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MISSION STATEMENTWe are the major force of excellence in strategy & artistic collaboration. Fostering great ideas & even greater people to new levels of success.
We make the world a better place, inspired & inspiring.
A NOTE FROM THE CEOThank you for taking a moment to get familiar with our firm. When I founded this company in 2006 it was my goal to deliver outstanding experiences for all our clients, while providing results that are nearly
second to none. Our team continues to strive to hit these goals consistently each and every day. Take a moment to look through
the following pages and understand how we might work with you and how we can take your vision to the next level.
Justin Hill, CEO & Founder
WHY HPMGOUR AWARDSOUR SERVICESOUR PROCESSWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
OUR WORKPHOTOGRAPHYVIDEOGRAPHYLOGOSPRINT COLLATERAL & DIRECT MAILINTERIOR DESIGN & LAYOUTBRANDING & IDENTITYWEBSITESSOCIAL MEDIAPUBLIC RELATIONS
SALES DEVELOPMENT & OUTREACH SERVICESOUR LEADERSHIPJUSTIN’S BOOKOUR CULTURECONTACT INFORMATION
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WHY HPMG? WHY HPMG? WHY HPMG? WHY HPMG? WHY HPMG? WHY HPMG? WHY HPMG? WHY HPMG? WHY HPMG?
WHY HPMG | 5
THE HPMG DIFFERENCE. Consultants that work with you to develop the plan,
set it into action, and see it through Experience in many industries Only the best partner firms Understanding of new market techniques and
strategies for the quickly changing world Global client base
OUR TEAM IS EXPERT. Creative Director with 20 Years National-Level Experience State-of-the-Art Creative Suite w/Professional
Photo & Video Studio Experience Across All Industries Certified Social Media Managers Recording Studio for V/O and Custom Music Production World Class Partners to Fit Any Project Scale
WHY HPMG?Results Driven.
Budget Conscious.Timeline Focused.
Dedicated Project Management.Proactive Customer Service.
Fast Response Times.In-House Creative Direction & Oversight.
Educated & Experienced Team.
6 | OUR AWARDS
OUR AWARDS.#1 Web Design Firm in Des MoinesTop Web Developer in Des Moines
Top Branding Firm in NashvilleTop UX Design Firm in Nashville
Clutch.co is a Washington, D.C. based consulting firm that uses quantitative research and client interviews to match top firms with great clients.
8 | OUR SERVICES
OUR SERVICES.CONSULTING
Market Analysis Research Demographic Study Mission & Vision Statement Consulting Business Plan Creation Virtual CFO (Long Term Financial Strategy) Application Development (APP) Consulting
Business Management Consulting & Strategy Process and Procedure/Compliance Review Organizational Culture Consulting Sales Training & Consulting Data Research And more...
INTEGRATED MARKETING Email List Management & Campaigns SEO (Search Engine Optimization) Online Reputation Management (Reviews) Social Media Management Direct Mail Campaigns (EDDM & List Driven) Website Assurance & Maintenance
Outreach Services (Lead & Demand Generation/Appointment Setting)
PPC Advertising & Strategy Public Relations (PR) And more...
CREATIVE SERVICES Website Design & Development Application Development Photography Videography Branding (including Basic Logos) Creative Writing (Blogs, Press Releases,
Custom Content)
Voice-overs and Audio Production Print Collateral Design & Sourcing Signage Visual Merchandising & Interior Design And more...
OUR PROCESS.OUR PROCESS. OUR PROCESS. OUR PROCESS. OUR PROCESS. OUR PROCESS. OUR PROCESS. OUR PROCESS. OUR PROCESS.
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OUR PROCESS.Identify the goal.
Create the strategy.
Execute.
Realize the results.
We work with each client to identify the goal, or understand the challenge and the best solution to answer that challenge. We then create a strategy, or outline the plan that will lead to the best possible result. Then we DO IT. We put our expert team of 16 on the task and bring the project to life. Finally, we realize the result; or, simply put, deliver results. There are multiple differences about HPMG’s process - here are a couple: WE HAVE A TRULY EXPERT TEAM WITH YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR SUCCESS.
OUR PROJECT MANAGERS DON’T JUST TALK “AT YOU” ... THEY LISTEN!
One of our founders’ commitments is to Iowa, the state where they were born, grew up, and have realized their own success.
