09/08/2026
What’s it actually like to work with us?
We're willing to bet it's a little different than what you’re expecting.
Tampa Branding Studio is small. Like, very small. It’s Sam Bertini and Justin Hicks, and when you hire us, those are the people you actually get.
There’s no account manager passing your notes to somebody you’ll never meet, and you definitely don’t have to submit a support ticket to ask us a question about your own website.
Need something? Text us, call us. Send over the half-baked idea at 10pm that starts with, “Okay, hear me out…”
(Those are usually our favorite ones)
There's always going to be A LOT of questions happen in the beginning because we want to understand the business before deciding what it should look or sound like. Somewhere along the way, we’ll probably develop some pretty strong opinions about your competitors, become weirdly invested in your Google rankings, and start noticing your company trucks around town.
(If we do see you're trucks, we'll be waving at them like crazy people)
That tends to happen.
We also won’t agree with every idea just because you’re paying us.
Sometimes that means telling you we think there’s a better way to do something. Other times, we might recommend putting your budget somewhere completely different than you originally planned. And when something starts working really damn well, there’s a good chance an excited text is coming your way.
The whole thing is collaborative.
You know your business better than anyone. Our job is to get inside your head a little, figure out what makes the business yours, and turn that into something other people can see, understand, find, and remember.
Along the way, expect ideas scribbled down at ridiculous hours, approximately 47 open browser tabs, occasional debates over tiny design details, and probably a “WAIT. I HAVE AN IDEA.” message or two.
That’s pretty much us.
The work matters a lot to us, but we’ve never understood why working with a branding studio needs to feel stiff and corporate.
If this sounds like the kind of working relationship you’ve been looking for, come say hi.
Text or call 352-425-7999 to talk to Sam Bertini or Justin Hicks about your project.
