Testimonials

Read about my impact and how I help others succeed.

You helped me believe we could do it and do it in a better way. We made that pivot from project management to freelancer first in large part due to your vision. You made a huge difference at ClearVoice and helped so many people! I’m the grateful one.
Jay Swansson
Co-founder, CEO of ClearVoice
You were the catalyst to turn the company around.
Jeff Nappe,
VP Engineering at ClearVoice
If I had to use one word to describe my experience working with Justin, it would be ’empowerment’. He took my strengths and empowered me to learn, grow and do more with them. I stretched and achieved under his mentorship.
Megan Krause
Writer & Editor
He made me feel seen as a human being while also communicating in effective ways to create the best end product. He truly knows how to work with creatives.
Christina Walther
Marketing Designer

Altimese Curry, Founder of The Ezer Agency

Justin’s executive leadership style begins with empathy, clear vision, and ethical integrity. These characteristics together create a team and culture of respect, transparency, and accountability for results.

Jessica Machado, Editor at NBC News, Author

Justin took a chance on me many years ago… He believed in my voice, showed me I had something to say, and encouraged me to dig into the quirky, weird stuff. Once I got my groove, he ultimately gave me my own nightlife column, which was a turning point in my career: I realized, maybe I am good at this! It was this built-up confidence that carried me through grad school and to eventually become an editor at Rolling Stone.

Shannon Willoby, Content Manager, SEO

Justin is an empowering leader who gives you the space to share your expertise and knowledge while providing guidance along the way. While working with him on the ClearVoice blog, his thoughtful feedback gave me expert insight on how to elevate content, from aligning voice and tone with the brand to masterfully switching an angle.

Christina E. Scannell, Project Manager

I have had the pleasure of working both for and with Justin for nearly two years, in which time I’ve found myself drawn to and energized by his leadership style. Justin values the quality and intent of a project, elements that sometimes go missed in an age led by efficiency and productivity. Rarely do I submit an idea to Justin without an immediate, thoughtful response that leads to engaging conversation.

Jordan Gorla, Founder of Bold Coyote

It’s rare that you come across marketing talent like Justin. I worked with Justin for 2 years, during that time he was always prioritizing one thing. People.

Brian Driggs, Customer Success and Experience Manager

Where so many focus on dehumanizing terms like “lead” and “consumer”, Justin never forgets that, as much as we rely on those terms to do our jobs as they relate to building marketshare for our brands, those numbers represent real, actual human beings deserving of all the attention, recognition, and respect we expect for ourselves.

Natalie Dunbar, Author and Speaker

Justin was instrumental in driving the change in how content was positioned at YP’s digital properties, moving toward dynamic, engaging and performance-driven content. He clearly articulated the need for this change to leadership, and across teams at every level of the organization.

Lena Katz, Content and Creator Strategy Director

Justin is absolutely the kind of person you want managing a creative team at a mid-size or larger company. He is able to identify and maintain a brand voice while working consistently to improve product offerings in a corporate setting — and somehow, he simultaneously manages to really take care of his contractors and vendors. If you hire Justin, you can breathe a little easier.

Britt Skrabanek, Co-founder of Superneat Marketing

Justin has always led with empathy and valued the people he worked with. I was one of those people.

Ethan DeYoung, Co-Founder of Wild West Pool Supplies

Justin is one of the rare exceptional human beings that makes everyone around him better. For several years I saw first-hand how he helps elevate the brand and his team simultaneously… There’s no fear-based tactics, ego, fake persona or power trip either. Justin is a genuinely good-hearted, mindful and thoughtful person who routinely proves that success is not a solo sport; big-time results come from authenticity.

Sing Weist, Digital and Social Media Strategist

Justin is a brilliant and gifted content manager, producer, and writer! One of Justin’s many strengths is his ability to oversee multiple campaigns across departments and produce incredible results!

Shannon Lewis, Content Marketer

Working with Justin is empowering, authentic, and valuable. I have a voice when we collaborate, and that means the world to me. He has a unique ability to understand how people work, not just how they complete tasks.

Rachel Weingarten, Journalist

He makes it clear that he values my skills and abilities. Justin also happens to be a lovely human being who also helps me learn with him on new projects. It’s never a directive or yes or no; instead, we discuss and puzzle through situations until we find out what works or doesn’t work.

Marcel Sterk, Founder of Bewyrd

What once started as an opportunity Justin offered me when I just started out and yet had to prove myself in the creative field evolved into a long-lasting collaboration that I value and truly enjoy to today, in each conversation we share. Justin is respectful of the creative process and very open to innovative ideas

Ben Beck, MBA, Researcher and PHD Candidate

I’ve worked with Justin for several years, with him managing me as a freelancer writer. Throughout our content creation journey I was continually impressed by his management skills. Beyond an expert perspective on content marketing, his management skills really shine when it comes to managing respectfully and maintaining his values despite potential pressures to do otherwise.

Kristin Luna, Journalist and Digital Marketer

I’ve worked under, literally, hundreds of editors and managers in my 15 years in the media—both as a magazine journalist and a digital influencer—and few have been as professional and easy to communicate with as Justin. If only every manager I worked for were half as professional as Justin! I genuinely miss being a part of his team and having his as a boss.

Brian Kuhn, Chief Operating Officer

Passionate, opionionated, thorough, and champion of crafty content — all ways I will describe Justin and his approach to editorial management. I had the distinct pleasure of managing Justin and watch as grew his team and scope of influence at YP. I appreciated his writing, planning and dedication — especially when I knew my product was better with a strong supporting content strategy. I use his mantra of “show, don’t tell” almost every day.

Hannah Sydiongco, Marketing Designer

He brings out the best qualities in people, giving thoughtful responses and allowing us the space to grow and learn. He is a manager who always provides transparency and respect to his team members, leading by example to help content with quality and intent.