Introduction
Welcome to the professional portfolio of Steven Michael Fies, owner and principal at S.MICHAEL Creative Branding. Here, you can explore case studies and examples of his work. Since founding the company in 2015, Steve has served over 100 clients and is proud to showcase his achievements. This includes the successful completion of more than 350 branding and marketing projects, 80 websites, and over 1,500 orders for branded merchandise and apparel. While only a portion of that work is shown here, it should give you an idea of the breadth and quality of Steve’s expertise. Explore the portfolio to see how Steve can help your business achieve its branding and marketing goals.
Case Studies
The following case studies are from long-time clients who engaged with S.MICHAEL Creative Branding in multiple service areas. In fact, most clients featured here took advantage of every area of service: Strategy, Digital, and Print. This allowed them to develop cohesive solutions for their branding and marketing efforts, accelerating their success and the achievement of their business goals.
Kitay Law Offices
“Our revenue grew 5X after Steve came on board.” -Tom Pivnicny, Esq., Partner
Brand Identity . Marketing Strategy . Web Design . Web Hosting . Digital Marketing & SEO . Graphic Design . Branded Merchandise & Apparel . Technology & AI Solutions
Kitay Law Offices grew their revenue 5X in five years after hiring S.MICHAEL Creative Branding. What originally began as a web design project expanded into branding, digital marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), and branded merchandise and apparel. The law firm now gets 80% of their new cases from Google, and Steve helps the firm manage over a dozen marketing initiatives with a $1M+ annual budget.
Arrive Logistics
“An excellent partner for branded merch and apparel.” -Evan Pundyk, VP Marketing
Branded Merchandise & Apparel . Graphic Design . Web Design . Web Hosting
Arrive Logistics has delivered millions in branded merchandise globally through their swag program with S.MICHAEL Creative Branding. Initially, they hired Steve in 2017 to rebuild their main website and consult on branding. Following this, they established their swag program and web store for both marketing and internal purposes. Since then, Arrive Logistics has grown from $100 million to over $2 billion in annual revenue.
Tammy Lally
“Steve is a branding master!” -Tammy Lally, TED Speaker
Brand Identity . Graphic Design . Web Design . Web Hosting . Marketing Strategy . Digital Marketing & SEO . Branded Merchandise & Apparel
Tammy Lally landed on the front page of TED.com and gained countless new clients after engaging with S.MICHAEL Creative Branding. Initially, she contacted Steve for a new website. She soon expanded the scope to include brand identity creation, graphic design, digital marketing, and branded merchandise. This comprehensive support contributed to her becoming a TED speaker and establishing a steady inflow of new business opportunities.
DermResearch, Inc.
“Really appreciate the many years of great collaboration!” -Justin Withers, President
Technology & AI Solutions . Web Design . Web Development . Web Hosting . Graphic Design . Marketing Strategy . Digital Marketing & SEO
DermResearch grew their email list to over 15,000 subscribers and achieved a successful exit after collaborating with S.MICHAEL Creative Branding. Initially, they hired Steve to build a dynamic infographic for their CRO website. Impressed with his work, they had him take over the design, development, and management of all their web properties, build a proprietary patient portal, co-manage their email marketing program, and consult on key marketing initiatives.
The Echelon
“We love the website you built, it’s absolutely amazing!” -The Echelon
Brand Identity . Web Design . Web Hosting . Graphic Design . Branded Merchandise & Apparel
The Echelon was featured on the Dallas Housewives after their rebrand and website build with S.MICHAEL Creative Branding. As a private mansion for rent in Austin, TX, they have also hosted numerous A-list celebrities, Fortune CEOs, and other notable figures. Steve worked closely with their team, helping to direct photography and develop creative on-site during the project.
Digital Branding & Marketing
Additional examples of Steve’s work with emphasis on digital branding and marketing. For most clients shown, Steve provided a combination of services including Brand Identity Creation, Web Design, Web Hosting, and Graphic Design. Some also engaged in Marketing Strategy, Technology & AI Solutions, and Digital Marketing & SEO. Steve can create your brand, put it online, and grow your business.
Design & Print
Examples of branded merchandise and apparel ordered by some of S.MICHAEL Creative Branding’s top clients. Steve has processed over 1,500 orders with a 99.7% success rate, including individual orders valued at multiple six figures. As a licensed distributor with ASI, Steve can source and deliver over 1 million branded items for your business through his extensive global supplier network.
