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✦ bestie in business ✦

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branding, websites, content & morebuilt for small businesses who needa business bestie

■ welcome.exe ✦ The Agency

Hey friend, I'm Ash. come on in.

Pull up a chair. I'm a one-woman studio with 20+ years of brand and web under my belt, and I keep my client list short on purpose so yours gets the full-attention kind of care. No account managers, no junior handoffs. Just me, reading every email and treating your business like it's the only one on my desk. So grab a coffee, click around, and if anything sparks, my inbox is wide open.

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no jargon, no sales script. just ash, answering her own emails.

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★ since 2006vet-ownedtehachapi ca

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limited availability · i reply within 1 business day

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calendar filling quickly · limited availability · accepting brand sprints & launches

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branding, websites, content, and creative direction for businesses ready to look as good as they actually are.

your business is not the problem. the way it is being presented might be.

get your free brand review →see client transformations

✦ receipts, not adjectives · studio open since 2006

20+
years in branding, web & content
3.4×
qualified leads for Kern Valley Realty
+90%
bookings in 2 weeks, Wax Therapy
1.2M
video views for Sequoia Outfitters

“Finally feels like the studio I pictured.”

Owner, Wax Therapy

✦ free brand review · tap to open

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■ ash_frantz.profile ✦ The Agency .spc

hi again.

you've outgrown the cousin-made logo, the diy site, the sunday canva hustle. same. let's fix it.

♥ the bestie who knows marketing, and will just do it for you.

▸ ash's blurbs[edit]

about me: 20+ years in branding, design, photo, video, and consumer psychology. U.S. Air Force Personnel Operations Specialist, BFA fine art, MFA in Art Direction nearly complete.

Founded Twisted Lens Photo & Film (2,000+ clients worldwide, 5-star, award-winning). Now I run The Agency for small businesses who answer their own phones. a deliberately short client list. that's the whole pitch ✿

▸ ash's details

general:	tiny full-service shop. one human, a deliberately short client list.
experience:	20+ years · branding · design · photo · video · consumer psychology
company:	The Agency · founder + creative director · HQ heart of the Tehachapi Mountains
previous:	Twisted Lens Photo & Film · 2,000+ clients worldwide
service:	U.S. Air Force · Personnel Operations Specialist ✦
occupation:	creative director, designer, photographer, deadline-keeper
education:	BFA fine art · MFA art direction (nearly complete)
portfolio:	hundreds of small businesses · the receipts ✿
resume:
religion:	higher power than me
zodiac:	virgo ♍ · deadline-keeper rising ✦

▸ ash's interests (a.k.a. what she'll do for you)

Brand identity systems

logo, colors, voice, the rules for your cousin's t-shirt

Websites that ship

no 6-month rebuilds. weeks, not quarters.

Social that sounds like you

i write in your voice, not mine

Photo + video

on location, with your people, in your space

Print, signs, packaging

the stuff people touch

Strategy that fits the budget

i'll tell you what not to spend on

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tom

every myspace's first friend

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marisol r.

Crumb & Coast Bakery

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devon k.

North Forty Coffee

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priya s.

Lumen Yoga

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bakersfield brew co.

downtown bksfd

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the realty group

kern county

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mountain outfitters

tehachapi

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add me ✦

you?

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canvas tote bag: wake up early, drink coffee, work hard, love your dog

studio tote · monday morning ✦

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here's what i can help with

the short list, full toolkit below.

don't see your thing?PITCH ME →

■ branding.app

Branding

Logo, the system around it, and the rules for when your cousin wants to put it on a hat.

without it: customers can't tell you apart at a glance.

BRAND✦ big type, bold color, unmistakably you

■ websites.app

Websites

Not a 6-month rebuild. Three to ten weeks, you own the code, it loads in under a second.

without it: every google click costs you more than it should.

WEB✦ your site, finally pulling its weight

■ social.app

Social

I write in your voice. not the agency-tweet voice every brand sounds like in 2026.

without it: your feed reads like 12 different brands.

