We met on Craig’s List …
No joke! In 2010, Andy needed help with a personal project, so he posted an ad on CL. More than 200 people replied, but Ben was the obvious choice. A personal collaboration quickly turned into a professional one.
Andy and Ben have worked together ever since, on projects big and small, for clients of every kind.
Seriously though …
Since that first auspicious meeting, Andy and Ben launched individual businesses but found themselves constantly referring each other to clients. Repeatedly, they found themselves working as a team for the same organizations.
It could have gone on like that forever, two separate contractors delivering amazing results whenever they worked together.
Then we had an idea ….
Andy and Ben admit, it took an embarrassingly long time to recognize the obvious — they should have packaged their creative chemistry a decade ago.
They could have saved you time and headaches. You could have been directing a duo in lockstep instead of wrangling paperwork and personalities. You could have gotten things done.
And we’d have loved to help.
Better now than never …
Now you know why Andy and Ben exists. The next step, we hope, is you’ll check out our website and decide if we’re a fit.
If you think so, please schedule a call.
Andy Brown
Writer
Andy Brown is a full-time writer, consultant, and coach. Prior to founding Methodical Writing, he had a progressive career in marketing, communications, and sales positions for small and large organizations. He served as a board member for the DC Chapter of the American Marketing Association and continues to be actively engaged in several professional associations.
For a complete resume, check out his LinkedIn profile here.
Ben Osterhaus
Graphic Designer
Ben Osterhaus is the owner of Brand Army, a branding, advertising and design studio based outside of Washington, D.C. Prior to starting Brand Army in 2012, Ben spent 12 years in the branding and advertising field working with clients on projects ranging from international advertising campaigns to national brand development to regional design efforts with specific target audiences.
Ben’s primary focus is to create engaging branding and advertising experiences based on the unique characteristics and stories of the organizations he works with—ultimately increasing awareness, engagement and position among their specific audiences. These engaging experiences are developed and deployed through various avenues: digital, print, environment—all of which Ben has proven experience in executing.
Ben has been the recipient of 15 international design awards which includes his work for Chick-fil-A, George Mason University, the United Nations Foundation, the USO, George Mason University and HEKA Energy Drink. He has been featured twice in Graphic Design USA magazine for his honors and promotions and has been invited to judge the Web Marketing Association’s International WebAwards 2 years in a row.