World Class Brands Start Here. Wax Creek is a boutique branding agency that loves working with the mission-driven, disruptive, impact creators of the world who need a cohesive and revitalized brand to get to the next level. Branding is not just a service offered at Wax Creek- it is all they do. Brand Archetyping is the secret sauce used to give clients a distinct advantage when competing in the marketplace." At Wax Creek, you'll find thinkers, strategists, and designers, with the right balance of wild creativity and thoughtful brand management. Their mission is to grow and protect value for clients through a considered and tested approach. Wax Creek specializes in helping organizations reconnect with the heart and soul of who they are and why they do it, turning that into the source of energy needed to catapult to the next level of growth and success. Wax Creek offers brand launches, strategic rebranding, naming, messaging, brand archetyping, repositioning efforts, and other brand and marketing strategy consulting. In addition, the Wax Creek creative team builds emotionally charged visual messages and websites that resonate with the heart and soul of your community. Our goal is to create experiences that are thoughtful and founded on results. When people encounter your Brand, they should feel "WOW-FACTOR" and remember you. Your Brand Strategy should be woven into your culture in everything you do. It touches the way your employees interact with clients and should inspire your team to believe in your mission and vision for the future. Your Brand is your foundation, the true North Star of your organization. The Wax Creek Team is your partner to ensure it is Out of This World! Wax Creek is located in Greenwood Village, Colorado but works with clients worldwide. Check us out at WaxCreek.com to learn more and to view our portfolio! Schedule a call: https://bit.ly/WorldClassBrands
Min project size
$25,000+
Hourly rate
$150 - $199 / hr
Employees
2 - 9
Locations
Greenwood Village, CO
Year founded
Founded 2016
1 Locations
Greenwood Village , CO
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Pricing Snapshot
Min. project size
$25,000+
Avg. hourly rate
$150 - $199
/hr
Rating for cost
4.9
/5
What Clients Have Said
Wax Creek's pricing varies significantly, with projects ranging from $12,000 to $130,000. Clients appreciate the value for cost, noting high-quality deliverables and effective project management. Many engagements lead to positive brand transformations, indicating a strong return on investment.
Clients noted positive feedback on the visual design aspects of their projects, including logos, color schemes, and overall brand aesthetics. The designs effectively represented the clients' brand identities.
Positive Client Feedback and Results
Clients reported positive outcomes from Wax Creek's work, including increased customer engagement, successful market transitions, and improved brand perception. Many noted significant business growth after their projects.
Strong Customer Support
Wax Creek's customer support is often highlighted as a strong point. Clients felt supported throughout the project and appreciated the team's willingness to go above and beyond to meet their needs.
Responsive and Engaged Team
Wax Creek's team, particularly Stephanie and Megan, are frequently commended for their responsiveness and engagement. Clients appreciated their active involvement and quick adjustments to timelines and feedback.
Areas for Subcontractor Improvement
One review mentioned that the experience with some subcontractors could have been better, suggesting that Wax Creek ensure thorough vetting of subcontractors to enhance service delivery.
Successful Market Transitions
Wax Creek successfully assisted clients in transitioning to new markets, providing valuable research and strategic planning that helped clients establish credibility and grow their business in new spaces.
Rebranding and Web Dev for Community Services Organization
BrandingLogoWeb Development
$50,000 to $199,999
Jan. 2022 - Ongoing
4.5
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"The quality of Wax Creek’s branding work and the website was absolutely top-notch."
Aug 21, 2023
Executive Director, Embrave
Mark Wester
Verified
Other industries
Colorado Springs, Colorado
51-200 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
Wax Creek provided rebranding and website development for a community services organization. The team interviewed internal and external stakeholders and worked on naming conventions, color schemes, and a logo.
Thanks to Wax Creek's efforts, the new name and website have been well-received. The team was consistently highly responsive and met the project's deadlines and budget. Moreover, the client was impressed with the team's high-quality branding work.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I serve as the executive director of Embrave. We're an organization that provides community corrections and behavioral health services to individuals who are transitioning from prison back into society. Additionally, we collaborate with clients who are referred to us by various judicial districts throughout the state.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Wax Creek?