SOCIAL✦ phone up, feed handled, voice yours

■ photo_video.app

Photo + Video

Pro DSLR for hero shots, content-creator phone rig for the daily/weekly social. Shot with your customers, in your space. Edits in a week.

without it: your photos do the talking before you do.

FILM✦ actual shoots, edits back in a week

■ strategy.app

Strategy

i nail down who you're for, what you actually sell, and how to say it so the right people lean in. Positioning, voice, and a 90-day message map you can hand to anyone on your team.

without it: every post sounds like a different brand.

PLAN✦ sharp plan, clear message

■ capabilities.txt

▸ also in the toolkit

Business photography (headshots, product, interiors)
Video production + editing
Drone photo + video
App design (iOS / Android / web UI)
AI workflows + automations (custom GPTs, n8n, Zapier)
Social media management + content calendars
Content creation (blog, newsletter, scripts, captions)
Podcast production
E-commerce setup (Shopify, Squarespace)
Local SEO + Google Business Profile
Large-format print + signage (banners, vehicle wraps, storefront)
Decks, packaging + collateral (print-ready files)

■ seo_audit.exe

★ FREE WITH EVERY SITE

local SEO, baked in.

every site i build ships with on-page SEO, schema, fast load times, alt text, and a google business profile tune-up. so your shop shows up when someone in your zip code searches for it.

✦ keyword research for your services
✦ structured data + meta tags
✦ google business profile setup
✦ mobile-first + fast (core web vitals)
✦ monthly rank check, first 90 days

ask about SEO →

file photo · USAF

gov contracting division · veteran owned subcontractor

government & state contracting

veteran owned, woman led, and DVBE certification ready. a California creative subcontractor for public agencies and prime contractors: compliant public outreach, Section 508 accessible websites, photo and video, and design for state, county, and city contracts in Kern County and statewide.

certified small business subcontractor, not a prime
Section 508 + ADA accessible deliverables
SAM.gov and Cal eProcure registered

without it: your proposal looks like every other vendor's PDF.

▸ procurement_codes.txt

SDVOSB
VOSB
WOSB
EDWOSB
DVBE (CA)
SB (CA)

UEI:: GWU8F8A567L6 (SAM.gov)
CAGE:: 187R8

▸ naics

541430 · Graphic Design Services
541511 · Custom Computer Programming
541613 · Marketing Consulting
541810 · Advertising Agencies
541820 · Public Relations Agencies
541922 · Commercial Photography
512191 · Teleproduction & Post

Registered on SAM.gov · Cal eProcure · Bonfire. Available for city, county, state, and federal RFPs.

see contracting capabilities government services partner dossier (restricted)

◆ now booting: certified.exe ◆

certified on every platform you already love.

click any window to bring it forward, every tile is an actual service I ship on your stack.

■ readme.txt, Notepad

Already on Wix, Squarespace, Shopify, Webflow, WordPress, or Framer? Beautiful, keep it. I refresh the design, tighten the SEO, and ship updates on the platform you already pay for.

✓ design refreshes & rebuilds
✓ local SEO + AI search tune-ups
✓ monthly maintenance + migrations

■ system

new!Keep your platform. I'll handle the glow-up.

OKcancel

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12+ platforms shipped. no lock-in, ever ✿

■ nowplaying.wav

◆ shippingyour glow-up.mp3

certified.exe, Verification Service

keep your wix. keep your shopify. just make it cuter.

CERTIFY MEfree brand meetingfree to chat ♥

■ wix.bmp

✦ certified ✦Wixupdates + refresh

■ squarespace.exe

✦ certified ✦Squarespacedesign + seo

■ shopify.dll

✦ certified ✦Shopifyproducts + checkout

■ webflow.cfg

✦ certified ✦Webflowcms + animation

■ wp.ini

✦ certified ✦WordPressthemes + plugins

■ framer.app

✦ certified ✦Framerprototype → live

■ klaviyo.eml

✦ certified ✦Klaviyoemail + sms flows

■ notion.doc

✦ certified ✦Notionsites + docs

■ substack.rss

✦ certified ✦Substacknewsletter setup

■ ghost.md

✦ certified ✦Ghostblog + memberships

■ mc.zip

✦ certified ✦Mailchimpcampaigns + automations

■ etsy.shp

✦ certified ✦Etsylistings + branding

■ certified.exe, Verification Service

keep your wix. keep your shopify. just make it cuter.

