Client reviews
What founders say about working with us
Tyler Callaway
Co-Owner | Solite Boots
W&W helped take us from throwing darts in the dark to having a spotlight on the target and showing us how to hold it. Wayne illuminated our understanding of the things we didn’t know we didn’t know about sales strategy, marketing, and communication.
Traci Cole
Owner | Dignity Bath and Spa
I am so fortunate to have found Walter & Wayne! Because of their branding and design for my packaging, my product looked polished and shelf-ready for my Walgreens presentation and, I believe, contributed to getting a pilot at 500 stores! Thank you so much Wayne!
Brendan Nyhan
Owner | Rooibos
Wayne did an incredible job. He is a great communicator, listener, and is a wealth of knowledge that he shares freely. I felt like not only did I get great work, I got a great education that will have a long-term impact on how I approach marketing and sales. He’s the professor!
Jamar Williams
Owner | Promo Drone
Wayne and his team are incredible to work with. He is the consummate professional and his decades of industry expertise resonates in everything he creates. Highly recommended and I have sent several referrals to them as a result of the quality of work. 5 stars all the way.
Hedda Silkoff
Owner | G-Loves
Working with Wayne has been absolutely incredible. He’s a total wealth of knowledge — I’ve learned so much from him about new tools I can use to grow my business and marketing strategy to improve what I already have. He’s opened up an entirely new world for me, from podcasts and AI to social media strategy and user experience design.
Maisha Cobb
Owner | MPACT International
Wayne transformed my brand into something that was modern, exciting, and professional. In addition to the design, he created some very wonderful communication language that would help me showcase what my company offers to the world. I can’t tell you the difference it’s made in my deliverables and confidence as I submit bids, make presentations, etc. I highly recommend Walter & Wayne.
Johnny Alper
CEO | Pawp Water
Wayne and his team brought a level of market strategy and client communication to our brand design that we didn’t even know we needed. The work is original, intuitive, and I appreciated that Wayne was excited to support my ideas to make changes to bring the vision in line with some of the things that I love about our original ideas.
Scott Rapoport
Founder | Oterus BioSystems Inc
Wayne is very experienced in branding/logos and was able to guide us based on our vision for our company to realize a high-quality design that is stunning. He’s really captured the essence of the customer-looking face that will help us gain interest, get funded, and attract people to our cause. Looking forward to working with him in the future. 10/10 would recommend.
Nate Adams
Owner | The Shop La Jolla
W&W was easy to work with and has a great team. Not only did they provide great design work they were also able to provide strategic direction. During our Kick-off meeting they asked questions I hadn’t even thought about regarding business growth and customer acquisition that has helped to inform the direction of my business.
Angelina Keselburg
Co-Owner | Higher Vibrations Tonic
Wayne saw our business from an outside perspective, and had a keen understanding for how to translate our objectives into a brand strategy that would put us in a much better position to grow and position us for retail. The design is great, and his solution kept our production costs and future growth in mind. He’s helped us rethink our entire business model and sales strategy in a way that we are really excited about.
Hans Dose
CEO | Tenikle
The strategy and insights Wayne was able to provide for me and my team was such a relief. As a startup, it felt like I had another executive on the team who understood sales and communication in a way that we had never thought of before. We used Wayne’s new messaging & positioning strategy at a trade show in Chicago and we could feel a difference in the engagement and response like we hadn’t before.
Latoya Mckelvin
Movement Matters Collective
Working with Wayne has been an incredible experience from start to finish. He helped us get organized both on the front and back end — refining our brand language so we could clearly communicate our message, and building the systems that we needed behind the scenes. What really stood out was Wayne’s human-centered approach. His mindset became a guiding light for our team as we moved forward with ideas and we’re deeply grateful for the impact this work will continue to have on our business.
Brenna Turner
Co-Founder | Sake High
Wayne was warm, thoughtful, transparent, well organized, and set clear expectations. Honestly we felt he delivered more than we were expecting in terms of design and strategy. Super timely and we plan to work with him again!
