When I started Hawke Media, I wasn’t trying to reinvent the wheel—I just wanted to build a marketing agency that actually delivered. One that didn’t overpromise, overcharge, and underdeliver. One that was flexible, honest, and effective. Before launching Hawke, I’d already built and sold two e-commerce companies, so I knew firsthand how frustrating it was […]

Building a business isn’t for the faint of heart. I’ve seen great ideas tank not because the concept was wrong, but because the founder made two critical mistakes: They mismanaged their finances, and they burned themselves out. After growing Hawke Media without taking on debt or outside capital, I’ve learned that longevity in business isn’t […]

I’ve interviewed hundreds of candidates over the years. But there’s one question I always come back to that cuts through the fluff faster than any resume ever could: “Would you rather be bored or overwhelmed?” Sounds simple, but it’s a powerful litmus test. It reveals how someone really works, not just how they want to […]

People often look at where you are and assume that’s where you’ve always been. They see the wins, not the sleepless nights. The growth, not the grind. So here’s the truth behind my journey—from a broke 22-year-old trying to find direction to the founder of a marketing agency that’s helped scale over 5,000 brands. This […]

When I first launched Hawke Media, it was just me. No office, no team, no brand recognition. Just a guy who had built and sold a couple companies and believed there was a better way to approach marketing. Back then, we weren’t even close to being considered a serious player in the industry. No one […]

One of the most important lessons I’ve learned as a founder is that the people you hire will determine how far your company can go. It’s not just about skills or experience. It’s about mindset. At Hawke Media, we’ve built a team of ambitious, career-focused individuals who take pride in their work and push themselves […]

Too often, networking is treated like a numbers game: the more people you meet, the better. But I’ve learned that it’s not about volume, it’s about value. You don’t need a hundred contacts. You need a few real relationships built on trust and mutual benefit. When people know you’re the kind of person who shows […]

The Early Days: Meeting Clients Face-to-Face In the early days of Hawke Media, I spent most of my time meeting potential clients face-to-face. Not because I had to, but because I wanted to understand exactly what made them tick—what they needed, what they hated about agencies, and what would actually make them trust a partner. […]

When I launched Hawke Media, there was no outside funding, no safety net. Just a vision and a relentless drive to make it work. Every decision had consequences, and every dollar spent had to be justified. In those early days, we hired only when it was absolutely necessary. It was not about building for scale—it […]