Our company's name and branding were established several years ago. I believed that it was time for us to undergo a rebranding process.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
They conducted a comprehensive process. I had been through a rebranding before in a previous organization and job and was familiar with the process. Wax Creek helped us with naming conventions, color schemes, a logo, and a tagline for our WordPress website. They also created video interviews and presentations to be used on our website.
They did extensive stakeholder interviews, both internal and external. The Board of Directors and key community leaders who had worked with us were interviewed. Many interviews were conducted behind the scenes. Additionally, they created a website where individuals could share stories about our work, which proved to be impactful.
They utilized a video production firm to do all of the post-production work on the videos.
What is the team composition?
I interacted with two primary individuals and six others involved in the process.
Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?
Megan (COO & Director of Client Success) did an excellent job. She was highly responsive and actively engaged, working closely with me and my team. Stephanie (CEO & Creative Director) also did an excellent job of shepherding the process. I appreciated both of them very much.
How did you come to work with Wax Creek?
I initially found the through Clutch. I’d reached out to six different companies. I did a competitive bid process, and Wax Creek responded to that bid and was one of several companies that came in and did a presentation.
I was thoroughly impressed with their initial approach and clear outline of how they intended to collaborate with us.
How much have you invested in them?
We’ve invested about $130,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working together in January 2022. The project has wrapped up, but I had a phone call with them recently about some maintenance issues and relative ongoing potential work.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
People love our name and the colors, and I've received positive feedback. People are very familiar with our organization, but when they hear the new name, they're impressed with it and think it fits well with what we do. People have adopted the name rapidly, and I'm happy about that.
Website traffic increase isn't central to our business, but I bet that we have a higher presence. The website is much more attractive than our previous one, and I expect that to grow in the coming months and years.
How did Wax Creek perform from a project management standpoint?
They met the deadlines and stuck to the budget. As an organization, we slowed them down a little bit in the process, mainly because sometimes other things came up that we needed to address outside of this project. The Wax Creek team was very responsive and adjusted to our timeline.
They had a project management website that we utilized, and we also used email and Zoom calls for communication.
What did you find most impressive about them?
The quality of Wax Creek's branding work and the website was absolutely top-notch. I'm very impressed and pleased with it.
Are there any areas they could improve?
Our experience with some of the subcontractors used by the company could have been better. I suggested that they ensure that all subcontractors were vetted correctly to enhance their service delivery. I understand that these are common challenges that companies experience and just the normal growing pains of a company.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
I highly recommend following Wax Creek's process and scheduling regular calls with the team. We found these calls to be incredibly beneficial.
RATINGS
4.5
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
4.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Brand Strategy & Identity Dev for Law Firm
BrandingContent Writing ServicesDigital StrategyMarketing StrategyOther Digital Marketing
Confidential
Nov. 2022 - May 2023
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"We were able to actually see our brand come to life through this process."
Aug 7, 2023
Managing Partner, Milestone Law Group
Amy Roepke, Esq.
Verified
Legal
Denver, Colorado
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Wax Creek developed the brand strategy and identity of a law firm. The project included key stakeholder interviews to define the client's culture and identity and create brand and brand messaging books.
Wax Creek delivered within six months — as promised — a brand book and strategy that could be immediately implemented by the client. The team conducted a seamless and efficient process, and all deliverables exceeded expectations. Moreover, they showed true care about the client.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Managing Partner of Milestone Law Group
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
We provide Legal Strategy and Support for Visionary Business Leaders Running Growing Businesses.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Wax Creek to accomplish?
Develop a brand strategy
Create our Brand identity
Understand our client journey
SOLUTION
How did you find Wax Creek?
Referral
Why did you select Wax Creek over others?
High ratings
Great culture fit
Good value for cost
Referred to me
Company values aligned
How many teammates from Wax Creek were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
We hired Wax Creek to help us get clarity on our brand. The company's process involved interviewing key people, and then getting the leadership and sales team together to do focused work around the company's culture and identity. The Wax Creek team then worked to develop our Company's brand, with our input. Key deliverables included a brand messaging book and brand book that we can share with anyone who is working with us on marketing.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
The project was completed within six months, as promised. The brand book and strategy guide were able to be put to use immediately by our internal marketing team.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Yes! All deliverables exceeded our expectations, in terms of time but also in terms of the quality of the work. The Wax Creek branding process led our team to discover (and rediscover) our brand's strengths. We were able to actually see our brand come to life through this process and we are so grateful to the Wax Creek team for their role in helping us get there.