CERTIFY MEfree to chat ♥

■ readme.txt, Notepad

Already on Wix, Squarespace, Shopify, Webflow, WordPress, or Framer? Beautiful, keep it. I refresh the design, tighten the SEO, and ship updates on the platform you already pay for.

✓ design refreshes & rebuilds
✓ local SEO + AI search tune-ups
✓ product, copy & content updates
✓ monthly maintenance + migrations

■ wix.bmp

✦ certified ✦Wixupdates + refresh

■ squarespace.exe

✦ certified ✦Squarespacedesign + seo

■ shopify.dll

✦ certified ✦Shopifyproducts + checkout

■ webflow.cfg

✦ certified ✦Webflowcms + animation

■ wp.ini

✦ certified ✦WordPressthemes + plugins

■ framer.app

✦ certified ✦Framerprototype → live

■ klaviyo.eml

✦ certified ✦Klaviyoemail + sms flows

■ notion.doc

✦ certified ✦Notionsites + docs

■ substack.rss

✦ certified ✦Substacknewsletter setup

■ ghost.md

✦ certified ✦Ghostblog + memberships

■ mc.zip

✦ certified ✦Mailchimpcampaigns + automations

■ etsy.shp

✦ certified ✦Etsylistings + branding

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Packages and starting prices for branding, websites, and monthly care in Kern County.

A retail marquee sign lit up at dusk — the kind of deliverables these numbers actually buy

ways to work + what it costs

two doors, same studio. then we pick the budget that fits.

Just Ask
don't see it, or not sure what you need?
- just ask. tell me your budget and i'll tell you honestly what it can do.
text or call (661) 443-4033
no pressure, no sales pitch, and if it isn't my lane i'll point you to someone good, free of charge.
Brand Rescue
you already have a business. it just does not look like it yet.
- a brand clarity workshop that fixes the message first, then the visuals.
- a focused website or social refresh so the business looks current without starting over.
- a written roadmap of what to tackle next, prioritized by budget and impact.
pick this if the bones are good and the presentation is holding you back.
best for most growing businesses
The Full Glow Up
everything, in one pass, so nothing is left mismatched.
- a complete brand strategy, visual identity, and website built to convert.
- a launch content system with photos, captions, and a posting rhythm in your voice.
- a handoff kit so the brand stays consistent after launch, no retainer required.
pick this if you are rebranding, relaunching, or finally going all in.

still deciding? start with the free brand review and Ash will tell you which one you actually need.

pricing, in plain english

every project gets a custom quote. start with a free brand meeting →

■ free_brand_meeting.exe★ start here

free brand meeting

no time limit · no pitch · just a conversation

tell me where you're stuck. i'll tell you what i'd actually do, what it'd cost, and whether you even need me. if you walk away with a free idea, that's a win for both of us.

✦ zoom or in-person (kern county)
✦ no slide decks · no sales script
✦ leave with a clear next step, paid or not

book the free meeting →

■ custom_quote.txt

custom quote, in plain english

every project is its own animal. tell me the goal, the budget you're working with, and the deadline. i'll write back with a clear number, not a "starting at" trapdoor. no upsells, no surprise line items, no retainers you can't read.

✦ flat-fee scopes (you'll know the total before i start)
✦ payment plans · splits 2× / 3× / monthly

✦ veteran-, woman-, & small-biz friendly rates
✦ written quote within 48 hrs of your call

ask for a custom quote →

✦ rough ballparks, so you're not flying blind ✦

identity + website + launch assets
3 to 6 weeks · you own everything

numbers above are starting points, not menus. the actual quote comes after we talk.

■ a_la_carte_menu.txt

à la carte menu

pick one thing · no package required · starting at prices

tap a budget drawer to see what fits. small budget is still a budget.

flyer, menu, or cardfrom $125
brand basics
print ready art, one round of edits
google business setupfrom $150
web + local search
maps, photos, local search basics
short form video editfrom $125
content + media
per reel, captions included
power hourfrom $95
help + strategy
one hour, your questions, my notes
website copy, per pagefrom $150
help + strategy
written to sound like you

these are starting points, not final quotes. smaller budget? say so and i'll scale it to fit.

don't see it, or not sure what you need?

just ask. tell me your budget and i'll tell you honestly what it can do. no pressure, no sales pitch, and if it isn't my lane i'll point you to someone good, free of charge.

tell me what you need →or call (661) 443-4033

ask for anything ✦
worst case i say
"not my lane"

■ how_i_move.txt

i move at your speed

some clients want a logo by friday. others want to think about it for a month. both are fine. i'll set a pace with you on the call. no shame in slow burn, that's where the best brands cook. you set it, i match it.

rush

48 hr

standard

2 to 4 wk

slow burn

8 wk+

no contracts
you can't read ✦

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Real words from Bakersfield and Tehachapi clients about working with The Agency.

A local bookstore storefront and window display — the shops behind the quotes, all local or long time clients

don't take my word for it

their words, their results, their receipts ✿

✦ hundreds of small businesses since 2006. everyone still answers the phone. ✦

and it's not just bakersfield and tehachapi. clients ship from omaha to marfa to dallas, and half of them i've never met in person ✿

omaha, nefort collins, codallas, txmarfa, txatlanta, gapasadena, cathree rivers, cabakersfield, catehachapi, cakeene, caremote, usa

✦ visitors since 2006 ✦014,392★ live count

5 ★★★★★
on google,
yelp, & the
fridge ✦

coffee chats >
kickoff calls ✿

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■ waxtherapyomaha.msg

Wax Therapy Omaha✓ verified

@waxtherapyomaha · Brazilian & body waxing studio

⌖ Omaha, NE

★★★★★

the rebrand finally feels as professional as our actual studio.
ash made the IG + site feel cohesive for the first time. clients comment on it weekly.

+90%: bookings · 2 wks
2×: IG followers · 30d

902814

▸ source: google review

■ daylilyevents.msg

Daylily Events✓ verified

@daylilyevents · wedding planner + mentor

⌖ Fort Collins, CO

★★★★★

ash gets premium without making it feel cold.
the new site finally matches the weddings we plan, and my mentoring program for brides and bridal teams has an actual home instead of a link in my bio.

3×: lead inquiries
two: revenue lines

642211

▸ source: client email

■ drpaulajs.msg

Dr. Paula Jimenez-Safir✓ verified

@drpaulajs · private practice psychologist

⌖ Pasadena, CA

★★★★★

the brand finally feels as trustworthy as the practice.
the patient portal alone changed how we operate. virtual + in-person flexibility means i can serve patients who never could have made it in.

100%: virtual + in-person
0: no-shows since launch

3814

▸ source: google review

■ angelycamoody.msg

Angelyca Russell Moody✓ verified

@angelycamoody · business coach + speaker

⌖ Atlanta, GA

★★★★★

she pulled my coaching + speaking lanes into one brand without flattening either.
the site converts. discovery calls book themselves now.

+80%: discovery calls
2×: email signups

802212

▸ source: linkedin recommendation

■ abfashionco.msg

A&B Fashion Co.✓ verified

@abfashionco · sustainable resale brand

⌖ Dallas, TX

★★★★★

ash made our resale inventory look editorial, not thrifted.
that's the entire difference between browsers and buyers. first listings sold out in days.

+60%: online traffic
sold out: first drop · days

60198

▸ source: instagram dm

■ kernvalleycoffee.msg

Kern Valley Coffee Co.✓ verified

@kernvalleycoffee · specialty coffee roaster · bakersfield, ca

⌖ Bakersfield, CA

★★★★★

the agency actually gets bakersfield. shipped a store that finally prints.
clunky squarespace out, custom shopify in. checkout under 2s and subscription bags sold out twice in 60 days.

3.2×: mobile conversion
<2s: checkout load
2×: subs sold out

743118

▸ source: google review · bakersfield

read the 661 case study →

■ twistedlensphotofilm.msg

Twisted Lens Photo & Film✓ verified

@twistedlensphotofilm · owned brand · weddings, branding, commercial

⌖ Tehachapi, CA · worldwide

★★★★★

20+ years of showing up, and the receipts to prove it.
5-star rated, awards across print + digital, served 2,000+ clients globally. proof of what consistency looks like over a decade.

12 yrs: in business
2,000+: clients served
5★: every platform

20010018

▸ source: owned · verified

■ add_your_review.exe

worked with me? drop a line. i read every one and most end up tacked above the desk.

leave a review →✦ google · yelp · IG DMs · postcard

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fresh from the studio preview, The Agency Kern County

fresh from the studioLatest posts, reels, and studio snaps straight from the feed.new

where i'll be next preview, The Agency Kern County

where i'll be nextLocal markets, events, and happenings i sponsor or shoot around Kern County.local

is my town on here? preview, The Agency Kern County

is my town on here?A map of the towns i serve, from Tehachapi and Bakersfield to Mojave and the Antelope Valley.Kern County

Common questions about timelines, budgets, hosting, and what happens after launch.

Kickoff meeting notes and coffee on a table — how the work actually goes, meetings, shoots, revisions

Behind the scenes of a studio shoot in progress — how the work actually goes, meetings, shoots, revisions

questions you were too polite to ask

(the stuff people DM me about most)

■ frequently_asked.txt ✦ Notepad

still curious? just ask →

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what launch day looks like preview, The Agency Kern County

what launch day looks likeWhat launch day looks like when your new site goes live.confetti

Hey friend, I'm Ash. come on in.

branding, websites, content, and creative direction for businesses ready to look as good as they actually are.

here's what i can help with

Branding

Websites

Social

Photo + Video

Strategy

local SEO, baked in.

government & state contracting

ways to work + what it costs

Just Ask

Brand Rescue

The Full Glow Up

pricing, in plain english

free brand meeting

custom quote, in plain english

the full rebrand

monthly art department

the quick hit

à la carte menu

don't see it, or not sure what you need?

i move at your speed

don't take my word for it

questions you were too polite to ask

ways to work + what it costs

Just Ask

Brand Rescue

The Full Glow Up

pricing, in plain english

free brand meeting

custom quote, in plain english

the full rebrand

monthly art department

the quick hit

à la carte menu

don't see it, or not sure what you need?

i move at your speed

don't take my word for it

questions you were too polite to ask

The Agency · Veteran-Owned Branding, Web & Content Studio in Kern County, California

Hey friend, I'm Ash. come on in.

branding, websites, content, and creative direction for businesses ready to look as good as they actually are.

here's what i can help with

Branding

Websites

Social

Photo + Video

Strategy

local SEO, baked in.

government & state contracting

ways to work + what it costs

Just Ask

Brand Rescue

The Full Glow Up

pricing, in plain english

free brand meeting

custom quote, in plain english

the full rebrand

monthly art department

the quick hit

à la carte menu

don't see it, or not sure what you need?

i move at your speed

don't take my word for it

questions you were too polite to ask

ways to work + what it costs

Just Ask

Brand Rescue

The Full Glow Up

pricing, in plain english

free brand meeting

custom quote, in plain english

the full rebrand

monthly art department

the quick hit

à la carte menu

don't see it, or not sure what you need?

i move at your speed

don't take my word for it

questions you were too polite to ask