Testimonials
What Clients Say
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Brian is a class act. I had Brian create our logo close to 20 years ago when he first opened Ad Journey. It was a great move in my part. (The Plumbing Knight, Inc.) We set down and I told him exactly what I wanted, and he got it right on the first try. Brian is truly gifted in the advertising world. If you are in a business or just starting out, you had better have a logo! It has done wonders for our company.
Thanks Brian!
In the process of rebranding, Brian was a great help with new name suggestions. He designed our logo (with many designs to choose from) and it has become our signature for the business. He spent a great deal of time and attention on our project. I would highly recommend him!
I was very impressed with Brian Sykes’ Marketing Plan. It was clear in terms of what the end state would look like, the timeline and the cost. The highlight was the development of Target Profiles, which identified each client type with the specific characteristics which have resonated to this day!
It was a powerful exercise.
Thank you Brian.
Brian is very efficient and detail oriented. His work typically exceeded expectations and came in on time and in budget.
Brian as the main creative driving force behind his company AdJourney did a number of graphic design projects for our Pediatric Practice. He developed our very first practice logo and did numerous projects for us from advertisements in local publication to information brochures and layouts for our practice to use with our patient population. Brian’s work was first rate and dependable.
Brian, your recent professional development session with our Continuing Education staff at Sandhills Community College was met with rave reviews… Your seminars last spring at the Sandhills Community College Small Business Center on Developing Your Logo, Building Your Brand, and Telling Your Story were information-packed and highly relevant. We had record-breaking attendance. Your ability to keep an audience engaged is exceptional. The breadth of your knowledge and the scope of your talent are remarkable!
I have known Brian for many years now and have always enjoyed working with him. He brings a positive and creative attitude to everything he touches and has always produced outstanding results. He truly has my highest recommendation and I will be happy to discuss Brian with anyone who would like to follow up.
We hired Brian as our Marketing Director when we needed help with branding our company. He has great ideas and has done a very good job making our company more visible in the community.
It was very enjoyable for me to do the consultation. I think it was very valuable for me. It reminded me of a lot of these things. It helped me talk them out and I’m happy that we recorded it. It’s a great recording, and it’s something I know I’m going to be able to look back and reflect upon. Thank you for your time, Brian – Really! And for doing this consultation, I really appreciate it.
We have experienced excellent results from their ideas and support.
I’ve taken multiple classes on business tactics and growth, and none of it came close to the fresh insights and targeted action steps that Brian and Trish provided during our consultation. I highly recommend AdJourney’s services to anyone who wants to take their business to the next level.
Brian was great during the process, would recommend to any small business in the area who needs a hand improving your customer’s digital shopping experience.
Brian Sykes is an incredible business consultant. It is evident he loves what he is doing and really wants to help you succeed. Thanks Brian!!
I was so impressed with Brian and Trish. We had an hour long consultation on a new business start up. Their ideas and insights were exactly what I needed to get moving in the right direction. They worked well together and gave me some very constructive ideas that I am putting into practice. I can’t say enough positive things about my experience with them.
Had a very insightful consultation. I learned a tremendous deal about marketing from just one consultation. Highly recommend this service for any growing business.
We hired Brian Sykes, Owner of AdJourney, to serve in a creative marketing capacity on behalf of Southern Pines Women’s Health Center. One project in particular was a multifaceted event he spearheaded that had the goals of having patients (1) meet our new physician, (2) say goodbye to a long time provider, and (3) learn about our expanded and updated facilities.
Brian created a unique community engagement project with oversight of an open house. He preceded this with a multi-page newspaper insert, postcards and handouts that told the SPWHC story and vision for the future. From conception to delivery, Brian and his business AdJourney were an exceptional resource for effectively marketing and communicating our business message at SPWHC. I strongly recommend his services for your communication needs.
I highly recommend Brian Sykes at AdJourney… I read somewhere don’t waste time doing what you are not good at, hire someone who is. Well, I am not good at logos, but I hired Brian who is. I found him through the Sandhills Small Business Center and gave him a call. He was prompt to respond and was able to deliver a custom, one of a kind vector icon. He even took the time to educate me where each file could be best used, it gets very confusing. Hire a company who knows how to do it and better spend your time on other things. I have recommended him in every class at SSBC since. I now have a perfect logo that I don’t ever look at and go, wish I had done this, because he NAILED the look we were going for. I will definitely choose this local company next time I have need of any services he offers.
Brian is one of the only managers who not only allowed me to focus on my strengths, but also naturally serves as an inspiring mentor. With a background in marketing and over twenty years’ worth of experience as a designer, brand manager, and business owner, Brian exhibits strong interpersonal skills and a unique capacity for empathy. These qualities most notably translate in his ability to motivate a team to care about its project and be invested in the project’s success. Brian is the go-to person for problem solving; when things get tense in the office because of issues or tight deadlines, he steps in to diffuse tension and induce compromising. Though he’s never one to draw attention to himself, Brian’s positive attitude and the respect others feel toward him are palpable. Of all the Marketing Directors, Art Directors, and Brand Managers that I have worked with, Brian by far was the most experienced, knowledgable, understanding and passionate.
Click the link below to listen in to an interview with Steve Monroe, multi-published Author, CAPS Instructor, Business Consultant, and ordained Minister. this interview is regarding Brian Sykes’ creative help with Steve’s book “The Pyrate Principles“.
>>> Steve Monroe Interview ::: Author of The Pyrate Principles
Click the link below to listen in to an interview Brian Sykes had with Teresa Reynolds, Director of the Dedman Institute for Business Leadership and Director of the Sandhills Community College Small Business Center based in Pinehurst, NC.
>>> Teresa Reynolds Interview
Click the link to listen in to an interview Brian Sykes had with Dean Basset, former Sales & Marketing Manager for Longworth Industries.
>>> Dean Bassett Interview ::: Longworth Industries, LLC
Click the link to listen in on an interview Brian Sykes had with Trevor Spencer, regarding the logo design project done for this Sandhills NC Futsal business he launched to care, train and develop soccer players in the Sandhills of North Carolina.
>>> Trevor Spencer Interview ::: Sandhills NC Futsal