What was your primary form of communication with Wax Creek?
In-Person Meeting
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
We could tell how deeply that Stephanie and Megan care about their customers and truly want their customers to discover or rediscover their brand identity through working with them. We went into the project not knowing what to expect, and were simply blown away by just how effective their process is at getting to the very core of the company and its people, and then turning that into a marketing strategy that will work for the long term.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Wax Creek could have done differently?
No, none.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Branding & Website Development for Financial Consulting Firm
BrandingGraphic DesignLogoMarketing StrategyWeb DesignWeb Development
Confidential
May 2022 - Apr. 2023
5.0
Quality
4.5
Schedule
4.0
Cost
4.5
Willing to Refer
5.0
"This felt like a true partnership, and we co-created something wonderful."
Apr 25, 2023
Co-Founder, Keene and Keene
Steven Keene
Verified
Business services
Albuquerque, New Mexico
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Wax Creek helped a financial consulting firm establish their branding, including their key messaging, brand manifesto, and visual identity. They also built the client's website and created SEO-friendly content.
Wax Creek delivered a brand book, marketing activation guide, and robust site that captured the client's essence and featured everything they wanted. The vendor listened to the client's needs and continuously refined their outputs, enabling them to produce unique and creative deliverables.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Cofounder of Keene and Keene
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
We provide consulting services for start-up to scale up businesses, with the intention to harmonize the finance function comprised of the people, processes and numbers.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Wax Creek to accomplish?
Identification and development of a brand identity that fit with our business objectives
Articulation of a Vision and Mission and services in the voice of our brand and our business
Creation of Logos, taglines, names and images that fit with our best description of ourselves and our business
SOLUTION
How did you find Wax Creek?
Referral
Why did you select Wax Creek over others?
Great culture fit
Referred to me
Company values aligned
Other
What was the size of Wax Creek’s team?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Brand Strategy Development:
Mission, Vision, and Values
Voice and Personality
Brand Archetype Discovery
Buyer Persona + Buyer Journey
Key messaging Development
Brand Manifesto
Visual Identity and Logo
Website Design and Development:
comprehensive website development
Custom WordPress Website branded for your business
home, about, services, landing page, etc)
Copywritting
Basic SEO Optimization
Responsive to different screen sizes
Website layout and content placement
Corrdinated image selection and placement
User training and input
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
An amazaing Website that incorporates all of our desired and intended services and that shows the word who we are, what we can do and who we aspire to be
A Band Book to capture all of our work
A marketing activation guide
A great relationship with a business partner to work with going forward
A brand that fits our desires, personalities and work that we want to do
A Logo and name and tagline that we can use for all of our electronic and written correspondence going forward
A complete set of branded materials to use to market, advertise and deliver our services in any mediem
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Very responsive. This project had many turns from the beginning, given changes in our business models and focus. Overall the use of the communication tools, Slack, Loom and Punchlist in particular really helped us to stay on course and were excellent.
During the web development phase there were times where it felt a little like playing telephone to get our ideas or changes through to the designer and there might be an additional project tool to use to help keep track of where in the project we were specifically. This was our first website development so it is hard to say what a good solution would be. Direct access to the web designer might be the answer.
What was your primary form of communication with Wax Creek?
Email
Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
The ability to listen, process, provide feedback and recommendations, listen some more and constantly refine the output until it reached a point of being very unique and creative and amazingly beautiful while conveying distinct, clear and professional message(s). This felt like a true partnership, and we co-created something wonderful.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Wax Creek could have done differently?
All in all, we are very happy with Wax Creek and absolutely felt like they listened, heard, created and advised us in a way that was productive, fun and creative. In the spirit of trying to find room for improvement, perhaps a more systematic project management and scheduling of the website development might have made it go faster. Punchlist is a good tool for editing and capturing changes, but it is not really designed to identify priorities, critical path issues and project timelines.
This is for sure a two way street with customer and vendor and it was our first website development so it is not all that clear what a better solution would be. There were times where feedback was provided on Punchlist but it appeared that changes did not get completely reviewed or made so there were a few occassions where we provided the same input multiple times.
All that said, we would recommend Wax Creek to anyone and would love to partner with them and bring them into future projects with our clients.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
4.5
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
4.0
On time / deadlines
"Sharing the content from the brand book earlier in the process would have helped with the content writing for the website."
