you’re in the right place.
We’re a team of passionate, creative, problem solvers that care about your business
It’s no secret that marketing can be an enormous waste of money. We hear it from almost every new client. They’ve spent thousands of dollars with agencies on strategies that didn’t deliver results. Which is why we set out to bring our clients a different approach that is based not on what’s trendy and instead on what we know works.
We’re committed to creating a new and different experience for our clients that yields lasting results.
Let’s chart a new path forward
“Keely listened better than anyone had before. She took the time to TRULY understand what we do and how we do it.”
SHAWN LEMON, THE DIGITAL ORGANIZER
What you can expect from us:
We spend as much time as it takes to get to know your business
We are passionate about looking for and solving problems
We deliver something useful, not just something
We bring great people and resources together to help clients execute
We want to see clients make smart decisions so they can achieve great results
Keely Ng
founder & president
My name is Keely and I am the founder and President of IdeaTree Marketing. You’re probably wondering why I call my consultancy IdeaTree? It comes from an earlier day in my corporate career when my boss (the CEO) told me, “With Keely, More is More.” I have always been a marketer who loves generating ideas and solving problems. I strive to deliver MORE than I promise and do not quit before I have reached what I think is a revolutionary product for my clients. I find joy in helping business owners identify and communicate what makes their work extraordinary, and I find satisfaction in not just developing “pretty” marketing material but instead delivering collateral & a strategy that works.
I’ve had a long history in Sales and Marketing. I have had the privilege of doing some incredible work during the digital music revolution for MP3.com & Vivendi Universal, then moving on to more traditional sales & marketing for brands such as Group Danone and baby furniture legend Million Dollar Baby. I’ve worked in the benefits consulting industry and worked independently for companies across various industries, including Solopreneurs, Service providers, Ecommerce, Software, Non-Profit, Financial Services, Web Design & Development, Real Estate and Leadership Coaching.
I am a runner, a passionate cook, and a nerd who genuinely loves learning. I have a dedicated mindfulness practice and serve on many community boards. I live in Southern California with my amazing husband & business partner, and we have the pleasure of helping our two kids find their way to adulthood in one piece.
jeff Ng, CPA, MBA, CFA
INVESTMENT BANKING ADVISORY & GROWTH STRATEGY
Jeff Ng is a senior level investment banking professional that has spent the last 25 years advising middle market companies and their leaders in their growth and/or exit initiatives. With a focus on the consumer products sector, Jeff has worked with industry stand outs such as Mophie, Incipio, Braven, American Apparel, Revolution Dance, and much more to help them drive growth through the acquisition of additional assets, debt or equity raises, or in the partial or full sale of the organization.
Jeff has spent his career working for boutique investment banks such as Roth Capital Partners, Wunderlich, and D.A. Davidson. He began his financial days in the Audit group at Deloitte, where he did actually count beans for a client. Jeff’s passion for all things finance is evident.
Jeff and Keely have partnered to bring businesses the financial, sales, and marketing expertise they need in order to develop a long term strategic plan for growth and/or exit.
Jennifer James
copywriter
With more than 20 years of experience, Jennifer James has written it all—press releases, email campaigns, website wireframes, landing pages, webinars, coaching curricula, lead generators, blogs, and podcast show notes. Her work has also appeared in national magazines like Entrepreneur, Shape, and People and newspapers like The Washington Post. Jennifer believes everyone has a story to tell, and as a StoryBrand certified guide, she helps marketing clients tell theirs in a strategic, effective, and engaging way.
Danielle Kendra
graphic designer
Danielle is a creative problem solver with more than a decade of experience managing creative for small businesses, marketing agencies, and non-profits. Her mission is to bring out the best in every brand, no matter the deliverable, and help businesses get noticed for all the right reasons. She brings curiosity and determination to the table with an I'll figure it out attitude, and loves collaborating with talented people to design engaging brands, websites, and experiences. When she's away from her computer, you might find her in her pottery studio, exploring national parks, or treasure hunting at thrift stores.
