Thought Bucket

04/09/2023

TB has been active this entire time, just not on social media.

Thank you to everyone who has supported keeping young designers alive!

06/12/2020

Year 3 is underway! Thanks for the write-up Muskegon Community College Alumni & Friends.

Please help us congratulate Cody!!

Two years ago, then-Muskegon Community College student Cody Theil won the inaugural Sarnicola Entrepreneur Award, a $10,000 grant from Nick Sarnicola and the Next Generation Entrepreneurs (NextGen) presented to a Muskegon Community College student for the best entrepreneurial concept in an annual competition.

Since receiving the award, Theil has created his own firm, Thought Bucket, which connects student graphic designers with area businesses in need of their services. Thought Bucket has generated $26,716 in revenue – including a 60 percent increase in its second year – while working with 18 different clients. More than two-thirds of them are return customers. The company has branded seven start-ups and has funneled $5,227 back to the student designers.

Last week, Next Gen, after hearing a progress report by Thiel, approved an additional $5,000 to Thought Bucket for its third year and final year of Sarnicola Award funding.

“You took this up 60 percent this year,” Sarnicola told Theil. “Take it up another 60 percent next year.”

“Cody is a brilliant young man with a true entrepreneurial mindset,” added Patrick Adams, the Executive Director of NextGen. “Cody has learned a lot about starting and running a successful business over the past two years and that’s what it’s all about. The skills he has learned are applicable in his business, relationships, and his personal life. NextGen is proud to have been a small part of his journey!”

05/17/2019

As our first year wraps up, Thought Bucket has worked with 10 clients and put over $10,000 back into students pockets.

As year 2 approaches, we're looking to increase our efforts and provide more meaningful design work to West Micigan. Message us to see what we can do for you.

02/15/2019

Finishing up a series of video testimonials today. This job has taken us all over West Michigan and we’re excited to keep meeting new business owners.

If you’re looking for marketing, design or video solutions for your business - reach into the Thought Bucket and see what we can do.

11/01/2018

Check out what our space-saving friends at Vascito have going on as we work to prepare the launch of their killer new product. Give 'em a like and you might just get one of your own 😎

10/19/2018

What do you even know about business?

09/11/2018

Are elephants Keto? Who cares, we’re eating🍴

Look for some cool content from Thought Bucket and details about some sweet local products hitting the market soon 👀