Cost
4.5
Value / within estimates
"Not inexpensive, but worth every penny and more"
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Branding Services for Mortgage Startup
Branding
$10,000 to $49,999
May - July 2022
4.5
Quality
4.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
“We got what we wanted, and they were transparent and good at communicating.”
Oct 10, 2022
Co-Founder, Mortgage Startup Company
Anonymous
Verified
Real estate
United Kingdom
11-50 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
Wax Creek worked on branding for a mortgage startup company. They developed the brand identity and created some copy, content, and collateral. They also made suggestions for the client’s marketing strategy.
In less than three months, Wax Creek successfully completed the deliverables. The team was responsive and available; they handled the project seamlessly, taking care of the timelines and budget. Communication was transparent and constant; they used Zoom, WhatsApp, and emails to keep in touch.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m one of the co-founders of a mortgage startup company. We’re mortgage lenders; we provide financial lending for people looking to purchase or refinance their home or property.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Wax Creek?
Our goal was to build a website and create copy and content for it. We also wanted guidance on brand awareness and help with our campaign strategy and outreach.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Wax Creek helped us with our brand identity and some copy and content. Initially, we shared our culture, marketing materials, and the access to our website and some of the textbooks and decks we had. They gave us questionnaires and some papers to read and comment on. Based on them, we had some interview sessions with Wax Creek. They followed up and presented their initial interpretation based on what we were trying to do. Then, we had another session to verify their conclusions.
Additionally, they presented other ideas about opportunities around cold-calling, tendencies, conferences, and using PR and press. Although the goal was to get help with branding, they still created some content and collateral for us, including some pictures, an outgoing email, and a one-page flier for prospective clients.
What is the team composition?
We worked with 4–5 team members in total. We were mostly in contact with Stephanie (CEO & Creative Director) and Megan (COO & Director of Client Success).
How did you come to work with Wax Creek?
We were looking at companies in Colorado and came across them. We looked at 3–4 vendors, but we had a good connection with Wax Creek.
How much have you invested with them?
We spent about $25,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We began the project in May 2022, and they finished it in early July 2022. We’re currently considering what to do next.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
We don’t have hard metrics because we haven’t gone to market. However, they’ve successfully completed some deliverables and measures such as the pictures, website, and content.
How did Wax Creek perform from a project management standpoint?
We had no issues or challenges with the time or the budget. Communication was regular, transparent, and specific. They were responsive, communicative, and always available.
We used Zoom, WhatsApp, and email for communication. Additionally, we shared file directories on SharePoint.
What did you find most impressive about them?
They bought quickly into what we wanted to do, so they shared our passion. We also liked their responsiveness and the fact that we worked with senior teammates instead of juniors.
Are there any areas they could improve?
No, we don’t have anything to criticize; it was an excellent project. We got what we wanted, and they were transparent and good at communicating.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Be really transparent and clear about your goals. Communication and transparency are the most important aspects; you need to establish them early and ensure you have regular milestones to keep up with the timelines.
RATINGS
4.5
Quality
4.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Branding & Web Development for Training Company
BrandingWeb Development
$10,000 to $49,999
Feb. 2022 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
“They’re also great at driving things forward and are incredibly helpful and responsive.”
Jul 28, 2022
CEO, The Ewing School
Maryrose Milkovich
Verified
Other industries
Durango, Colorado
1-10 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
A training company hired Wax Creek to redevelop their brand identity and build a WordPress site. This involves designing their visual identity and hosting and maintaining the site, among other tasks.
The website has received positive feedback, thanks to Wax Creek's excellent work. The detail-oriented team took the time to conduct research and understand the client's company, allowing them to deliver a brand identity that accurately represents the client. They remain transparent and responsive.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the CEO of The Ewing School. We do public speaking training for leaders and executives.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Wax Creek?
We wanted to rebrand our business to elevate the services that we offer. We had started the company a few years ago and hadn't really put much intentional effort into our design, logo, or website. As we've been growing and targeting a more premium section of the market, we wanted a brand that matched that.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Wax Creek walked us through redesigning our identity and visual brand. They also built a WordPress website for us.
