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September 14 2026

Great work comes from great clients

Jon Ritt Business, Sales and Marketing

“Great work comes from great clients.” We’ve said that so many times. Both at new business introductions, and at the end of projects. Usually, it’s in response to our clients complimenting us. They often say we’re being polite when we reverse the compliment, but it’s a fact. Ask the top creative agencies where their best […]

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What "earned" media worth, https://naturl.to/p3XSFXR

It's been an incredible journey helping reimagine

It's been an incredible journey helping reimagine La Valle Coastal Club over the past few years.

As we near the completion of a nearly $50 million transformation, it's rewarding to step back and see just how much has changed. From new golf experiences and racquet facilities to refreshed dining, fitness, wellness, hospitality, and gathering spaces, every improvement was designed around creating a club that truly feels like home.

This drone tour captures a campus that has been thoughtfully reimagined while honoring the character and community that have always made La Valle special.

I'm incredibly proud of what our team, our partners, and the ownership group have accomplished together, and grateful to have played a role in bringing this vision to life.

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We all tend to chase "earned media" as some free w

We all tend to chase "earned media" as some free win for our communication efforts. But what is it really worth?

Check out our latest post (link in bio) for some debate......

Most clients say they want to have fun—but few act

Most clients say they want to have fun—but few actually take the chances needed to make it happen. Fortunately, we've got some great clients.

When the new ownership group at La Valle told us they wanted to be different, they meant it—and they gave us the freedom to put some real smiles on faces.
Sure, some clubs might roll out a nice omelette bar on Sundays, so @lavallecoastalclub said, “that’s nice, we make our own beer." And while lots of hotels might hang a retro poster on the wall, @guesthouseatlavalle asked us to bring back the classic hotel key—the one you lost a few times after a great night out. (and yes, it actually works with their keyless doors.)

Hit the link in our bio to see how great clients make great work possible.

Testimonials are nice, but relationships are bette

Testimonials are nice, but relationships are better. We’ve cultivated professional relationships for more than a decade, and we’re happy to say, most of them land up becoming friendships. We’d be happy to talk to you today, but we’re more interested in building a relationship that extends for years to come.

Palm trees’ root systems are dense and run wide fr

Palm trees’ root systems are dense and run wide from the base of the tree. Their trunks are super flexible, and their fronds easily fold back against each other when blown in one direction. This unique design makes them outstanding in high-wind climates.

Are you perfectly designed for your environment, or are you simply planting your company in the ground and seeing what happens?

There are endless moving parts in any one company.

There are endless moving parts in any one company. The goal is to put those parts together to create a simple mechanism for achieving growth.

When we work with you, phase one is to do a deep d

When we work with you, phase one is to do a deep dive into your business. We start by understanding your product lifecycle, market opportunity, competitive landscape, sales framework, customer experience resources and more, to create a well-defined starting point.

They say there are more stars in the known univers

They say there are more stars in the known universe than grains of sand on the entire planet. What are you going to do to stand out?

It’s been said, “tomorrow holds only growth or dec

It’s been said, “tomorrow holds only growth or decay.” Given those options, the choice seems obvious.

Without nurturing the seed of today, however, the decision will be made for us. At Root Strategy Group, we work to establish the healthy and sustainable foundation necessary for you to produce lasting growth tomorrow and beyond.

The swells required to make waves can travel thous

The swells required to make waves can travel thousands of miles, over days, before they reach land, but if conditions aren’t right when they get there, it’s all for nothing. That same relationship exists between your product and your market. We work with you to make sure conditions are just right for your product to create waves.

We know you think you’re special (that’s why you’r

We know you think you’re special (that’s why you’re in business). We’re here to help make sure your customers agree

We’ve been around for a while, but it was time to

We’ve been around for a while, but it was time to polish the edges a bit on Instagram and reach out to say hi. What have you been up to?

A veteran of Silicon Valley—and countless other en

A veteran of Silicon Valley—and countless other entrepreneurial hubs—Peter is a highly respected startup advisor, attorney, and venture capitalist with more than 20 years of experience representing startups, entrepreneurs, and investors.

“Everyone starts with the goal of growth. It’s important to have the right foundations in place from day one to avoid unnecessary hurdles in the future. The legal side can be the easy part; I’m here to help you set a strategy that ensures the path forward is as smooth as possible.

We've all got at least a little entrepreneur in us

We've all got at least a little entrepreneur in us. The energy that brings to START a business can't be replaced, but funny enough, starting is the easy part. How you RUN a business is what's going to set you apart, and ensure success.

We're working with the Legendary Griffin Club LA,

We're working with the Legendary Griffin Club LA, as they continue to upgrade this classic, family friendly destination in the heart of West LA.

Every story needs a hero, but far too often we vie

Every story needs a hero, but far too often we view our company (or product) as the hero. "We're here to save the day!"

But what would it look like if we made our customers the hero? After all, we're just a collection of features and benefits. So let's stop talking about why we're so great, and start guiding our customers towards their own heroic deeds!

68% of the general population says they'd like to

68% of the general population says they'd like to see things change, but research shows only 3.5% of that same population participates in making any of those changes.

When making changes to your company, create a strategy that empowers those 3.5% while making sure the other 96.5% are ready to come along.

If you’ve ever answered that old question of “how

If you’ve ever answered that old question of “how was your day,” with the stock “busy,” maybe we’re not communicating much. I don’t know anyone who pays for “busy.” As the leader of your company, the value you provide your customers has to come down to what you actually got done while you were busy.

Find partners, employees and customers focused on the outcome, instead of the process, and you’ll find not only will everyone find more creative ways to produce quality work, you might actually enjoy dinners at home and weekends at your kid’s soccer games.

Every identity should tell a story, make sure you'

Every identity should tell a story, make sure you're telling the one that is uniquely you.

How would you put you out of business if you were

How would you put you out of business if you were your competition? It’s an odd questions, but one worth asking…… a lot. The road forward is filled with potholes, some simply from wear and tear, some from stormy conditions, and some, on occasion, that are there because no one ever got around to fixing them. Don’t make the mistake of thinking all you need is a good driver, take the time to identify the potholes ahead, and get to work on smoothing the road.

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