Does your marketing
feel scattered?

If you're also the marketing department, this is for you.

You're doing the work. Some pieces don't match, and some don't exist yet.

I build what's missing and connect the rest, so your brand, website and content say the same thing.

You work with one person, based in Winston-Salem, who learns your work, start to finish.

The Giving Plate brand identity on business cards
BrandingOne identity, everywhere you show up.
The Giving Plate website story combines photography, identity, and community messaging
WebsiteA site that tells your story and shows the next step.
The Giving Plate community advertisement carries the same identity into content
ContentCampaigns that invite your community in.

All built around what makes you different.

Does this sound familiar?

  1. You: Hi Lionel. Quick question, or maybe not so quick.

  2. Lionel: Go for it.

  3. You: I keep meaning to post, and then the week is gone.

  4. You: And when I do post, it does not look like our website. Or our flyers.

  5. Lionel: What feels off when you see them side by side?

  6. You: Nothing is wrong exactly. I make the graphics myself, or whoever has a minute does. None of them quite match.

  7. Lionel: So the pieces have stopped matching.

  8. Lionel: You do not need a rebrand. You need one source to pull from, whoever ends up making the post.

  9. You: That would help. And the posting?

  10. Lionel: We plan a month at a time. Then it is not a weekly decision. (Heart reaction.)

  11. You: Honestly, people get excited when we talk. Then they visit the website and go quiet.

  12. Lionel: Then the website needs to finish the conversation you started.

  13. You: Marketing help sounds nice. I just cannot see how it gets us closer to our goals.

  14. Lionel: Fair. We start with your goals. If I cannot move them, I will tell you.

Nothing feels consistent

Brand Build Week

An identity that gives your work a recognizable face.

Strategy · Identity · Everyday materials

View Brand Build Week
No website yet, or it goes quiet

Website Work

A website that helps people understand you and take the next step.

Structure · Design · Website build

View Website Work
Marketing keeps slipping down the list

Marketing Retainer

A steady way to keep your marketing moving.

Content · Campaigns · Reporting

View Marketing Retainer

Getting all your work from referrals, or not sure which one fits? Start with the free audit, or book a time to talk

In their words

Lionel has a real talent for translating our mission into compelling visuals that help us tell our story more effectively.

Tina KufourMaster-Pieced Inc.

Working with Lionel was an exceptional experience…He clearly cares about his clients and wants to share their authentic voices.

Tricia HowellC4K Clubhouse

He listened carefully to what we needed and was super responsive to feedback.

Jamie LawlerEastern Michigan University

What happens next.

  1. An example audit report with a brand score of 55 out of 100 and findings by area

    01 / Get your free audit

    Answer a few questions about your business, and share your website if you have one. You get a report on what is working and what is holding you back.

  2. Example

    02 / Request your video review

    After you see your results, you can ask for a closer look. Within 48 hours, I record your next steps as a roadmap to keep and act on when the time is right.

  3. The Giving Plate business cardThe Giving Plate websiteThe Giving Plate community ad

    03 / Decide what comes next

    When you are ready, choose the service that fits and plan your project with me. If not, the report and the roadmap are yours to keep.

How I think about the work.

A few things
you might ask.

Have something else in mind?

Where should I start?

Start with the free audit and I'll show you where things stand. No brand yet? Brand Build Week gives you the foundation. Need to be findable now? Website Work gets you online. Once you pick a service, I'll need your goals, your existing materials and time for decisions and feedback.

Can you work with my existing brand?

Yes. We can start with what you already have and decide what needs to stay, change, or become more consistent.

How much does a project cost?

Starting prices are on each service page. Once I understand what you need, I send a short video with your exact price before you commit.

Who will I be working with?

You work directly with me, from your first priorities to the final decisions. When a project needs a second specialist, I tell you up front, and I stay your one point of contact.

Do you work with nonprofits?

Yes. I help nonprofits explain their work clearly and make it easier for people to get involved. We'll agree on the scope, price and payment schedule before we start.

Can we keep working together after launch?

Ongoing support can be part of the plan. We will agree on what is included and whether a marketing retainer fits your needs.