We started the engagement with a one-day in-person workshop, where we worked together to build our identity and figure out how we wanted that to come through in our brand. They took that and built out brand archetypes for us. The next phase involved coming up with the actual visuals of how that brand identity would be translated into how we present ourselves — they presented us with different concepts for our logo, color, and imagery.
Once we had nailed down the visual things, we went into building out a WordPress website. They also set up the hosting for us and helped us migrate content from the old site to the new one. They directed our domain and set up DNS.
We're engaging them for a maintenance package going forward, which includes doing all of the WordPress plug-in updates, monitoring and optimizing things like page load time, and giving us premium plug-ins to make sure that the website is functioning at an optimal level.
What is the team composition?
We’ve worked with Stephanie (CEO & Creative Director), Megan (Vice President & COO), and Kayli (Senior Project Manager).
How did you come to work with Wax Creek?
We found Wax Creek through Clutch.
How much have you invested with them?
We’ve spent around $25,000 for the branding and web development, and the maintenance is going to be $265 per month.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working together in February 2022, and the engagement is ongoing.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
We’ve received positive feedback for the new site.
How did Wax Creek perform from a project management standpoint?
Wax Creek has performed well in terms of project management. They’ve been very transparent about the costs. They’re also great at driving things forward and are incredibly helpful and responsive.
We primarily communicate through Slack, Zoom, and email.
What did you find most impressive about them?
It was really important for us to not just have a new look but to feel like we were creating a lot of clarity for ourselves and our customers in terms of what we do, what we don't do, and the people we work with. Wax Creek used these brand archetypes based on psychological research and old-school scholars. We’re impressed with the amount and intensity of the research they conducted to help us figure out our brand identity.
Are there any areas they could improve?
I wish we had more clarity or resources when it came down to launching the website. This was the biggest investment that we’ve made in our business, so it was critical that we had a strategic plan for the launch and that we had all the pieces together in place.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Make sure to be intentional and thoughtful with the feedback that you give them.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Rebranding & Marketing Strategy for Meat Company
BrandingMarketing Strategy
$10,000 to $49,999
Jan. - May 2022
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
“They cared enough to dive into what mattered to us, turning our values and thoughts into a brand that truly defined us.”
Jul 11, 2022
Chair of the Board of Directors, Meet America Inc.
Korry Lewis
Verified
Other industries
Johnstown, Colorado
1-10 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
A meat company wanted to upgrade their branding. Wax Creek developed the logo and corporate image. They also worked on the wording for the website and marketing materials and implemented everything on the site.
External stakeholders gave positive feedback; the website was highly complimented. Wax Creek’s work was a significant improvement for the brand. They stayed on schedule and within budget and were responsive and accommodating. Overall, the team went the extra mile to meet the client’s expectations.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the chair of the board of directors for Meet America Inc., a corporation in Colorado. We sell local beef to customers throughout the state and wholesale to restaurants, butcher shops, and grocery stores. I also serve as the treasurer for the company.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Wax Creek?
We needed to upgrade our logo and brand. When we started the company, we did it all ourselves, so we didn’t spend much money on it. However, we decided we needed a facelift to make the brand reflect who we were and differentiate ourselves in the market.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Wax Creek started with a strategy session to get to know who we were, what the company was about, and what mattered to us. Then, they used that information to develop a new logo and overall look for the company. Also, they worked on all the verbiage we’d use on the website and marketing materials. They turned our thoughts and values into a brand.
Besides the logo and wording we’ll use here on out, they also went into our e-commerce Magento site and put the new verbiage, look, and pictures. They essentially gave our entire website a huge facelift.
Initially, they told us the steps they’d take to help us with the new brand. They came up with the strategy, and there was a structure to it all. First, we had the strategy meeting, then we went to the verbiage, and then we integrated everything into the website. Finally, they gave us a brand activation guide.
What is the team composition?
We worked primarily with Stephanie (CEO & Creative Director), Megan (COO & Director of Client Success), and Kayli (Senior Project Manager).
How did you come to work with Wax Creek?
We got associated with them through a referral. One of our shareholders knew Stephanie; he was very persuasive about trying them for our company.
How much have you invested with them?
We spent a little over $12,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started the project in January 2022, and they finished the work in May 2022.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
We just started using the brand last month, so we haven’t had enough time for metrics or sales to reflect yet. However, we’ve gotten lots of compliments on our website. Everybody that has seen it, loves it. It’s definitely a massive improvement from what we had before.