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10 | WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY.“From day one they got involved, got to know our business and our vision, and got us on a plan to get to the next level.”- Levi & Erica Good, Proprietors, Dutch Country Living, LLC
“I don’t know what I would do without you and I don’t want to find out.”- Sarah Jirak, Co-Founder, Stay Outdoors
“They show how much they care every time they come out and I can honestly say that I do not see how we would still be in business without them.” - Wilmer Miller, Owner, Graber’s Country Store
“We sold $150,000 in product in the first 4 months! $500,000 in e-commerce transactions in the first year! We are on track to double this year!” - Levi Good, CEO, Amish Made Poly
“HPMG came up with a website and logo that incorporated what my business represents while, at the same time, streamlining and making it user-friendly. HPMG not only creates awesome finished products, but also provides the best customer service I’ve ever experienced!” - Lori Bumgarner, Owner, paNASH Coaching
“The process of working with HPMG was very wonderful because they took the time to really listen to what I wanted and you can see that in our website.” - Sara Gerot, Marketing Director, Hotel Ottumwa
“We utilized HPMG to test outbound phone outreach to a group of inactive customers and prospects. The team at HPMG was extremely professional and took the extra steps to understand the complexities of our business. They asked all of the right questions and did their homework to learn our products and services. We were very happy with the results of the test and have rolled out an ongoing outreach program with them.” - Angela Ridpath, Director of Marketing,MCH Data
“We were at a crossroads and wanted to take our business to the next level. Hill Productions & Media Group introduced us to branding. They took the time to understand each aspect of our business and helped us develop a manageable plan for changes that was within our budget. With their expertise, we were able to take the leap and make the changes that had only been dreams. We were able to position ourselves as the regional business we desired. Our new owners were able to purchase a turnkey business, while maintaining the employees that were already vested and seamlessly continue the success!”- Rhonda Morton, Founder, Perfect Touch Wellness Center
“We had traffic lined up down the aisle and around the corner at the tradeshow.”- Paul Zimmerman, Owner, Zimmerman Trailers
“Thank you again for all you do- the website is great and our patients love it!” - Cathy, Office Administrator,Holt Family Dentistry
“We had possibly our biggest day ever last Saturday (bigger than Christmas!). It was an open house we promoted via direct mail. We got 100 of the mailers brought into the store that day --- it exceeded expectations in all ways!” - Jerilyn, Owner,Country View Store
“They sent over way more leads than expected and got us in with some big fish... Super helpful to grow our business and I highly recommend them.”- Sam McClure, Co-Owner,M3Fab
“Impact7G has been utilizing HPMG for it’s marketing needs since their inception. From designing our website to assisting with our marketing materials, they have always been quick to answer the call. Most importantly, they listen to our needs. It has been a pleasure working along side HPMG as our firms have grown.”-Ryan Peterson, President, Impact7G, Inc.
12 | WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
“YOU HELPED ME LAND A SEVEN
FIGURE FUNDING PACKAGE THAT
HELPED ME TAKE MY BUSINESS TO
THE NEXT LEVEL.”
“IN 3 MONTHS I HAD MORE
WORKSHOPS SET UP THAN I
COULD HANDLE!”
“I WORKED FOR MONTHS NEGOTIATING
THAT LICENSING ROYALTY AND YOU HAD IT
DONE IN ONE PHONE CALL.”
“1,000 CAMPGROUNDS SIGNED UP, AND
OUR SOCIAL MEDIA & EMAIL LIST GREW FROM
0 TO 175,000!”
“YOU SKILLFULLYCOORDINATED THE BRAND LAUNCH &IMPLEMENTATION
FOR 5 COMMUNITY ENTITIES.”
“WE HAD TRAFFIC LINED UP DOWN THE AISLE AND AROUND THE
CORNER AT THE TRADESHOW.”
$150,000 IN PRODUCT SOLD IN THE FIRST 4 MONTHS!
$500,000 IN E-COMMERCE TRANSACTIONS YEAR 1!
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CLIENT SUCCESSDUTCH COUNTRY LIVING, LLCHPMG CEO & Founder, Justin Hill, presents long time client, Levi Good, CEO of Dutch Country Living, LLC., with INC5000 Recognition.
