
Vibrant Brands for Iowa's Local Small Businesses
Brand, website & SEO strategy to connect entrepreneurs with their dream buyers

got a logo? That's great! But I NEED TO LET YOU IN ON A LITTLE SECRET...
Logos catch eyes.
Brand strategy wins hearts!
Expert local brand strategy *designed specifically for small businesses like yours* will deeply connect YOU with your Iowa community, increase loyalty, and drive revenue.
Your perfect package awaits!
YOUR BRAND & WEBSITE STRATEGIST
(and occassionally a lady rebel who ventures on roller skates 🛼)
I'm Amanda Thompson. As a quintessential Iowa Nice native...sprinkled with honest, no-nonsense advice and probably a little real life humor...I'm on a mission to challenge the "I need a logo" mentality and empower entrepreneurs to scale their business with intentional & meaningful brand strategy.
This is the kind of strategy that'll actually get you excited
PREPARE TO BE SURPRISED
You are part of a main street & small business revolution with distinct brand potential. I’m here to guide you in discovering how to stand out in your community, tackle the challenges facing small businesses head on, and provide a framework for success.
My
3-step local brand transformation process
is designed uniquely for becoming a local brand staple and a *favorite* among your customers.
SIZE IS
IRRELEVANT
WHEN YOUR BRAND IS A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH.
(Read that again)
CHECK OUT THESE THRIVING CLIENTS
Backed by Studio A's Local Brand Transformation Process
STUDIO A CLIENTS ARE TALKING....
Your professional input and creative design is absolutely worth every penny. I felt comfortable sharing my business journey (including the hard parts) and you cared for my business as it if was your own.
LOGAN
Dahlia Darling / Nevada, IA
You helped us think through how to represent ourselves to our community. You offered amazing advice (above and beyond) with a brand that gave us license to be ourselves.
EVAN & J.L.
ABC Cans / Ames & Ankeny, IA

You changed the way we thought about the branding process, walking us through who we were as a company and what would create more local business for us.
MIKE & JODY
Ogle's Greenhouse | Albia, IA

Steps to Brand Transformation
Find Your Brand's Heartbeat
We're not just uncovering your brand's *why;* we're bringing its
soul into the light
to find your extraordinary *local wow-factor*
that differentiates yourself from your competitors.
CRAFT A MESSAGE TO INSPIRE ACTION
We'll reveal your brand's captivating personality and develop messaging that makes them say "I need that." You'll learn how to
deeply connect with your local clients
to
drive conversion during each step of your buyer's journey.
TAKE THIS FREE QUIZ TO Fast-Track Business Growth AND FIND YOUR SECRET SAUCE
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