"Steve Hoeft is the only marketing person I have ever met who told me how much money his program would generate, before I invested a penny!"

- Michael LaBroad, EVP
SeaWorld

To Whom It May Concern,

"We are delighted to work with Steve Hoeft and Raising The Standard, LLC.  They provide us on-point ideas, enthusiastic counsel and remarkable results. Their service is outstanding and their work product is excellent. We highly recommend them to any law firm looking for outside marketing help."

- Marks, Balette & Giessel, P.C.
Houston, Texas

"Steve, your (company's) performance has been outstanding as a strategic partner; thank you for your commitment and integrity; for industry leading response performance; for flawless campaign management; and overall outstanding value. Our marketing program is world class!"

- Wes Protheroe, SVP, Marketing - Direct Business
Great American Insurance Co.

"Your company is an extension of our marketing department... you have greatly aided our growth and development."

- Tom Hollingsworth, VP
Thorn Americas Inc.

"We couldn't have a finer partner than you."

- Janice Jenkins, EVP
Fox Photo

To Whom It May Concern,

Our firm engaged Raising The Standard LLC and Steve Hoeft to re-work our firm's logo, letterhead, brochure, email newsletter template and website.  When we began to process, we were not sure where to begin or which way to go.  Steve did a great job of bringing clarity to our thoughts and pulling everything together for us.   Steve's work product was truly exceptional.  We have received numerous compliments from clients and feel that Steve's work has greatly enhanced our image and professional appearance.  The money spent was an investment in our firm's future that will be returned to us many times over.  We look forward to working with Raising The Standard and Steve on future projects.

I invite you to contact me if you would like to discuss Raising The Standard and Steve's work in more detail.

- Jon K. Ladd

5151 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 130
San Diego, CA 92123-4440
(O) 858.451.1234
(F) 858.451.1208
jladd@laddyoung.net
www.laddyoung.net

"You have proven to be an exceptional business partner... sharing our vision, our commitment to customers and delivering on our demand for financial performance. You have an excellent service ethic and the highest integrity.

- Peter Yaskowitz, EVP
Bank One