How did Wax Creek perform from a project management standpoint?
Project management was perfect. They charged exactly what they quoted us and stayed on schedule. They usually waited on us, then gently prodded us for the information. Also, they responded very well. One time, Megan suggested changing the company name. When I pushed back saying we wouldn’t be an easy client, they said they’d work with it. They responded positively and took the challenge.
We typically communicated through email and phone calls. We also had Zoom meetings.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Their biggest strength was caring. They cared enough to dive into what mattered to us, turning our values a nd thoughts into a brand that truly defined us. Some people are good at what they do, but if they don’t care, they won’t dive into your company. Wax Creek went the extra mile to define us, and it was better than what we could’ve done ourselves. It was brilliant.
Are there any areas they could improve?
I can’t think of anything. I was blown away by them; I enjoyed the entire project.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
The more you can provide them, the more they can do for you. We were busy this year, so they could only work with what we’d given them. If you have time before the engagement to work on the content and what the company’s about, they’ll be more capable of providing you with what you’re asking for.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Branding & Web Dev for Excavation Company
AdvertisingBranding
$10,000 to $49,999
Jan. - June 2021
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They accommodated us and kept the project on schedule."
Nov 17, 2021
HR Manager, Conifer Excavating
Anonymous
Verified
Other industries
Golden, Colorado
1-10 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
Wax Creek provided branding services for an excavation company. They developed a brand strategy, visual assets, and a new website. They also conducted research on the client's new market and customers.
Wax Creek’s efforts resulted in sizeable business growth and a successful transition to a new market. Their branding output accurately reflected the client’s identity. Beyond their high-quality deliverables, they offered outstanding customer service through a personalized and streamlined approach.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the HR manager at Conifer Excavating, an excavation company located in Golden, Colorado.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Wax Creek?
We were moving from the residential to the commercial market, and we wanted to establish credibility in our new space of business. We struggled establishing our presence online and in the community. This made it more difficult for us to move from residential to commercial.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Wax Creek provided us with brand strategy, visual design, and website development.
They conducted a brand strategy experience, which was a one-day meeting where we talked about our brand and branding archetype. After that, they delivered a brand strategy guide that included our mission, values, and vision.
We also went through a visual project with them, and they created our logo, color palette, and customer touchpoints such as our business cards and letterheads. Additionally, they also gave us a seven-page website that focused on our move from residential to commercial using our new brand standards.
Our biggest challenge was the uncertainty in transferring into a new market space. To solve this, Wax Creek provided us with statistics and information about our industry and potential customers. Their business strategist made a big difference in creating a plan to market in this new space.
What is the team composition?
We worked with Stephanie (CEO & Chief Brand Strategist), Megan (Senior Business Strategist), Amani (Brand Coordinator), and Kyle (Website Developer).
How did you come to work with Wax Creek?
We found them through a mutual business connection. We decided to work with them because they took a different approach to branding. They talked a lot about our business’ personality and branding archetypes. Their unique approach sealed the deal for us.
How much have you invested with them?
We invested about $26,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
Our engagement lasted from January–June 2021.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
After working with Wax Creek, we were able to successfully move into the commercial space. We landed more jobs to the point that our employees grew from four to fifteen. In a tough labor market, our new brand standards helped us attract and retain the correct people for our position.
We had more work than we could handle, and we felt that our brand standards really represented who we were as a company. In addition, we had been receiving glowing reviews. We could attribute all this growth to Wax Creek.
How did Wax Creek perform from a project management standpoint?
Their project management was absolutely fantastic. They had an internal project manager that kept everything on track and schedule throughout the process. There were times when we were unable to meet the requirements they needed from us, but they accommodated us and kept the project on schedule despite our delays.
We communicated through email and weekly Zoom meetings.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Wax Creek’s personalized and streamlined approach to branding distinguished them from their competitors. They did brand archetyping, which also made them standout.
Are there any areas they could improve?
I can’t think of anything.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Make sure you understand your pain points. Although Wax Creek can help you identify those, if you know your challenges, you can make the most of your partnership with them.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Brand Experience & Marketing Strategy for Consulting Firm
BrandingDigital Strategy
Less than $10,000
Oct. - Nov. 2020
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Wax Creek promises to bring your visions to reality."
