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Design At Work. Advertising and Public Relations. Loaded: An e-newsletter with the latest news from Design At Work. January 2010.
19 Going On 20... Take a look at the 23 year old in the picture on the left. He was cocky. He just got laid off, perhaps fired. And he just started his own company--Design At Work. Why not? He worked right out of high school and is a published artist. He worked his way through college. At the age of 21, he managed the art department of an aerospace firm. Now at 23, he's the Art Director of an advertising agency. He's ready, without any money or clients, to start his own business. That was me then, and I've come quite a long way. During Design At Work's first 10 years, I felt like I had to do everything myself. Even though I had a talented business partner, Mike Stovall, and many dedicated employees, I was a typical entrepreneurial micromanager. My dad had given me my personal motto of 'If it is to be, it is up to me.' I handled sales, creative, account management and accounting. Almost nothing was done without my approval. Boy, I really had a handle on everything and a stranglehold on my company's growth. During the next nine years, the ownership of the company was back in my hands alone, but something changed. I started allowing other people in my company to make decisions, have their own ideas, make their own mistakes, manage clients without my interference and do things without my approval. I realized that there were some things I was not as good at as others. My ideas did not have to be the only ideas. Our company was growing! We had a team mentality. We had a new motto, 'In it to win it.' I had a team of business partners that focused on our clients, our company and ourselves.
I know now that I never really did anything on my own. It was always a team effort. But I do have to thank that 23-year-old version of me for being so naïve and thinking he could do it all. I also want to thank the 42-year-old version of me for never giving up. Success is not a moment in time, it is a continuous journey. I could never be where I am without my wife, family, friends, former business partners, clients, co-workers and Tricia Park. Design At Work has embarked on its 20th year in business and we will celebrate with a big party on New Year's Eve in 2010. I hope to see you there. Design At Work is a team effort, thanks for being in it to win it! - John Lowery, President
Read All About It! Welcome Back! Design At Work is happy to welcome back a familiar face! Aimee Gruber will be returning to the team as an account manager this month. Aimee worked previously as a public relations account manager, but took time out to have a family. We are super-psyched to have her back! You're a Wonder, Wonder Woman! Carol Musick, resident Wonder Woman, will be making waves at Design At Work this month when she flies into her new role as account manager. Now the world is ready for you and the wonders you can do! You're Invited! Design At Work's Campaign Kickoff Party WHEN: Thursday, January 28, 2010 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. WHERE: Design At Work 3701 Kirby Drive Suite 1050 WHY: Welcoming our new marketing campaign into the world! HOW: Email rsvp@designatwork.com by January 21.
Client Spotlight: Lewis Jewelers For almost four years, Design At Work has been bringing the shine to Lewis Jewelers' marketing materials. Serving the Houston Bay Area for more than 28 years, Lewis Jewelers provides guests with quality customer service and a great selection of jewelry and watches. The 'Must have it' marketing campaign accentuates the alluring qualities of the beautiful diamonds, unique jewelry and watches Lewis Jewelers carries, while also exemplifying the sophistication of the Lewis name. If you love it, Lewis Jewelers must have it. Did you know? Design At Work's longest, continuous- running client is MaximGroup (formerly Hall's Insurance)--18 years and counting! Getting to Know... Tricia Park
Getting to Know... Tricia Park Years at DAW: 11 and 1/2 Favorite Movie: I have too many favorites to choose ☺ I like to laugh! Favorite Drink: Margarita (with fresh limes, of course!) Favorite Food: Mexican Hobbies: Shopping, cooking, gardening and traveling The One Thing You Couldn't Live Without: Toothbrush <br> DAW Around Town Snow Day! Design At Workers take to the roof to enjoy Houston's first (and possible only) snow of the year. A Very DAW Christmas The whole team celebrates the holidays at the DAW Christmas party...fun!
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