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Recap from my marketing workshop
Thank you to everyone who attended last night’s marketing meeting. I was so stoked to see so many people interested in growing their business as well as loved the great feedback and comments. Some of the additional things we discussed that are not on the worksheets include:
Blogs to Follow:
- Sara’s blog: scroll down to the [...]
New graphic and web design testimonial
I just received a nice testimonial from Juju Z. Treat Company. I helped them create a logo, identity, branding, business cards, labels for their products, and ultimately created a website for them. I had such a fun time working with them to create something custom and unique that truly speaks to their their vision AND [...]
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New Marketing and Design Testimonial
I love working with acupuncturist and healer, Michelle Turley. Michelle came to me, wanting to stand out and get a new look for her business that embodied all the things she is trying to do. Based on her likes and dislikes, we brainstormed about symbols and ideas. From there, I hand-painted her a logo and [...]
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What’s your business vision?
One of the first things I ask my new design clients is what is their vision for their business? This often stifles folks. Most people think that getting a logo and some marketing materials is the first and main thing needed to promote a successful small business. But how do you know who to appeal [...]
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Colors inspired by the Bishop Buttermilks
Wow, wow, and more wow! The Buttermilks climbing area on the East Side of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range near Bishop, CA is so incredibly beautiful. Nestled right below snowline are the most picturesque boulders littering the sage and sparsely-pined hillsides. The boulders themselves are pure gems for climbing and considered some of the best [...]
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Illustrations make you get noticed
Ever go to a job fair, chamber of commerce, bulletin board, or coffee shop flier stand? What do you see there? I typically see is an ocean of cookie-cutter marketing materials strewn about, hoping to catch the attention of a potential client. Unfortunately many of these businesses, events, or people hoping to catch a break [...]
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Inspired by the lichen of Joshua Tree boulders
I recently returned from a climbing vacation in Joshua Tree National Park. If you haven’t been there, it’s a definite must. The Joshua Trees themselves have so much personality as they lean and twist in the desert sky. I’m personally attracted to the rock formations for more reasons than just that they provide 5 star [...]
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Client testimonial from Summer Wood Skin Care
Summer Wood of Summer Wood Skin Care recently hired me for a full logo, identity and website package. Summer is an ideal client who clearly explains her expectations, finds examples of work she admires, and trusts me to add design flair when necessary. Summer recently gave me a wonderful testimonial:
“Sara recently completed a logo, website [...]
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New testimonial
I just received a wonderful testimonial from Kahlil Johnson, an awesome artist in leather, for some business cards I did for her. Check it out:
Working with Sara Zimmerman was painless. I’ve been putting off a new look for my company because the idea of re-creating myself was daunting. In a 15 minute meeting with Sara [...]
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