Feb 17, 2021
Founder & Fractional COO, Kinetic Spark
Amanda HarNess
Verified
Other industries
Denver, Colorado
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Wax Creek provided branding services for a consulting firm, helping them explore their brand identity, target market, and buyer journey, among others. They also worked on case studies and marketing strategies.
Since Wax Creek's involvement, the company had better marketing strategies. They also generated excellent growth in client engagement, thanks to their website's better usability. Overall, the team delivered impressive brand messaging, marketing strategies, and resources that the company needed.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am the Founder and Executive Operations Strategist for Kinetic Spark. We are Fractional COOs for healthcare and wellness businesses focusing on the operations, people, and outcomes that create a successful practice.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Wax Creek?
We desperately needed to better define the brand. Stephanie took the business through a Brand Experience in order to explore our purpose and core values, the business identity, our target markets, buyer journey, marketing strategies, case studies, and resources for reaching our audience.
What were your goals for this project?
We wanted to find the business' touch and feel - the voice, personality, identity... Our goal was to be able to clarify the "who" of the business - who we are as professionals, who we were as people in the business, who we wanted to be in front of our clientele, and who we wanted to attract. Wax Creek absolutely accomplished this. There is so much knowledge, expertise, and talent pouring out of Wax Creek.
SOLUTION
How did you select Wax Creek?
Wax Creek was referred to us by a trusted colleague. The other business had also gone through a Brand Experience and had so many compliments for the process, and for Stephanie herself.
Describe the scope of their work in detail.
The business of my colleague is a Graphic Design business for the food and beverage industry. They focus on logo design and packaging in order to support their clients in business development.
What was the team composition?
I was able to benefit from working with the entire team. I worked directly with Stephanie (the owner and chief designer), the associate designer, and the marketing assistant. Having the brain power of all three of these amazing people was fantastic!
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Since working with Wax Creek we have better executed on our marketing strategies and have seen 100% growth. Updates to our website have gained a bounty of positive remarks, and the usability of the website has allowed exceptional growth in client engagement. Persons within the company have expressed feeling more confident and clear on our brand message.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
Workflow was seamless. I was able to communicate with various members of the team, including direct communication with the owner Stephanie. We received quick responses and feedback about where we were in the process.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
The document that was delivered to us after was beautiful. It was full of core messaging, strategies, visuals, and resources. Wax Creek promises to bring your visions to reality, and they deliver the moon and beyond.
Are there any areas for improvement?
When speaking about the company, sometimes Stephanie can under-value her abilities. She is amazingly talented and so humble about it. I would tell her to rave about herself more because then she would be accurate!
RATINGS
5.0
"If you can't tell from all of my other responses, I am a HUGE fan!"
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"The visuals and information in the Branding document were exceptional."
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
"I was able to make an appointment within the time frame I requested."
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"The value of the service exceeded the cost."
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"I HAVE referred Wax Creek to friends, and they have come out equally happy.
Branding Strategy for Advertising Specialty Company
Branding
Less than $10,000
Oct. - Jan. 2020
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They come together for the betterment of their client and make magic happen."
Nov 2, 2020
CEO, Keystone Gifts
Carolyn Seeger
Verified
Advertising & marketing
Parker, Colorado
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
An advertising specialty company partnered with Wax Creek in order to build a brand identity that combined the owner's personality and values with the company's tradition of success.
The owner of the business just received the brand strategy from the Wax Creek team and is yet to implement some of the changes. But they do appreciate the fact that the team's plan allows them to be comfortable in implementing who they are into the identity of the company.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am the owner of Keystone Gifts, an advertising specialty company. Keystone Gifts was established in 1992 serving small businesses to large corporations with obtaining quality creative promotional products.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Wax Creek?
Keystone Gifts has almost 30 years of experience working in the branding marketplace, but when I took over ownership this year, I felt the need to explore our own brand experience. I had heard of Wax Creek's Brand Sttategy Session and believed it to be just what we needed.
What were your goals for this project?
I wanted to combine my own personality and values together with the tried and true values of an already successful company.
SOLUTION
How did you select Wax Creek?
Stephanie and Wax Creek came highly recommended by many of my friends and colleagues. After speaking with her and her team, I felt instantly comfortable and knew this would be a good fit for us.
