Jumbolicious Technologies (Justin Ladenthin)

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the founder and owner of Sanitarium Enterprises. We specialize in cultivating young apparel startup brands and bringing them to market. Recently, we have moved into the cannabis retail space, as well.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Jumbolicious Technologies?

After establishing our brand with local apparel factories and buyers, we were looking to grow. In order to keep up with the industry, we needed to introduce our service to the internet. We wanted to build a web presence that expanded our outreach ability and stimulated global growth.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Jumbolicious designed our digital brand and formulated strategies that prioritized web visibility and involvement. They used Google AdWords and Analytics to manage our SEO and track targeted content and outreach efforts.

They continued to advise us through our rebranding process as we moved into the cannabis space. Jumbolicious now oversees our Facebook and Instagram marketing campaigns. They provide shareable content and implement strategies to boost our followers and increase our web visibility.

What is the team composition?

We work directly with the founder.

How did you come to work with Jumbolicious Technologies?

A client and friend in the culinary apparel industry recommended Jumbolicious during our scouting process. We were pleased with their phone interview and work portfolio and agreed to work with them.

How much have you invested with them?

We have spent between $30,000—$50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in May 2015 and the partnership is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Our engagement metrics showed evident incremental growth since partnering with Jumbolicious. Recently, our following on social media has been growing by a couple hundred each week. With their strategies, we have differentiated ourselves from competitors and climbed to the top of our industry.

How did Jumbolicious Technologies perform from a project management standpoint?

Jumbolicious has not so much been a partner, but a mentor. They guide us through all elements of digital marketing and branding on a need by need basis. We regularly communicate and schedule through text message and email. Jumbolicious is efficient in their approach to time management. They optimize each meeting time with strong focus and engagement.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Jumbolicious has a compassionate and empathetic approach to working with small to mid-sized businesses. They understand what growth means for a modest company, and how best to achieve it. They personally invest in their client's improvement and expansion goals. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

As a growing company themselves, Jumbolicious needs to learn how to efficiently scale their business without sacrificing customer service or quality. They need to understand that time management will increasingly grow more difficult and consider that when balancing existing clients with new projects.

Any advice for potential customers?

Clients should clearly quantify their goals and expectations. A solid foundational understanding on both sides will prevent any timeline issues or miscommunications.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the vice president of a paint and body shop.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Jumbolicious Technologies (Justin Ladenthin)?

We needed help with digital marketing. Our goal was to get more visibility on the internet.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Justin (Owner, Jumbolicious Technologies) set up our Facebook page. He continues to help us with marketing, including putting us on Yelp and Google searches. He takes care of things and lets me know if there is something I need to do on my end.

How did you come to work with Jumbolicious Technologies (Justin Ladenthin)?

Justin was recommended by a couple of other companies I knew.

How much have you invested in them?

We have spent around $25,000–$30,000 on his services.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working together in January 2015, and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Our business has grown since we started working with Jumbolicious. His work has kept our company going. Now, I am usually booked about three weeks in advance.

How did Jumbolicious Technologies (Justin Ladenthin) perform from a project management standpoint?

We usually communicate through phone, but he occasionally meets me at our office. Justin sends me weekly updates on our profile and Google searches, which is a big help since I don’t have to try and figure that all out. If I have any questions or issues, he is always available and knows what to do. Even if my computer has a problem, he can log onto it remotely and fix it for me.

What did you find most impressive about them?

He has helped us out a lot. I trust him because I have never met anyone who knows this technology like he does. He really loves what he is doing.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the owner of Tom Da Baker, a specialty cakes and desserts business.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Justin Ladenthin?

I needed help with digital marketing and optimizing my website to attract more customers online.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Justin provided SEO services, as well as digital marketing such as social media advertising and running Google AdWords campaigns.

What is the team composition?

I work directly with Justin (Owner, Justin Ladenthin).

How did you come to work with Justin Ladenthin?

I found Justin through the recommendation of a friend. Once I met with him, we clicked; he made me feel comfortable and as if I'd known him all my life.