Carmen Velasquez
Founder | Lazy Beans
Wayne was fantastic to work with. He was able to take my rough vision for the look and design, and turn it into a reality. I’m super grateful to have this resource at such an early stage of the business!
James Bunting
CEO | Plus Six One
It was great working with Wayne. His work allowed me to compete against big business with massive budgets while still in start-up mode.
Pam Wammes
Owner | Pure Lab Solutions
Working with Wayne was an excellent experience. He helped get our entire team aligned with a strong foundational understanding of how to use AI to support our business growth. It was important to us not only to learn how to use the tools effectively, but also to understand the risks, considerations, and guardrails needed to move forward safely and responsibly.
Erin Nenow
Owner | Ascend Coffee Roasters
Google reviewWe had the pleasure of working with Wayne who provided our coffee company with a full circle branding vision. He was thorough with the psychology behind the images and created something true to us. 10/10 would recommend to other business owners.
Rob Andrew
Product Photographer
Google reviewWayne and I share common clients and I always refer him because his design work, attention to detail and advice related to marketing and branding is so thoughtful and spot on. You won’t be disappointed!
Adam Rosenberg
Calcea (now WholeCal)
Google reviewW&W did amazing work for us. We were amazed with the attention to detail and responsiveness. We have worked with many designers and this was our best experience by far. 10/10 recommend
Dale B
CEO | Cable Tech Solutions
Google reviewI’ve used Wayne for many years and I can say without a doubt he is amazing at what he does! On time, organized and full of ideas to help your business. You will be very happy with your results!
Sean Smith
Yacht Sales | San Diego
Google reviewWayne is constantly creating impressive design work and has helped many local organizations including a sailmaker I referred him to. Keep up the great work!
Kelly Twichel
Access Trax
Google reviewI got connected to Wayne by referral and I’m really glad I invested in his design services! I did the full brand package and it really elevates the cohesiveness and professionalism. I do believe that the design and messaging of a brand will help generate customer loyalty and excitement- so it is worth it. Wayne takes time to really understand your brand/company and genuinely cares about your success. Thanks, Wayne!
Joshua Montana
Bosch
Google reviewThe kindest most caring fun awesome 👏 friend dad husband and marketing dude on the planet. 🌎 he can create a brand and make magic happen! Love Wayne. With about zero information he created a website for me :) fix the logo organize photos and much more. Hire Wayne for a project and make a friend for life.
Jared Koett
Invert
Google reviewWayne simply breathes life into projects. He’s a focused listener that will extract your raw thoughts and turn them into something powerful and beautiful. His creativity runs deep and he’s an expert when it comes to utilizing the various platforms, such as PowerPoint, ChatGPT, etc. necessary to deliver a compelling message in today’s marketplace.
Derek Mason
Darma
Google reviewWords can’t describe how good these guys are! Incredible talent and a joy to work worth.
Jordan Golshan
Calcea
Google reviewWorking with Walter & Wayne was transformative for our company. Wayne and Lauren didn’t just create a brand—they sparked a new level of creativity and excitement within our team. They went beyond design, diving deep into strategy and delivering results that exceeded our expectations. The final product was visually stunning and perfectly aligned with our goals. We highly recommend Walter & Wayne for anyone looking to elevate their brand.
Isaac Alm
Google reviewI recently worked with Walter & Wayne to rebrand my business, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. They did an outstanding job from start to finish. Wayne was incredibly easy to work with, always responsive, and truly understood my vision. He delivered creative and effective solutions that have significantly improved my brand’s identity and market presence. If you’re looking for a professional and talented branding agency, I highly recommend Walter & Wayne.
Mike Eastman
Google reviewI’ve had the pleasure of working with Wayne and his team at Walter & Wayne on multiple projects over the past few years, and they have consistently exceeded my expectations. Their attentiveness, thoughtfulness, and responsiveness are unparalleled. Wayne’s strategic thinking and innovative solutions to business challenges, often before I even recognize them, are truly impressive. In an ever-changing business landscape, Walter & Wayne provide a refreshing sense of peace and reliability. I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone seeking top-tier design expertise and outstanding service.