I own a fitness studio in San Francisco, which requires constant marketing. We used to market on an…read moreas-needed basis, not strategically, and our business wasn't as profitable as we knew it could be. I was looking for someone to help us establish a brand image/strategy that excited people to join. Bryce encouraged us get to know our clients more than on a surface-level before our first meeting, which has turned out to be the foundation for every business decision we've made since then. Bryce is methodical in his work -- giving us spreadsheets, handouts and homework. He's a great teacher in that he asked us questions (instead of lecturing) so we could arrive to the best marketing decisions on our own. Our sales are more than DOUBLE what they were this time last year, thanks to Bryce!! I could go on and on about everything I've learned from this invaluable experience. If you love working on your business and watching it grow, your time with Bryce will be worth every minute. It's exciting, thought-provoking and most importantly he helped us make a lot more money than we thought possible in such a short amount time!!!

Our Mother's Day Run for Shelter was fast approaching. It is our only fundraising event of the…read moreyear. When I met Bryce at a Pajaro Valley Chamber Mixer, I knew that our sponsorship package needed some attention...some updating. I'm an Executive Director...not a marketing/advertising specialist. When we first met at the mixer, I could immediately tell that Bryce's experience working with community based organizations and with for-profit companies was going to be a benefit to my agency's needs. His calm and welcoming personality is the final attribute that made me take action and contact him. During our initial meeting, we met all of our goals of the session. Afterwards, on several occasions, he gave in-depth follow-up advice. He provided easy-to-implement tips as well as guidance for new and potential opportunities. I deeply appreciate Bryce's consultation on our outreach materials. I feel more confident in presenting our sponsorship packet and in making a request to companies and individuals for support of our mission. We have several new sponsors so far. I believe that our easier-to-read and more relevant packet has allowed us to engage more efficiently. As my agency expands its opportunities to further engage OUR community towards ending homelessness, I will definitely work with Bryce again. We have a champion in Bryce...and I'm more confident in our messaging, sponsorship materials and strategy. I recommend Bryce, for his skills, integrity, enthusiasm, patience and timeliness, amongst other things...like results!

Brooktown design is a full service web design service. Brook Taylor is quick, creative and…read morecompetent. She took our web page to a whole new level. We are in the semiconductor test equipment business. We highly recommend Brooktown Design.

Brooklyn and her team are super talented in their creativity and professional design. When I…read morestarted my business, I made my own business cards, which were a descent start. But on my next round I reached out to Brooktown Design and they added the professional touch to make a great business card at a great price. This is a local business and a great resource for your design needs. Right now she's making a business logo for my truck and I will definitely continue to use her services in the future. I highly recommend!

Impact Social Media has really jump started our social media presence on the web! Not only are the…read moreposts creative and relevant to our business, we are already seeing the results of greater presence and lots of new followers on Facebook and Linked-in. We would be lost (literally!) without Meesh's thought leadership and dependable and effective marketing.

From the owner: Your one-stop-shop for digital marketing! Social media management, advertising, email marketing…read morecampaigns, blogging, copy collaboration, & all personally tailored to your business needs!

I have dealt with a number of digital marketing companies in the past. Some have been great but…read moreexpensive, some have been cheap but bad, and worst of all, some have been bad and expensive! I was introduced to Magic Marketing by an old colleague and with my previous experience, was a bit skeptical. However, given their reasonable cost, I decided to give them a chance to see what they could do. They started off with organic SEO and did an incredible job. I have since started using them for other digital campaigns such as Pay Per Click. They have been doing a great job on these campaigns as well. While their cost has remained very reasonable and efficient, what I like most about Magic Marketing is how personal they take my business. They have shown legitimate concerns about my company's well-being and are always trying to figure out how to adjust their methods to help me meet my goals. Best of all, they are not a company that nickel and dimes their clients for every little charge. They often put their own skin in the game and they have always worked the incredible integrity. If you are looking for a marketing vendor that will get in the trenches with you and treat you like a partner, this is the perfect company for you.

Thanks to Magic Marketing my business is booming! I have watched my customers and sales increase…read moresteadily since that but my business on the digital map. Before working with them I was spending way too much money and money trying to figure out how to manage our online storefronts. I don't want to focus on that - I want to focus on running my business! Thanks to Magic Marketing, we now have an established online presence and business couldn't be better.

Interviewed for a position at Sleepless Media -- great company and wonderful team. Jon Cattivera…read morehas a keen eye for design and brand marketing. There are quite a few creative agencies out there in Silicon Valley, but none quite like Sleepless. Their websites are innovative, clean, interactive and user-friendly. Check out their impressive roster of clients! If you get a chance, highly recommend utilizing their services, and if you're a job seeker in Santa Cruz, they're a tight-knit, fantastic team offering up the best of design services in town.