How much have you invested with them?

I've invested about $20,000 in his services thus far.

What is the status of this engagement?

I've been working with him since March 2016 and the relationship is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

I've received tons of positive feedback from customers who find the site eye-catching and exciting. He's helped make the site stand out, attracting more customers as a result of our improved online presence.

How did Justin Ladenthin perform from a project management standpoint?

Justin is available whenever I need him. He's responsive through text message or email, and calls me back almost immediately for more urgent requests. He definitely puts his customers first. He also stops by on occasion, both to check in and to try our desserts for his own enjoyment.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Justin's biggest strength is his personality. I feel comfortable bringing him into conversations involving either friends or business partners. It's as if we're all one big family.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Don't panic when you see how much some services cost, especially if you're new to the digital marketing space. We've had tremendous results from what we've invested, so try to keep an open mind in the beginning.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the owner of McCarthy Construction Unlimited, a general contracting company that specializes in steam and sauna products. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Justin Ladenthin?

I was trying to attract more customers online in the steam, sauna, and outdoor living and remodeling spaces.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Justin built our website from scratch and provides SEO services. I provided him with the necessary text and photos and he handled the rest. He also oversees our social media accounts, including Facebook, as well as digital marketing, including Google AdWords. We work on an informal basis through verbal agreements, and he proceeds with the recommended steps for helping us achieve our goals.

What is the team composition?

I work directly with Justin (Owner, Justin Ladenthin).

How did you come to work with Justin Ladenthin?

I reached out to Justin based on referrals from friends.

How much have you invested with them?

We spend about $10,000 a year.

What is the status of this engagement?

We've been working together since May 2015 and the relationship is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

His SEO work has been phenomenal—our phone won't stop ringing. I'm very pleased with the significant increase in business I've seen as a result of his work.

How did Justin Ladenthin perform from a project management standpoint?

I have no complaints when it comes to communicating with Justin. He makes himself readily available by phone and email when I need him.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Justin is very honest and upfront in his approach. I also like that he's confident, which makes me feel more comfortable with his recommendations. He's good at setting expectations and doesn't overpromise or underdeliver.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Keep in mind that digital marketing is a marathon, not a sprint. When it comes to developing a website, I didn't realize how much of my own involvement it would require, so I suggest coming into that type of project as prepared as possible with all the assets you'll need (i.e., company descriptions, photos, etc.).

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the owner and operator of Delic Systems & Design Inc, a landscape lighting company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Justin Ladenthin?

I needed help promoting my business online through Facebook and Google. I didn't know much about digital marketing or where to begin.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Justin oversees digital marketing, including Facebook ads and Google AdWords.

What is the team composition?

I work directly with Justin (Owner, Justin Ladenthin).

How did you come to work with Justin Ladenthin?

I found Justin through word of mouth and reached out to him based on the positive comments I'd heard from friends.

How much have you invested with them?

I've invested around $25,000 in his services over the last few years.

What is the status of this engagement?

I started working with him in April 2016 and the relationship is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Justin's efforts have significantly improved the number of leads I've received from online. His digital marketing work accounts for about 80% of my business. The results have been remarkable and have helped improve awareness of my business locally through Google.

How did Justin Ladenthin perform from a project management standpoint?

Justin is fantastic to work with. He's very thorough, receptive to feedback, and patient in walking me through the process and explaining digital marketing in a way that makes sense to me.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I'm most impressed by Justin's business background and acumen. He's not only knowledgeable in the digital marketing space, but has also created businesses in the past himself, so he has a better understanding of what it takes to succeed.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I definitely recommend hiring him and paying attention to what he has to say when it comes to branding and marketing your business online—he really knows what he's doing.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I own a limousine and party bus company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Justin Ladenthin?

I wanted to improve the company’s online visibility and stay dominant in my search engine placement.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

He analyzed my issues and explained what we should do. We followed his instructions and saw good results. He does social media advertising and SEO. I’ve been in business for over a decade and keep email addresses for every inquiry I receive. We’re talking about organizing the list to reach out to those contacts to grow the customer base. We’re finishing other tasks but hope to start email and AdWords campaigns in the future.

