We had the good fortune of connecting with Alexis S. Gibson and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi Alexis S., what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
After years of helping friends and family with their businesses and personal projects. Throughout my life, I have always had a creative eye, from choosing colors and textures for my parent’s new house at age seven to creating social content strategies and websites for friends’ brands because they trust my creative vision. March of 2020, the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was pretty obvious to me that businesses needed to start operating in the digital space if they wanted to survive. There were a number of small business owners that didn’t have a social media presence or a well-designed website for their business. I decided I would offer my knowledge and expertise to entrepreneurs who need more help. This journey has been made a lot easier by the support and encouragement of my boyfriend, who is also a creative, and who gave me the inspiration to follow my career path. I had a lightbulb moment that night, and The Seven Agency was born! Since that moment, my company has worked with brands from the fashion industry, the beauty industry, the entertainment industry, legal and political networks, as well as NIL athletics.
The Seven Agency is an independent creative digital marketing agency where edgy meets elegance. We launch bold brands and innovative out-of-the-box websites.
What should our readers know about your business?
Since I was a kid, I’ve been all about design. I vividly remember being seven years old and picking out the colors for my parents’ kitchen in our new house and designing outfits and houses in the video game The Sims. As I grew up, my creative streak only got stronger. In middle school, way before Facebook took over, I was already tinkering with designing and coding social pages for my friends. I was hooked on the idea of shaping digital spaces.
Soon enough, my friends and family caught wind of my natural talent and started coming to me for advice on branding and social media marketing. They trusted my creative instincts, which gave me the push I needed to dive deeper into the world of digital entrepreneurship.
Jumping into the business game in the digital marking space officially in 2020, smack dab in the middle of the pandemic chaos, was equal parts scary and thrilling. The Seven Agency LLC was born! While many businesses were struggling to adapt to the online scene, I saw a chance to offer some solutions. It might have seemed like a wild time to start something new, but it was my firm belief in innovation and adaptability that kept me going.
What really makes my company stand out isn’t just the services we offer, but our relentless focus on pushing the envelope and keeping clients happy. We’re not just here to make a buck; we’re here to weather the storm alongside our clients.
Along the way, I’ve picked up some crucial lessons, with the importance of being able to roll with the punches standing out the most. In a digital world that’s always changing, being able to switch gears on a dime is key. We’ve embraced that mindset, constantly tweaking our strategies to stay one step ahead.
The real cherry on top of this whole journey is seeing our clients thrive in the digital realm. Knowing that we’ve played a part in their success stories is what keeps us going. It’s a reminder of why we do what we do and the impact creativity and grit can have on the world.
Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I would like to dedicate this shoutout to my family and close friends who have supported me throughout this jouney. My true village. I am forever grateful for the endless support, encouragement, and advice given when I need it the most. Thank you for EVERYTHING and I hope to continue to make you proud!
Website: https://www.the7.agency/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesevenagency/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theseven-agency/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesevenagency7