Expertise comes from true experience.

More than just pretty pictures and impactful copy, Ryan Anderson has designed Marlow West Coast to be directed by a career in customer psychology, sales management (cradle to grave, service and support),  logistical  processing, and of course; imaginative design.  More than just an “Agency” MWC is a partner in bringing vision and awareness to brands, companies, people, and products.  

Where it started… Sort of!

I remember waaaaay back in middle school writing my first business proposal. It wasn’t a class assignment or competition, but a true pitch for a clothing company I had conjured up and wanted to make a go of it. I had a bit of experience in sewing and tailoring at this point (Thanks Mom!) and a knack for business, so why not! Today we call them “Lifestyle Brands”, but then it was just cool clothes that I liked and thought others might too!
It was summer time in central Washington, where I happened to be visiting my grandparents. My uncle had been rising up in the family business and indulged me in the endeavor.

”Bring me a business plan and we’ll talk investment.” he challenged me.

Being that I wasn’t at home with my normal resources, I had to make due with what was available; crayons and colored pencils. Not perfect, but very workable. I also had learned at this point in life, sometimes you need make due with what you have available, be a problem-solver, not a problem-player.

Within a few days, I (literally) drew up that business plan and presented it, much to his surprise. An attention drawing cover, showcasing the company logo in various depths and title. The following pages layed out the general pitch for the concepts, the potential manufacturing process, the target market (largely friends at the time), and investment request. I used specific colors that grabbed attention, knowing I was looking to capture an emotional response. The written description of the plan and clothes was specific, but playful. Just enough to convey the “feeling” of this plan I had. Everything was more or less planned out, all the way down to the gorilla marketing ideas for announcing the business.

To this day, I remember the look and feel of that proposal, the drive to create something that would be taken seriously. I wanted to drive thought, capture imagination and encourage my family to dream right alongside me.

That drive and mindset has stuck with me ever since. I’ve become the “idea guy” that friends, family, colleagues and cohorts have turned to.