Stand Out in the Pack

A branding, web, and event specialist for

Executives Turned Entrepreneurs.

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Americans are very big about loving the dog first... They're actually looking for you to be the pack leader.

— Cesar Millan

Take the lead!

Best in Show

Web Design

Your business is awesome! Let’s show the world your awesomeness. Don’t just follow others – be the leader. When you add branding into the mix, your website relaunch will be more than a redesign – it will truly reflect the leader you are. That’s how your brand becomes memorable – not just "well known".

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Best in Breed

Branding

Best in breed means, excellence from start to finish. The best businesses are those that value design and consistency so their clients know exactly who they are, what they do, and why they do it. No need to be the mutt with the identity crisis when it comes to your livelihood and passion.

Fetch Your Brand

Show as a Champion

Events

Whether you're exhibiting at an industry trade show, presenting during a conference, or networking with peers, your displays, handouts, and presentation designs should be as credible, professional, and smart as you are. Elevate yourself and your brand with top-notch, strategic design.

Dig New Leads & Mix With Pros at Events

"Am I standing out as the trusted expert?"

Roughly 50% of new businesses close within five years of being open. (Bureau of Labor Statistics via Legal Zoom)

Which of these feel like you?

  • I'm tired of looking inexperienced and boring.

    I’ve been in this line of work for decades. My branding and website don't convey my level of expertise or rates.

  • People don’t know what I do for a living.

    I have difficulty explaining to people what I offer and how I’m different.

  • How do I transition from executive to entrepreneur?

    I used to work with my colleagues, but now I’m a business owner. How can I change that perception?

  • I'm not getting any referrals.

    My clients and peers don’t refer me to others. Why is this?

All Alpha Dog Services

  • Branding

    Persona, Visuals

  • Web

    Design & Front-End Dev

  • Events

    Exhibits, Trade Shows

  • Editorial

    Multi-page Layout, Publication

  • Marketing

    Digital & Print

  • Presentations

    Slide Decks & Handouts

Tail-Wagging Clients

If the thought of building your website makes you nauseous,

I get it.

I remember shaking years ago when I wrote a check to another developer to build my first WordPress website. I was sick to my stomach for days. It was the last of my freelance reserve money.

In the end, it was the best investment I've made into my own business.

  • Download the Anti-Nausea Websites Guide

    Getting a firm grasp on the terms used for creating a website will calm your stomach.

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Claim Your Territory
in Your Clients' Minds

Design, color, and typography are what you're saying beyond the words you're using. Often, they can contradict the words. That's where the confusion begins. Instead of confusing, you need to be clear so you can stake your claim to that spot in your clients' minds for what you offer.

If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always gotten.

— Tony Robbins

Tail Tales Blog

Shannon Communications website design

Beaver Builder, Meet Shannon

I’ve been working on a new site design and build for Shannon Communications, a branding and communications consultancy here in San Antonio. This site is an expression of the brand she’s built, but it’s also an expression of everything I love to, for whom, and learning and applying what I’ve learned. I’ve had an ongoing…

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Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket.

A few years ago, Vine was the hot video social media platform. Vine stars grew followers/audiences quickly. Overnight, the platform died. All those followers…gone. All that social media collateral…gone. All that social media influence…gone. They were forced to start over again.

Blog-Builders-Podcast

The Builders Podcast With Matt Levenhagen & Rhonda Negard

Watch Episode 47: Meet Rhonda Negard – Her Story Becoming a Business Owner, Leaving Corporate to Build a Business & More on the Builders Podcast Website and see his show notes. This episode emphasizes the importance of networking, which is exactly how Matt Levenhagen and I connected. Why I don’t call my business an agency…

Solidify Your Brand’s Position

The only way to lead a pack is to be in the front.

Leaders follow leaders.

With a website redesign, rebrand, or coordinated event materials, ...

We’ll create a memorable experience that truly represents you – and your clients. You'll have a more focused perspective – focus on your goals, and people will follow.

My life’s work and extensive background helps me guide you to become the memorable leader you are.

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Dogs rule!

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