What is the team composition?

I work with Justin.

How did you come to work with Justin Ladenthin?

A colleague recommended him. He was attentive and had a good track record. I was happy with his knowledge and his ability to get results.

How much have you invested with them?

I’ve invested around $5,000 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together around August 2017 and the relationship is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

I keep an eye on my placements in search engines and the leads I get through email and phone calls. Customers shop around in this business, so it’s important to get a high volume of leads. I’ve seen a positive increase in both lead generation and online visibility.

How did Justin Ladenthin perform from a project management standpoint?

We email, text, and talk over the phone. He stays on top of everything and follows through. I never have to wait long before he takes action and he’s a good communicator.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I like how he explains things as he goes. I feel like I’m a part of his process and I understand what he’s doing. He keeps me up to speed on communication and I’m confident about the project and the money I’m spending.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can’t think of anything I’d change. I’m happy so far.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be as serious about the work as he is. If you can match him, you’ll get the best results.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We are a small retail hardware chain in South Florida. We sell electrical, plumbing, lawn, and garden supplies, and also offer irrigation sprinkler contracting. I’m the owner.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Justin Ladenthin?

We wanted to drive more traffic to our online sales website and encourage people to call or email about our services and inventory.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

He did a lot of SEO work for us, helped us with the backend of the website, and worked a little on social media advertising. We currently rank in 60–70 search terms. We’ve done some work with AdWords but haven’t explored PPC options very much. We might do more with paid initiatives in the future. I’ve learned a lot from him about our digital options and he’s helped us exceed our expectations. He does a phenomenal job; I wasn’t expecting such strong results.

What is the team composition?

I work directly with Justin.

How did you come to work with Justin Ladenthin?

I’ve known Justin for a long time. I used a large marketing company for a long time with poor results. He told me he could do more for a fraction of the cost, so I started working with him. The results are unbelievable.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent close to $75,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together around February 2015, if not earlier. The relationship is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

The results are phenomenal. Within six months, our Google impressions went up 1100% and Yelp searches went from two or three a month to about 50.

How did Justin Ladenthin perform from a project management standpoint?

His project management is excellent. I can text or call him whenever I need something. I never have to wait more than an hour to hear back from him. If I have a small task for him, he often completes it instantaneously.

Most of our communication is over email, text, or phone. He’s also visited us several times. He’s always reachable and easy to communicate with.

What did you find most impressive about them?

When I worked with bigger marketing companies, I felt like a number. I have a great business relationship with Justin and our work together produces amazing results. I’ve referred him a dozen times with no risk of repercussions. I’ve never had a problem with him.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Listen to him and trust his suggestions. He will save you money over larger companies and will do a better job.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I co-own an Italian pastry shop with my husband.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Justin Ladenthin?

We wanted to target new customers and retain old ones. We bought the shop and bakery a few years ago and wanted to avoid the customer loss that sometimes comes with new ownership.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

He improved our website, did SEO work, AdWords, social media, and email marketing. He created content for the site and we put our full trust in him so we could concentrate on the business and on our family.

What is the team composition?

We work directly with Justin.

How did you come to work with Justin Ladenthin?

We met him through a mutual friend.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent about $40,000 or so.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in early 2014. He still helps with our digital marketing strategies.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

He runs the analytics and explains them to us. We’ve definitely seen growth. We ask new customers how they heard about us and we’ve seen a general increase in traffic because of the online efforts.

How did Justin Ladenthin perform from a project management standpoint?

We love how professional he is. We communicate a lot through e-mail and phone. We also meet in person and he's willing to come to us.

What did you find most impressive about them?

His professionalism and his knowledge are both impressive. He knows what he’s doing and he gets the job done.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Put your trust in him, especially if you know as little about SEO and social marketing as we did. He’s the person you want to work with.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the owner of G3 Grafix Studios, a web design studio in Florida.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Justin Ladenthin?

