Walking Away to Walk Forward
There are moments in life that demand a decision, the kind that calls on a quiet resolve. For me, it came not long ago, after more than 15 years spent in the nation's capital, working across government, non-profit, and private sectors. I had always envisioned myself climbing the corporate ladder, maybe one day earning the title of CEO at a trade association or startup. I had worked hard, moved strategically, and played the long game. But as time went on, I began to see the cracks—overworked, underpaid, and waiting for a promotion that would never come.
New leadership swept in, leadership that didn’t know me or the value I’d brought to the organization. The silence after my ask was deafening. Three months of waiting, of seeing no change, of imagining ten more years of this. And so, one day, we made the decision. I handed in my notice, knowing what that meant for my family, for the comfortable life we had built.
It was terrifying. But there’s something liberating about taking control of your narrative, about betting on yourself when the chips are down. My wife and I, both full of ideas and ready to take on a new challenge, launched litenflame—a full-service marketing and communications agency—just days after that decision. We had no clients, no safety net, but we had audacity and skill. And, as it turns out, that was enough.
Just a few months in, litenflame is a real, growing business. We’ve gone from zero to working with clients across industries—trade associations, oil and gas, healthcare, museums, video games, media, and more. We knew there was demand for digital services, but the sheer volume of interest, the hunger for effective, fast solutions, has been staggering.
Litenflame offers more than just another agency experience. We understand the pressure points, the need for urgency, the nuance of messaging, the value of community... In this fast-moving digital landscape, businesses don’t have months to wait on a website, a digital strategy, or a creative campaign. They need results now, and that’s where we come in. Whether you’re looking for SEO, paid media, UX audits, or a comprehensive marketing plan, we deliver with speed, precision, and the flexibility to pivot when needed.
The secret to our initial success? We don’t stop at the deliverable. We’re there with you, every step, making sure your project evolves as the market does. It’s a partnership, not a transaction. And that’s why, just 70 business days in, we’ve already secured enough recurring contracts to cover our mortgage. The larger projects are icing on the cake.
But we’re not done yet. Today, we’re announcing a new service that takes us a step further. Litenflame is offering a subscription to virtually embed a digital expert into your weekly meetings. This isn’t just a consulting service—it’s your insurance policy against bad ideas and missed opportunities. For an annual rate, you’ll have access to a team member who can provide strategic guidance, execute technical solutions, and offer creative insights—all without the delay of traditional agency timelines.
Litenflame was built on a simple premise: that we could do things differently, faster, and better: that we could become part of your team. We believe in efficiency without sacrificing quality, and in partnerships that drive real results. We’ve taken control of our story, and we’re here to help you do the same.
The past is a trail already walked, shaped by those who came before and choices made. There's no place for regret in the dust of what’s done, but the ones who built you—don’t forget them. They gave you the fire that built today, and in that, there’s something worth working for.
Just finished watching Shōgun…
Poetry aside, contact us at a@litenflame.com. Let’s make something remarkable together.
