Incorporation
Simplified Solutions LLC becomes a real thing with the state of Kentucky.
The Marketing Squad is a marketing agency specializing in digital marketing strategies, website design, and content creation all with a focus on inbound lead generation.
We love telling stories of businesses doing awesome things. We have our own story too. We’ve been through a lot in the first 13 years…and we’re just getting started!
Bryce's Beginnings
The business begins with a focus on helping people and businesses get organized and productive. The first website and email newsletter are launched via Godaddy.
Digital Marketing
A divine encounter at Java Brewing Company with Aaron Marshall, founder of the Over app. The business changes its focus to digital coaching and digital marketing.
Hubspot Partner
A shift in marketing is happening before our eyes and Hubspot has coined the term "inbound marketing." The Content Squad dba is born and the business becomes focused on ongoing marketing client work to compliment the WordPress website design business.
First Office and Team Member
The Content Squad moves into its first office off Plantside Drive alongside Miter Construction. Jessie D, our first employee is hired and payroll is established with ADP.
Partnerships in The Spirit
After they reconnect on Twitter a couple years before through their involvement in the online Wordpress community, Wayne Cox now joins Bryce as a business partner. They commit to build a foundation to grow the business to Glorify God.
East Point Office and Hubspot Gold Partner
The Squad moves into its second office and goes all in on Hubspot and becomes a Gold partner!
First Squad Intern
Josh Ahlers is hired as The Squad's first intern at the wee age of 16. He wastes no time jumping in and learning the trade to help us serve our clients. Josh is now our Project Manager and Website Property Manager for clients.
Middletown Office
The Squad moves into a new office and quickly makes it our own. With room to grow, we begin busting our records with tremendous sales growth.
GLI Finalist for Very Small Business of the Year
The Content Squad is no longer flying under the radar. The business is recognized by Greater Louisville, Inc as one of 6 finalists for Very Small Business of the Year. We did not win, but the experience was great for the team.
Becoming The Marketing Squad
The Content Squad transforms into The Marketing Squad in an effort to appeal to our broader base. The Content Squad was never just about content and The Marketing Squad now reflects the brand for all that it is, a comprehensive digital marketing agency.
The Squad Establishes its Core Values
The Squad ownership establishes the following 8 Core Values: We are – Truth Tellers, Trusted Allies, Faithful Stewards, Servant Leaders, Strategic Doers, Passionate Storytellers, Creative Problem Solvers, and Disciplined Learners.
Building the Team and Talent for Future Growth
At this point, we exceed more than 10 employees and have a larger office space to fill.
The Squad Celebrates its 10 Year Anniversary with our Open House
A good time was had by all!
Executive Leadership Team Levels Up
Marshall Fall becomes our first VP of Business Development, Kevin Peterson oversee our Operations, and Alea Petersen oversees our Marketing and Partner clients.
$1,000,000 And We're Not Stopping
The Squad celebrates a huge business milestone by hitting the million dollar revenue threshold!
Adoption of the EOS Operating System
We begin implementing the EOS operating system across the business to improve our efficiency.
Hello Eastgate office!
The Squad team packs-up and moves offices to a bigger, better space for our growing team.
Awarded the Fast50 by Louisville Business First
We were honored to be recognized among our peers for our recent business growth.
#4 on The Book of Lists
Recognized on the list for Marketing Firms in the area.
Team Retreat
We get away to celebrate a strong team and our vision for the future. What is already a history-making year for the world is a year of innovation for us as we brainstorm ways to thrive and serve businesses in every unique season.
"So, what do you offer me?"
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