Absolutely incredible! Sleepless worked together to help design a beautiful site that met the…read moreneeds of my business and met the aesthetic sign requirements of four very different business owners....which is no small feat. They took the identity that our business has created and helped us to create a relevant, usable, and productive site. The level of communication and cooperation was above and beyond anything that we had experienced with their competitors. I look forward to using them for site updates! Thanks Sleepless!

I need a professional Design & Marketing provider to help me with my business. Based on the great…read morereview score, and their website, I thought Brick House Media was promising. When I called them, a young guy just answered, "Hello?" How unprofessional! First red flag. I told him I was impressed by their website, but the way he answered the phone was really unprofessional and sends up a red flag; but I'm willing to move past that and inquire about their services. That was his cue to express a modicum of humility and apologize, but no -he just asked how they could help, with a tone that clearly indicated he really didn't care. There was no life in his voice. When I began telling him what I'm interested in, he cut me off and said he's busy with a client. Wow! Obviously all that glitters isn't gold, as this is clearly NOT a professional business -one that would have someone answer calls when they're with a client, or simply not answer the phone, so they can stay focused on their client. Taking away from a client's time (and money) to answer calls is disrespectful and unprofessional. Seeing any further conversation would be wasted on him, I hung up.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY LESSONS THAT WON'T BREAK YOUR SPIRIT…read more "Motherfucker! I bought this expensive camera and I can't make it work worth shit. Sure it is OK in Monkey Mode--auto--but is this all there is?" That was me. Now my buyers remorse is gone thanks to Jared Brick. I bought a NIKON SLR he showed me how to use it. Let's face it, cameras are easy to use now but what you need to know to get good shots in various conditions have not changed. Jared will meet you anywhere and with the patience of a saint tell you how to use your toy. His ability to communicate concepts, and you need to know them, is very good. Does ISO, f stop, and aperture totally confuse you. It should. But Jared makes it simple... "Photography is all about light" "The Aperture mode is the artistry mode" "The ISO is like a dimmer" Golden. Unlike other teachers he LIKES teaching and never is condescending. With tons of Flickr'rs running around with expensive toys like me this guy is the missing piece. Pretty down to earth, willing to drop an f-bomb if necessary. Extra credit there...

Working with the Launch Brigade team has been great! Chris and his staff are really approachable,…read morebut more importantly super knowledgable about what it takes to build websites that are not only pretty but actually serve a business purpose. In every circumstance, the team tries to find a solution that really makes sense to their clients. What really struck me is their integrity and how transparent they are when doing business. You can tell they really want to help their community, and they do so by offering great web development services. I'm really glad I chose to work with Launch Brigade instead of another web design agency. Chris and his team definitely feel like friends to me - professional and web savvy friends who are there to get the job done.

This group of really brilliant, cool, fast executing men and women who seem to know the web inside…read moreand out gave me crucial advice over a several month period. They let me drag my feet and get my business in order to accomodate the business models they helped me work through from an IT perspective. Never once did they pressure me. When it was their turn to act they did the project in 3 weeks well within projected timelines. The nice thing it that what ever I want to do that involves the web (almost business process) they have an answer. They are like a think tank that does projects faster. Sounds like NASA; perhaps a hint to their logo.

Odden Creative has pulled my fat from the fire on numerous occasions. Very easy to work with…read more Very understanding and patient, no matter how obscure the question or problem. You would not be wrong to work with them,

Odden Creative has been a really big help to us and our business! They provided us with great…read moreinsights and creative, love the people over there! Highly recommend!

If you need any type of sign, go check out Santa Cruz Signs on River Street. It's a top quality,…read moreprofessional, friendly local company with excellent customer service. Their website portfolio shows their talent!

I just had custom logos placed on my SUV and they look incredible. The pricing was reasonable and…read morethe timing was excellent. My only recommendation would be to make sure that you request a physical sample of the color before it goes to print as it's too difficult to sign off from a PDF. David was great to work with and went the extra mile to make sure my goals were met.

I highly recommend Martin and the gear he rents. I have rented his wetsuits for my kids whenever…read morethey do triathlons in Santa Cruz, and he always makes sure they have what they need. His gear is always in good shape and clean. He clearly cares about his customers and he has made triathlons more accessible for my kids. If we lived in Santa Cruz we'd definitely join his triathlon squad!

Martin helped me get over my fear of swimming open water. We swam the Santa Cruz Ironman 70.3 swim…read morecourse, with Martin guiding me along the way. Best investment in my triathlon training!