Describe the scope of their work in detail.
Once I decided I wanted to work with Wax Creek, I received an email with a Branding Questionnaire and Archetype Assessment that I was asked to fill out and return.
As I was filling it out, it became more and more apparent to me that I needed this Strategy Session more than I knew. To prepare for the Session, I was asked to get a good night's sleep, and that everything I needed would be supplied to me that day including lunch!
The day's agenda consisted of Stephanie going over my questionnaire and explaining in detail the four top archetypes that were revealed from my answers.
We discussed how those archetypes can be utilized in my vision statement and my service offerings, keeping in mind what I wanted my customer experience to be. The session was a fun, creative brain storming day! I left the strategy session feeling energized, in love with my brand again, and so excited to see what they would come up with.
The finished product was magical. They captured my culture and core values in my Brand and provided action steps for me to work on to improve the success of Keystone Gifts!?
What was the team composition?
Present at the Strategy Session was Stephanie, (the owner of Wax Creek), her assistant and a consultant business coach that works closely with Stephanie.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
I just recently received my completed formal Brand Sttategy , so I haven't put any of the fantastic ideas into place, however there are many pieces that I will! The biggest success that I see from this Strategy is the approval and permission that it has given me to be ME!
It validates what I want to see in my business and the emotion that I want my clients to experience.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
Excellent! It was just me from my team and watching the three of them work together was so fun. The ideas, the brain storming, the collaboration was amazing to experience!
What did you find most impressive about this company?
The ease that the Wax Creek team works with each other. They come together for the betterment of their client and make magic happen.
Are there any areas for improvement?
I can’t think of anything that I would change. It seemed like the session went by so fast and I was afraid they wouldn’t be able to capture everything we talked about. But my fear was uncalled for! They nailed it!
RATINGS
5.0
"I highly recommend Wax Creek's Brand Sttategy Session, for any business, large or small, new or seasoned! So enlightening!"
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"The day’s strategy session was organized and the transitions were seamless. the finished Brand Startegy was beautiful and so concise!"
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
"Extremely easy to schedule!"
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"very reasonable"
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"i have already been telling my friends about it!!
Branding Services for Estate Planning Law Firm
Branding
Less than $10,000
Jan. 2020 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They really took the time to get to know us so that every aspect of the process was tailored to our company."
Oct 30, 2020
Owner, Dahl Fischer LLC
Stephanie Dahl
Verified
Legal
Denver, Colorado
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Wax Creek was hired to provide branding services for a boutique law firm. The team is also updating the client's website and other online content to reflect these brand changes.
The client was satisfied with the new branding because it represents what the company has to offer. Leading a fluid process, Wax Creek answered all questions to make sure that each party knew what was going on. The team's ability to take an idea and figure it out was also impressive.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
Dahl Fischer is a boutique law firm specializing in estate planning, business, and real estate for our clients.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Wax Creek?
To provide branding for all the different types of services we provide and that our brand portrays who we are and what sets us apart.
What were your goals for this project?
To provide branding for all the different types of services we provide and that our brand portrays who we are and what sets us apart.
SOLUTION
How did you select Wax Creek?
I had seen some of Stephanie Gunther's work and was impressed by what she produced. I spent a little time speaking with her and decided to move forward with a brand strategy meeting.
Describe the scope of their work in detail.
We began with a brand strategy meeting, after we developed the brand, we were provided the outline of our brand and how it applies to all different marketing aspects of our business. The team at Wax Creek is now in the process of updating our website and other online creations to reflect these brand changes.
What was the team composition?
Stephanie Gunther ran the brand strategy session, she brought in outside people to help with different aspects of the strategy session.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
For the first time in 9 years, we feel like our brand matches who we are as a law firm and encompasses all that we do for our clients. The entire team is very excited about the brand and how it represents us.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
The entire process was fluid, we knew what was going on, and when it was happening. Any questions that we emailed or called about were responded to immediately.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
The ability to take an idea we just couldn't put our figure on and flush it out so that it was exactly what we were trying to say and reflected us perfectly. They really took the time to get to know us so that every aspect of the process was tailored to our company.
Are there any areas for improvement?
None.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"Absolutely worth the money spent, has paid for itself over and over again."
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
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Locations (1)
5500 Greenwood Plaza BoulevardGreenwood Village, CO,
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