

Technological Problem Solving

  • Led the charge for data management and technology overhaul

  • Consulted on technological infrastructure, analyzed vendor contracts, and negotiated directly with technology providers

  • Went above and beyond scope because saving a healthcare provider tens of thousands is always worth it

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LifeGuides is a telehealth behavioral health platform connecting employees with peer mentors who’ve lived through 500+ life events. To win over CFOs and land major healthcare partnerships, they needed hard data and credible ROI modeling.

  • No industry benchmarks for ROI in their category

  • CFOs demanded proof of financial impact

  • Needed a robust ROI calculator for clinical and subclinical mental health improvements

  • Big partnership opportunities (SonoraQuest, Banner, Aetna) required a strong financial narrative

  • Pilot programs produced engagement data, but lacked a formal whitepaper

  • Anecdotal success (4.75-star rating, 85% rebook rate, 91 NPS), but not enough quantitative business proof

  • Built a proprietary ROI calculator using claims data and engagement metrics

  • Developed financial models showing employees in distress use $3,000+ more in healthcare annually

  • LifeGuides reduces those costs

  • Created a claims analysis process and scalable sales presentations

  • Produced a whitepaper linking usage to academic performance, claims reduction, and productivity

  • Conducted a market scan, compiled CDC and claims data, and delivered actionable partnership recommendations

  • Crafted pitch decks that turned complex data into compelling, visual stories

  • ROI calculator powering enterprise sales

  • Academic whitepaper with third-party validation

  • Partnership-ready proposals for top prospects

  • Scalable value presentations for national clients

  • Expanded consulting into data analytics, ops, and partnerships

their challenges

the results

our solution

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