Justin Krivanek · Atlanta

Marketing is in every part of your business.

Strategy and coaching from someone who's actually run the business.

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I've built, bought, and sold businesses. Now I help you find where yours is stuck, and the next realistic step to fix it.

Held leadership roles inside growing companies, too. That's the experience I bring to your marketing.

Ways to work together

Some people need a project handled. Others need someone in their corner.

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Brand & marketing projects

Strategy and storytelling for a brand or a specific project. I lead the thinking, and when it's time to bring it to life, I work with specialists I trust.

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One-on-one coaching

A standing relationship for owners who want a place to think out loud with someone who's been on the other side of the table. Marketing is usually where we start, but it doesn't stay there.

How coaching works
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A little about me

I like finding the business inside a problem.

I've loved bringing ideas to life since I was a kid, and I've spent my career doing it for myself and for other people.

I'm an owner first and a marketer second, which is why I look at your marketing the way you do: what does it cost, what does it bring in, and what should we do next?

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What clients say

Justin did an amazing job taking a rough idea and crafting it into first a minimum viable product, and eventually the beginnings of a small business channel for us. We now have a roadmap and are set up for success.
Steve Carse
CEO, King of Pops
Working with Justin has been one of the best decisions I have made for my organization. Justin works quickly and efficiently while keeping business needs top of mind.
Rebecca Wagner
Director of Marketing, Giving Kitchen
Tailwind has impressed me with the quality of their work and the transparency of their communication. In the past I have worked with several advertising firms and had not seen the results or the directness that Tailwind has provided.
Marcus Orfield
Owner & Director of Operations, KMM & Co
I’ve often likened Justin Krivanek to Ted Lasso because he’s one of the most insightful and supportive leaders I’ve had the good fortune of working for. His expertise across marketing disciplines is rivaled only by his positivity and creativity. From branding, growth marketing and product marketing to partnerships, content strategy and communications, he rises to every challenge and delivers exceptional results.
Jennifer Sullivan-Grasz
Head of Communications, Popmenu
Justin is one of the best! I'm so lucky that I got to work with Justin at Moe's. He is extremely organized, accountable and communicative. I always wanted to sidebar with Justin to talk through strategy, best practices and conflict resolution. He is very open to tackling problems with new POV. He always took the time to speak with franchisees and cross-functional partners about their concerns and how he could best help them. I would absolutely work with (or even for) Justin again one day!
Danielle Cartwright
Sr. Director of Brand Marketing, McAlister's Deli
I have had the pleasure of working closely with Justin and throughout our time together he consistently impressed me. He approaches every task with a strong attention to detail and a commitment to excellence. His past marketing experience has given him a strong understanding of market dynamics and consumer behavior, which he leverages to develop highly effective marketing campaigns. He has the ability to analyze complex problems and develop innovative solutions, always striving to achieve the best possible results. Added bonus - he is a blast to work with!
Jamie Schlef-Wilhelm
Former Moe's Director of Catering
Tailwind Marketing Shop exceeded all of our expectations.
Paul Macaluso
Former President & CEO, Another Broken Egg Cafe (now CEO, Torchy's Tacos)

Recent work

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Manufacturing

Highland Forge: building the brand, the storefront, and the marketing together

A product maker needed its brand, online store, and marketing to work as one system instead of three separate efforts.

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Recent writing

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On the workbench

Other things I'm building.

I like making new things. Here's some of what I'm working on.

7 Day StudiosTODO: one line on what this is
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