Hey there! I’m Chester
I help new businesses create standout brand identities and strategies that attract loyal customers.
If you’re an early-stage start-up aiming to connect with your audience, you’ve come to the right place.
Learning from Mistakes
Let’s rewind to 2016 when my passion for creativity took the wheel.
Without a solid plan, I boldly left my 10-year job as a department manager in a hospital. It was a leap of faith, but I knew deep down that I had to follow my creative calling.
As I began my design journey, I faced the challenge of earning a living from my creativity. With no experience and a lack of portfolio, it’s tough to find clients.
But then an opportunity came. I became an operations manager. I oversaw marketing and branding for a startup company. I poured my energy into making visual identities. I also built the company’s website. But, despite my efforts, the company faced difficulties. It could not sustain the business.
Not one to give up, I joined a startup diagnostic laboratory as the marketing manager. Once again, I channeled my creative energy into developing the visual identity. However, the company tried their best. But, we’ve faced similar challenges and met the same fate.
It left me wondering what I’ve been missing with both companies. I made connections between my own journey and the struggles faced by the companies I worked for. I’d quit a 10-year job without a plan. These connections led to a realization.
We’ve never had a clear brand strategy.
Even the most visually appealing branding can falter without a solid strategy. An effective brand strategy is pivotal. It ensures success and longevity.
Now, let me clarify something upfront.
I want to make it clear that having a brand strategy doesn’t guarantee instant success for your business. Consider many factors. Overcome many challenges on your journey as an entrepreneur. But I can say one thing for sure. Not having a brand strategy is a sure path to failure.
My professional journey took a significant turn.
I was curious and thirsty for knowledge. I dove into online research and learning. I wanted to understand the details of brand strategy and its impact on business success.
A breakthrough came when I landed a role as a junior designer to a branding agency based in California. This opportunity allowed me to use my knowledge and skills. I worked with a talented team on many branding projects.
I worked closely with the agency’s founder and creative director. I gained valuable insights. I honed my skills in crafting brand strategies and captivating identities. The agency became my training ground. It shaped me into a skilled branding specialist.
What problems do I solve?
In today’s crowded business landscape, standing out is a challenge. For early-stage startups, it is even harder to make a memorable impression. That’s where I come in.
As a brand developer, I’m here to simplify the branding process for you. I understand the complexities and details of building a brand. My mission is to provide clarity.
I help startups find their unique voice. I help them make a compelling brand and create designs that captivate. They can do this without hiring a full-time brand manager.
By doing so, I turn branding challenges into an opportunity for you to grow.
I roll up my sleeves
What sets me apart is my hands-on approach. I handle all projects myself, without hiring freelancers. By limiting my project load to a maximum of two, I ensure dedicated focus and timely deliverables.
What My Clients Have to Say
Chester's work is absolutely incredible. This guy knows branding inside and out. He can deliver a very thoroughly researched brand for your company that's positioned uniquely against competitors. He honestly knows more about our competitors and target market now than we did and had some really innovative ideas for directions to take the company and branding that we hadn't even considered. I didn't expect that. Thank you Chester!!!
Jourdan Amerson - Founder, Adrenaline Murals
Chester is a dependable workhouse. He has outstanding communication and technical skills. He listens patiently and works tirelessly. Chester assisted us for over a year and helped our company from scratch; logo designing, web designing, competition researching, social media marketing, to succeed. To meet deadlines, he reaches an extra mile and accommodated our requests by waking up in the middle of the night. Hiring him soon on a bigger project!!!!
Gursharan Sarkaria - Founder, Quantum Migration
Very impressed with the way this project turned out. I asked Chester to make me a label design and my vision was completely brought to life even better than what I imagined. Chester worked with me back and forth until the project was exactly how I wanted it. He also went above and beyond adding nice details like making the QR code on the label read as a link to all the label designs with different flavors of the product being shown. Extremely professional and quick, highly recommended.
Rashad Bridgeman
Chester is highly ambitious, works very quickly, and goes above and beyond expectations
Kyle Meagher - Founder, Kung Pow Marketing
This was my second time working with Chester and he knocked it out of the park again! He has good instincts for visuals that tell the brand story and communicates very well. It's a pleasure working with him.
Justin Adams - Best Selling Author, Amazon
Chester was fantastic at both understanding the brief, as well as delivering beautiful designs that were on-brand. He went over and above to include additional elements too! I will absolutely be working with him on future projects! 🔥
Angie Daubermann - Founder and Fitness Coach, Lean Girl Guide
Chester did a great job – he was fast, communicative, and did amazing work. I highly recommend him and would hire him again.
Dave Holtz - Microsoft, Upwork Talent Group
Very easy to communicate with. Did job and adjustments as requested. Very friendly and willing to go the extra mile to get the work done 🙂
Natalia Delgado - Design Strategist and Educator
Excellent work and very reliable. I look forward to working with Chester again in the future.
Dave Morris - Founder, ELDIPH
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