Client Love
I hired Val to help me redesign my business website. The technology and search engine optimization had long ago left me in the dust. As anyone with a small business will know, designing a website can be a fraught process. I will own the fact that I am obsessive and a bit controlling! Val‘s communication and organization and sense of collaboration made the process seamless. At no point- that I am aware of- did she lose her temper or curse me out.
Since we implemented the new website, which I think is beautiful, she has helped me with numerous other marketing components. She is a gifted writer and wonderfully supportive. She is an asset to my business, and I am grateful to have her on my team.
Marc Archambault
Hammerhead Stoneworks
"Val knew that good marketing doesn't just come from guessing and "going with your gut"; she knew that actually learning more about her clients' target audiences and competitors would put her in a better position to recommend specific strategies and tactics and (shocker!) spend their money wisely."
Lynne Kilgore
Marketing Research Strategist
“You get me. You just get me. You get us. You get our business. You get our philosophy. You get our family. You’re able to express all we do, all we are, and what our clients mean to us, and in a way that represents us to a T.
Our collaboration is effortless. It’s efficient. You make my business life easier, and not just easier, you make it better. I cannot believe it’s been 5 years, but we were working this well, and this way with you, Val during the very first year. It’s a real testimony to how you operate and how you work with other people. You are an irreplaceable asset to me and to our business. I just love working with you.
- Misty C. Business Owner/Creative
Professional, extremely creative, incredibly productive and fun are just a few words that come to mind when describing Val. We were feeling a bit frustrated after working with two other web developers. When we hired Val we immediately felt that we had another team member who was just as excited as we were to be working on our projects. Val has a magical ability to almost instantly look beyond your vision for your project or business, and raise it to the next level."
Jane Kennelly
DeSantana Stone
Among the marketing and communications people I know, and I know a lot of them, no one writes any better, or plans and strategizes any better than Val does."
Richard M.
VP of Marketing & Communications
Val Leeper is an extraordinary human being, gifted in the art of branding and social media. We all want to be seen and known for who we are, but it takes someone to see it first and then tell the world. Val has great eyes and a big mouth, in a good way. Surrounding yourself with the best makes you the best.
— Timothy A. entrepreneur, singer-songwriter, musician
"Val is among the sharpest, most organized marketing minds I’ve ever had the pleasure of teaming up with. In short, she gets it and she is not the least bit afraid of rolling up her sleeves and working late for a cause she believes in."
- Jay A. Media promotions, National Public Radio
Val is such a joy in my life. When I see her (to talk strategy or planning) I feel I have taken a big gulp of possibility and openness and we jump into the stream of vibrant life together. Uplifted. I'm so very glad we are friends. She balances what is hard in the world right now.
- Ginger G. Graphic Artist, sculptor, writer and activist
"Val's knowledge of marketing and communication strategies is unprecedented. I have witnessed first-hand her ability to corral the masses and hit the mark repeatedly with stellar products and results."
- Lori A. Associate Dean
“Working with Val at The Words has been a wonderful experience. Val listened to me, heard my vision and was invaluable in making it a reality. She made me feel like her only client, gave me great advice and encouraged me throughout the whole process. Basically, she’s the sh*t! One of the smartest people I know and I love being around her any chance I get!”
- Amy H. Creative, Entrepreneur