Our client wanted ranking and very strong keyword arrangements in their website and verbiage.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Justin (Owner, Justin Ladethin) took care of everything, including the write-up. The client explained exactly what they were looking for, and he said it wouldn’t be a problem. He did a fantastic job.

He gave us recommendations and was right on target with everything he suggested. Both the client and I were very happy.

He continues to work with us because he has proven his capabilities, research skills, and advancements. He has majorly improved from the time that I met him. His knowledge base gets bigger and bigger.

What is the team composition?

I work directly with Justin.

How did you come to work with Justin Ladenthin?

He is a friend of my son. After researching his work and talking to his other customers, I felt he was a good match.

How much have you invested in them?

We have spent between $10,000–$50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working together in August 2014, and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

The analytics are all client-based, but I follow up to make sure everything is going well. My clients are all very happy with his work on their campaigns. They’re ecstatic because they get results.

I feel very confident recommending his services. I make sure clients understand that, although it isn’t cheap, anyone that offers ridiculous prices won’t work out. Justin has explained to me how he works, and there’s no way that someone could do it for less with the same results. I trust him whole-heartedly; he is an honest guy and a great friend. He has access to everything that I can possibly give him and have no fear whatsoever that anything would ever happen.

In all the years we have worked together, we have become very good friends. When he needs graphics or web work, he comes to us. It’s a good mesh.

How did Justin Ladenthin perform from a project management standpoint?

His communication and organizational skills are phenomenal. He’s scarily organized, very detail-oriented, and a straight shooter. When he and I are on a conference call with a client, he explains things in a way the client can understand. He doesn’t use buzzwords. If someone wants something, he tells them exactly what it will take to take to get them there. If he says he is going to do something, he will. He knows which time to release an ad campaign, down to the minute, on Facebook or any other media platform. He is a superstar in my book.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I’m most impressed by his honesty and loyalty. I was raised old-school, where results are based on the respect that you have for others and how you talk to and treat them. Justin is very professional and polished. He constantly researches, takes his tests, and studies how Google is changing. He knows what he’s doing and understands what’s going on.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be patient. This stuff doesn’t happen quickly. It is a shuffle game, playing around with words and making sure everything is in place. I would recommend him to anyone in a heartbeat.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the CFO of RedFin POS. We sell software and hardware point of sale systems (POS).

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Jumbolicious Technologies?

We were looking for ways to support our sales and marketing department. In today’s world that means driving traffic to your website, which in turn drives traffic to our sales team and independent sales organizations (ISOs), which in turn increases our sales.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Our number one priority with Jumbolicious was SEO done through Google AdWords and Bing Ads. They also do some very focused email marketing campaigns for us targeting specific customers.

What is the team composition?

I work mostly with Justin (Founder, Jumbolicious Technologies). He is easy to work with and always available.

How did you come to work with Jumbolicious Technologies?

They are a local company, so we had heard of them through word of mouth around town. I had also known their founder for a few years, so when it was time to choose a company we picked them.

How much have you invested with them?

We have spent around $20,000 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We have been working together since March 2016.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We have had a 150%–200% increase in web traffic since we started working with Jumbolicious. Additionally, our cost per sale has been outstanding, and our return on investment has been very satisfying.

How did Jumbolicious Technologies perform from a project management standpoint?

They manage the project very well. Our contact is always available, and if he isn’t he gets back to us right away. We can always relay our concerns or ideas, and we always have fruitful conversations. We mostly talk over phone and email, but we will also have personal visits to look at new products, etc.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The fact that they are locals and can offer one-on-one personal service is worth its weight in gold for me. Additionally, they have a really great ability to know what is going to drive traffic, and they have been very successful at it.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There is nothing that I can think of for them to improve on. Any delays in the project have been out of their control, like hurricanes, etc., and they have been great at getting us back on track.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

The only thing I can advise is to let everyone know what you’re actually trying to accomplish. The Jumbolicious team is very responsive if you let them know exactly what you are looking for.