28 | PHOTOGRAPHY
PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY:AMISH MADE POLY | COUNTRY VIEW STORE | MY AMISH FRIENDS | B&K MACHINING | FINZY
70 | BRANDING & IDENTITY
OTTUMWA COMMUNITY SCHOOLSInitial Ideation Sketches
Branding Workshop Digital Refinement
72 | BRANDING & IDENTITY
DUTCH COUNTRY GENERAL STOREInitial Ideation Sketches
Inspiration Image Digital Refinement
92 | WEBSITES
STAY OUTDOORS ADVENTURESFAMILY OF BRANDSwww.stayoutdoors.com | www.yourepicadventure.com | www.theeliteoutfitters.com
106 | SALES DEVELOPMENT & OUTREACH SERVICES
Cold CallsEmails
Direct MailText Messages
Handwritten CardsSocial Media
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OPEN THE DOOR TO GROWTH.
THE STEPS TO SCALING YOUR COMPANY.
YOURAUDIENCE
DATAHPMGSDR
QUALIFIEDLEADS
YOURSALESTEAM
CLOSEDDEALS
Professional, Well-Educated, Sales Development Representatives (SDRs)
Thousands are waiting to hear from you!
Easy Onboarding Process
EXPAND YOURSALES EFFORTS
WITHOUT HR NIGHTMARES.
DAILY TRAINING.SOLID REPORTING.
REAL NUMBERS.
108 | OUR LEADERSHIP
OUR LEADERSHIP.
Justin W. Hill, HPMG Founder & CEO, is an entrepreneur, musician, and marketer that has worked with Grammy, Emmy, Tony, CMA, ACM, and Oscar Award winning talent over a career that has spanned nearly 20 years. With a tremendous work ethic and an eye for the “IT” factor, Justin continues to bring projects to life for businesses, organizations, entertainers, and more around the world through his work at Hill Productions & Media Group, Inc. As a sought after consultant he has worked with Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), Main Street Iowa, and Indian Hills Community College Entrepreneurial Center.
Previously Justin served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and then Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at a Midwest-based IT firm for six years. From 2013-2016 Justin worked as the Creative Director on the team that received national attention by the Wall Street Journal and other publications for development of the workforce management software application, “Tymeshift”, which is a product now used in over 2,000 businesses worldwide.
Justin Hill | CEO & Founder
Diana Upton-Hill is nearly a household name. Her credits in theater and music include roles in major theatrical productions, Billboard radio play, and appearances with regional and national symphony orchestras. Still, she finds a great deal of joy in her time as VP of the company and as Senior Project Manager, working closely with the HPMG team of creatives, crafting content for client projects and teaching workshops. Her passions also include tourism, historic preservation, and economic development. Diana holds the distinction of being one of the longest-serving Bloomfield Main Street Directors, as well as achieving Jack Kent Cooke Scholar status while graduating at the top of her class from Truman State University with a Master’s degree in Vocal Performance.
Diana Upton-Hill | VP & Senior Project Manager
With degrees in Pharmaceutical Technology, Criminology, & Criminal Justice Michael’s background includes a vast array of experience in many technical areas. Having worked as a highly regarded addiction counselor as well as in the criminology field, Michael finds himself at home working in technical and procedural consulting at HPMG as well as leading the company in the Chief Operating Officer role. As a project manager he works daily with clients with a meticulous eye for detail.
Above all else, however, Michael notes himself as a family man. With 3 children and wife, Ashley, they keep busy spending time at school and church events year round.
Michael Kaleponi | COO & Consultant
JUSTIN’S BOOK | 109
JUSTIN’S BOOK10 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOU LAUNCH YOUR SMALL BUSINESSWhether you are launching your first small business or expanding your venture, 10 Things You Should Know Before You Launch Your Small Business is a must read. Justin Hill, acclaimed businessman and success coach, offers simple reminders and insights for you to consider no matter where you are in life. Through 10 easy-to-read sections Hill covers the fundamentals - Building a company or simply working for yourself, Identifying funding solutions, Finding a work/life balance, Dealing with clients and vendors, Planning and budgeting, Networking, and much more!
110 | OUR CULTURE
OUR CULTURE.The culture at HPMG is carefully cultivated by the entire team. It’s important we enjoy our work, our work space, and each other, while still producing the highest level of result for our clients. Throughout the year we have special events including live music in our Purple Bird Cafe, catered lunches weekly, “Inspiration” trips for our creative team, and ongoing training and discussion on relevant topics. We truly like each other and work as one, in a space that is comfortable, professional, yet relaxed at the same time.
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CONTACT US.641.664.1216888.364.1216 (Toll Free)[email protected]
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