Working Together
WORKING TOGETHER

Succeeding With a People-First Philosophy

Although I’d rather talk about anything else rather than me, me, me, just know we’ll get along smashingly if you understand I’ve always had an egalitarian mindset, positive outlook, good sense of humor, and more facial expressions than could possibly be catalogued. I live by a people-first philosophy: we grow through other people, and the best work comes from respecting others and doing what’s right, not just what’s easy.

Throughout life we amplify our growth through other people. So I take these three rules to heart no matter what I do:

  • Respect and value others.
  • Do what’s right, not just what’s expedient.
  • Give others the space to learn and grow.

TESTIMONIALS

You helped me believe we could do it — and do it in a better way… because of your vision. You made a huge difference at ClearVoice and helped so many people. I’m the grateful one.

Jay Swansson

Co-founder | ClearVoice

Justin is absolutely the kind of person you want managing a creative team at a mid-size or larger company.

Lena Katz

Creator Programming Lead | Trilogy Interactive

Justin’s executive leadership style begins with empathy, clarity, and integrity. He creates a culture of respect, transparency, and accountability — and he delivers results.

Altimese Williams

Founder | The Ezer Agency

You were the catalyst to turn the company around.

Jeff Nappi

VP of Engineering | ClearVoice

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

Britt Skrabanek

Founder | Superneat Marketing

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.

Marcel Sterk

Founder | Bewyrd

He makes it clear that he values my skills and abilities. Justin also happens to be a lovely human being who 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 what works or doesn’t work.

Rachel Weingarten

Journalist

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.

Sing Weist

Founder | Sing Weist

Where so many focus on dehumanizing terms like “lead” and “consumer,” Justin never forgets that those numbers represent real human beings deserving of the attention, recognition, and respect we expect for ourselves.

Brian Driggs

Customer Success Manager, GRC | Workiva

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.

Shannon Lewis

Marketing Program Manager | Arizona Commerce Authority

I’ve worked with Justin for several years, with him managing me as a freelance 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.

Ben Beck, PhD MBA

Assistant Professor of Marketing | Brigham Young University

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, much like a symphony composer who delights audiences while enhancing the talents and unity of the orchestra. 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.

Ethan DeYoung

VP of Demand Generation | ClearVoice

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