Conference Speaking
From conferences to colleges, creative organizations to corporate events, we love partnering with organizations to share our knowledge and insight through engaging and inspiring speaking presentations.
Always in Tandem
Keynote Talk
Ever wish you could align your business with clients who share the same values and goals?
5 years after starting my studio, I took a month-long international trip. Upon return, I saw my business with a clarity I hadn’t seen before. The pivot I made at that point changed the way we do business as a design studio as well as our approach to finding clients who best fit our culture and values. It helped us to define the real meaning of fulfilling creative work and how, when we do what is best for our clients, we can help them achieve their goals and find the same level of joy and fulfillment.
This 40-minute or 1-hour presentation covers:
Discovering, developing and spreading joy through your everyday work and talents
Curating and connecting with a client base that resonates with your values and goals
Sharing your gifts to better your community
Loving people through your work
UCDA National Conference Attendee Evaluation
“Jeremy was incredible! I never once thought “ok, you can move on now” like I sometimes do, but instead wanted more. He brought his presentation full circle and ended with true stories, showed STUNNING artwork and visuals, and was funny. I could have listened to him all day!”
– Conference Attendee
Seasons & Side Projects
Keynote Talk
To everything there is a season…especially when you’re a creative small business..
Work ebbs and flows. One month you’re so busy you can barely keep your head above water, the next you find yourself with little to do and worried you’ll never work again. Finding the opportunity to invest in yourself when your stock is low is the secret to higher dividends later.
Over the past 14 years of running my own creative studio, I share stories and examples of side projects that were birthed out of difficult seasons which lead to more work and big opportunities.
This 30-minute or 60-minute talk covers:
How to see opportunities during times of difficulty
Creating self-initiated projects that lead to amazing opportunities
Investing time in growing your skills and leaning into curiosity
Sharing your work with the world
“Jeremy is the kind of person that you want to hear. He is so relatable and down-to-earth that it's hard to believe that the amazing design that comes from his brain could be contained in such a humble package. Jeremy is an engaging speaker with just the right amount of humor. His talent is undeniable, and in a world of conferences and talks filled with fortune 500 brand chasers, his passion for small business design and branding development is refreshing. He shows you that if your work is focused and deliberate, you can apply the same principles of great design to any brand you're passionate about. Jeremy is a must-see, and would make a great addition to a conference or speaking lineup because he brings design principles from to the place they should be. The heart.”
–Brian Mercer, President
American Advertising Federation, Dayton
Previous speaking appearances
Creative South Conference, Circles Conference, Making Midwest Conference, University and College Design Association National Conference, AAF Dayton, Creative Control Fest, Columbus Society of Communicating Arts, The Ohio State University, Columbus College of Art and Design, The Modern College of Design, Cedarville University, Ohio University School of Art + Design, Otterbein University, Ohio Dominican University, and others
What people are saying
“If there’s one person I can count on to deliver great value to attendees, it’s Jeremy. Not just in his presentation, but how he talks with attendees before and after too. The way that Jeremy communicates with people, he manages to get beyond surface level information and go deeper into stories. He gives attendees valuable insights into how he’s built a great design business based on passion, love and faith. We have absolutely loved having Jeremy speak at our events and would strongly recommend he speak with your team or at your event.”
–Matt Vojacek, Founder & Director
of Making Midwest Conference
“Jeremy is the kind of person that you want to hear. He is so relatable and down-to-earth that it's hard to believe that the amazing design that comes from his brain could be contained in such a humble package. Jeremy is an engaging speaker with just the right amount of humor. His talent is undeniable, and in a world of conferences and talks filled with fortune 500 brand chasers, his passion for small business design and branding development is refreshing. He shows you that if your work is focused and deliberate, you can apply the same principles of great design to any brand you're passionate about. Jeremy is a must-see, and would make a great addition to a conference or speaking lineup because he brings design principles from to the place they should be. The heart.”
–Brian Mercer, President
American Advertising Federation, Dayton
“I have had the privilege of seeing Jeremy speak on multiple occasions over the past few years. His talks are both entertaining and relatable, and I always leave feeling inspired. If you ever have the chance to see Jeremy give a talk or take his workshop, I highly recommend you take advantage of the opportunity.”
–Matt Flick, Vice President
The Modern College of Design
